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Mehdi Karroubi has been attacked by a group of Basij, during his visit to the Media Fair in Tehran.
When Karroubi arrived at the fair, his supporters chanted slogans, but hardliners attacked him.
Karroubi left at the start of the clashes, nobody was arrested.
source: en.apa.az

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PressTV reports that the suicidebomber of the attack which killed over 40 people is named, Abdolvahed Mohammadizadehhad, 24-year-old and he was trained in Pakistan.
These findings were confirmed following the confession of those who were arrested for having links with the Jundallah group.
Jundollah claimed responsibility for the attack.
They also reported that Robert Baer, former Mid East CIA agent wrote in time.com that in past years the CIA was in contact with Jundullah.
source: PressTV, Time.com


Hamzeh Rigi, has been transported to an unknown location within hours after the suicide attack in Sarbaz.
Rigi was arrested April 29 and is detained for 7 months.
source: hra-iran.net



Two students Roozeh en Ramin Tehrani, who were arrested in June, are charged with "waging war against god and propaganda against the regime".
They were arrested on June 9th 2009 for their activities during the 2008-2009 school year.
Their lawyers, Ms. Manijeh Mohammadi and Mr. Soltani and Meshkati asked for an extension.
Judge Pour-Abassi of District 26 of the Revolutionary Court granted the request.
source: hra-iran.net

The securityofficer of Haft Tapeh Sugar Factory has denied entry to Ali Nejati, Fereydoon Nikoofard, Ghorban Alipour, Jalil Ahmadi and Mohammad Heydari.
Last week they all were sentenced by Khuzestan Court of Appeals.
No reasons have been given for the denial of entry.
Last week Ali Nejati, Fereydoon Nikoofard, Ghorban Alipour, Jalil Ahmadi were sentenced each to 6 months, followed by 6 months of suspended term, Mohammad Heydari was sentenced to 4 months in prison,followed by 8 months of suspended term.
The sentences were issued in a case related to the labor protests in 2007. All five defendants and their lawyers intend to appeal the court’s ruling.
course: hra-iran.net


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