In this Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 file photo, President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad listens during a news conference after addressing the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Sept.
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Iranian director sends video to message to US rally
In this Oct. 10, 2016 file photo, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi poses for a photo during the premiere of his film, “The Salesman, in Paris. The Oscar-nominated Iranian film director has sent a video message to a rally attended by celebrities and top talent agents to thank the Hollywood community for its support during his boycott of the awards ceremony.
Trump warns Iran president he ‘better be careful’
War of words between Washington and Iran escalates after Rouhani speech Image Credit: Reuters Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani waves during a ceremony marking the anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, in Tehran, Iran February 10, 2017.
Analysis: US setting up a confrontational approach with Iran
In this Sept. 21, 2016 file photo, Iranian armed forces members march in a military parade marking the 36th anniversary of Iraq’s 1980 invasion of Iran, in front of the shrine of late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, just outside Tehran, Iran.
The Latest: Hundreds rally against order in New Jersey
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks at a joint press conference with his French counterpart Jean-Marc Ayrault, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. At the press conference, Zarif refused to confirm that the country conducted a missile test, saying Iran’s missile program is not part of a 2015 nuclear deal between his country and world powers.
Recent Clemson Ph.D banned from returning to US amid President Trump’s executive order
President Donald Trump’s executive order banning citizens of seven countries to travel to the U.S. for 90 days is affecting a recent Clemson University grad, who has been barred from traveling back to the U.S. Nazanin Zinouri, a recent Clemson grad with a Ph.D. in industrial engineering, was shocked to find out that she cannot return after her vacation to see her family in Tehran, Iran. The data scientist, who works for an Upstate technology firm called Modjoul, has all the paper work and documents necessary to work and live in the United States.
30 firefighters killed, many still missing in Iran building collapse
Iranian firefighters help their colleague during debris removal of the Plasco building which caught fire and collapsed on Thursday, in central Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Firefighters remove debris of the Plasco building which was engulfed by a fire and collapsed on Thursday, in central Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
At least 20 firefighters killed in hehran high-rise collapse
TEHRAN, Iran The scene unspooled as if in a disaster film: As firefighters fought to control a blaze in one of Tehran’s most prominent high-rise buildings, the structure suddenly collapsed Thursday in a smoldering heap of wreckage all while millions watched on Iranian state television. The state-run channel PressTV said that at least 20 firefighters were confirmed dead and that dozens of people could be trapped beneath the rubble.
Iran: Nuclear deal will not be renegotiated
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Iran: Halt imminent executions of 12 alleged drug offenders
Iran should immediately halt the execution of 12 men convicted of drug offences, scheduled for 14 January in Karaj Central Prison, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. The human rights organizations expressed concern that, despite repeated government promises, Iran has not made any tangible progress in reducing its alarming execution rate.
Iran: Halt Imminent Executions
Iran should immediately halt the execution of 12 men convicted of drug offenses, scheduled for January 14, 2017, in Karaj Central Prison, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. The human rights organizations expressed concern that, despite repeated government promises, Iran has not made any tangible progress in reducing its alarming execution rate.
Iran: Halt Imminent Executions
Iran should immediately halt the execution of 12 men convicted of drug offenses, scheduled for January 14, 2017, in Karaj Central Prison, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. The human rights organizations expressed concern that, despite repeated government promises, Iran has not made any tangible progress in reducing its alarming execution rate.
Iran calls for P5+1 meeting over US sanctions extension
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