In September, the Iranian regime of Hassan Rouhani sent four oil tankers to Venezuelan coasts. Last week, the fleet arrived, a lifeline for a regime that has been struggling to meet Venezuela’s energy …
Iran-backed militias offer truce for US pullout from Iraq
Iraqi militias backed by Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks targeting the American presence in Iraq, on the condition that US-led coalition troops withdraw from the country.
Mohammad Reza Shajarian, classical singer revered in Iran, dies at 80
He was banned from performing in the country after siding with protesters after a disputed presidential election in 2009.
‘I Insist’: Film Gives New Voice To Jailed Iran Rights Lawyer
Tehran, March 2018: the lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh reflects on a career that has seen her take on the most sensitive of causes in Iran, including saving juveniles from the death penalty, defending …
Iran-backed militias announce ‘conditional’ cease-fire against U.S. in Iraq
BEIRUT — A group of Iran-backed militias said Sunday that it has agreed o a “conditional” cease-fire against U.S.-linked interests in Iraq on the condition that Washington present a timetable for the …
Iran-backed militias offer truce for US troop withdrawal
Iraqi militias backed by Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks targeting the American presence in Iraq on the condition that U.S.-led coalition troops withdraw from the country in line with a …
Iran Plans to Expand Face Mask Mandate Beyond Capital
Iranians wearing face masks walk on a street after Iranian authorities made it mandatory for all to wear face masks in public following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID19), in Tehran …
Iran reports record daily coronavirus death toll of 251
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has registered 251 new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, a record daily toll, the health ministry said on Sunday, as the total number of identified cases rose above 500,000 …
Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys Houthi drone targeting Najran
Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia targeting the southern city of Najran on Sunday, according to the Arab Coalition. For all the latest headlines …
China backs Iran nuclear deal, calls for new MidEast forum
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has called for a new forum to defuse tensions in the Middle East after a meeting with his Iranian counterpart where he reiterated Beijing’s support for Tehran.