The United States is calling on Iran to halt its transfer of an “unprecedented” amount of weaponry to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, enabling its fighters to attack ships in the Red Sea and elsewhere.
Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran to avoid prison
Director had been sentenced for ‘collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the country’s security’ …
Final cheetah conservationists freed in Iran, but the big cat’s outlook remains grim
In December 2023, three staff members from the Iranian Cheetah Society crowded around a laptop, moved to tears by the sight of a mother cheetah and her four cubs, caught on a camera trap. Population estimates for the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) vary,
“Historic decision taken to fulfil PM Modi’s vision…”: Union Minister Sonowal on Chabahar Port pact with Iran
Following the signing of Chabahar Port pact between India and Iran, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that the “historic decision” of the long-term contract was taken to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of increasing the original connectivity of the port.
Iran urges global action for peace in Afghanistan
She sought Iran’s assistance in fostering constructive collaboration among stakeholders from both regional and international arenas, underscoring the importance of engaging with Afghanistan’s de facto government to address pressing issues and pave the way …
Strike, counterstrike: What Israel just learned about Iran’s red lines
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor because it sees good journalism as vital to progress in …
Will Iran be content with its status as an «emerging» nuclear state? Tehran sends mixed signals
Iran has been publicly discussing developing a nuclear bomb. Israel and the West are worried. A visit by the head of the IAEA to Tehran provided no real reassurance.
Mohammad Rasoulof Flees Iran After Prison Sentence, and Ahead of Cannes Premiere
Mohammad Rasoulof, who was recently sentenced to eight years in Iranian prison, premieres ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ at Cannes this year.
India, Iran sign 10-year Chabahar pact
India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran, a move that will boost regional connectivity as well as trade …
India inks 10-year deal to operate Iran’s Chabahar port
India signed a 10-year contract with Iran on Monday to develop and operate the Iranian port of Chabahar, the Narendra Modi-led government said, strengthening relations with a strategic Middle Eastern …