Daily Updated Middle East Iran News from the most reliable sources around the world.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:58:54 ESTCopyright 2012 IWPR - Institute for War & Peace, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/silent-protesters-fear-foreign-intervention-25580.htmMany have not joined demonstrations for fear of getting worse regime. By Yasaman Baji in Tehran (MR No. 30, 07-Apr-10)Many Iranians who are sympathetic towards the opposition Green Movement hesitate to participate in the protests staged since last Junes Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/silent-protesters-fear-foreign-intervention-25580.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/green-movement-fury-over-israel-trip-25324.htmActivists critical of fianc of woman who in death became an opposition icon. By Soheil Hasbi in Tehran (MR No. 30, 01-Apr-10)A trip to Israel taken by a man identifying himself as the fianc of Neda Agha Soltan, whose death during last Junes crackdown Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/green-movement-fury-over-israel-trip-25324.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/ahmadinejads-cultural-priorities-25103.htmBudget funds earmarked for culture largely spent on institutions that back the president. By Reihaneh Mazaheri in Paris (MR No. 30, 29-Mar-10)The administration of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is using state funds to spread its political and religious Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/ahmadinejads-cultural-priorities-25103.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-sees-gains-in-iraq-election-24744.htmIt appears confident results will pave way for US military exit and empowerment of Iran's allies. By Mitra Farnik in Washington (MR No. 29, 22-Mar-10)Reaction to the results of the recent Iraqi election suggests that Tehran has been reassured that the Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-sees-gains-in-iraq-election-24744.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/the-double-lives-of-tehrans-middle-class-24560.htmTheyre at the heart of resistance to the regime - but that doesnt stop them from having fun. By Jafar Farshian in Tehran (MR No. 29, 19-Mar-10)After a brief period of retreat from the outside world following the months of post- election protests, many Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/the-double-lives-of-tehrans-middle-class-24560.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-confident-in-syrian-alliance-24413.htmTehran leaders see limited western overtures to Damascus as futile. By Ebrahim Gilani in London (MR No. 28, 16-Mar-10)Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, recently feted in Damascus, believes that the West is not prepared to offer Syria serious Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-confident-in-syrian-alliance-24413.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-braces-for-fire-festival-crackdown-24252.htmTraditional pre-Islamic celebration could be occasion for opposition protests. By Sahar Sepehri in Washington (MR No. 28, 15-Mar-10)Iranian officials are warning the opposition not to turn an ancient fire festival this week into a protest against the Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-braces-for-fire-festival-crackdown-24252.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/how-regime-claims-legitimacy-24056.htmLeaders see themselves as a righteous minority - granting them the right to govern, according to their Shia beliefs. By Raha Tahami in Tehran (MR No. 27, 11-Mar-10)The Iranian governments violent suppression of the opposition over the last nine months Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/how-regime-claims-legitimacy-24056.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/election-law-change-mooted-23905.htmProposed law is unclear but may lessen authority of the supreme leader. By Ali Kheradpir in Paris (MR No. 27, 09-Mar-10)Proposals are emerging for electoral reform in Iran following last years disputed presidential election that could weaken the power Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/election-law-change-mooted-23905.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/baluch-celebrate-rebels-arrest-23543.htmSunni militant leader said to lack popular support because of insecurity caused by attacks in Irans southeast. By Amineh Soghdi in Kerman (MR No. 26, 03-Mar-10)The arrest of Iranian Sunni Islamic militant Abdolmalek Rigi means the end of his Jundullah Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/baluch-celebrate-rebels-arrest-23543.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/comment-criticism-of-green-leaders-unfair-23367.htmClaims they are disorganised and lacking guts ignore the pressure they face from the government. By Rasa Sowlat in Mashhad (MR No. 26, 01-Mar-10) The apparently small number of Green Movement supporters who turned out to protest against the regime in Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/comment-criticism-of-green-leaders-unfair-23367.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-lobbies-over-rights-forum-23276.htmDenying rights abuses could prove costly for Tehran, both economically and politically. By Omid Memarian in Geneva (MR No. 25, 26-Feb-10)Iranian activists have viewed with anger and dismay the outcome of a United Nations review of human rights in Iran Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-lobbies-over-rights-forum-23276.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/the-iranian-government-and-the-naked-ballerina-23141.htmAnalysts say logo furore shows depth of regimes paranoia. By Sahar Sepehri in Washington (MR No. 25, 24-Feb-10)An Iranian newspaper with a record of needling the regime has been forced to change its masthead because it was seen as depicting a naked Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/the-iranian-government-and-the-naked-ballerina-23141.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/behind-the-protest-scenes-22975.htmThe lives of many ordinary Iranians have changed irrevocably since the emergence of the Green Movement. By Yasaman Baji in Tehran (MR No. 24, 22-Feb-10)Within hours of the Iranian opposition clashing with police and militiamen on the Tehran streets, the Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/behind-the-protest-scenes-22975.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/opposition-fails-to-organise-strikes-22675.htmWith official labour bodies in the hands of the state, its opponents have no means of rallying workers to the cause. By Javad Akbari and Niloo Sarvi in Tehran (MR No. 22, 17-Feb-10)Massive strikes by organised labour helped bring down the Shah of Iran, Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/opposition-fails-to-organise-strikes-22675.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/opposition-needs-to-rewrite-the-script-22609.htmThe defects evident in opposition strategies can no longer be pushed aside. By Jafar Farshian in Tehran (MR No. 22, 16-Feb-10)It is clear that the Iranian opposition failed on February 11 to demonstrate its strength to the world, even though they have Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/opposition-needs-to-rewrite-the-script-22609.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/judges-toe-regime-line-on-death-penalty-22286.htmHardline Iranian judiciary likely to execute more dissidents. By Omid Memarian in San Francisco (MR No. 22, 10-Feb-10)The decision by Iranian judicial authorities to start executing political dissidents shows the courts are closer to the regime than ever Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/judges-toe-regime-line-on-death-penalty-22286.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-rivals-set-for-revolution-anniversary-draw-22231.htmBy Ali Reza Eshraghi in Washington, DC (09-Feb-10). Both the Iranian government and the opposition expect shows of strength on February 11, the anniversary of the revolution that overthrew the Shah, to be a turning point in the country's crisis. Neither Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/iran-rivals-set-for-revolution-anniversary-draw-22231.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/hard-labour-for-goma-street-children-22222.htmMany children in this eastern town have little option but to do heavy work in order to get by. By Nicole Tambite Mahungu in Goma (AR No 245, 9-Feb-10)Thousands of children in the town of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, are living Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/hard-labour-for-goma-street-children-22222.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/sanctions-help-iran-limit-internet-use-22159.htmInternational sanctions on Iran have tied the hands of dissidents while the regime can evade them. By Mania Tehrani in Tehran (MR No. 22, 08-Feb-10)Financial and trade sanctions imposed on Iran have failed to bring the regime to its knees but they have Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/sanctions-help-iran-limit-internet-use-22159.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/border-oil-risks-iran-iraq-flare-up-21839.htmBrief clash highlights risk of further conflict as Iran sets out to guard oil reserves. By Ali Kheradpir in Tehran (MR No. 22, 02-Feb-10)A recent clash in an oil field on the border between Iran and Iraq highlights Irans determination to guard against Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/border-oil-risks-iran-iraq-flare-up-21839.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/ahmadinejads-economic-plans-under-attack-21833.htmNew five-year plan and annual budget poorly conceived, say deputies. By Mitra Farnik in Washington (MR No. 22, 02-Feb-10)While Iranian politics have been mostly consumed with the aftermath of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejads disputed re-election in June Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/ahmadinejads-economic-plans-under-attack-21833.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/women-fight-polygamy-proposal-21777.htmThey say it weakens their role and status at home and in society. By Sahar Sepehri in Washington (MR No. 22, 01-Feb-10)Iranian womens groups and other rights organisations are fighting a much discussed proposed law which they say would encourage Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/women-fight-polygamy-proposal-21777.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/irans-morality-police-vanish-as-more-protests-loom-21562.htmTehran government eases a little but demonstrators brace for new standoff. By Jafar Farshian in Tehran (MR No. 21, 28-Jan-10)Irans once-feared morality police, who used to crack down on un-Islamic dress, entertainment and sexual practice, have become Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/irans-morality-police-vanish-as-more-protests-loom-21562.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / Generalhttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/technology-will-not-foster-change-21446.htmNew solutions beyond the regimes control are needed to allow the truth to reach the masses. By Babak Shahrvandi in San Francisco (MR No. 21, 26-Jan-10)In a recent speech on internet freedom, United States secretary of state Hillary Clinton called Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news/iran/general/technology-will-not-foster-change-21446.htmTRCB.comNews Iran / General