However, such analysis ignores an important development linked to these incidents: the attempt of Iranian-backed paramilitaries in northern Iraq to consolidate their power in territories disputed …
COVID-stricken Iran to ban local travel ahead of Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr holidays could spark more infections as many may ignore travel bans in absence of hefty penalties.
Saudi Arabia wants to see “verifiable deeds” from talks with Iran, says official
A Saudi foreign ministry official said on Friday that talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran aim to reduce regional tensions, but added it was too early to judge the outcome and Riyadh wanted to see …
Charts of the day: How has Iran been affected by U.S. sanctions?
The country’s GDP growth rate went down to a below zero level in 2012, when Barack Obama tightened the U.S. sanctions. In an executive order, President Obama said he was freezing all Iranian …
Iran reveals COVID-19 data for May 8
So far, more than 16.9 million tests have been conducted in Iran for the diagnosis of coronavirus. A total of 1.54 million people have been vaccinated in Iran so far. About 1.28 million people were …
Iran seems to be attempting to ban foreign-mined cryptocurrencies for payments
In a broader effort to circumvent the effects of sanctions, Iran may be attempting one of the first instances of digital currency protectionism. According to a Tweet from news outlet Iran …
Iran seems to be attempting to ban foreign-mined cryptocurrencies for payments
In a broader effort to circumvent the effects of sanctions, Iran may be attempting one of the first instances of digital currency protectionism. According to a Tweet from news outlet Iran …
Saudi Arabia confirms talks with Iran, plays down breakthrough
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry says it is premature “to reach any definitive conclusions” about the talks. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry pumped the brakes on speculation over a potential …
Can Iran and America Escape the Cycle of Hatred?
Most Americans view Iran as a wild-eyed fanatic Muslim country out to spread terror throughout the Middle East, and with a deep hatred for the United States. The truth, however, is a bit more …
Family of forgotten Iran prisoner criticise Foreign Office silence
The family of a British-Iranian retired engineer held in Iran fear he will be forgotten as the government negotiates freedom for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in return for £400 million.Elika Ashoori said …