Middle East
Iran cuts ties with France’s Louvre museum
Iran has cut ties with The Louvre, a top official said on Monday, accusing the renowned Paris museum of violating a commitment made to a ……Read More
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Mousavi advisor Nourollahian released on bail in Iran
An advisor to opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, has been released on bail, according to reports. Green Movement website Tahavolesabz has reported that Mohammad ……Read More
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Iranian Security Service behind cancellation of funeral for Mousavi’s father: Amir-Arjomand
Security officials have forced the family of Green Movement leader Mir Hossein Mousavi to call off a memorial service which was to be held on ……Read More
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Women’s rights activist Fakhrossadat Mohtashamipour hospitalised after hunger strike, Iran
Fakhrossadat Mohtashamipour, wife of veteran reformist politician Mostafa Tajzadeh, has been hospitalised days after going on hunger strike and losing consciousness in Evin prison. According ……Read More
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Funeral of Mousavi’s father cut short, Iran
Security forces reportedly arrested at least seven people including a female mourner, during funeral proceedings held for Mir Esmail Mousavi on Thursday. Reports indicate a ……Read More
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Veteran Iranian dissident Heshmatollah Tabarzadi sentenced to 8 years in prison
The leader of the banned opposition group, the Iran Democratic Front has been sentenced to eight years in prison, according to reports. According to the ……Read More