People wearing face masks walk on a street in Tehran, Iran, Aug. 10, 2020. (Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz) –Iran’s total COVID-19 cases surpass 336,000; –Iraq sets new record in daily coronavirus …
U.N. Security Council starts Iran arms embargo vote, result Friday
The United Nations Security Council started voting on Thursday on a U.S. bid to extend an arms embargo on Iran, which is opposed by veto-powers Russia and China, and the result will be announced at a …
U.S. says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian navy held the vessel for some five hours before releasing it Wednesday, said a U.S. military official.
Breaking down the Israel-UAE agreement, and why Iran may be the reason for diplomatic ties
Following the announcement that Israel and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to establish diplomatic ties, NBC News’ Ayman Mohyeldin breaks down why it is symbolically an “important day” and why …
Iran Is Our Top Priority, Says Senior US Commander In Middle East
Countering the threat from Iran is the U.S. military’s top priority in the Middle East, America’s top commander in the region said Wednesday, blaming rocket attacks from Shiite militia groups in Iraq …
Maximum Pressure May Bring Iran Back to the Table After All
The shared threat from Iran helped grease the wheels for the diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and the Gulf state. For decades, U.S. foreign policy has been badly distorted by the way that World …
Croft: Iran is in a very delicate situation ahead of the U.S. election
Helima Croft of RBC Capital Markets discusses the latest reported incident over Iran seizing an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, and how Saudi Arabia is trying to ensure other OPEC members are …
U.S. says Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military published a video showing what appeared to be special forces fast-roping down from a helicopter onto the tanker. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Iranian navy boarded and briefly …
Struggling Iran Wants Its People to Invest Their Money in Oil
Iran plans to enable members of the public to invest in oil on its capital markets for the first time, as the government looks for ways to strengthen an economy pummeled by U.S. sanctions and a major …
US says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., a U.S. military official said …