Hundreds of Iranian political and civil activists have published a letter condemning the nine-year prison sentence handed to sociologist Saeed Madani for his writings on various aspects of society, saying it highlighted the lack of independence in Iran's judicial system. Earning the Olympic quotewas only the start for Iran's97kg wrestlers. Asghar Sepehri, Sepehri's brother, wrote on Twitter on February 21 that his sister had informed him during a phone call from prison that the Islamic Revolutionary Court had handed her the sentence. Burns, however, added that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had apparently not made a decision on resuming the country's "weaponization program that we judge they suspended or stopped at the end of 2003.". In 2022, the U.S. team had little trouble in individual matches with wrestlers from Mongolia and Georgia in the first two rounds. By Some of the children felt more ill than the others. The team Anboohsazan Hootan defeated Setaregan Sari, 7-3 toplace third in 2022 Iran Freestyle league. USA Wrestling teams have traveled to Iran more than a dozen times. I think for India and Pakistan, last year was a shock in terms of how expensive LNG spot prices became, he said. A Spanish woman imprisoned in Iran since November on espionage charges after she was arrested during anti-government protests in November has been released, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on February 26. At 74kg, Vincenzo JOSEPH (USA) forfeited his final bout to give the gold medal to Shikhdzhamalov who now has won two Ranking Series medals. In January, Madani was prevented from leaving Iran to begin a one-year research program at Yale University in the United States. Security forces across the country have been trying to suppress months of anti-government protests triggered by the September death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in police custody for allegedly wearing a head scarf improperly. They were '14 world bronze medalistMohammad MOHAMMADIAN,three-time world medalist Alireza KARIMIand '21 Asian champion Ali SHABANI. In December, Serdar Berdymukhammedov met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the western Turkmen city of Awaza, with Erdogan offering Ankaras backing for a pipeline connecting the two countries. Like 74kgand 97kg, the same selection process was followed in Polandat125kg betweenAmir ZARE andAmin TAHERI. And some were close calls. Politics and sports appear to have collided, squandering the chances for a rare opportunity of wrestling diplomacy between Iran and the United States. Pahlavi, currently in the United Kingdom on the third phase of a European trip after attending the Munich Security Conference alongside other political activists, said in a speech at the Oxford Union student society on February 28 that a regime change would end human rights violations, an aggressive foreign policy, and "behavior inconsistent with peace and stability" now occurring in Iran. Even then, it is not clear whether Turkey would approve of the idea, with Ankara likely to balance opposition to the project from the European Union, Roberts said of the transit offer that Iranian energy officials have publicly endorsed. Mohammadreza Geraei earned the 67kg Olympicspot for Iran by winning gold amongst a couple of pastworld medalists, RYU Hansu (KOR) and Armen VARDANYAN(ARM). Some parents have refused to let their children attend school. No further details were provided. It will be sent to your inbox every Wednesday. Nejati tightened his place in the Iranian GR lineup as captured gold medal in at the Ukranian tournament. Hopefully, these issues will soon be resolved, and our beloved people and Iranian society will reconcile, he said. Joseph MC KENNA (USA), 8-2, BRONZE - Erik ARUSHANIAN (UKR) df. Nejati, the 23-year-old,was a newcomer atthe '19 World Championships but by winning the bronze medal, he introduced himself to the 60kg weight class. He then shuffled between 74kg and 79kg, and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics but failed to win a medal. BRONZE - Feyzullah AKTURK (TUR) df. GOLD - Suleyman ATLI (TUR) df. In a video published on February 22, Kazemi expressed her "regret" for her actions onstage and said that it happened "as a result of psychological pressure caused by improper dealings with engineers." Oct 27, 2018 3.8K Dislike Share Save Olympics 9.46M subscribers Subscribe Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Iran's affinity for wrestling is not only rich in mystic and mantle,. . Kamran GHASEMPOUR, the two-time Asian champion and two-time U23 world champion,competed against Yazdani in theteam trials. Why It Matters: The fall of the national currency, which has lost about 50 percent of its value since the beginning of the nationwide antiestablishment protests, comes amid Iran's international isolation over its brutal crackdown against demonstrators, controversial nuclear activities, and Tehran's deepening military ties with Russia, including the transfer of combat and suicide drones to boost Moscow's unprovoked war against Ukraine. My only wish is that we will get over this disaster together as soon as possible.". In the northern Iranian city of Chalus, several people and supporters of Amir Hossein Shams Nateri -- who was killed by security forces -- gathered at his family home and celebrated what would have been his birthday. The US wrestling federation received a star-studded lineup of Iranian freestyle wrestlers last month, who were to compete against American opponents at the Bout at the Ballpark. The stockpile of 60 percent uranium increased by 25 kilograms and currently stands at just under 88 kilograms, according to the report. Moscow is looking to gain access in the future through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to Iran, and from there to Pakistan and India. Mohammadian grabbed the Tokyo ticket by defeating both of them and by winning gold in Poland. Kamran GHASEMPOUR, the two-time Asian champion and two-time U23 world champion,competed against Yazdani in theteam trials. Rights groups say more than 500 people have been killed by security forces in the unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini on September 16. The authorities have met the unrest with a harsh crackdown that rights groups say has killed more than 500 people, including 71 children. Iran U-17 Greco-Roman wrestling team achieved 7 medals in Turkey tournament Victory Cup in Antalya. Zhumashbek Uulu had made the day significant for himself well before the final as he defeated U23 world champion Arsen HARUTYUNYAN (ARM) 10-0 in the bout. Iran at the 1968 Summer Olympics; IOC code: IRI (IRN used at these Games) NOC: . Edemi BOLKVADZE (GEO), 10-0, 70kg In 1999, students protested the closure of a reformist daily, prompting a brutal raid on the dorms of Tehran University that left one student dead. The Iranian bellied out, giving up his left arm to a trapped arm gut wrench and a pair of exposures. Tehran has maintained that it has not enriched uranium above 60 percent and that its nuclear program is for civilian purposes only, while acknowledging that "unintended fluctuations" during the enrichment process "may have occurred.". Rahman Amouzad Khalili said that the wrestlers were here to be the best. He added, We are all soldiers of our country and sacrifice our lives.. ", Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, who is visiting Berlin, said there were two options to deal with Iran: reimposing UN sanctions using the so-called snapback mechanism in the Security Council resolution that enshrined the 2015 nuclear deal or having a "credible military option on the table. Police are arriving near the mats like it's a big deal. I hope I made you happy and smile. After winning against Darkhan YESSENGALI (KAZ) in the first bout, Magomedrasul ASLUEV (BRN) in the second and Mohamed ABDELHADY (EGY) in the quarterfinal, he set up a semifinal against Soner DEMIRTAS (TUR). In response, the authorities have launched a brutal crackdown on dissent, detaining thousands and handing down stiff sentences, including the death penalty, to protesters. Washington has not publicly commented on the reported visa denial. Iran has been roiled by unrest since the September 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in police custody for allegedly wearing a hijab, or head scarf, improperly. (file photo), Amirali Hajizadeh, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps' aerospace force (file photo). Iranian authorities have blamed the currency's fall on "the enemies' plot" to destabilize the country after months of unrest sparked by the death in custody of a young woman on September 16. The accusations against the 61-year-old Madani are mainly based on materials published by him describing and explaining various aspects of Iranian society, a source told RFE/RL. Another daily, Hammihan, said in an editorial on February 21 that government anger was the reason for Sazandegis closure. Add: Azadi Sport Complex - Wrestling Camp , TEHRAN - IRAN. 74kg- Mostafa HOSSEINKHANI Since then, hundreds of students in Qom, mostly girls, have fallen ill with similar symptoms in a number of public schools, which are segregated by gender. To subscribe, click here. The presence of Pahlavi, Alinejad, and Boniadi has given legitimacy to Iran's exiled opposition. [Turkmenistan] prefers Europe to come along with money and a long-term contract for 30 bcm. He then got 2022 U23 world champion Giorgi ELBAKIDZE (GEO) and it was only the Georgian's conditioning, or rather a lack of it, which let him down as Akmataliev scored a fall after leading 14-7. At97kg, Mohammad Hadi Saravi, the one who achieved gold at the AsianOlympic Qualifier, met Iranian rivalMehdi BALI in the Poland Open finalsearned his spot in Tokyo with a 3-0 win. These included Tehran's Soore University, which sent a text message to a group of female students inviting them to participate in a "mandatory cultural camp." The eight figures, including Pahlavi, said they were working on a charter for a transition to a new pluralistic system that would be followed by free elections. Iranian protester Ebrahim Rigi has died in custody after allegedly being beaten by police following his rearrest, according to a rights group. Akbar Montajabi, the editor in chief of Sazandegi, said the newspaper appeared to be targeted for its eye-catching headline. In return, [Turkmenistan] was offered participation in gas supplies directly to Turkey through Iran, the channel, whose name translates as A Look At The East, said. The union said workers had no information about the status of their arrested colleagues and due to the fact that the arrested workers were scattered across different departments, their exact numbers and names are not known. The CHRI did not present any evidence to back up its claim that students had been poisoned, and it is unclear what is at the root of the crisis. [emailprotected] The names and positions of diplomats were also not given. The newspaper, which has previously been critical of the government, was accused of publishing false content and disturbing public opinion. - TERJE PEDERSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images Al-Monitor Staff February 3, 2022 Iranian wrestling or Koshti ( Persian: , romanized : koshti) is a form of submission grappling that has been practiced since ancient times in Iran. Rights groups say more than 500 people have died in the protests. Officials have only recently admitted there may be a problem, with parliament member Abdulali Rahimi Mozafari on February 28 calling on the speaker to order an investigation into the matter. In the video published on social media on February 17, the woman identified as Zeinab Kazemi was protesting against the nonapproval of her qualifications for the Tehran Engineering Organization due to noncompliance with the hijab law. Athletes from the two countries, which haven't had diplomatic relations for more than four decades, were supposed to square off in a wrestling match in Arlington, Texas, on February 12. We're in Coralville Iowa for the World Cup. Mykhailov took the early 4-0 lead with a chest wrap off of Valencias double leg but Valencia bounced back and picked up two for the exposure after his misfortunes on the double, then tacked on two step-outs, tying the match 4-4 but Mykhailov holding criteria. Three Iranian contenders were looking for that97kg Olympic. U.S. wrestlers have praised the warm welcome they have received in Iran,. Amrollahi of the Ministry of Agriculture said violators would be punished, without offering details. The 22-year-old died while in custody after being arrested by the notorious morality police for improperly wearing a mandatory Islamic head scarf, or hijab. The traces were discovered in January during an inspection of the Fordow uranium enrichment plant, and the IAEA is in discussions with Iran to clarify their origin. 130kg- Amin MIRZAZADEH That is 48 kilograms more than in the previous quarterly report in November. Iran has been roiled with unrest that was sparked by the death of Amini on September 16. By But it likely would take months more to build a weapon and potentially miniaturize it to put it on a missile. The national wrestling team of the Islamic Republic of Iran is coming to the United States to play our team in Arlington, Texas on February 12. Meanwhile, the trial for Iran 77kg Olympic spot was at theUkrainian Tournament, where Geraei defeated Amin KAVIANINEJAD,4-2,in the final match to receive a ticket toTokyo. Sunni Muslims make up the majority of the population in Sistan-Baluchistan but only account for about 10 percent of the population in Shi'a-dominated Iran overall. The government has held several counterrallies to try and quell the dissent, but people continue to take to the streets across the country, as universities and schools have become leading venues for clashes between protesters and the authorities. After the tournament, Iranian state media Press TV charged that anti-Iranian mercenaries had tried to take the wind out of [the teams] sails by casting slurs and hurling insults at the Iranian team. "The Greatest," Yazdani has the chance to make history in Iran by winning his second gold medal in Olympic Games. Arman AVAGYAN (ARM), 4-2, 86kg SIDE NOTE: Hosseinkhani holds five Asian medals -- including two gold (2014 & 2016) --and one worldbronze medal (2016). Iran's national currency, the rial, plummeted to new record lows on the country's unregulated market over the weekend, trading for 601,500 to the dollar, its lowest-ever rate. Kollin MOORE (USA) won the 92kg gold, second Ranking Series title in three weeks. The council also reported that similar action was taken at other universities in the country. In a letter to U.S. counterpart Rich Bender, Dabir said he was left "with no choice but to cancel the trip" after he and two wrestlers, the coach, the team leader, and an Olympic referee from the Iranian federation were not issued U.S. visas. Some angry parents have refused to send their children to school. I am doing my best to make 2023 my year. Kentchadze raced to an 8-0 lead after the 30-second exchange. The 2022 Iran Freestyle final league held in Tehran and Petro Palayesh Takestan beat Bank Shahr in a narrow match. The national wrestling team of the Islamic Republic of Iran is coming to the United States to play our team in Arlington, Texas on February 12. An Iranian member of parliament has acknowledged reports of several groups of female students falling ill in at least 15 cities, with many being hospitalized in recent months. The Asian Championships begins April 9 in Astana, Kazakhstan and the European Championships will be held in Zagreb, Croatia from April 17. Earlier this week, top Iranian Sunni cleric Molavi Abdulhamid, who is regarded as a spiritual leader for Irans Sunni Muslim population, said schoolgirls were being poisoned as "revenge" for the role young women have played in recent protests against the government. The Poland Openacted as ateam trialfor at97kg and 130kg. GOLD - Ernazar AKMATALIEV (KGZ) df. (file photo), The U.S. dollar has reportedly been fetching up to 601,500 rials on Iran's unofficial currency-exchange market. But one of Yazdani'stoughest rivals is not only inside of Iran -- but he'sinside of his town,Juybar! Amirhossein KAVOUSI (IRI), 10-7, BRONZE - Chandler MARSTELLER (USA) df. The main purchaser is China, which displaced Russia more than a decade ago and currently imports around four times as much gas from Turkmenistan as Russia does. Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 21:44 (file photo), Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares (file photo), UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (file photo), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov (file photo), Mohammad Ibrahim Bazzi was labeled a global terrorist by the United States in 2018. "We always chant 'Death to America' but more important is showing it in action," Dabir, who was reportedly a U.S. Green Card holder for several years, can be heard saying in the video. She and the other activists have also called for a new political system within the framework of a new constitution that would secure dignity and equal rights for women. Demirtas was backing away, defending his one-point lead in the final 25 seconds when Shikhdzhamalov launched a duck under to score the match-winning takedown. Nearly five months on, the 17-year-old's family is still seeking justice. He died an hour later. We have worked for more than three decades to build this relationship above politics. He said that the U.S. team had been treated well when they competed in Iran. But Russia does have leverage over Ashgabat, in that the last time it slashed gas imports from the country -- albeit during a nadir in global energy prices -- it caused Turkmenistan serious economic pain. The two wins marked a reversal of sports fortunes. For decades, wrestling has been a highly competitive feature of the U.S.-Iran sports rivalry. Iranian wrestlers, despite their status as beloved heroes at home, have also been victims of the Islamic Republics oppression. U.S. wrestlers have praised the warm welcome they have received in Iran, which has a passionate wrestling fan base. and Sergei Kozyrev of Russian Federation during the Wrestling Freestyle - Men's 110kg on Day 8 of the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games at the Asia Pavilion, Youth . 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