Iran
Blinken calls Iran’s latest response to nuclear deal proposal a ‘step backward’
Middle East
September 13, 2022
Blinken calls Iran’s latest response to nuclear deal proposal a ‘step backward’
Washington CNN — Iran has taken “a step backward” with its latest response to a nuclear deal proposal, US Secretary…
Albania blames Iran for second cyberattack since July
Middle East
September 11, 2022
Albania blames Iran for second cyberattack since July
CNN — Albania blamed the Iranian government Saturday for a cyberattack against computer systems used by Albanian state police —…
Two Iranians sentenced to death, including LGBTQ activist
Middle East
September 7, 2022
Two Iranians sentenced to death, including LGBTQ activist
(CNN) – Two Iranians were sentenced to death by a court for “corruption on earth,” Iran’s state news agency IRNA…
Iranian Navy seized 2 US Navy maritime drones on Thursday
Middle East
September 3, 2022
Iranian Navy seized 2 US Navy maritime drones on Thursday
(CNN) – The Iranian Navy seized two US Navy maritime drones in international waters in the Red Sea on Thursday.…
Iran’s response to nuclear deal ‘not constructive,’ US State Department says
Middle East
September 2, 2022
Iran’s response to nuclear deal ‘not constructive,’ US State Department says
(CNN)An effort to save the Iran nuclear deal appeared to hang in the balance on Thursday after Washington said Tehran’s latest reply…
IAEA says it will not close probe into Iran’s unexplained traces of uranium without answers
Middle East
August 29, 2022
IAEA says it will not close probe into Iran’s unexplained traces of uranium without answers
(CNN) – The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has again called on Iran to explain why traces…
Biden orders airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria following attacks near base holding US troops last week
Middle East
August 24, 2022
Biden orders airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria following attacks near base holding US troops last week
(CNN) – President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria on Tuesday, a little over a week after…
Iran’s Arab foes are mending ties with Tehran amid uncertainty over nuclear talks
Middle East
August 23, 2022
Iran’s Arab foes are mending ties with Tehran amid uncertainty over nuclear talks
Abu Dhabi and London (CNN) – A lot has happened since Gulf Arab states downgraded ties with Iran in January…
Iran wants compensation if US pulls out of nuclear deal again, diplomatic source says
Middle East
August 17, 2022
Iran wants compensation if US pulls out of nuclear deal again, diplomatic source says
(CNN) – As attempts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal heat up, Tehran is seeking guarantees that it will…
How Iran exploited Rushdie’s Satanic Verses
Middle East
August 16, 2022
How Iran exploited Rushdie’s Satanic Verses
(CNN) – Nearly 10 years after he was driven underground, Salman Rushdie believed he was free. The author had been…