Middle East

Ahmadinejad Was Freed Hiker's Captor, Not Saviour

Iran’s president pretends he had nothing to do with detaining alleged spies, but reveals himself by taking credit for Sarah Shourd’s release.

17 Sep 10

Wide-ranging harassment, interrogation and detentions designed to instill fear and prevent opposition regrouping.

17 Sep 10

China remains key oil export market, but Iranian manufacturers rail against cheap imports.

17 Sep 10

Radical cleric’s party says it offers way out of political deadlock.

10 Sep 10

Hardliners mount coup, take over management of leading student theatre.

10 Sep 10

Saeed Mortazavi’s long career as prosecutor of dissidents founders amid mounting anger at mistreatment of post-election protesters.

7 Sep 10

Most organisations set up after 2003 have ceased to operate, blaming lack of funding and support.

6 Sep 10

Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.

5 Sep 10

Views of American withdrawal coloured by political party allegiances.

3 Sep 10

Farsi1 television is pure entertainment, but Iranian officials aren't amused.

3 Sep 10

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