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Iran approves import of 3 million tonnes of wheat: local media
Middle East
April 26, 2020
Iran approves import of 3 million tonnes of wheat: local media
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s government granted permission for the import of three million tonnes of wheat in January, local media…
Iran’s president says Tehran watches US closely, but won’t start conflict
Middle East
April 25, 2020
Iran’s president says Tehran watches US closely, but won’t start conflict
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Tehran was closely following US activities, but would never…
Iran, like wider Middle East, relies on deliveries amid pandemic
Middle East
April 24, 2020
Iran, like wider Middle East, relies on deliveries amid pandemic
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For some US$15 a day, deliverymen don masks and gloves in Iran’s capital to zip across…
How the coronavirus has altered Iranians’ view of faith
Middle East
April 23, 2020
How the coronavirus has altered Iranians’ view of faith
The Iranian government’s handling of the COVID-19 health crisis is contradictory, as the statements of the mullahs are fueled by…
Iran launches military satellite amid tensions with US
Middle East
April 22, 2020
Iran launches military satellite amid tensions with US
After months of failed attempts, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has claimed to have launched a military satellite into space. The move…
Women in virus-hit Iran tech sector fight to keep hard-won jobs
Middle East
April 21, 2020
Women in virus-hit Iran tech sector fight to keep hard-won jobs
From the hustle and bustle of a startup, Fereshteh Kasrai now works from home, like many Iranian women fighting to…
UNICEF seeks more aid for at-risk Middle East kids amid pandemic
Middle East
April 20, 2020
UNICEF seeks more aid for at-risk Middle East kids amid pandemic
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The UN children’s agency appealed Monday for an additional US$92.4 million to help fight the coronavirus…
Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears
Middle East
April 20, 2020
Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday began opening intercity highways and major shopping centers to stimulate its sanctions-choked economy,…
Iran’s Guard acknowledges encounter with US during a drill
Middle East
April 19, 2020
Iran’s Guard acknowledges encounter with US during a drill
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard acknowledged Sunday it had a tense encounter with US warships in the…
Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
Middle East
April 19, 2020
Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has extended furloughs for prisoners for another month, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, as…