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Son of Iran's ousted shah takes controversial prize

The son of the ousted shah of Iran on Saturday received a "Freedom Prize" in Frankfurt awarded to the Iranian people in a ceremony that critics said was illegitimate. Some 25,000 demonstrators, many chanting support and waving pre-revolutionary Iranian flags, greeted Reza

Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war

Iran said on Saturday its military had grown "stronger" since the outset of its war with the United States, as mediators including Qatar worked to prevent any return to fighting after months of deadlock in the conflict. Washington also offered a $20 million reward for