Iran
Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan
Middle East
October 16, 2018
Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan
LONDON (Reuters) – Fourteen Iranian security forces, including members of the Revolutionary Guards, were kidnapped on the border with…
‘Tehran Taboo’: Vice and virtue on the streets of Iran’s capital
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October 14, 2018
‘Tehran Taboo’: Vice and virtue on the streets of Iran’s capital
(CNN) ̶ Filmmaking in Iran is not a simple pursuit. There are plenty of ways to fall foul of censors,…
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
Middle East
October 11, 2018
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
The United States said Wednesday it will refuse any post-war reconstruction assistance to Syria if Iran is present, expanding…
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane
Middle East
October 10, 2018
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after the IMF lowered its global growth forecasts, but markets were…
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
Middle East
October 9, 2018
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
CAIRO (AP) — The UN children’s agency says it has resumed emergency cash transfers to 9 million Yemenis after…
Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism
Middle East
October 8, 2018
Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism
The bill paves the way for Iran to join a UN convention to combat money laundering and the funding…
World Court orders US to ensure Iran sanctions don’t hit humanitarian aid
Middle East
October 3, 2018
World Court orders US to ensure Iran sanctions don’t hit humanitarian aid
The World Court ordered the United States on Wednesday to ensure that sanctions against Iran, due to be tightened next…
Iran fires missiles at Syria ‘terrorists’ after deadly attack
Middle East
October 1, 2018
Iran fires missiles at Syria ‘terrorists’ after deadly attack
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Monday they launched a missile strike against a “terrorist” headquarters in Syria in retaliation for…
Iran foreign minister blasts Trump officials over consulate closure
Middle East
October 1, 2018
Iran foreign minister blasts Trump officials over consulate closure
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday denied that his country was responsible for increased threats against a…
US pulls diplomats from Iraqi city, citing threats from Iran
Middle East
September 29, 2018
US pulls diplomats from Iraqi city, citing threats from Iran
The United States announced on Friday it will effectively close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and…