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Iran Arrests 6 Filmmakers Accused of Working for BBC
Iranian authorities have arrested a group of 6 filmmakers accusing them of working for the BBC Persian service and seeking to portray a negative image of the Islamic state , which is banned in the country. The arrests came a … Continue reading
Could Iran be on the verge of revolution?
Leon Panetta, the recently appointed U.S. Defense Secretary, and former CIA director, has predicted that revolution in Iran appears to be a matter of time. “I think the reform movement in Iran is learning one hell of a lot from … Continue reading
Upcoming Iranian elections spark fear of national unrest
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has voiced his concerns that next year’s parliamentary elections could pose a threat to the country’s security and has called for national unity. Speaking to worshippers at prayers marking the end of the Muslim … Continue reading
Google+ Blocked in Iran
The government of Iran has cracked down on freedom of speech once again, and blocked the new social network Google+, less than two weeks after it was launched. Iranian officials fear that Google+ can be used by the United States … Continue reading
