Iran
Iranians vote in contest likely to shape post-sanctions era
Middle East
February 26, 2016
Iranians vote in contest likely to shape post-sanctions era
Iranians voted in two crucial elections on Friday, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urging a big turnout in order…
Rouhani allies face tough challenge in votes to shape Iran
Middle East
February 18, 2016
Rouhani allies face tough challenge in votes to shape Iran
Iranians will shape the future of the Islamic republic for at least a decade when hardline and moderate candidates battle…
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
Business
February 17, 2016
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
The fate of the first global oil deal in 15 years could be decided on Wednesday when OPEC members travel…
Saudis, Russia agree oil output freeze, talks with Iran to follow
Business
February 16, 2016
Saudis, Russia agree oil output freeze, talks with Iran to follow
Top global oil exporters including Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to freeze output to tackle a global glut…
Russia says better Iran-Saudi Arabia ties would help oil prices: RIA
Middle East
February 15, 2016
Russia says better Iran-Saudi Arabia ties would help oil prices: RIA
Russia wants to see improved relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia at a time when joint action is needed to…
Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia
Middle East
February 13, 2016
Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia
Iran and Saudi Arabia must overcome strained relations and work for stability in Syria and the Middle East, Iran's foreign…
Banners and selfies as Iranians mark revolution anniversary
Middle East
February 11, 2016
Banners and selfies as Iranians mark revolution anniversary
Iranians waved "Death to America" banners and took selfies with a ballistic missile Thursday as they marked 37 years since…
Iran to upgrade missiles, get Russian defense system: minister
Middle East
February 10, 2016
Iran to upgrade missiles, get Russian defense system: minister
Iran will unveil an upgrade of its Emad ballistic missiles this year, the defense minister was quoted as saying, advancing…
Iranian-British ex-BBC journalist is in Evin prison, relatives say
Middle East
February 7, 2016
Iranian-British ex-BBC journalist is in Evin prison, relatives say
The family of an Iranian-British former BBC journalist who was detained last week in Tehran were told on Saturday that…
Iran mocks Saudi offer to send ground troops to Syria
Middle East
February 6, 2016
Iran mocks Saudi offer to send ground troops to Syria
The head of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard said on Saturday Saudi Arabia lacked the courage to go through with a…