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Breaking News: Hassan Rouhani Takes Iranian Presidential Oath of Office, Ending Ahmadinejad Era

Hassan Rouhani was sworn in as Iran’s new president today, replacing controversial leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The 65-year old reform-minded cleric was elected by a coalition of traditional, conservative voters and those aiming for gradual reform within the Iranian system. As a former nuclear negotiator it is hoped that Rouhani’s credentials can help ease tensions over […]

Iran’s Rial Hits All-Time Low

Iran’s currency the rial has fallen 20% in value over the last two weeks in trade against the US dollar. The devaluation indicates the Islamic Republic of Iran is increasingly struggling against international sanctions that have limited its ability to obtain foreign currency. The sanctions placed on Iran are intended to reduce its […]

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Iranian Human Rights Lawyer Abdolfattah Soltani Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

A Tehran revolutionary court has sentenced prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Abdolfattah Soltani to prison and banned him from practicing law for 20 years. Soltani co-founded a human rights group with Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi and is being held in Evin prison. Soltani’s daughter Maede hopes that the sentence will be overturned, […]

Drugs in Iran: The Hidden Demon of the Middle East’s Most Pious Regime.

When discussing Iran, little time is spent on the domestic population and its concerns. Outside of the unrest following the elections in Iran, the outside has never really shone the light on the Iranian public. Like all nations, Iran most surely must have its problems, its hopes, dreams and fears. It must also have its […]