Once again, the hardline chancellor of Tehran University has denied allegations of purging academics based on their political beliefs, instead accusing those dismissed of "moral issues." In an interview ...
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Has Iran given up on energy deals with Russia?
The story: The Iranian government has signed a 20B USD accord with four local companies to forge ahead with a key project at the world’s largest gas field. The ...
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Turkey, Iran and Morocco joust for influence in Africa’s Sahel
Turkish military equipment and Moroccan and Iranian development and infrastructure projects are tempting for cash-strapped Sahelian military regimes grappling with jihadist violence. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
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Venezuela rushes to mend Iran relationship as US sanctions loom
Iran and Venezuela are trying to patch together an oil alliance that began to fray last year, according to six people familiar with the matter, after the South American ...
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What is Iran’s Controversial Hijab and Chastity Law
The violation of the Hijab and Chastity law carries a fine of three million tomans [$50]. This legislation is set to be ratified by the Guardian Council within three ...
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Diplomats fear growing power of Iranian factions that want nuclear weapons
There are growing fears among diplomats in the US and Europe that Iran’s largely unmonitored nuclear programme and the destabilisation caused by the Gaza conflict are strengthening the hand ...
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