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Iran to cut motorists’ winter gasoline quota 20 percent

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

Iranians rally against leaders

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ImageWashington Post: Iranian security forces and paramilitary groups broke up anti-government demonstrations in central Tehran on Monday, using clubs, tear gas and electric batons to disperse crowds outside the University of Tehran, witnesses said.

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

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ImageThe Times: Six months after Iran’s disputed presidential election the bloodied and battered opposition movement refuses to give up. On campuses across the country yesterday tens of thousands of students led the latest round of demonstrations.

Iranian police shoot at unarmed protesters during Tehran demonstrations

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

Battered not beaten: Iranian opposition plays the long game

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ImageThe Times: The Iranian opposition is brave and inspiring. Its members repeatedly risk their limbs, lives and liberty by taking to the streets in defiance of the regime and its ruthless security forces.

‘Gunfire heard’ as Iran police clash with protesters

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

Obama: Turkey an important player in Iran issue

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

Iran police fire tear gas at protesters

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ImageAFP: Police fired tear gas on Monday at Iranian protesters gathered in central Tehran chanting slogans against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, witnesses said, as the nation marked Students Day.

Iran police clash with protesters in Tehran – witness

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ImageReuters: Iranian police used batons on opposition supporters chanting anti-government slogans in a central Tehran square on Monday, a witness said.

Malaysia recalls U.N. envoy after Iran nuclear vote

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ImageReuters: Malaysia said on Sunday it recalled its envoy to the United Nations in Vienna for "consultations" after he voted against a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency rebuking Iran.