Iran and Iraq were locked in a brutal conflict. Today, the countries are basically the same, says Iran’s ambassador to Iraq, Iraj Masjedi. Masjedi previously served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard …
Steel-Plant Fire in Iran Is Latest in Spate of Incidents
A blaze broke out at a steel factory in Iran’s southern Kerman province Sunday morning, the semi-official Tasnim news agency said, the country’s fifth reported infrastructure fire in little more than …
Can Iran-backed Militias in Iraq Still Kill with Impunity?
Iranian militias are vehemently opposed to any American troop presence in Iraq and carry out consistent rocket and drone attacks targeting U.S. military and diplomatic sites in Baghdad’s Green Zone on …
Iran reveals COVID-19 data for June 6
So far, more than 20.6 million tests have been conducted in Iran for the diagnosis of coronavirus. A total of 4.82 million people have been vaccinated in Iran so far. About 4.2 million people were …
Iran Proxies in Iraq Threaten US with Sophisticated Weapons
The US security authorities suspect that the Iranian-backed Iraqi militias are involved in launching several drone attacks against sensitive targets inside Iraq, in an attempt to evade US defenses, …
Iran presidential candidates trade barbs in TV debate ahead of June 18 vote
Candidates in Iran’s presidential election this month traded strong barbs in a debate on Saturday, accusing each other of treason or of lacking the …
Fire at Iran Steel Plant After Blast, No Casualties Reported -Reports
A fire broke out after an explosion at a steel plant in southeastern Iran, but an official said the blaze was brought under control and there was no immediate report of casualties, semi-official …
Iran presidential candidates trade barbs in TV debate
Candidates in Iran’s presidential election this month traded strong barbs in a debate on Saturday, accusing each other of treason or of lacking the education to run an economy devastated by three …
In-Depth | The Middle East Conundrum: What Rouhani’s exit, Netanyahu’s likely ouster means for Iran, Israel, US and Palestine
In Iran, the eight years of incumbent President Hassan Rouhani — marked by his reformist approach — comes to an end. On the other hand, Israel witnessed the formation of an alliance — of extremes — to …
Iran reveals COVID-19 data for June 5
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 …