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Iran to work on nuclear-powered boats after US ‘violation’ of deal
World
December 13, 2016
Iran to work on nuclear-powered boats after US ‘violation’ of deal
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani ordered scientists on Tuesday to start developing systems for nuclear-powered boats, in reaction to what he…
How Iran closed the Mosul ‘horseshoe’ and changed Iraq war
Middle East
December 7, 2016
How Iran closed the Mosul ‘horseshoe’ and changed Iraq war
In the early days of the assault on Islamic State in Mosul, Iran successfully pressed Iraq to change its battle…
Rouhani says Iran will not let Trump rip up nuclear deal
Middle East
December 6, 2016
Rouhani says Iran will not let Trump rip up nuclear deal
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday he would not let U.S. President-elect Donald Trump rip up a global nuclear…
Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements
Middle East
December 5, 2016
Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss with Donald Trump the West's "bad" nuclear deal with…
Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says
Middle East
December 4, 2016
Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says
Turkey is taking steps to allow commerce with China, Russia and Iran to be conducted in local currencies, President Tayyip…
Iran’s Rouhani proposes budget rise as Trump election threatens growth
Middle East
December 4, 2016
Iran’s Rouhani proposes budget rise as Trump election threatens growth
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani proposed on Sunday a state budget of about $100 billion for next year, loosening the purse…
Trump to nominate retired General Mattis for Pentagon
World
December 2, 2016
Trump to nominate retired General Mattis for Pentagon
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday night he would nominate retired Marine Corps General James Mattis, known as "Mad…
Iranian vessel points weapon at US helicopter: officials
World
November 29, 2016
Iranian vessel points weapon at US helicopter: officials
A small Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard vessel pointed its weapon at a US military helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz…
44 killed in train collision in Iran
World
November 26, 2016
44 killed in train collision in Iran
Two trains collided in northern Iran on Friday morning, killing 44 people and injuring dozens of others, Iran's semi-official Tasnim…