Iran Silences Womens Magazine.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-8 February 2008-US Department of State: Iran Silences Womens Magazine(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Taken Question Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC February 7, 2008 Question Taken at the February 7 Daily Press Briefing

Question: Does the State Department have any reaction to reports that Iranian authorities have ordered the closure of a popular women's magazine?

Answer: The United States has been clear in calling on the Iranian regime to cease the systematic oppression of its citizens, including efforts to stifle the press. The Iranian people deserve guarantees of basic liberties, as well as a more transparent political process. The closure of Zanan and other media outlets over the past few...