Iran To Try 26 U.s. Officials For Rights Abuses: Lawmaker

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran plans to try in absentia 26 U.S. officials is believes violated human rights, the latest attempt to turn the tables on Western accusations about Tehran's rights record.

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