Iran opposition urges release of jailed protesters Jul 07, 2009 10:06AM

Iranian opposition leaders urged the authorities to release people arrested following a disputed presidential election last month, and criticized the "security state" imposed in Iran, a website said on Tuesday. Read more

EU presidency condemns Iran for executions Jul 06, 2009 10:30AM

The European Union on Sunday denounced Iran for a recent spate of executions, highlighting Saturday's hanging of 20 drug traffickers. Read more

Khamenei warns West not to interfere in Iran Jul 06, 2009 10:17AM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Western countries on Monday against interfering in Iranian affairs after its disputed presidential election, state television reported. Read more

EU's Iran Dilemma Jul 04, 2009 2:48AM

How will the EU deal with this diplomatic dilemma? Read more

Iranian cleric says UK embassy staff face trial Jul 03, 2009 11:10AM

A powerful Iranian cleric warned on Friday that detained British embassy staff would face trial for their alleged role in post-election unrest, and EU countries summoned Iranian envoys to protest against the detentions. Read more

Iranian cleric says UK embassy staff may face trial Jul 03, 2009 10:30AM

A senior Iranian cleric suggested on Friday that detained local staff from the British embassy in Tehran would be put on trial in the Islamic Republic for their alleged role in post-election unrest. Read more

Iran hardliners urge legal action against Mousavi Jul 02, 2009 11:36AM

Iranian hardliners pressed on Thursday for legal action against moderate leaders accused of inciting post-election turmoil that has dimmed Western hopes of engaging Tehran on its disputed nuclear program. Read more

Ahmadinejad's rivals defiant on Iran vote Jul 01, 2009 6:26PM

Two losing contenders in Iran's presidential election denounced the result on Wednesday in clear defiance of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's next cabinet would be illegitimate. Read more

Iran demands EU apology before any nuclear talks Jul 01, 2009 10:29AM

Iran, stung by European Union criticism of its handling of post-election unrest, on Wednesday accused the 27-nation bloc of meddling and demanded an apology before any more talks on Tehran's disputed nuclear program. Read more

Ahmadinejad calls election defeat for Iran's foes Jun 30, 2009 11:05AM

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday hailed his disputed re-election as a victory for the Iranian people and a defeat for the Islamic Republic's enemies. Read more