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April 2011

8 members of Arab People's Organization arrested in Iran

The Islamic Republic has arrested eight members of the Arab People's Organization in southwestern Iran following days of anti-government protests in Khuzestan.

Websites supporting Ahmadinejad filtered in Iran

At least four Iranian websites known to support Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have been filtered by the Islamic Republic Internet Filtering Commission.

Dowlatyar, Mahramaneh News, Bakeri-on-line and Rahva were hacked into after the controversial resignation and reinstatement of the intelligence minister, Heydar Moslehi. The episode, which revealed a rift between the president and the Supreme Leader, has still not been reported on the president's official website.

Iran prosecutor criticizes Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad came under criticism today from Iran's prosecutor and judiciary spokesman. According to Mehr News Agency, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei told a gathering in Lorestan Province that the president's recent moves regarding the minister of intelligence are “inexplicable.”

Iran concerned about US-Afghan treaties

Iran has expressed concern about Afghanistan’s strategic agreements with the U.S., the Afghan deputy foreign minister announced.

Iran and Bahrain exchange threats of embassy closure

Iran said it will definitely close the Bahraini embassy in Tehran, if Bahrain follows through with recent musings to close the Iranian embassy in Manama.

Iranian commander warns against new forms of "sedition"

The head of Iran's Basij militia has described the latest mass protests against the Islamic Republic government as “a deep sedition” and warns that future seditions will be more difficult to recognize.

Kuwait confirms expulsion of Iranian diplomats

Kuwait's foreign minister announced that Islamic Republic diplomats have been expelled from the country.

Iranian hostages in Afghanistan released

The Iranian and Afghan crew of a road construction company abducted in western Afghanistan earlier this week by the Taliban have been released, according to Associated Press.

Iranian leader backs intelligence minister

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the Iranian parliament have confirmed that Heydar Moslehi remains in his post as intelligence minister, after Mahmoud Ahmadinejad approved his resignation on Sunday.

Makers of controversial film pursued in Iran

Tehran’s Prosecutor has announced that the makers of the controversial film Appearance Is Near are being legally pursued in Iran and that there are no hunger strikes in Iranian prisons. Iranian media report that the prosecutor discussed both subjects.