Iran’s supreme leader said Friday that he had banned the import of U.S. and British-made coronavirus vaccines, a surprise move that contradicts his own government’s recent efforts to ensure Iran’s ... ( read original story ...)
Iran focused on frozen assets as South Korea seeks tanker’s release
South Korean diplomats arrived in Tehran to negotiate the release of the MT Hankuk Chemi seized on Monday, but discussions could drag out due to Iranian demands. Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday ... ( read original story ...)
‘Countries will hold Iran to account’ over downed airliner
Ukraine demands full reparations for the families of the victims, countries affected by downing of plane a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Why Biden’s Plan to Rejoin the Iran Deal Makes No Sense
This week’s escalation of tensions by Tehran looks like blackmail to force Biden to abandon sanctions—and give up leverage over the regime. ( read original story ...)
Iran in no hurry to see the US return to nuclear deal: Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader demands removal of sanctions and says not in hurry to see the US return to the 2015 nuclear deal. ( read original story ...)
‘Untrustworthy’ Covid vaccines from US and UK banned by Iran
Despite spread of virus, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei forbids imports of western jabs ... ( read original story ...)
Canadians mark first anniversary of downing of Flight PS752 in Iran
Memorial services were being held in several Canadians cities on Friday for victims of a passenger jet the Iranian military shot down one year ago. The ceremonies, part of an international effort, ... ( read original story ...)
Iran leader bans import of US, UK COVID-19 vaccines, demands sanctions end
Iran's Supreme Leader on Friday banned the government from importing COVID-19 vaccines from the United States and Britain, labelling the Western powers "untrustworthy", as the infection spreads in the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey reports 11,479 new coronavirus cases, 186 deaths
Turkey reported 11,479 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed on Friday, bringing the country's total number of cases to 2,307,581. It reported 186 fatalities due to ... ( read original story ...)
Teen Muslim extremists attack church in Philippines, pepper building with bullets
A Muslim extremist group, primarily made up of teenagers, attacked a church in the Philippines, peppering the building and a statue of the patron saint with bullets. ( read original story ...)