Iranian Political Prisoner Pakhshan Azizi at ‘Imminent Risk of Execution,’ Lawyer Says
By Natasha Phillips
The Kurdish political prisoner Pakhshan Azizi, who was sentenced to death in July on charges of “armed insurrection” and “membership of opposition groups,” is now at imminent risk of execution, according to...
Iranian Truckers Extend Nationwide Strike Over Wages and Rising Costs
A nationwide strike by Iranian truck drivers which started on September 22 is entering its third week. Strikers are protesting low pay, increasing operating costs, and road usage fees.
They are also concerned about insurance,...
Iran Courts Jail 30 Men for Economic Crimes After Public Outcry
DUBAI, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Fast-track courts set up in Iran to fight economic crime have jailed 30 men for up to 20 years each, the judiciary said on Sunday, as the country faces renewed U.S....
Iran Anti-Money Laundering Law Faces Challenge as Deadline Looms
DUBAI, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A top Iranian constitutional body has demanded changes to anti-money laundering measures passed by parliament, state-run media said on Saturday, as Tehran nears a deadline to pass legislation to...
Iranian Bahá’ís Are Being Targeted After Israel Attack, UK Official Says
By Natasha Phillips
Kumar Iyer, the U.K.’s Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, has told the U.N.’s Human Rights Council that the Bahá’í community in Iran are among several minority...
Rouhani to Appear Before Iranian Parliament Soon, Says Lawmaker
LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - An Iranian lawmaker said on Saturday that President Hassan Rouhani would appear before parliament on Aug. 28 to answer questions on his government's handling of Iran's economic struggles, but...
U.S. Indicts Iranian Hackers Responsible for Deploying “Samsam” Ransomware
By Sarah N. Lynch
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday indicted two Iranians for launching a major cyber attack using ransomware known as "SamSam" and sanctioned two others for helping exchange the...
Eni Files Fraud Complaint, Rejigs Trading arm over Oil Tanker Fiasco
By Julia Payne and Emilio Parodi
LONDON/MILAN, July 18 (Reuters) - Eni has filed a fraud complaint against its former head of oil trading over a suspect Iraqi crude oil shipment, amid concerns inside the...
Iran Passes Law Allowing Women to Pass Citizenship to Children
DUBAI, Oct 2 (Reuters) - A top Iranian constitutional body has approved a law allowing Iranian women to pass their nationality to their children, state media reported on Wednesday.
Human rights experts have said the measure could...
Anti-Money-Laundering Body Gives Iran Until Feb to Complete Reforms
PARIS, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The international group that monitors money-laundering worldwide said on Friday Iran had until February to complete reforms that would bring it into line with global norms or face consequences.
The...
