Amid intensifying speculation over a prisoner exchange between the United States and Iran, the family of Siamak and Baquer Namazi is appealing to President Joe Biden to secure their release.
What to know about Ebrahim Raisi, the front-runner in Iran’s presidential election
For many Iranians, the outcome of Friday’s presidential election feels predetermined. The next president, one joke goes, will be Ebrahim Raisi, or Sayyid Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati — Raisi’s full name. The …
Iran ultraconservative headed for presidency as poll rivals pull out
Ultraconservative candidate Ebrahim Raisi is seen as the runaway favourite to win the election – Copyright Quorin Family/AFP/File HandoutMarc Jourdier and Frank ZellerThe field of candidates in Iran’s …
Iran ultraconservative headed for presidency as poll rivals pull out
Ultraconservative candidate Ebrahim Raisi is seen as the runaway favourite to win the election – Copyright Quorin Family/AFP/File HandoutMarc Jourdier and Frank ZellerThe field of candidates in Iran’s …
‘Insane:’ Biden’s push for nuclear deal hit for letting Iran off the hook
Top Biden administration diplomats — led by special Iran envoy Robert Malley — are in their sixth round of indirect talks with Iran in Vienna, with a fresh motivation to act quickly stemming from …
Explainer: Iran hardliners set to retain hold on economy, foreign policy after vote
An expected win for a hardliner in Iran’s presidential election on Friday is unlikely to slow its bid to revive a nuclear deal and break free of sanctions, with ruling clerics aware their political …
Infographic: Meet the men allowed to run for president in Iran
When the polls open on Friday for Iran’s presidential election, five men will be on the ballot, but one enjoys a significant lead over the others. Observers predict Iran’s eighth president will be …
Khamenei calls for high turnout in Iran vote; field shrinks to four candidates
Under Iran’s ruling system, the supreme leader has the final say … reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to …
Coronavirus: What you need to know about the ‘Nepal variant’
Looking ahead to Berrettini, the three-time Grand Slam champion said he would need to “raise his game to another level” compared to facing an unfocused Paire. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s presidential …
Iran reveals COVID-19 data for June 16
So far, more than 21.9 million tests have been conducted in Iran for the diagnosis of coronavirus. A total of 5.24 million people have been vaccinated in Iran so far. About 4.36 million people were …