Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman (I) argues there are other, better opportunities for American leadership in the Middle East than Iran.
Ex-boss of Iran central bank indicted over ‘wasting’ of funds
Iranian prosecutors have issued an indictment against the former governor of the country’s Central Bank over the alleged mismanagement of tens of billions of dollars worth of funds. Tehran prosecutor …
Iran envoy drops appeal to jail in Belgium, no prisoner swap seen
An Iranian diplomat sentenced to 20 years in prison for planning a bomb attack in France has dropped an appeal in Belgium and will serve his sentence, lawyers said on Wednesday. Belgian authorities …
Advocates: No Iran Nuclear Talks Till Hostages Are Freed
Human rights advocates and some members of Congress are urging the Biden administration not to seriously engage with Tehran on reinstating the nuclear …
Iran reveals COVID-19 data for May 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 …
Iran-Iraq economic ties
TEHRAN- Iran and Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on economic cooperation at the end of the fourth meeting of the two countries’ Joint Economic Committee on Wednesday, Iranian Energy …
Russia says ready to leave SWIFT, plans to join Iran’s Sepam
Russia says it is preparing to leave US-dominated international payment system SWIFT and pairing with alternative systems, including Iran’s electronic financial messaging platform Sepam. The decision …
U.S. Calls Iran and Saudi Arabia Talking to Ease Tensions ‘A Good Thing’
“Talking, trying to take down tensions, trying to see if there’s a modus vivendi, trying to get countries to take actions on things they’re doing that you don’t like—that’s good, that’s positive,” …
White House Denies Recent Report of Prisoner Exchange Deal With Iran
The White House said on Tuesday there is no agreement with Iran on an exchange of prisoners but that attempts to gain freedom for four Americans held by Tehran are ongoing. White House press secretary …
Swiss diplomat in Iran found dead after ‘fall from tower block’
The Iranian police have announced an investigation into the death of a Swiss diplomat whose body a rescue official said was found on Tuesday morning at the foot of a tower block. “Specialised police …