"We have repeatedly stated that Iran does not interfere in other countries' elections," Iranian mission to the United Nations spokesperson Alireza Miryousefi told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
Iran imposes sanctions on US envoy to Iraq in tit-for-tat move
Three US diplomats in Iraq have engaged in ‘terrorist acts’ against Tehran’s interests, foreign ministry says. ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Hopes to Make Iran Pressure Campaign Harder to Reverse
Officials plan a pre-election volley of sanctions against Iran intended in part to fortify its pressure campaign against any future effort to unwind it. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Harsh New Sanctions on COVID-Stricken Iran Leave Diplomatic Wreckage for Next President
After years of 'maximum pressure', the political narrative in Iran is beginning to favor local hardliners, forecasted to win the presidency in June. Trump may have pre-emptively torpedoed American ... ( read original story ...)
US rebukes Turkey after Russian missile system test
The US has warned Nato ally Turkey that it risked seriously damaging its relationship with Washington after testing a Russian-made S-400 air defence system despite repeated pleas from the US. Recep ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan Says Turkey Tested Russian S-400s, Shrugs off U.S. Objections
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan confirmed on Friday that Turkey had been testing the S-400 air defense system it bought from Russia, adding that the objection from NATO ally United States on the ... ( read original story ...)
Gerald, the turkey who menaced a California neighbourhood, has finally been captured
Gerald, a grumpy turkey that has been attacking children and older residents in Oakland, Cali. for the past seven months, was finally captured and relocated outside the city. ( read original story ...)
Trump administration slams NATO ally Turkey for weapon test
The Trump administration on Friday slammed Turkey for taking a new step toward fielding a Russian-made air defense weapon. The U.S. complaint marked a deepening rift ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ursine terror’: plea to improve habitat after spate of bear attacks in Japan
Experts warn of more encounters as animals forced into populated areas to find food ... ( read original story ...)
Marines form new F-35B Fighter Attack Squadron in Japan
The U.S. Marine Corps at Iwakuni, Japan, announced formation of a new attack squadron on Friday in anticipation of the arrival of F-35Bfighter planes. ( read original story ...)