The decorated Iranian powerlifter Amir Assadollahzadeh is seeking asylum in Norway since his November defection to avoid execution or torture in the Islamic Republic of Iran for his refusal ...
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Iran calls for inclusive government in Yemen
The crisis in Yemen – where pro-Iran Houthi rebels are battling the government, which is backed by a Saudi-led military coalition – "has only a political solution", said Iran's ...
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Iran and Oman hold meeting on joint regional strategy
Iranian and Omani diplomats have held the eighth meeting of their Joint Strategic Consultation Committee to discuss issues of mutual interest in the region.
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Iran reaffirms support for Hamas
In the telephone conversation on Tuesday evening, Amirabdollahian congratulated Hamas political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh on the founding anniversary of the movement and reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s continued support ...
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Iran plans next budget on assumption of continuing sanctions
Iran is planning its next budget on the assumption that US economic sanctions will continue, but is forecasting more than one million barrels p/d oil exports.
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IAEA chief meeting Iranian officials in push for more access
The head of the United Nations' atomic agency has met with Iranian officials to press for greater access to nuclear facilities in the Islamic republic ahead of talks next ...
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