The U.S. would also seek to curtail Iran’s backing of militia groups in Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon and Syria, U.S. officials say. U.S. officials also insist they are not in the business of making unearned …
How the Biden administration hopes to rejoin Iran nuclear deal without ever talking to Tehran
President Joe Biden’s strategy for finessing his insistence that the United States would rejoin the Iran nuclear deal only after Iran is in complete compliance with the 2015 agreement is to begin a …
Iran reveals COVID-19 data for April 5
So far, more than 13.1 million tests have been conducted in Iran for the diagnosis of coronavirus. Iran continues to monitor the coronavirus situation in the country. According to recent reports from …
‘A mafia’ stealing billions: Iran-tied customs-evasion cartel rules Iraq borders
The network is so well-oiled and entrenched that revenues are parceled out among rival groups with remarkably little friction, part of a parallel system that Iraq’s finance minister has described as …
Israel, in first comment, says troubled by US position ahead of Iran talks
Mixed messages from the Biden administration on the Iran nuclear deal days before indirect talks commence in Vienna between the sides are “very troubling,” senior Israel officials said Sunday. They …
Iran spy TV show ignites controversy for 2nd season
The fictional series, titled “Gando,” chronicles the exploits of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard agents — in the style of James Bond or Jason Bourne. Hard-liners and other fans of the show are blaming the …
Iran talks set up delicate dance for Biden team
The Biden administration is moving forward on steps to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal, with officials set to participate in high level discussions with signatories to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan …
France urges Iran to avoid nuclear escalation ahead of talks
PARIS (AP) — France’s top diplomat spoke with his Iranian counterpart Saturday and urged Iran to be “constructive” and avoid further nuclear escalation ahead of talks next week aimed at trying to …
U.S.-Iran talks and the elephant in the room
In the current atmosphere, there is a strong consensus in Congress on the applicability of economic sanctions in the context of denying Iran’s financial resources needed to support its missile program …
‘The Beautiful Dreams That Are Burnt’: Portraits From Iran Under Sanctions
Here is a look inside the lives of Iranians from different walks of life — including a fitness trainer, butcher and carpet seller — and how they’re coping with an economy battered by U.S. sanctions.