Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian opposition TV program Simay-e Azadi (INTV) raised Four million Dollars in a 4-day telethon that ended this week, says a statement released by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, today.
Iranians Jam Phone lines to Extend Support to Opposition TV
Iran Arrests over Ten Journalists
Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian security forces stormed the offices of a number of newspapers in Tehran Sunday arresting over ten journalists and reporters, reported various Iranian news media today.
Valentine’s Day Gift items Barred from Iran
Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian customs authority announced ban on entry of any Valentine’s Day related items to Iran, said ILNA news agency today.
Egypt Katatni Denies Meeting Iran Larijani in Khartoum
Stop Fundamentalism – Dr. Saad Katani of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Party denied today all claims made by the Iranian Press TV website with regards to him meeting the Iranian parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in Khartoum. Press TV claimed in a report Monday that Katani told Larijani in Khartoum that, “Iran was an inspiration for all regional revolutions.”
Economic Crisis Grounds Iran’s Airliners
Stop Fundamentalism – Smaller Iranian airline companies may be going bankrupt soon due to a recent threefold jump in airplane fuel prices and the ongoing fall in the number of travelers.
Iran’s Currency Rial Loses More Value Against Dollar
Stop Fundamentalism – For third day in a row, Dollar continues to rise in value in Iran’s money exchange market.
Iran Bans Sale of Ice Cream on Cone to Women
Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian women are now officially banned from having ice cream on a cone in some public and recreational areas in Tehran, says INA news agency.
Iran’s Quiet Bazaar, Economic Crisis, and Rise of Dollar Value
Stop Fundamentalism – “The bazaar is quiet in a very strange way,” told a merchant in Kuwaity bazaar located at the heart of the greater Tehran Bazaar to INA News reporter, Monday.
Iran – Earthquake in Kerman Measures 5.5
Stop Fundamentalism – A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shock Sirch city in the Iranian Kerman province last night at 23:18 local time, reported Iran’s Tehran University Geophysics Institute.
SRSG Martin Kobler’s Remarks Stir Discontent Among Iraqis
Stop Fundamentalism – Growing number of Iraqis are becoming wary and dissatisfied by the role the United Nations Secretary General’s representative, Martin Kobler is playing in Iraq, calling it partial and suspicious.
