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Zanjani is accused of embezzling money from the Islamic Republic.

Zanjani is accused of withholding $1.9bn from the Iranian government

The decision comes two months after the country claimed it carried out a successful hydrogen bomb test.

The move follows Saudi Arabia's decision to halt $3bn in aid to Lebanon.

The head of the NCRI said people of Iran should be free to choose their country's future.

What do the election gains mean for the regional superpower?

Moderates led by Hassan Rouhani and Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani ahead in Iranian election.

Crucial poll suggests reformists and moderates will increase numbers in Iran's parliament.

The elections have come at a time of growing rivalry between reformists and conservatives.

Moderates and hardliners are fighting to take control of parliament and assembly.

As the elections approach on 26 February IBTimes asks ordinary Iranians their views on voting and politicians.

Iranian regime cracks down on drug trafficking and extremists in Sistan and Baluchestan region.

Country's oil minister said given recent sanction, Iran should be exempt from any production cuts.

Baquer Namazi is now in Evin Prison, his wife Effie Namazi has claimed.

Israel said the move 'encouraged terrorism' and showed Iran as a 'player' in international terror.

Text comes ahead of the 26 February elections and on the last day of campaigning.

Iranian oil minister said the Islamic Republic would not be agreeing to an oil output freeze.

Sadeghi has spent seven months in solitary confinement ahead of his trial

Ali al-Naimi's warning seemed to be directed at Russia and Iran.

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reduces diplomatic presence in Lebanon.

Travel ban issued following the cessation of aid to Lebanon from the Kingdom.

Iranian, Afghan and 30 Saudis were arrested in 2013 in a trial that comes after countries severed diplomatic ties

Family of Siamak Namazi were worriedto hear he was on hunger strike and had not met with his lawyer

More than 28 years since its publication, 40 media outlets place huge bounty on author's head.

Video picked up by Iranian state TV and circulated on media outlets in the Middle East.

Businesses looking to enter Iranian market following international embargo lifting need to tread cautiously.

Two elections in the Islamic Republic next week could pave the country's future.

Alex Gibney film alleges NSA developed cyberwar capabilities to cripple Iran's military defences.

Women were turned away at the gates as they attempted to get in to see the game

Iran's OPEC envoy says Tehran will not commit to a deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia over capping output