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Iran’s Rouhani wants chemical attack in Syria investigated
Middle East
April 8, 2017
Iran’s Rouhani wants chemical attack in Syria investigated
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for an impartial probe of this week's suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria…
Boeing signs $3 billion deal with Iran airline, a first under Trump
Business
April 5, 2017
Boeing signs $3 billion deal with Iran airline, a first under Trump
Boeing Co. has signed a $3 billion deal with an Iranian airline for 30 new aircraft, officials said Tuesday, in…
Arrests in Iran show Rouhani’s difficulty shielding reformists ahead of vote
Middle East
April 4, 2017
Arrests in Iran show Rouhani’s difficulty shielding reformists ahead of vote
Hengameh Shahidi knew the security agents were coming for her.
Trump’s stance on Iran emboldens hard-liners in Iran
Middle East
April 1, 2017
Trump’s stance on Iran emboldens hard-liners in Iran
Iran's hard-liners are hoping they can benefit from the election of US President Donald Trump, arguing that their own country…
US priority on Syria no longer focused on ‘getting Assad out’: Haley
World
March 31, 2017
US priority on Syria no longer focused on ‘getting Assad out’: Haley
The United States' diplomatic policy on Syria for now is no longer focused on making the war-torn country's president, Bashar…
Iran denies harassing US warships in Gulf, warns of clashes
Middle East
March 26, 2017
Iran denies harassing US warships in Gulf, warns of clashes
Iran denied on Saturday US accusations that its fast-attack boats were "harassing" warships at the mouth of the Gulf, and…
US sanctions 30 firms, individuals for aiding Iran, North Korea arms programs
World
March 24, 2017
US sanctions 30 firms, individuals for aiding Iran, North Korea arms programs
The United States has imposed sanctions on 30 international companies and individuals for transferring sensitive technology to Iran for its…
Fierce clashes persist in Syria ahead of renewed peace talks
Middle East
March 23, 2017
Fierce clashes persist in Syria ahead of renewed peace talks
The Syrian army and rebels, including jihadist groups, fought in the capital Damascus and north of Hama on Thursday after…
Russia must limit Iranian power in Syria: Israeli intelligence director
Middle East
March 21, 2017
Russia must limit Iranian power in Syria: Israeli intelligence director
Russia and other world powers must move to limit Iran's growing military strength in Syria because it poses a regional…
Iranians to resume hajj in Saudi Arabia after 2016 boycott
Middle East
March 19, 2017
Iranians to resume hajj in Saudi Arabia after 2016 boycott
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia for 85,000 Iranian pilgrims to attend the hajj after Tehran…