Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, resigned to the revival of a nuclear pact with Iran they always opposed, are engaging with Tehran to contain tensions while lobbying for future talks to take …
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record
Iran’s president has angrily defended himself after coming under harsh attack during a presidential election debate …
Iraq releases Iran-aligned commander arrested on terror charges
Iraq has released an Iran-aligned militia commander arrested in May on terrorism-related charges after authorities found insufficient evidence against him, in the latest blow to government attempts to …
‘Long and difficult’ path to political equality for Iran women
Iranian women’s poor political representation could be set to worsen under an ultraconservative poised to win next week’s presidential election. Ebrahim Raisi, who heads Iran’s judiciary, is the clear …
Iraq releases Iran-aligned commander arrested in May -officials
Iraq has released an Iran-aligned militia commander arrested in May on what the military said were terrorism-related charges after finding insufficient evidence against him, government and …
Iran, Tajikistan stress promotion of trade ties
Expansion of trade and business relations between Iran and Tajikistan is of high importance,” Iran’s Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said at the 14th Meeting of the Joint Commission of Economic …
Iran policy change gives refugees access to banking services
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s recent move to formalize access to banking services – including …
Syria Says Intercepted Israeli Missile: Iran Militias May Have Been Target
The missiles targeted central and southern regions in the country and didn’t result in any casualties, according to Syrian state media.
US urges Iran to recommit to JCPOA deal
The US urged Iran on Tuesday to refrain from taking further steps beyond the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’s limits and to return to all of its JCPOA commitments. In a speech delivered …
Syria intercepts Israeli missile strike over Damascus -state media
Syrian air defences on Tuesday intercepted an Israeli missile strike over the capital Damascus, state media reported, while military defectors said the missiles may have targeted Iranian-backed …