Camel-denominated blood money and minutes-long temporary marriages are among the peculiar features of a medieval theocratic legal system by which Iran systematically enforces second-class citizenship on women.
Iran’s Sharia-based legal system…
Category: 1. Iran
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Iran to Hold Indirect Talks With U.S. in Muscat on Saturday
Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks 2025Why it matters:
This development marks a continuation of backchannel diplomacy between Tehran and Washington, amid regional…
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Paraguay designates Iran’s Guards as terror group, US applauds
Paraguay has formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization and expanded its classification of Hamas and Hezbollah to include all components of both groups.
The presidential decree issued Thursday…
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Lebanese Parliament Speaker Rejects Disarmament of Hezbollah
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Berri’s comments highlight the fragile nature of the current truce between Lebanon and Israel, underscoring continued regional tensions and the critical role of international actors like the U.S. in…
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Iran summons dutch ambassador over baseless accusations
In response to unfounded allegations made by the Dutch National Security Agency against the Islamic Republic of Iran, Emiel de Bont, the Dutch ambassador to Tehran, was summoned by Alireza Yousefi, director general for the Western Europe…
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Anti-Zionist Jews Protest Against Ben Gvir at Yale University
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The protest highlighted the ongoing global criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, as well as the division within the Jewish community over Israel’s policies. Ben Gvir, known for his controversial views, has…
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Russia, Iran ready to work on new overland gas corridors
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad expressed readiness during talks to continue working on joint projects of creating new overland gas corridors from Russia to Iran, the Russian…
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Iran, Russia Stress Removing Barriers to Economic Cooperation
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The recent meeting between Iranian and Russian officials highlights the growing economic partnership between the two nations amid global geopolitical shifts. As both countries face external pressures,…Continue Reading
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Iran Spokesman: Preventing Aid From Entering Gaza War Crime
Esmail Baqaei, referring to the intensification of the Zionist regime’s attacks on Palestinian refugee camps and temporary shelters, called for decisive global action to prosecute and punish the leaders of the Zionist regime for genocide and…
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Attacks on Temporary Shelters for Refugees Constitute a Clear Case of War Crimes:
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The situation in Gaza and Lebanon has drawn significant global attention, and Baghaei’s remarks reflect a broader concern about the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of civilians. The call for…
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