IRN Issue 45

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (left) beside his ally Abdollah Jasbi, who has led the Islamic Azad University for nearly three decades. (Photo: Javad Moghimi, Fars News Agency)

Battle of Wills Over Top Iranian University

23 Jul 10

President Ahmadinejad has so far failed to wrest control of academic institution he accuses of backing his opponents.

Senior military officers attend conference on National Security and Cyberspace in Tehran. (Photo: Mohammad Hasanzadeh, Fars News Agency)

Cyber Wars in Iran

23 Jul 10

Regime deploys shadowy army of cyber-warriors to take on dissidents on the web.

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