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Prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh (Twitter)

March 13th, 2019 - 06:20 GMT

Human Rights Lawyer Jailed for 38 Years in Prison, 148 Lashes

Nasrin Sotoudeh, an internationally renowned human rights lawyer jailed in Iran, was handed a new sentence on Monday which her husband said was 38 years in prison and 148 lashes.

Pictures of Iranian activist Vida Movahed, who defied compulsory hijab, with her toddler have been widely shared on Twitter (Twitter)

January 29th, 2018 - 10:57 GMT

Iran’s Hijab-Waving Icon Reportedly Released, a 'Hero and a Symbol'

Tehran's landmark Milad Tower (C) is seen through a row of national flags in the center of the Iranian capital on Jan. 3, 2018 (ATTA KENARE/AFP)

January 9th, 2018 - 07:54 GMT

3,700 Arrested Nationwide During Iran Protests: MP

June 3rd, 2014 - 09:53 GMT

Rouhani's human rights record shows no improvement

Iran MP Kazem Jalali called the EU delegation's meetings with Sotoudeh and Panahi as "interferance in Iran's internal affairs" (European Union/AFP)

December 22nd, 2013 - 08:41 GMT

EU meeting with activists during Iran visit sparks tension with Tehran

Kerry expressed doubts about Iran's willingness to uphold the nuclear deal Tuesday in front of US lawmakers, but continued to urge Congress to lift sanctions nonetheless (File Archive/AFP)

December 11th, 2013 - 05:53 GMT

Kerry expresses doubts on Iran nuclear deal, EU prepares for historic Tehran visit Friday

President Rouhani tells the world that Iran will not develop a nuclear weapons program (Courtesy of Raf Sanchez/The Telegraph)

September 19th, 2013 - 12:00 GMT

Rouhani announces no nuclear weapon development in Iran

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been awarded the Sakharov Prize for Human Rights (Photo: dfuse.in)

December 18th, 2012 - 11:05 GMT

Iran slams EU for awarding human rights prize to dissident filmmaker

January 28th, 2010 - 01:44 GMT