March 2011
UN Human Rights Council approves special rapporteur on Iran
The United Nations Human Rights Council has voted to appoint a special human rights investigator on Iran for the first time in 10 years. » read more
Iran intelligence minister defends Norooz celebrations
Iranian Intelligence Minister Heydar Moslehi says Iran can use the international celebration of Norooz to work toward tong-term goals. » read more
Iranian commander says IRGC economic activities legitimate
Commander Mohammadreza Yazdi, deputy of the Revolutionary Guards’ legal affairs, said the economic activities of the Guards are carried out according to the Supreme Leader's orders and there are no ambiguities in them. » read more
Grandson of late Isalmic Republic leader condemns arrest of opposition leaders
Yasser Khomeini, grandson of Ayatollah Khomeini, late founder of the Islamic Republic, condemned the house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders, MirHosein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, calling it “unacceptable.” » read more
Iran's Revolutionary Guards condemn Norooz celebrations in Persepolis
Controversy over the celebration of Norooz, the Iranian New Year, at the site of Persepolis in Shiraz continues to divide the Islamic Republic establishment, causing extreme internal tension in the upper echelons of power. » read more
Two children's rights activists arrested in Kerman
In the final days leading up to Iranian New Year on March 20, two children’s rights activists were arrested in Kerman. » read more
Supreme Leader slams Obama's Norooz message to Iranians
Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader attacked US policies in the region and countered Obama’s Norooz message to Iranian people saying “Death to America!” is what Iranians always chant in their demonstrations. » read more
Norooz celebrations in Afghanistan
Despite warnings from Taliban forces, Afghanistan celebrated Norooz and the New Year all across the country today, albeit under strict security. » read more
Bahrain monarch says "foreign plot" failed in his country
Bahrain’s monarch Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said today that a "foreign plot" against his kingdom has been foiled, and he thanked his Sunni neighbours for sending troops to subdue weeks of unrest. » read more














