Iran frees another UK embassy staffer

Iran doesn't need nukes: Ahmadinejad

18 Sep 2009, 10:19AM

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has told the US that he has no need of nuclear arms, but did not explicitly rule out acquiring them during a TV interview. Read more

• Iran ''refuses to grant access to hikers''
• IAEA document ''says Iran can make bomb''
• France ''certain'' Iran working on nukes

36 killed in Iran post election violence

10 Sep 2009, 5:16PM

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander has said 36 people were killed in the nation's recent post-election violence.
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• Listen to criticism, Ahmadinejad told
• ''No confidence'' in Ahmadinejad team

Iran rape claims rejected

13 Aug 2009, 11:06AM

The Iranian government has dismissed accusations that people detained for protesting recent elections have been raped in custody. Read more

• French embassy worker in Iran freed
• Iran protesters ''raped in jail''
• Britain, France and EU condemn Tehran trial

US 'won't wait much longer' for Iran

10 Aug 2009, 8:26AM

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said she has no illusions Iran will accept invitations to discuss its nuclear program, and will not wait much longer for it to respond.
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• Iran confirms three US hikers in custody
• Britain, France and EU condemn Tehran trial
• Iran tries embassy staffer for spying

No congratulations from Washington

05 Aug 2009, 5:16PM

Washington has recognised Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - accused of rigging elections - as Iran's president, but will not congratulate him.
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• Tehran police break up protests
• US ''tourists'' may face Iran spy charges
• Riot police deployed in Tehran

Ahmadinejad poised for new term

03 Aug 2009, 2:06PM

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is set to be sworn in for a second term, amidst ongoing reformist protests. Read more

• Timeline of events in Iran since election
• Iranian election protesters face trial
• Iran violence rocks YouTube again

Neda - symbol of Iran

31 Jul 2009, 3:43PM

The violent death of Neda Agha Soltan, an Iranian protestor has been seen by millions around the world, but who is Neda?

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Iran violence rocks YouTube again

30 Jul 2009, 11:30PM

As world press were once again forced to guess at events in Iran from afar, videos of police beating mourners for Neda flooded the internet.
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• Police ''beat mourners'' at protesters'' graves
• Iran to try 20 election ''rioters''
• Iran frees 140 protesters as jail closes

Police use tear-gas as Iran marks 1999 unrest

10 Jul 2009, 8:54AM

Iranian police have fired tear-gas as thousands of demonstrators defiantly marched to commemorate the anniversary of bloody student unrest in 1999. Read more

• Iran''s election aftermath
• Ahmadinejad vows change, respect
• Obama reiterates Iran engagement

Iran cleric threatens trial for British embassy staff

04 Jul 2009, 4:09PM

A powerful Iranian cleric said British embassy local staff arrested for allegedly stoking unrest after the June election will be put on trial. Read more

• Two British embassy staff in Iran freed
• Saddam feared Iran more than US attack