A recent U.S. decision to end nearly every remaining sanctions waiver granted to Iran under the Obama-era nuclear agreement, is not going to have an impact on Iran’s continuing nuclear development, …
Pompeo says US will begin reimposing sanctions on Iran
Tensions between the US and Iran appear to be ratcheting up again after the international community paused typical foreign affairs to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary of State Mike …
Iran says nuclear work will not be hurt by end of U.S. sanctions waivers
A U.S. decision to terminate sanctions waivers that have allowed foreign companies to do some work at Iranian nuclear sites will not affect Iran’s nuclear programme, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation …
Former Revolutionary guard to be speaker of Iran’s parliament
A former commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has been chosen as the next speaker of parliament, in a move that could strengthen the elite force’s grip on power ahead of next year’s presidential …
Iran’s Economy Is in Crisis; Its Stock Market Is on a Tear
Crushed by U.S. sanctions and weak oil prices, Iran has one of the world’s most battered economies. It also hosts one of the best-performing stock markets.
Pompeo tries to deal with the results of a failing Iran policy
Pompeo is now scrambling to deal with Iran’s “nuclear escalation,” which was made possible by the Trump administration’s misguided policy, touted by Pompeo …
Iran dismisses ‘desperate’ US move to end nuclear waivers
Tehran on Thursday dismissed the impact of what it called Washington’s “desperate attempt” to end sanction waivers for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord. The Atomic Energy Organisation of …
Conservative Ex-Tehran Mayor Ghalibaf Elected Iran Speaker
Iran’s new parliament on Thursday elected former Tehran mayor Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf as its speaker, consolidating the power of conservatives ahead of next year’s presidential election. The vote …
As Iraq lockdown chokes off imports, local businesses thrive
In Iraq, a national lockdown to halt the coronavirus pandemic has found some unexpected fans: local businesses who no longer have to compete with Turkish, Iranian or Chinese imports. Higher duties …
Hard-line former Tehran mayor named Iran parliament speaker
Iran’s parliament voted Thursday to elect a hard-line former mayor of Tehran as the legislative body’s new speaker. Iranian state television said Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf had been elected during a …