As Government Bans Foreign Press, Iranians Become Reporters
Region: Iran
Editor: A day after Iran's government banned all independent reporting on the public protest against its election results, Iranian citizens filled the role of the media. Armed with digital cameras, mobile phones and email,... more
Views: 4169Video: Protesters and Police Clash in Tehran
Region: Iran
On Saturday, police forces attacked people protesting the re-election of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Angry people throughout Tehran burned buses, police motorcycles, and cars, breaking into conflict with Special... more
Views: 1720Iranian Protesters Hold Silent Demonstration on Fifth Day of Rallies
Region: Iran
TEHRAN -- Iranian protesters contesting the 2009 presidental election results, had a “silent demonstration” on the 5th day of protests. They moved from 7tir square to Enqelab square. The protesters want to rev... more
Views: 3504Clashes intensify at Iranian universities, 15 students severely wounded
Region: IranPer news.gooya.com, at least 15 students were severely wounded Sunday after clashes with police at a Tehran University dormitory. Shots were fired and the casualties could be much higher. Per The Scotsman,... more
Views: 1226Iran blocks access to Facebook
Region: IranPer CNN, the Iranian government blocked access to social networking Web site Facebook on Saturday, just three weeks ahead of the June 12 presidential elections. Opponents of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election bid had been u... more
Views: 1292Iran: American Journalist Jailed for Spying
Region: Iran
An Irani court has sentenced an American journalist, Rukhsana saberi, to 8 years in prison on charges of spying. Rukhsana, a 31 year old, dual American Iranian citizen was arrested in late January on charges of n... more
Views: 1547Syria Defiant on Ties With Iran
Region: Syrian Arab Republic
A new Syrian defence pact with Iran is a direct challenge to Israel and the United States, but analysts say it will not ultimately jeopardise peace negotiations between Damascus and Tel Aviv. Syrian and Iranian official... more
Views: 878How Iranian Pastor Was Detained on Christmas Day
Region: Iran
It’s surprising to note that an Iranian Pastor was detained by the authorities there on a Christmas day, so reports Open Doors United Kingdom (U.K) (www.opendoorsuk.org) adding that Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani was... more
Views: 312Conservatives Challenge Ahmadinejad Over Economy
Region: IranIn a remarkable shift, politicians linked to the religious establishment take government to task for failed economic policies. By Mohammad Mahdi Afkari in Tehran The headlines in Tehran’s morning and evening papers... more
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