Iran in Focus

A rogue theocracy ruled by a controversial president? Or a ancient civilisation keen to be part of the nuclear age?

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Iran police clash with protesters »

A rally marking the 30th anniversary of the storming of the US embassy in Tehran turns violent when police clash with supporters of Mirhossein Mousavi, the Iranian opposition leader. Jonathan Rugman reports.

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Iran begins UN nuclear talks »

Criticised for building a new uranium enrichment plant, Iran meets six world powers in Geneva to discuss its nuclear programme. Lindsey Hilsum reports.