The network is so well-oiled and entrenched that revenues are parceled out among rival groups with remarkably little friction, part of a parallel system that Iraq’s finance minister has described as …
Israel, in first comment, says troubled by US position ahead of Iran talks
Mixed messages from the Biden administration on the Iran nuclear deal days before indirect talks commence in Vienna between the sides are “very troubling,” senior Israel officials said Sunday. They …
Iran spy TV show ignites controversy for 2nd season
The fictional series, titled “Gando,” chronicles the exploits of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard agents — in the style of James Bond or Jason Bourne. Hard-liners and other fans of the show are blaming the …
Iran talks set up delicate dance for Biden team
The Biden administration is moving forward on steps to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal, with officials set to participate in high level discussions with signatories to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan …
France urges Iran to avoid nuclear escalation ahead of talks
PARIS (AP) — France’s top diplomat spoke with his Iranian counterpart Saturday and urged Iran to be “constructive” and avoid further nuclear escalation ahead of talks next week aimed at trying to …
U.S.-Iran talks and the elephant in the room
In the current atmosphere, there is a strong consensus in Congress on the applicability of economic sanctions in the context of denying Iran’s financial resources needed to support its missile program …
‘The Beautiful Dreams That Are Burnt’: Portraits From Iran Under Sanctions
Here is a look inside the lives of Iranians from different walks of life — including a fitness trainer, butcher and carpet seller — and how they’re coping with an economy battered by U.S. sanctions.
Covid-19: Iran’s rich go abroad for vaccines, while the poor are stuck in limbo
“They are the super-rich, who run a business in the UAE but live in Iran,” Ensafy said. “All of them also have a place to live in Dubai, and they can afford to stay there for a month, get the jab and …
Iran reveals COVID-19 data for April 4
Reportedly, the disease was brought to Iran by a businessman from Iran’s Qom city, who went on a business trip to China, despite official warnings. The man died later from the disease. The Islamic …
Yemen: Al Houthis revoke membership of 44 MPs
Cartoons: Yemen yearns for peace, while Iran foments wars in the Middle East Cairo: A parliament controlled by Yemen’s Al Houthi rebels in the capital Sana’a has announced revoking the membership of …