Iran

UN Syria envoy to try to move on constitution before leaving
Middle East

UN Syria envoy to try to move on constitution before leaving

  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura said Wednesday that he will make a final effort…
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
Middle East

Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’

GENEVA (Reuters) – Statements by the United States that it would reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero are a “political…
Iran says it has killed mastermind of deadly attack on parade
Middle East

Iran says it has killed mastermind of deadly attack on parade

  LONDON (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they had killed the “mastermind” behind an attack on a…
Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan
Middle East

Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan

  LONDON (Reuters) – Fourteen Iranian security forces, including members of the Revolutionary Guards, were kidnapped on the border with…
‘Tehran Taboo’: Vice and virtue on the streets of Iran’s capital
Cinema/TV

‘Tehran Taboo’: Vice and virtue on the streets of Iran’s capital

(CNN)  ̶  Filmmaking in Iran is not a simple pursuit. There are plenty of ways to fall foul of censors,…
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
Middle East

US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays

  The United States said Wednesday it will refuse any post-war reconstruction assistance to Syria if Iran is present, expanding…
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane
Middle East

Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane

  LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after the IMF lowered its global growth forecasts, but markets were…
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
Middle East

UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis

  CAIRO (AP) — The UN children’s agency says it has resumed emergency cash transfers to 9 million Yemenis after…
Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism
Middle East

Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism

  The bill paves the way for Iran to join a UN convention to combat money laundering and the funding…
World Court orders US to ensure Iran sanctions don’t hit humanitarian aid
Middle East

World Court orders US to ensure Iran sanctions don’t hit humanitarian aid

The World Court ordered the United States on Wednesday to ensure that sanctions against Iran, due to be tightened next…
Back to top button