Posts Tagged ‘iranian authorities’

IRAN POLICE CLASH WITH MOURNERS

Thursday, July 30, 2009 17:27

Iranian opposition leaders have vowed to attend ceremonies to honour those killed in the violence following the country's disputed election result.Authorities have refused permission for a ceremony traditionally held 40 days after a person's death. Among those who died on ...

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US URGES IRAN TO FREE PRISONERS

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 21:28

The US secretary of state has called on Iran to free political detainees following reports that many are being abused by the authorities.Dozens were arrested during post-poll protests and 20 are due to face trial next ...

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Friday, July 17, 2009 23:08

By Gabriel GatehouseBBC News, SuleimaniyaMore than a month after the disputed presidential election in Iran, much of the country is still closed to the outside.Following the street demonstrations in ...

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OBAMA SUGGESTS SANCTIONS FOR IRAN: ANALYSIS

Saturday, July 11, 2009 3:41

WASHINGTON — After a half-year of extending patient feelers to Iran, President Barack Obama has set a timeline _ warning Tehran it must show willingness to negotiate an end to its nuclear program by September or face consequences. If th...

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