Channel 4 News - Iran in Focus

G8 ministers denounce Iran violence

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:43:00 +0100

While Iran's top legislative body describes the disputed presidential election as healthy, G8 foreign ministers denounce the violence which has left at least 17 dead.

Violent clashes reported in Tehran

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:44:00 +0100

There have been more violent clashes between protesters and government militia outside the parliament building in the Iranian capital, according to unconfirmed reports. Jonathan Miller reports.

United States talks tough on Iran

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:56:00 +0100

As Britain expels two Iranian diplomats, US President Barack Obama condemns violence against demonstrators in Iran - but he says the path to improve ties is still open. Jonathan Miller reports.

Election protests continue in Iran

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:23:00 +0100

Pro-reform demonstrators gathered in central Tehran today after Iran's hardline revolutionary guards threatened to crack down on unrest. Lindsey Hilsum reports.

Iran's supreme leader appeals for calm

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:27:00 +0100

In his first address since the disputed presidential vote, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for an end to protests and denounced "foreign power" interference in the election result. Carl Dinnen reports.

Tehran marks 'day of mourning'

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:55:00 +0100

Thousands gather at yet another Iranian rally to honour those killed in the mass political demonstrations over the past six days. Lindsey Hilsum reports.

Iran protests over 'stolen election'

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:00:00 +0100

A stolen election. That is what the protesters on the streets of Iran believe this was and the majority opinion outside Iran agrees. David Fuller reports.

New protests held in Iran

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:28:00 +0100

The first pictures have begun to emerge of fresh protests in Iran over the results of last week's elections.

Iranian footballers back protests

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:26:00 +0100

Today's World Cup qualifying match between South Korea and Iran took on a political edge as protesters and some players united in support for the Iranian dissidents.

Who's winning Iran's cyber-war?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:51:00 +0100

Protesters are defying Iranian government attempts to silence dissent by sharing images and reports online.

Iran dispute condemned

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Iranian television reports that the country's supreme leader has ordered an inquiry into the bitterly contested presidential elections. Emily Reuben reports.

Ahmadinejad victory does not stop protests

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:35:00 +0100

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has claimed a landslide victory in Iran's presidential election. Lindsey Hilsum reports.

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator quits

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 14:16:00 +0100

Ali Larijani, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator and the country's main contact with the west, has resigned after months of tension over Tehran's plans to build a nuclear reactor.

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