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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a news conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 26, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood

Iran Judiciary Spokesman Says Spat between Rouhani, IRGC Indicates Growing ‘Sedition’

by Adil Alsalmi | Jul 1, 2017 | World

London- Iran Judiciary spokesman Mohsen Ejei said on Saturday that recent disputes registered across the national political and administrative figures point out to a looming threat of sedition. He also evoked the memory of ousted president Abolhassan Banisadr...

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An Iranian Member of Parliament (MP) shakes his fist as he chants anti-Britain slogans during a debate in parliament to reduce ties with… REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi

Iranian Speaker Elections Spark Parliamentary Controversy

by Adil Alsalmi | May 29, 2017 | World

London- Iran’s parliament announced on Sunday delaying the session for electing leading roles at the Islamic Consultative Assembly to next Wednesday amid intensifying competition between three key parliamentary blocs. The Hope reformist bloc that supported Iran’s...

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People attend the funeral ceremony of Iran’s former president Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Tehran, Iran January 10, 2017. Leader.ir/Handout via REUTERS

Iran Awaits Rafsanjani’s Will

by Adel al-Salmi | Jan 12, 2017 | World

Former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi laid to rest on January 10 amid national anticipation for the announcement of his will, which according to close sources, will be declared soon. Rafsanjani died of a heart attack at 82 on January 08, and three days of...