Municipality workers are seen at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Yasin Akgul) — Turkey’s #COVID19 cases rise to 159,797, with 4,431 deaths; — Iran reports Mideast’s …
In Lebanon, a growing rift between Hezbollah and their long-time Christian ally
In Lebanon, Iran-backed Hezbollah and their Christian allies have heavily swayed internal politics for years, but now, there appears to be a growing rift within the Christian bloc, threatening the …
Trump administration to end Iran deal waivers in a blow to Obama-era pact
The decision follows an internal battle between Iran hawks and a more aggressive group of hard-liners inside the U.S. government.
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after mastermind’s assassination
Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran’s push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem Soleimani, a top commander slain in a U.S. air strike.
So-Called Honor Killing of Teen Girl Brings Outcry in Iran
The so-called honor killing of a 14-year-old Iranian girl by her father, who reportedly used a farming sickle to behead her as she slept, has prompted a nationwide outcry.
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to cooperate as parliament opens
President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranian lawmakers to “cooperate” with his government in a speech on Wednesday during the inaugural session of the new parliament following a February election swept by …
Iran’s strategy for fighting covid-19 could backfire
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the ultimate authority in Iran, has left Iran’s armed forces in charge of leading the country’s efforts against the covid-19 pandemic. The militarization of Iran’s public …
It’s Time to Crack Down on Iran-Venezuela Relations | Opinion
It’s time to stop ignoring the threat. Over a decade ago, former Presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Hugo Chavez of Venezuela established a special relationship— finding common cause under a …
New Iran Parliament Convenes Under Strict Coronavirus Curbs
Iran’s parliament reconvened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the coronavirus in one of the hardest-hit Middle Eastern …
Iran’s death grip on Syria begins to loosen
The Iranian regime has begun to withdraw its forces from Syria. This was the news from James Jeffrey, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and current special presidential envoy for the Global Coalition to …