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Violent protests in Iran carry into second day

New York Times: Iran’s broadest and most violent protest in months spilled over into a second day on Tuesday, as bloody clashes broke out...

No more leniency, Iran’s chief prosecutor warns protestors

The Times: As government agents besieged the offices of the leader of the opposition movement, Iran’s chief prosecutor gave warning yesterday that no more...

Iran to cut motorists’ winter gasoline quota 20 percent

Reuters: Iran will reduce heavily subsidised gasoline quota for private motorists in winter, a senior official said on Tuesday, the official IRNA news agency...

Iranians rally against leaders

Washington Post: Iranian security forces and paramilitary groups broke up anti-government demonstrations in central Tehran on Monday, using clubs, tear gas and electric batons...

Opposition proves it’s still alive and kicking with day of mass protest in Iran

The Times: Six months after Iran’s disputed presidential election the bloodied and battered opposition movement refuses to give up. On campuses across the country...

Iranian police shoot at unarmed protesters during Tehran demonstrations

Daily Telegraph: Iranian police fired tear gas and live bullets as they fought back thousands of unarmed protesters on the streets of Tehran. ...

‘Gunfire heard’ as Iran police clash with protesters

BBC: Dozens of people are reported to have been arrested across Iran after violent confrontations between security forces and anti-government demonstrators. BBC NewsDozens...

Obama: Turkey an important player in Iran issue

Reuters: U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday he believed Turkey could be an "important player" in moving Iran toward resolving disputes over its...

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Iran: No to Execution Tuesdays Campaign Marks 133rd Week

Reports indicate that on Tuesday, August 11, the No to Execution Tuesdays Campaign entered its 133rd week, with thousands...

British Couple Imprisoned in Iran End Hunger Strike After Nearly Three Months

The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple imprisoned in Iran, announced that the two had ended...

How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Impacts the Livelihoods of the Iranian People

Military tensions and the Iranian regime's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed the livelihoods of people inside...

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Gas Shortage Casts Shadow Over Iran as Billions Wasted Through Gas Flaring

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The Pressure of Growing Cost of Living on Iranian Families

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