Iran
Hunger at Damascus’ door as Syrian government blocks aid
Middle East
December 15, 2017
Hunger at Damascus’ door as Syrian government blocks aid
At the doors of the Syrian capital, children with wrinkled faces and arms like sticks are going hungry because President…
US says missile parts prove Iran is illicitly arming Houthis
Middle East
December 15, 2017
US says missile parts prove Iran is illicitly arming Houthis
Flanked by singed missile remnants, President Donald Trump’s envoy to the United Nations declared Thursday that “undeniable” evidence proves Iran…
Iran may be defying UN on missiles: UN chief
Middle East
December 14, 2017
Iran may be defying UN on missiles: UN chief
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning that Iran may be defying a UN call to halt ballistic missile development even as…
IS battle may be won, but Iraq faces major challenges
Middle East
December 13, 2017
IS battle may be won, but Iraq faces major challenges
Iraq may have announced a final victory over the Islamic State group in the country, but Baghdad’s triumph remains fragile…
Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said Tehran is willing to resume ties with Saudi Arabia, but only if the…
Turkey chides Arabs for ‘weak’ reaction ahead of Jerusalem summit
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Turkey chides Arabs for ‘weak’ reaction ahead of Jerusalem summit
Turkey criticized what it said was a feeble Arab reaction to the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital,…
Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran
Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy. Forty-year-old…
Trump’s Jerusalem move will hasten Israel’s destruction: Iran
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Trump’s Jerusalem move will hasten Israel’s destruction: Iran
Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will hasten the country’s destruction, Iran’s defense minister said on Monday, while…
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
Middle East
December 11, 2017
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended its ballistic missile program and urged European countries not to be influenced by US…
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
Middle East
December 11, 2017
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the US is looking to roll back…