Una Cilic is a multimedia journalist, currently based in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Official Jailed By Sweden For Mass Executions

15 Jun 2023  |  www.rferl.org  |  English  |  Mass Executions

A former Iranian prison official, Hamid Nouri, sentenced to life in Sweden for mass executions in 1988, was released in a prisoner swap involving an EU diplomat and a dual Iranian-Swedish citizen. The swap, facilitated by Oman, marks a breakthrough in strained Iran-Sweden relations. The article also discusses the broader context of Iran's detention of foreign nationals, including EU citizens, and the international response. Amnesty International and EU officials have criticized Iran's use of foreign detainees as leverage. The text also covers the ongoing deportation of Afghan refugees by Iran and Pakistan, worsening Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis. Additionally, it highlights the severe judicial actions against Iranian activists and critics, including harsh sentences and detentions, reflecting the regime's crackdown on dissent.

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Alireza Zakani Hamid Nouri Johan Floderus Saeed Azizi Ulf Kristersson Josep Borrell Reza Shefakhah Ahmadreza Djalali Simon Kasper Brown Stephen Kevin Gilbert Cecile Kohler Jacques Paris Nahid Taqavi Jamshid Sharmahd Qari Yusuf Ahmadi Kamran Fazaluddin Fatemeh Sepehri Asghar Sepehri Mohammad-Hossein Sepehri Hossein Sepehri Khosrow Alikordi Javad Alikordi Atena Farghadani Mohammad Moqimi Javaid Rehman Mohammad Khezrnejad Naser al-Din Shah Ali Larijani Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf Saeed Jalili Masud Pezeshkian Amir Hossein Qazizadeh Hashemi Mostafa Purmohammadi Hossein Pakdel Reza Babarnejad Hossein Shanbehzadeh Volker Turk Babak Paknia Saeed Abyar Ali Baqeri Kani Raz Zimmt

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I am an Iranian-American Journalist and Iran Analyst.
 When I was 14 I was lucky enough to get a work experience placement at newspaper in Iran. That was begining, From 1997 through today and I have worked with such as great Media inside and outside of Iran. 
I worked as a beat reporter for many ...

Iran Has Discussed All Scenarios In Conflict With Regional Partners

10 Oct 2023  |  www.rferl.org  |  English  |  Judicial System

Fatemeh Sepehri, a critic of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been sentenced to an additional 18 1/2 years in prison for supporting Israel and other charges. Her family members and former attorney have also faced imprisonment. The article highlights the broader crackdown on dissent in Iran, including the imprisonment of activists and journalists, and the suppression of the Women, Life, Freedom protests. The Iranian judiciary's harsh stance against dissent is evident in multiple cases, including the commutation of a death sentence for Sunni cleric Mohammad Khezrnejad and the imprisonment of cartoonist Atena Farghadani. The article also discusses the upcoming Iranian presidential election, dominated by hard-line candidates, and the international criticism of Iran's human rights record.

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Alireza Zakani Fatemeh Sepehri Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Asghar Sepehri Mohammad-Hossein Sepehri Hossein Sepehri Khosrow Alikordi Javad Alikordi Atena Farghadani Mohammad Moqimi Javaid Rehman Mohammad Khezrnejad Ali Larijani Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf Saeed Jalili Yashar Soltani Hadi Heidari Ali Qolizadeh Ebrahim Raisi Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Mahsa Amini Naser al-Din Shah Hamidreza Hosseini Volker Turk Babak Paknia Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani Nasrin Roshan Arash Asiabi Sara Tabrizi Saeed Abyar Ali Baqeri Kani Raz Zimmt Eshagh Jahangiri Mahmud Ahmadinejad Vahid Haghanian Masud Pezeshkian Mostafa Purmohammadi Qari Eisa Mohammadi

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‌Behnam Gholipour is a journalist based in Prague, Czech Republic.

The Legacy of Mesbah Yazdi: 60 Years of Cadre Building for the Islamic Republic

01 Jan 2021  |  www.bbc.com  |  Persian  |  Iranian Affairs

Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah-Yazdi, a prominent Iranian cleric known for his opposition to Western culture and civilization and his support for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, passed away at the age of 85. He played a central role in training at least two generations of 'young and revolutionary' individuals for the Islamic Republic, without holding any executive government positions. His efforts began after the victory of Mohammad Khatami in the 1997 presidential elections, where he took a hard stance against Western humanities and Islamic governance. Mesbah-Yazdi's institute became known for expanding 'Islamic thoughts' and establishing the theory of the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist in politics. His legacy is seen in the significant number of young power players in Iran who are now tasked with realizing the 'second step of the revolution' as envisioned by Ayatollah Khamenei.

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Alireza Zakani Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah-Yazdi Ali Khamenei Mohammad Khatami Mohammad Dehghan Noureddin Mousavi

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Saeid Jafari is an Iranian journalist and an analyst on Middle Eastern affairs. He is a contributor to various media outlets such as Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, Atlantic Council, National Interest, Middle East Eye, and Euronews. He has also worked for many Iranian media outlets including Aseman, ...

Iranian Official Says Lagging Oil Revenues Causing Budget Gap

24 Oct 2023  |  www.rferl.org  |  English  |  Budget Deficit

Iran's Budget and Planning Organization head, Davod Manzor, admitted a significant budget deficit due to lagging oil revenues, achieving only 70% of projected revenues for the first seven months of the Persian calendar year. The government failed to meet its target of exporting 1.5 million barrels of oil daily, with actual exports falling short due to overestimated oil prices and domestic market demands. The budget shortfall is compounded by a significant gap in revenue from asset transfers and monetization. Iran's economy continues to struggle under Western sanctions, with ongoing unrest and declining living standards. U.S.-Iranian relations remain strained, with deadlocked negotiations on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. The article also touches on various political developments, including presidential candidacies and the impact of sanctions on Iran's military and economic activities.

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Alireza Zakani Davod Manzor Javad Owji Joe Biden Ali Baqeri Kani Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf Ebrahim Raisi Hassan Rohani Mahmud Ahmadinejad Vahid Haghanian Ali Larijani Eshagh Jahangiri Nasrin Roshan Arash Asiabi Sara Tabrizi Raz Zimmt Saeed Abyar

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Amirmohammad (Omid) Karimi is an Iranian journalist based in Cologne, Germany.

I am an Iranian journalist who has worked for more than 20 years in various Persian language media (magazines, newspapers, websites, news agencies, social media and visual media) in the social field such as health, ...

Why was China able to control air pollution but Iran could not?

07 Jan 2025  |  parsi.euronews.com  |  Persian  |  Economic Challenges

The article compares the air pollution control efforts of China and Iran, highlighting China's success in reducing pollution through economic strength and effective policies, while Iran struggles due to economic constraints and ineffective governance. Tehran, along with other major Iranian cities, continues to face severe air pollution, exacerbated by inadequate public transport infrastructure and poor fuel quality. The Iranian government's inability to prioritize and fund environmental initiatives is contrasted with Beijing's significant investment in pollution reduction, resulting in improved air quality. The article underscores the economic and policy challenges Iran faces in addressing its air pollution crisis.

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Alireza Zakani Mansour Pezeshkian Sediqeh Torabi Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand Shina Ansari Dariush Golalizadeh Mehdi Pirhadi Somayeh Rafiei

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