The United States on Thursday slapped fresh sanctions on Iran’s financial sector, targeting 18 banks in an effort to further choke off Iranian revenues as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran weeks …
US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran’s financial sector
The US unilaterally imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran’s financial sector in a move that critics say could have unintended consequences, including a detrimental impact on the ability of the Iranian …
Tehran Scrambles for Hospital Beds as Iran Reports Record New Coronavirus Cases
A girl walks at a bazaar as she covers her face with a scarf, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tehran, Iran, July 8, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency) Abdollah Heidari …
US to Hit All of Iran’s Financial Sector With Sanctions
The Trump administration is poised to announce that it will blacklist Iran’s entire financial sector, dealing another blow to an economy that is already reeling under U.S. sanctions.
Twitter suspends account of Al Masirah TV run by Yemen’s Houthis
The Twitter account of Al Masirah TV, the main television news outlet run by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, was suspended on Wednesday.
US to Hit All of Iran’s Financial Sector With Sanctions
The Trump administration is poised to announce that it will blacklist Iran’s entire financial sector, dealing another blow to an economy that is already reeling under U.S. sanctions.
Why Is the British Press Sexing Up Stories on Iran, Hezbollah, and China?
The British press seem to be doing a rancorous business of late of fabricating stories about Iran, Hezbollah and China. It’s almost as though these subjects are fair game for the old newsroom saying, …
Iran beat Uzbekistan in friendly
TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in a friendly match on Thursday. Sardar Azmoun gave the visiting team the lead in the 43rd minute at the Paxtakor Markaziy Stadion in …
Mohammad Reza Shajarian: Iran’s legendary singer dies in Tehran
One of Iran’s most celebrated singers, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, has died in Tehran aged 80. Dubbed “Maestro” by generations of fans, Mr Shajarian was a classical Persian musician and composer with a …
A Voice Of Iran, Master Singer Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Has Died
With a voice by turns soaring and haunting, Shajarian was considered one of his nation’s treasures — and then ran afoul of the regime. He died Thursday in Tehran at age 80.