Iran’s record on fair and equal treatment of minorities is troubling at best, with the Islamic republic notoriously persecuting Baha’is (including through economic and educational apartheid), punishing Christians for outwardly expressing their faith, and cracking down on Sunni Ahwazi Arabs…
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Iran’s ‘Domestic Internet’ Met With Criticism, Satire
As August came to a close, Iran officially unveiled a new internet service – a domestic one which offers users “high quality, high speed” connections at low prices. The purpose of this “national” data network, Iran’s first? Purportedly the “domestication…
Tagged with: Article 19, BBC, Hassan Rouhani, Human Rights, Human Rights in Iran, Iran, Iran Media Focus, IRNA, Islamic Republic News Agency, Mahmoud Vaezi, Middle East, The Onion
Posted in Human Rights, Iranian Politics, Media Coverage
Posted in Human Rights, Iranian Politics, Media Coverage
“Take Your Chances” with Resumed Direct UK Iran Flights – At Your Own Risk
Once again, articles, guides, and photo essays related to the “rebound” of travel and tourism in Iran can be seen popping up alongside headlines about the Islamic republic’s human rights record, terror sponsorship, persisting tensions with the West, destructive involvement…
Iranian Doublespeak on ‘Sovereignty’ Reaches New Heights
If there’s one concept Iran incongruously uses to justify actions which should otherwise be considered belligerent, warmongering, and destabilizing, it’s “sovereignty.” As we have pointed out in the past, in the name of (ostensibly) protecting this right, Iran has hypocritically…
Tagged with: bashar assad, Hamadan air base, Human Rights, Human Rights in Iran, Iran, Iran Media Focus, Iranian Foreign Relations, IRGC, ISIS, Middle East, Persian Gulf, Russian military, Syria, US Navy
Posted in Human Rights, Iranian Politics, Media Coverage
Posted in Human Rights, Iranian Politics, Media Coverage
Iran Admits Death Penalty’s Failure while the Media Echoes UN’s Call to End it
Iran is notorious for its liberal use of capital punishment, particularly for offenses that are considered minor in countries which have a higher regard for human rights. In recent years – under the “moderate” President Hassan Rouhani – Iran has…
Doubt Pervades the Narrative of Iran’s ‘Goodwill Gesture’
A year and some months ago, following the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran released four American prisoners – including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian – who had all been held captive by the Islamic republic…
Tagged with: Fox News, Hassan Rouhani, Human Rights, Human Rights in Iran, Iran, Iran Media Focus, Iran’s nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Relations, Jason Rezaian, JCPOA, Middle East, nuclear deal, Robert Levinson, Sanctions, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, The New York Times, Washington Post
Posted in Human Rights, Iranian Financial Sanctions, Iranian Nuclear Crisis, Iranian Politics, Media Coverage
Posted in Human Rights, Iranian Financial Sanctions, Iranian Nuclear Crisis, Iranian Politics, Media Coverage
Slew of Recent Reports Confirm – Iran Still A Threat
Since the June 2013 election of President Hassan Rouhani, the Iranian administration has presented a “moderate” face to the West, pursuing a nuclear agreement in exchange for sanctions relief and appearing to strive towards diplomatic rapprochement. However, the regime’s actions…
Tagged with: Ariane Tabatabai, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hassan Rouhani, Hassan Rowhani, Human Rights, Human Rights 2015 report, Human Rights in Iran, Iran, Iran Media Focus, Iran’s nuclear program, Middle East, nuclear deal, Sanctions, Tehran
Posted in Hassan Rouhani, Human Rights, Iranian Financial Sanctions, Iranian Nuclear Crisis, Iranian Politics, Khamenei, Media Coverage, nuclear talks
Posted in Hassan Rouhani, Human Rights, Iranian Financial Sanctions, Iranian Nuclear Crisis, Iranian Politics, Khamenei, Media Coverage, nuclear talks
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