Rouhani Orders Enforcement of New Law on Political Offences
Iran puts to force new law for political offences -- a breakthrough which is not exactly perfect but a good start.
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One of Our Own: Iranians Mourn Death of Muhammad Ali
The death of Muhammad Ali Clay, as he was known in Iran, has revived his memories among several generations of Iranians.
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BBC Persian’s Ayatollah Khomeini Story Lost in Translation
The banned Persian TV of the BBC has once again hit headlines in Iran, trailing other banned names including two former ministers. Most observers say the Khomeini report has nothing new, except for a few alterations in the truth.
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Iran’s Tenth Majlis Is as Diverse as a Rainbow
Iranian lawmakers have chosen the parliament’s board of governors and it is a colorfully diverse one.
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Iranians Lash Out at Officials as Mineworkers Are Flogged
Seventeen miners received lashing verdicts after protest to company layoffs, an incident that has infuriated the Iranian society.
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Iran: A Regional Power?
An interview with Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri, a university professor and expert on international affairs
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Tehran Says KSA Repels From Path of God, Quits Hajj
The apparently endless tensions between Iran and the Saudi monarchy have hit the Hajj ceremonies in the latest episode.
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Will General Soleimani Run in 2017 Presidential Elections?
Reformist analysts believe there is a chance that the Commander of IRGC Quds Forces will run in the next presidential elections. In that case, what are the possible scenarios?
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Reformists Betrayed By Fair-Weather Allies?
The ramifications of Larijani’s easy coronation as the Majlis Speaker will most severely hit reformists, at least in the short run.
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