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Trump’s stance on Iran emboldens hard-liners in Iran
Middle East

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
In photos: Canine shelter takes on Tehran’s stray dog problem humanely
Life & Style

In photos: Canine shelter takes on Tehran’s stray dog problem humanely

On a cold winter morning in the Iranian capital recently, a homeless dog lay basking in the sun's rays for…
US travel ban leaves LGBT refugees in limbo
Life & Style

US travel ban leaves LGBT refugees in limbo

Beaten by his brother because of his sexual orientation while growing up in Iran, Ramtin Zigorat's greatest wish is to…
Russia, Turkey, Iran to press ahead with Syria talks: Kazakhstan
Middle East

Russia, Turkey, Iran to press ahead with Syria talks: Kazakhstan

Russia, Turkey and Iran are pressing ahead with a fresh round of Syria talks in Kazakhstan, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat…
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