Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Updated 11:28 am, Sunday, April 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Vahid Salemi, AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 FILE- In this April 19, 2009, Tehran former prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi, speaks to the media at a news conference in Tehran, Iran. Iran's official judicial news agency is reporting that police have arrested the former Tehran prosecutor who faces a two-year prison sentence over the death of prisoners following the country's 2009 protests. less FILE- In this April 19, 2009, Tehran former prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi, speaks to the media at a news conference in Tehran, Iran. Iran's official judicial news agency is reporting that … [Read more...] about Iran detains ex-prosecutor convicted in 2009 torture case
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Rouhani: Iran Ready to Aid Syria in ‘Defending Against Evil’
The Jerusalem Post reports: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed in a letter to Syrian President Bashar Assad on Saturday his country’s willingness to aid in the post-civil war reconstruction of Syria, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported. “The Islamic Republic of Iran… stands beside the country and people of Syria and will continue to aid it in defending against the forces of evil and returning security and stability throughout the Syrian Arab Republic,” the letter states.“We hope to swiftly witness the achievement of a final victory,” Rouhani continued. “Just as the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has stood beside the Syrian nation in its struggles and opposition to terrorism, we are also prepared to stand with you in every way possible as regards to Syria’s reconstruction.” Read more here. … [Read more...] about Rouhani: Iran Ready to Aid Syria in ‘Defending Against Evil’
Iran open to prisoner swap if US has ‘change of attitude,’ says Foreign Minister
In an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Iran's top diplomat denounced American attempts to secure the release of U.S. citizens being held in Tehran. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iranian Foreign Minister, said American "demands" are hampering "genuine dialogue." "The United States needs to approach this from a position of dealing with another sovereign government," said Zarif, "And if that approach led to change, then the United States would see a difference." Five Americans are known to have been detained by Iranian authorities, including the controversial arrest of Princeton scholar Baquer Namazi who is suspected to be in failing health. Some argue the regime's detention of American-Iranian dual nationals is little more than an attempt by hard-liners to create leverage. Asked about the conditions of the imprisoned Americans, Zarif insisted that their health requirements were being "taken care of." "Our judiciary is an independent organ," Zarif told Brennan, "just … [Read more...] about Iran open to prisoner swap if US has ‘change of attitude,’ says Foreign Minister
Iran Says U.S. Will ‘Not Expect’ What Happens If Trump Leaves Nuclear Deal
World Iran Iran Nuclear Deal Hassan Rouhani Donald Trump Iran said Saturday it is prepared for a potential U.S. exit from a landmark nuclear agreement, but warned there would be consequences that President Donald Trump and his administration may not have anticipated. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani railed against Trump's potential decision to withdraw the U.S. from the 2015 deal, which could happen as early as next month as the White House demands a renegotiation of its terms. Rouhani championed the unprecedented agreement with Trump's predecessor, former President Barack Obama, agreeing to cut nuclear development in exchange for sanctions relief, but Trump has said the arrangement did not go far enough to address Iran's missile activity and support for militant and political movements abroad. Related: Iran Tells Israel: ‘Our Fingers Are on the Trigger, Missiles Are Ready to Launch,’ as Syria Tensions Mount In a speech broadcast via state-run news, … [Read more...] about Iran Says U.S. Will ‘Not Expect’ What Happens If Trump Leaves Nuclear Deal
U.S. Challenges Russia, China, North Korea, Iran in New Human Rights Report
World China Russia Iran North Korea Human rights John Sullivan The U.S. has challenged China, Iran, North Korea and Russia over their human rights records in a new report that called out all four nations, which have already been designated as leading foes of Washington. The State Department released Friday its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The report echoed the sentiments expressed by President Donald Trump's "America First" National Security Strategy in calling out the quartet of nations typically placed at the top of the current administration's foreign policy concerns. The document was introduced by acting Secretary of State John Sullivan, who himself made the connection between U.S. priorities and this year's report, arguing that Trump's strategy "recognizes that corrupt and weak governance threatens global stability and U.S. interests." "States that restrict freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly; that allow and commit … [Read more...] about U.S. Challenges Russia, China, North Korea, Iran in New Human Rights Report