Middle East

‘This level of drought is not normal’ An Iranian vice president has suggested that the West is responsible for the recent droughts in southern Iran. ……Read More

Since the situation in Syria does not seem to be improving, I thought I'd take a look at an aspect of the country that  might ……Read More

The Iranian authorities must release a journalist and prisoner of conscience who has been on hunger strike since 26 May in protest at being denied ……Read More

As international sanctions bite As international sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme continue to bear down on the country’s economy, Iranian media reports suggest a job ……Read More

‘Push for end to military rule’ Iran’s largest reformist party has congratulated Muhammad Morsi on his win in Egypt’s presidential election. According to Norooz, a site ……Read More

‘Officials don’t represent people’ A group of academics, including the spokesperson for the Coordination Council of the Green Path of Hope, have issued a statement in which ……Read More