Sentenced to death under Saddam for his role in the outlawed Shi’ite Islamic Dawa Party, Maliki spent nearly 25 years in exile, mostly in Syria and Iran, agitating for the dictator’s downfall. Like …
CIA says it has evidence Iran’s nuclear program was ‘severely damaged’ as assessments of US strikes’ impact continue
CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Wednesday said in a statement that the agency had obtained “a body of credible evidence [that] indicates Iran’s Nuclear Program has been severely damaged” by recent …
From Africa to Iran: Mamdani’s mayoral win draws praise from unexpected quarters, sharp criticism
Zohran Mamdani becomes New York’s first Muslim mayor, sparking worldwide reactions from Uganda pride to Israeli anxiety and European progressive celebration.
IAEA says Iran must ‘seriously improve’ nuclear cooperation, FT reports
(Reuters) -Iran must “seriously improve” cooperation with the United Nations inspectors to avoid heightening tensions with the West, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing International …
Iran’s Grip on Iraq Faces a Defining Test in Pivotal Election
Iraq’s November 11 parliamentary election could determine whether Iran preserves its influence in Baghdad or faces a major setback to its regional power network.
Iran frees two French nationals from prison, Macron says
Iran has released two French nationals imprisoned there for more than three years, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, in an apparent exchange for an Iranian student who was …
Iran carries out highest level of prisoner executions in past two decades in Oct., watchdog says
Out of the eight political prisoners Iran executed during October, Hengaw identified seven as being sentenced on charges of espionage for Israel. Iran executed “at least 241 prisoners” throughout …
Sri Lanka’s CPC reduces debt to Iran to US$130mn by June through tea barter
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has reduced its debt to National Iranian Oil Company, to 130.6 million dollars by June 2025 down from 191 million a year earlier, a Finance Ministry …
Iranians seeking financial stability see budget poured into wars
The Iranian government remains ambitious to engage in wars, even as those efforts drain the nation of both money and hope.
Iran’s Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel
DUBAI (Reuters) -Cooperation between Iran and the United States is not possible as long as Washington continues to support Israel and to maintain military bases and interfere in the Middle East region …