May 2011
Iran accuses foreign conspiracy for unrest in Syria
Iran has announced its support for Syrian government reforms and once more cited foreign interference as the cause of unrest in that country. » read more
Iran responds to news of bin Laden's death
Iran welcomes the news of Osama bin Laden’s death, saying foreign powers will no longer have an excuse for their military presence in the region. » read more
Ahmadinejad supporter arrested by Iranian authorities
A close associate of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and of his chief of staff, Esfandiar Rahim Mashai has been arrested by Iranian authorities. » read more
Rights group wants execution of Iranian political prisoner halted
Human Rights Watch wants the Iranian judiciary to commute the death sentence of Shirkooh Moarefi and call off his execution. » read more
Possibility of delays in trial of American detainees in Iran
The trials of the three Americans charged with espionage and illegal entry into Iran may be delayed once more due to the absence of one of the accused, a defence lawyer reports. » read more
Call for release of Iranian opposition leaders from European socialist parties
The European socialist parties have called for the release of Iranian opposition leaders MirHosien Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi and all Iranian political prisoners. » read more
Ahmadinejad ends "boycott" of official duties
In an apparent show of capitulation to the desicions of the Supreme Leader, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad finally attended a cabinet meeting today after over a week of absence from official duties.
Earlier Iranian media reported that the president will chair a cabinet meeting today after a nine-day boycott of all official activities. IRNA cited a knowledgeable source to report the afternoon cabinet session will be convened and chaired by Ahmadinejad. » read more
19-year-old Iranian suspected of terrorist activities in Germany
German Police have arrested a 19-year-old German-Iranian man and two Moroccans suspected of planning a terrorist operation in German territory. » read more














