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| Dec.31 |
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Rouhani: Citizens have right to criticise, not destroy
Iranians are free to protest against the government but must not jeopardise security, the president has said after 4 days of demonstrations
| Jul.16 |
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Iran detains president's brother, sentences American |
| Jun.7 |
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Tehran attackers 'were ISIS recruits from Iran'
Map of parliament Tehran Iran Iran says the attackers who killed 12 people in the capital Tehran were Iranians who had joined so-called Islamic State
| May.19 |
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Iran election: Hassan Rouhani on course for second term Out of 26 million votes counted so far, he has won 14.6 million - or more than half, officials announced. Ebrahim Raisi lodged complaints | |
| Jan.19 |
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Tehran fire: 20 firemen killed as high-rise collapses |
| Jan.9 |
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Rafsanjani death: Thousands attend ex-president's funeral
| Jan.8 |
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Iran's ex-President Rafsanjani dies at 82
Iran's ex-President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a dominant figure in the country's politics since the 1980s, has died at the age of 82, media say
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| Apr.30 |
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Iran elections: Reformists set to take control of parliament
| Feb.28 |
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Iran elections: Moderates 'colluded' with West, says hardliner |
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Reformists win all 30 Tehran seats
Allies of Iran's reformist President Hassan Rouhani have won a landslide victory in Tehran, in the first parliamentary vote since a nuclear dea
| Feb.27 |
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Iran election: Early results suggest gains for reformists |
| Jan.16 |
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Iran nuclear deal: 'New chapter' for Tehran - Rouhani
| Jan.4 |
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UN condemns attack on Saudi embassy in Iran |
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| Sep.19 |
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Flash floods kill 10 people in Iran |
| Aug.23 |
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British embassy in Tehran reopens |
| Jun.21 |
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Iran parliament bans inspector access to military sites |
| Apr.9 |
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Iranian leaders blast US over nuclear agreement
| Apr.3 |
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Rouhani vows to abide by deal
| Mar.21 |
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Iran upbeat on nuclear talks progress
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| Oct.6 |
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Explosion at nuclear complex in Iran kills two workers |
| Aug.30 |
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Iran anger over new US sanctions |
| Aug.10 |
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Iran plane crash near Tehran kills 38
Map of Mehrabad Iran At least 38 people were killed when a small passenger plane crashed near the Iranian capital Tehran, state media reports
| Jun.14 |
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Iran 'ready to help neighbour Iraq' |
| Jun.3 |
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Iranian president vows to defend nuclear rights |
| Jun.2 |
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Strong sandstorm kills four in Iran |
| May.23 |
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Report: Iran billionaire executed over $2.6B fraud |
| May.21 |
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Iran 'releases' Happy video dancers |
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| Nov.24 |
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Iran cheers deal as Israel warns |
| Nov.11 |
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Anger, gloom in Tehran after deal falls through |
| Nov.6 |
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Iran nuclear issue not insoluble |
| Oct.27 |
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'Grand Day of Death to America' rally planned in Iran |
| Oct.14 |
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Iran says eyeing nuclear power 'roadmap' with P5+1 |
| Sep.28 |
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Rivals rally as Rouhani returns
President Hassan Rouhani has been met by hardline protesters chanting 'Death to America' on his return from the UN forum in New York
| Sep.20 |
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Iran president to U.S.: Let's end rivalry |
| Sep.18 |
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Iran 'will never build nuclear arms'
Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani has said that his country would never build nuclear weapons
| Aug.6 |
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Iran urges 'serious' nuclear talks |
| Aug.4 |
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Rouhani takes over as Iran's president
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged the West to drop sanctions and treat Tehran with respect, during his inauguration speech to parli...
| Aug.3 |
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Iran installs Rouhani as president |
| Jun.17 |
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Newly-elected Iranian president urges 'path of moderation' |
| Jun.15 |
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Iranians celebrate Hassan Rouhani's election |
| Jun.14 |
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Early vote count in Iran gives Rowhani wide lead
| May.28 |
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New Christian pastor detained, church closed in Iran |
| May.22 |
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Ahmadinejad aide banned from presidential race |
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| Oct.3 |
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Iran clashes over currency crisis |
| Feb.15 |
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Iran to install nuclear fuel rods in reactor
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| Nov.29 |
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Iranian students storm UK embassy
Iranian students are breaking down the door, throwing around papers and replacing the British flag with an Iranian one
| Nov.12 |
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Deadly blast at Iran arms depot |
| Jul.23 |
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Iranian physicist killed in front of his home |
| Mar.1 |
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Clashes between security and protesters |
| Feb.28 |
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Iran 'arrests opposition leaders' |
| Feb.22 |
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Iranian opposition leader's son arrested |
| Feb.20 |
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Security forces push back on protesters |
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Security forces push back Iran protesters
Witnesses say security agents on motorcycles are riding onto sidewalks to disperse opposition protests
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| Dec.2 |
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Iran arrests over scientist death |
| Nov.30 |
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Holiday as air pollution plagues capital |
| Nov.2 |
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Authorities give go-ahead to execute |
| Sep.14 |
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Freed US hiker vows to help friends
| Aug.8 |
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Iranian lawyer's wife released from prison |
| Jun.12 |
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Clashes on election anniversary |
| Jun.11 |
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Iran 'tense' on poll anniversary |
| May.17 |
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Iran agrees Turkey nuclear deal |
| May.10 |
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Protests break out at Tehran university |
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| Dec.27 |
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Protests spark fresh clashes |
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Several killed, 300 arrested in protests
The clashes broke out between demonstrators and security forces as large crowds gathered for Ashura, a major religious observance
| Dec.26 |
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Police clash with protesters |
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Renewed clashes reported
| Dec.21 |
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Ahmadinejad denies bomb trigger tests |
| Nov.26 |
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Nobel Peace medal 'confiscated' by Iran |
| Nov.2 |
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Iran warns reformists before anniversary |
| Oct.21 |
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Iran nuclear fuel deal 'agreed'
Iran and 3 world powers have been handed a draft agreement aimed at reducing international concerns over Tehran's nuclear program
| Sep.18 |
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Protesters chant 'death to dictator'
Large crowds gathered in the capital to march in an annual pro-Palestinian rally, among them thousands of green-clad supporters of the oppos...
| Aug.19 |
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Hard-liners criticize reformist |
| Aug.8 |
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UK, French embassy employees on trial
| Aug.5 |
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Ahmadinejad sworn in
| Jul.30 |
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Security forces, protesters face off |
| Jul.21 |
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Arrests at new protests
| Jul.9 |
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Protesters met with tear gas, batons |
| Jul.6 |
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Khamenei blames 'enemies' for unrest
| Jul.3 |
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UK embassy staff in Iran 'face trial' |
| Jun.28 |
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Thousands demonstrate quietly |
| Jun.22 |
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Hundreds protest, despite warning
Hundreds of demonstrators angry over recent presidential election results gathered in a public square, despite a stern warning by Revolutionary...
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Police break up new rally
| Jun.21 |
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Iran silences street protesters
Iranian authorities have deployed thousands of security officers on the streets, after a week of mass protests over a disputed election
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Riot police out in force in calm Tehran |
| Jun.20 |
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Chaos prevails as protesters, police clash
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Security forces use tear gas on protesters
| Jun.18 |
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Iranians take to streets in mourning march
| Jun.16 |
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Mass opposition rally
| Jun.15 |
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Seven killed during protest |
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Shots fired at huge protest
| Jun.14 |
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Hatred, chaos and savage beatings
| Jun.13 |
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Election protests turn violent
Map of Tehran Iran Ahmadinejad declaration as the winner of presidential election brought thousands of supporters of the rival Moussavi onto the streets
Moussavi supporters are crying foul as street clashes have erupted in the aftermath of the polls
Protesters and riot police engaged in running battles, with stones thrown, and people shouting 'death to the dictatorship'
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| Jul.27 |
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29 convicts executed
| Jun.7 |
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Iraqi PM arrives for talks |
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| Nov.22 |
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Iran: Middle East security at risk |
| Nov.21 |
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Tehran paper attacks Ahmadinejad |
| Oct.15 |
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Putin arrived in Tehran for landmark visit |
| Oct.8 |
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Students protest president |
| Jul.13 |
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Iran, IAEA resolve inspection row
| Jun.26 |
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Protests fuel rationing
| Apr.7 |
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Iran urges UK goodwill on sailors |
| Apr.4 |
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Britons leave Tehran for home |
| Apr.1 |
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Protest at UK embassy |
| Mar.23 |
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Ahmadinejad cancels Sec. Council visit |
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| Nov.26 |
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Military plane crashes in Tehran
| Apr.12 |
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ElBaradei puts pressure on Iran
| Feb.5 |
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Tehran: Nuclear talks still possible |
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| Dec.6 |
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110 killed in plane crash The air force C-130 -- carrying more than 90 people has crashed near Tehran after hitting a 10-story apartment building
| Jun.24 |
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Ahmadinejad elected as president The ultra-conservative mayor of Tehran has won 61% of votes of the run-off ahead of Rafsanjani on 35% | |
| Jun.20 |
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Sides form for run-off vote |
| Jun.18 |
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Hardline mayor to contest run-off Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the mayor of Tehran is to face a veteran ex-president Rafsanjani in a run-off for presidency
| Feb.14 |
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Dozens killed in mosque fire |
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| Sep.3 |
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Shots close UK mission |
| Jul.9 |
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Pitched street battle |
| Jun.16 |
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Iran rejects tougher nuclear checks |
| Jun.15 |
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6th night of protests
| Jun.14 |
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Tehran sees fifth night of protest |
| Jun.13 |
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Militia attack Tehran protesters Security forces and hardliners have clashed with large crowds who were protesting against clerical rule
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| Nov. 4, 1979 |
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American Embassy taken hostage during Iranian Revolution
Map of American Embassy Iran Youthful Islamists, calling themselves Muslim Student Followers of the Imam's Line, invaded the embassy compound and seized its staff | |
| Oct. 26, 1919 |
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Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, born He took the title Shahanshah. He was the second and last monarch of the House of Pahlavi of the Iranian monarchy | |