The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has welcomed indications by Iran that it is willing to extend an open invitation to UN human rights experts to examine conditions in the country.
Responding to Saturday's devastating earthquake in western Iran, the United Nations has rushed experts and aid to the hardest-hit parts of the country.
A United Nations human rights expert has expressed deep concern over the continued detention of about 10 Iranian activists and has called on Tehran to honour its commitment to release the detainees and guarantee them a fair trial.
