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Boycott by Reformers in Iran Could Undermine Parliamentary Elections
’s conservative Islamic hierarchy has been seeking to portray the coming parliamentary election as an enviable model of Middle East democracy and an inspiration for the Arab Spring revolts./ Two refor...
Iran Ready to Develop Arash Gas Field Without Kuwait, Fars Says
Iran will develop the Arash gas field on its own if Kuwait doesn’t respond to an offer to develop the field jointly, , citing Mahmoud Zirakchianzadeh, head of the Iranian Offshore Oil Co. To contact t...
Iran increases pressure on Kuwait over gas field
Iran said on Sunday that it would launch full-scale unilateral development of the disputed offshore Arash gas field in the Gulf if Kuwait does not respond to its offer of joint development, according ...
Iran: change in the desert
Changing times ... women pass conservative candidates' campaign posters during the 2004 elections in Kerman, Iran. Photograph: Behrouz Mehri/Getty/ Manoeuvring the car along the precipitous mountain p...
Leaders are defiant, but many Iranians fear war
Instead of sharing that sense of defiance, however, many ordinary Iranians are increasingly worried that war could be catastrophic. In the subway, on the streets and at private gatherings, Iranians ar...
Iran volleyball team beaten by Brazil at worlds
Iran lost to Brazil in straight sets on the first day of fourth-round action at the 2011 FIVB Men's World Cup on Friday./ Brazilian Gilberto Godoy bagged 15 points, while Sidnei dos Santos added 14. G...
Iran to ink 20 deals by March to develop joint oilfields
National Iranian Oil Company’s managing director has announced that 20 contracts will be signed by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2012) to develop joint oilfields./ Speaking t...
Heavy Prison Sentences for Political Activists
Arash Najbaei has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for gathering and conspiracy to disturb national security, establishing a history group and anti-regime propaganda. He was arrested on February 19...
Turkish official honors Iranian music band
The Iranian traditional music band Avesta has been honored by Konya’s Provincial Culture and Tourism director with a Rumi medal./ Abdüssettar Yarar awarded the medal to band leader Jalal Zolfonun duri...
Photos: Iran Men's Volleyball Team Crowned Asian Champions
Iran claimed the Asian Senior Men's Volleyball Championship title following an outstanding come-from-behind victory 3-1 (22-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-16) against China on Thursday. Iran had never won the g...