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Repressed voices speak out in Iran

In a recent interview, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the opposition candidate now spearheading the Green Movement in Iran, said that early in the momentous revolution of 1979 the majority of Iranians were convinced that dictatorship had ended in Iran. "I was one of those people," he said. "But today I no longer believe that to be the case."

U.S. ready to offer Iran alternative to nuclear plan

In what appears to be an attempt to call Iran's bluff on its nuclear program, the United States is poised to offer Tehran a way to obtain medical isotopes that Iran says it desperately needs to treat cancer patients, according to the State Department.

Iran protester reportedly sentenced to death

An Iranian court has sentenced one person to death and eight others to prison for their parts in anti-government demonstrations in December, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Tuesday.

Why uranium enrichment is so important

Iran announced plans to begin enriching uranium to 20 percent on Tuesday, a move likely to heighten fears it is moving closer to producing an atomic weapon.

Why Iran unrest is not revolution re-run

As the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution approaches this week, with the promise of mass protests from Iran's growing opposition movement, it's tempting to compare the upheaval with unrest that ultimately toppled the shah of Iran.

Iran official: Window for nuke deal open

Iran's envoy to the International International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the window for nuclear negotiations is still open -- even as tensions rise over Iran's decision to defy the world on uranium enrichment.

Ebadi: Iran abusing rights on many fronts

Although I have already highlighted the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran on several occasions in writing and in person, I deem it necessary to once again draw the attention of Your Honor and the distinguished members of the UNHRC to the following issues as you prepare to review the Islamic Republic of Iran's human rights record, on February 15, 2010.

U.S., EU to Iran: Stop abuse of Iranians

The United States and the European Union on Monday called on Iran to "end its abuses against its own people" amid mounting concerns about a potential rise in violence later this week.

Iran marks revolution anniversary amid ongoing dissent

Iran will this week celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution -- a day that marked the end of the country's western-backed monarchy and the start of an Islamic republic.

Iran groups urge non-violent protests for anniversary

A coalition of Iranian reformist groups is urging opponents of the regime to stage non-violent protests on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution next week.

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