Lawyer for Iranian journalist sentenced to 10 years for allegedly insulting religious figure has rejected the ruling considering court inappropriate.
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More People Arrested In Crackdown Related to Iranian Economic Crisis
Iran has arrested more suspects in a crackdown against profiteering an economic crisis triggered by recent re-imposition of U.S. sanctions them.
Regime Denying Treatment To Ailing Jailed Iranian Dissident
The wife of a jailed Iranian dissident says her ailing husband’s doctor told prison officials they are putting his life in danger for refusing treatment.
Turkey Defiant Amid Crisis Despite Row With Trump
Turkey Finance Minister assured investors Thursday Turkey would emerge stronger from its currency crisis, insisting it could ride out a dispute with the US.
Long Prison Terms For Editors Of Dervish News Outlet In Iran
Iran media focusing on Dervish minority says two of its editors received lengthy prison sentences for involvement in anti-government protests in February.
Iranian Police Beat Fans Chanting ‘Death to Dictator’ in Tehran
Security forces beat football fans chanting anti-government slogans at Tehran stadium, in the first confrontation since protests last December.
US Weighs In on Saudi-Canada Dispute Over Jailed Dissidents
Follows criticism from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland who denounced the conservative kingdom for its recent arrest of women’s rights activists.
Hey Americans: Are You Ready To Bomb Iran?
Are you ready to go to war again? Trump has been talking about war with Iran the way George Bush talked about war with Iraq before and after his disastrous invasion.
The Meaning Behind the Resumption of America’s Iran Sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran has to start behaving like a “normal country,” as the United States prepares to reimpose sanctions on Tehran.
Reports of Protests Continue Across Iran as Seminary Attacked
Sporadic protests taking place in cities in Iran, with rioters attacking a Shiite seminary west of Tehran as Iranians brace for a return of U.S. sanctions.