Hashem Khastar, unionist representing teachers in Iran’s northeastern Razavi Khorasan province, detained in Iran this year while promoting teachers’ rights.
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Intelligence Officials Warn Of Foreign Voter-Influence Efforts
U.S. intelligence officials are concerned about “ongoing campaigns” by Russia, China and other countries to undermine confidence in American democracy.
Twitter Releases Data Showing Foreign Attempts to Influence US Vote
On Wednesday, Twitter released a collection of more than 10 million tweets showing Russian and Iranian attempts to influence United States politics.
On Keeping Mad Dog Mattis as America’s Secretary of Defense
Under Trump, Secretary of State James Mattis and National Security Advisor John Bolton are headed in the wrong direction. But things could get worse. The real change we need, beyond Mattis and Trump, is peace.
Iranian Officer Flees After Refusing To Suppress Protests
Iranian police officer deserts his post, fled Iran his life was in danger for refusing orders to suppress anti-government protests in the country this year.
Protesting Dervish-Iranian Prisoners Put In Solitary Confinement
Iranian news covering Iran’s Gonabadi Dervish minority says a number of jailed Dervishes have been put in solitary confinement at a prison near Tehran.
Iranian Parliament Removes Finance Minister From Office
Iran’s parliament sacked minister of economic affairs and finance on Sunday, due to sharp fall in the rial currency and deterioration in economic situation.
Facebook, Twitter Remove Accounts Linked To Iran, Russia
Facebook and Twitter said they have removed hundreds of pages and accounts linked to Russia and Iran ahead of the 2018 midterm elections in the U.S.
Twitter And Facebook Remove Accounts Linked With Russia And Iran
Twitter has taken down 284 accounts originating from Iran. Facebook said it removed 254 Facebook pages and 116 Instagram accounts that originated in Iran. What’s the rapport with US Midterms?
Lawyer To Appeal Iranian Journalist’s Conviction For Satirical Tweet
Lawyer for Iranian journalist sentenced to 10 years for allegedly insulting religious figure has rejected the ruling considering court inappropriate.