Iran
Moderate ex-president to run in Iranian elections
A former moderate president of Iran is running for the top job in this year’s June elections. Mohammad Khatami is......
Iranian woman begins jail sentence for peaceful protest
An Iranian woman has begun a jail sentence of 3 years, and suffered 20 lashes, for taking part in a......
Amnesty International calls for pressure on Iran over death penalty
In the last 30 years reports of human rights abuses in Iran have been consistent in their documentation of brutality.......
Iran accused of defying nuclear weapons inspectors
Fresh concerns about Iran’s Nuclear weapons capability have been raised by the International Atomic Energy Agency. In its latest report......
New intelligence on Iranian nukes
The US government released new intelligence on Iran on Monday, and it came as a surprise to many. It says......
Tensions mount with Iran sanctions
Oil prices have skyrocketed, following the US’s announcement that it will impose new sanctions on Iran. The latest step in......
Iran and the West remain uneasy after the capture of 15 Britons
Tensions in the Middle East remain high, following the arrest of 15 British sailors and marines off the coast of......
France and US ro clash over intelligence case against Iran
US President George Bush heads to New York today to attend the United Nations 61st Annual General Assembly. He will......
Iran defies UN deadline
Overnight, the UN deadline for Iran to stop its nuclear program, expired. Iranian president Marmood Armor-dinner-jad says Tehran will not......
Iran human rights concerns
As the world focuses on Iran’s nuclear policy, Human Rights Watch has expressed concern about the domestic human rights situation.......