Iranian scientist Sirous Asgari has arrived back in Iran after being released from prison by its arch-foe the United States, Iranian media reported Wednesday. The Tasnim, ISNA and Mehr news agencies …
U.S. Returns Iran Scientist in Possible Precursor to Prisoner Exchange
There are expectations that the return of the scientist, Sirous Asgari, could lead to the release of an American in Iran. Speculation has focused on Michael R. White, 48, a Navy veteran held for …
As Iran Lifts Its Lockdown, Coronavirus Cases Return to Peak Level
Iran is rolling back coronavirus restrictions as it attempts to revive its battered economy, despite a surge in new infections that has driven daily cases back toward the country’s peak in late March.
George Floyd vigil in Iran leads to online backlash
A candlelight vigil in honor of George Floyd was held in Iran, igniting a chain of critical reactions on social media.
US court: Iran, Syria, Hamas, IJ can be liable for ‘lone wolf’ attackers
The court only decided liability, and could take years to decide actual damages for certain Knife Intifada-era attacks.
Acquitted scientist returns to Iran after years in U.S. prison
An Iranian scientist held in the United States for months after he was acquitted in a trade secrets case has been deported and sent back to Iran, officials in Tehran said Tuesday.
Iran Says It Is Ready to Continue Fuel Shipments to Venezuela
Iran will continue fuel shipments to Venezuela if Caracas requests more supplies, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday, despite Washington’s criticism of the trade between the two …
Plane carrying Iran scientist jailed in US has taken off: Zarif
Iran’s foreign minister said Tuesday that a plane had taken off from arch-foe the United States carrying scientist Sirous Asgari after his apparent release from a US prison. Asgari was accused by a US …
Why Did China and Iran Take Opposite Sides On America’s Protests?
Iran has voiced support for protesters against police brutality in the United States, while Chinese state-run media has used the protests to portray the American model as weak and lawless. Civil …
Venezuela’s Maduro says he will visit Iran soon, sign agreements
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he would visit Iran shortly to sign cooperation agreements in energy and other sectors, after Iran sent five fuel tankers to the gasoline-starved …