Gonabadi Dervishes who were staging a sit-in at “Madad-kari-ye Reza” institute (“Reza Social Service” institute) in protest against illegal closure of this aid center by security forces, broke the seal this morning, Sunday, 13 Ordibehesht ( 3, May).According to Majzooban Noor, the dervishes by writing a short letter, have announced that their act has […]
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Iran’s Parliament ‘Satisfied’ With Minister’s Holocaust Explanation
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he would not allow his country to be damaged with statements about “Holocaust denial.” Zarif made the comments during a May 6 session of parliament where hard-line lawmakers questioned him over his Holocaust remarks and other issues. “I will not allow the Zionist project of making Iran […]
Iran Minister FB Post Condemns Holocaust
A message issued on the Facebook page of Iran’s foreign minister condemns the massacre of Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II. The post on the page of Mohammad Javad Zarif also condemns “the massacre of Palestinians by the Zionists.” Condemnation of the Holocaust by a senior Iranian official would mark […]
Belgian Minister shares concern of religious persecution such as dervishes in Iran
In a mail the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders expresses his concern about the human rights situation in Iran in general and the persecution of religious minorities, such as the dervishes, in particular. “Your mail of 15 April had my full attention. I share your concern about the […]
Minister faces further questioning in blogger’s death
After conservative MP Ali Motahari announced that he has not been satisfied with the Interior Minister’s explanations regarding the death of detained blogger Sattar Beheshti, the minister will now face further questioning in Parliament next Tuesday. The Mehr News agency reports that Motahari, who is a member of Parliament’s Culture Commission, said on Saturday […]
600 journalists working with foreign powers, says Iranian intelligence minister
The Iranian security forces have dealt a heavy blow to a network of 600 journalists operating against the regime, says the country’s intelligence minister.
Iranian Labour Minister impeached in fiery session
Iran’s Parliament voted to remove the Minister of Labour today, Sunday February 3, during a volatile session steeped in accusations and conflict.
Syrian Foreign Minister Visits Ally Iran
Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halaqi is due later on January 15 to visit Iran, a key regional ally of isolated Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
Sanctions ‘paralysing’ entire economy, says Iranian minister
The international sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme are having a “paralysing” impact on the country’s economy, says a cabinet minister.
Iran’s Ahmadinejad sacks only female government minister
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday dismissed his only female cabinet minister, Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi, after she criticized her colleagues for failing to provide funds to import vital medicines.