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Israel buoyed by Trump tack against Iran atom deal but sees long way to go
Middle East
October 13, 2017
Israel buoyed by Trump tack against Iran atom deal but sees long way to go
Israel was upbeat about US President Donald Trump’s anticipated announcement on Friday of major steps against the international nuclear deal…
Some Democrats who opposed Iran nuke deal now want it upheld
World
October 12, 2017
Some Democrats who opposed Iran nuke deal now want it upheld
Several congressional Democrats who split with President Barack Obama to oppose the nuclear agreement with Iran are now urging President…
Keeping the competition out: Iran startups thrive despite sanctions
Business
October 6, 2017
Keeping the competition out: Iran startups thrive despite sanctions
Low on cash but high on hope, Iran’s technology entrepreneurs are learning to live with revived hostility in the United…
Defying Trump, Iran says will boost missile capabilities
Middle East
September 23, 2017
Defying Trump, Iran says will boost missile capabilities
Iran will strengthen its missile capabilities and not seek any country’s permission, President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday rejecting demands…
US set to extend Iran sanctions relief under nuclear deal
World
September 14, 2017
US set to extend Iran sanctions relief under nuclear deal
The Trump administration is poised to extend sanctions relief to Iran, avoiding imminent action that could implode the landmark 2015…
US-educated official now Tehran’s mayor in reformist sweep
Middle East
August 23, 2017
US-educated official now Tehran’s mayor in reformist sweep
Tehran’s city council has appointed a US-educated technocrat as the new mayor of Iran’s capital, part of a reformist sweep…
Iran reiterates: New US sanctions are breach of nuclear deal
Middle East
August 3, 2017
Iran reiterates: New US sanctions are breach of nuclear deal
Iran is reiterating its allegation that the new US sanctions on Tehran signed by President Donald Trump the previous day…
US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel
World
July 25, 2017
US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel
A US Navy ship fired warning shots toward an Iranian vessel near the northern Arabian Gulf on Tuesday, after the…
South Syria truce to allay Jordan, Israel fears about Iran
Middle East
July 9, 2017
South Syria truce to allay Jordan, Israel fears about Iran
A separate truce for southern Syria, brokered by the US and Russia, is meant to help allay growing concerns by…
Iran arrests almost 50 after deadly Tehran attacks
Middle East
June 11, 2017
Iran arrests almost 50 after deadly Tehran attacks
Iran has arrested almost 50 people in connection with twin attacks on Tehran that killed 17 people last week, officials…