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EP group condemns the visit of Iranian regime's minister

: Thursday, 27 May 2010 13:29

Chair of ‘Friends of a Free Iran’ intergroup in European Parliament, Mr. Struan Stevenson MEP, issued a press release today denouncing the planned visit to the Parliament by mullahs’ foreign minister. The press release follows:
Press release
Brussels-26 May 2010

Iran: Morality police launch crackdown on clothing and hairdos deemed un-Islamic

: Thursday, 27 May 2010 13:23

Iran's puritanical guardians of morality have stepped up their cultural war against those who dress too modern for their tastes, sharpening class and social tensions just two weeks before the anniversary of the nation's disputed presidential elections.Days after Friday prayer leaders delivered fiery sermons in which they called for a clampdown on women dressing immodestly, morality police squads began cracking down on youngsters sporting figure-hugging outfits or hairdos deemed un-Islamic.

Residents in Tehran chant Allah-o Akbar

: Thursday, 27 May 2010 13:17

Tehran, May 26 - From the Grapevine...

Residents of the capital's southern Toopkhaneh and western Geisha districts chanted ‘Allah-o Akbar’ (God is Greatest) from their rooftops Tuesday night in chorus in protest to the country’s rulers.

Grand Assembly

: Wednesday, 26 May 2010 17:14

Grand Assembly
International Solidarity with the people of Iran &
Iranian dissidents in Camp Ashraf – Iraq
26 June 2010 – Paris
A grand assembly will be held near Paris on the anniversary of the Iranian people’s nationwide uprising for democracy to express solidarity with Iranian dissidents in Camp Ashraf-Iraq International Solidarity for Democratic Change (ISDC) and several other organisations such as British Parliamentary Committee for Iran Freedom are among sponsors of the event. The event has already been sponsored by over 100 European
Parliamentarians and political dignitaries.

Iran and Russia clash in worst row for years

: Wednesday, 26 May 2010 17:11

By Robin Pomeroy and Guy Faulconbridge

TEHRAN/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Iran and Russia clashed on Wednesday over Kremlin support for draft U.N. sanctions against the Islamic Republic, in one of the worst rows between the two powers since the Cold War.

The public clash indicates growing concern in Tehran after the United States said Russia and China, the closest thing Iran has to big-power allies, had agreed to a draft sanctions resolution to punish Iran over its nuclear programme.

Tehran SSF Commander: 22 organs involved in the suppression of women

: Wednesday, 26 May 2010 09:28

In order to intensify the atmosphere of suppression and intimidation in Iran, the Commander of the Iranian regime’s State Security Forces (SSF) in Tehran, Sajedi Nia, has said that women who are said to commit so-called “mal-veiling” will be videotaped and the tapes will be used as evidence in court.According to the state-run ILNA, Sajedi Nia added, “Cameras will be provided to the personnel and we will videotape those who cause aggravation or commit mal-veiling. If the opportunity to confront them on the scene does not arise, they will be sent a letter to be summoned to the chastity security police office.”

Mashhad prosecutor: mal-veiling under Iranian regime is a crime punishable by fines and imprisonment

: Wednesday, 26 May 2010 09:25

Iranian regime officials in the northeastern city of Mashhad have announced fines of up to $1,000 for what they describe as “mal-veiling.”Mahmoud Zoqi, the Mashhad Prosecutor, has said that in recent weeks a number of women have been fined up to $1,000 “for committing the crime of mal-veiling.” Zoqi added, “Mal-veiling is considered a crime under law.

Opposition growing more defiant in Iran’s capital

: Wednesday, 26 May 2010 09:18

Tehran, May 25 – From the Grapevine...
People in Yusef-Abad, Navab and Khosh districts in the capital Monday night chanted "Allah-o Akbar" (God is the Greatest) and "Death to Khamenei", referring to Iran's Supreme Leader.

Congress to wait on bilateral sanctions on Iran

: Wednesday, 26 May 2010 09:14

The Associated Press By JIM ABRAMS
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders putting together a new round of U.S. sanctions against Iran said Tuesday they will defer bringing their legislation to a vote to give the United Nations and the European Union a chance to first impose multinational penalties against the Tehran government over its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

British PM ups pressure on Iran, says it wants the bomb

: Wednesday, 26 May 2010 09:12

LONDON, May 25, 2010 (AFP) - British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged Tuesday to "ratchet up" pressure on Iran, which he said was clearly intent on building nuclear weapons.In his first speech to parliament since taking office after May 6 elections, Cameron said he had spoken to French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel about fresh EU and UN sanctions against Tehran.

Clinton: Iran nuclear fuel swap offer is 'ploy'

: Wednesday, 26 May 2010 09:04

By MATTHEW LEE
BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says an Iranian plan to swap some of its enriched uranium for reactor fuel is a "transparent ploy" to try to avoid new U.N. Security Council sanctions over its suspect nuclear program.

Iranian students receive sentences and face suppression for political activities against the regime

: Tuesday, 25 May 2010 19:07

In recent days, the Iranian regime has stepped up suppression in Iran’s universities. Students have been punished and gatherings have come under attack as the regime tries to curb mounting protests on the brink of the anniversary of the nationwide uprising in June.

Mohsen Sanati-Pour, Secretary of the Modern Faction of Islamic Association of the University of Ferdowsi and Medical Sciences of Mashhad, has been suspended for two terms by the so-called disciplinary committee of the University of Ferdowsi. The sentence is part of measures by security organs to increase pressures on student activists at the university which is located in the city of Mashhad.

Merkel raises Iran sanctions in UAE talks

: Tuesday, 25 May 2010 19:05

May 25 (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel called in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for the United Arab Emirates to exert its influence to encourage a nuclear-free Iran and held talks on Middle East peace efforts.

"When we look at the regional situation and the situation of the UAE, we can see how strong the interest for a peaceful solution in the Near East is, but also for an Iran that does not look for nuclear weapons," she told reporters.