Iran

Tehran Breathes Sigh of Relief

Air pollution in late autumn got so bad that even the crows fled the capital.

14 Jan 11

Police and addicts report deportations of Iranian nationals, who are then prevented from returning.

7 Jan 11

Government fears radicalisation of thousands of seminary students abroad.

24 Nov 10

Authorities want separate network that looks like internet but is confined and controlled within country.

5 Nov 10

Years after Karabakh war, Azeri government creates housing for priority groups of refugees, but others will have to wait.

29 Oct 10

Close enough to have some things in common, Armenia is rapidly becoming a popular destination for holidaymakers from Iran.

29 Oct 10

Ayatollah Dastgheib says Supreme Leader’s powers temporal, not God-given.

29 Oct 10

Female restaurant-owner breaks mould in a business dominated by men.

20 Oct 10

United States bar on Persian carpets will hit Iranian weavers and traders hard.

18 Oct 10

Green Movement down but definitely not out.

15 Oct 10

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