May 2012
Iran warns that Western mistakes can derail nuclear talks
In advance of its nuclear talks with world powers in Iraq, Iran has warned that any miscalculation by the West will harm the success of the negotiations.
Jailed lawyer to attend court
Jailed Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh is being summoned to court again, this time for the suspension of her licence to practice law.
Iran secures release of journalists from Syria
Two Turkish journalists abducted in Syria two months ago have been released after Iran intervened.
Cartoonist’s sentence sparks crisis
The head of Iran’s House of Cartoon expressed regret that the sentence of 25 lashings handed to Mahmoud Shokraye, a cartoonist in the city of Arak, has turned into a political crisis.
Rezai warns about growing dissatisfaction
Mohsen Rezai, the secretary of the Expediency Council of Iran, warned that social and economic dissatisfaction are on a sharp rise in the country.
Football championship games opened to Iranian women
Ali Kafashian, the head of Iran’s Football Federation, has announced that Iranian women can attend the Asian Youth Football Championship games in Tehran.
Iran’s oil exports sliding
The International Energy Agency reports that Iran’s crude oil exports faced a sharp decline in April.
Ashton "hopeful" about end of disputes with Iran
Catherine Ashton, the head of EU foreign policy, says she hopes the upcoming talks in Baghdad will lead Iran to abandon its alleged “nuclear weapons program.”
Rights group condemns sentence for cartoonist
Amnesty International has condemned the sentencing of Iranian cartoonist Mohammad Shokraye to 25 lashes for drawing a former MP, calling it the Iranian government’s latest attack on free speech.











