Iran said Monday it had started the process to enrich uranium to 20 percent purity, well beyond the threshold set by its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, sparking international concern. The move …
South Korean-flagged tanker seized by Iran, media reports
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps seized a South Korean-flagged tanker in Gulf waters, Iranian media said on Monday, at a time of tension between Tehran and Seoul over Iranian funds frozen at South …
Iran approves long-awaited bill to combat violence against women
Masoumeh Ebtekar, vice president for women and family affairs, dedicated the move to ‘worthy and patient Iranian women’.
Iran says it has resumed 20% uranium enrichment at Fordow site
Government spokesperson says Iran has resumed 20 percent uranium enrichment at the underground Fordow nuclear site.
Iran says it begins 20% uranium enrichment amid US tensions
Enrichment at 20% is a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. ACTING US DEFENSE SECRETARY ORDERS USS NIMITZ TO REMAIN IN MIDDLE EAST, CITING IRANIAN THREAT Iran’s decision to …
USS Nimitz to remain in Middle East to counter Iran threats
The Defense Department said late Sunday that the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group are to remain in the Middle East to counter Iranian threats days after it was ordered to return home.
USS Nimitz to Stay in Middle East to Counter Iran Threat on Anniversary
Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller’s move marks a change of heart after he had initially ordered carrier home to Washington state—over the advice of top military advisers.
Armenia to import 2,250 goods from Iran instead of Turkey
An official from the Iranian Trade Promotion Organisation has announced that Armenia has announced that it is to replace 2,250 Turkish products with Iranian goods. “Due to Turkish sanctions, Armenia …
Chanting anti-US slogans, Iraq militia supporters mark year since Soleimani’s killing
Tens of thousands of supporters of Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary groups chanted anti-American slogans in central Baghdad on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the U.S. killing of Iranian general …
Thousands in Iraq mark year since Soleimani’s killing
Thousands of militia supporters gathered in Baghdad chanting anti-American slogans on the anniversary of the killing of top Iranian commander Qassam Soleimani and an Iraqi militia commander. David …