Iran
Iranian president says Tehran ‘never has hope’ in Vienna nuclear talks
Middle East
February 12, 2022
Iranian president says Tehran ‘never has hope’ in Vienna nuclear talks
Feb 11 (Reuters) – Hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday Tehran “never” pins hope on ongoing talks in…
Alleged leader of US-based Iran militant group goes on trial
Middle East
February 6, 2022
Alleged leader of US-based Iran militant group goes on trial
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The alleged leader of the militant wing of a U.S.-based Iranian opposition group went…
Iran welcomes US sanctions relief but says it’s too little
Middle East
February 6, 2022
Iran welcomes US sanctions relief but says it’s too little
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday welcomed U.S. sanctions relief intended to entice Iran back to the…
Rights group: Iran executes 2 gay men over sodomy charges
Middle East
February 1, 2022
Rights group: Iran executes 2 gay men over sodomy charges
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has executed two gay men who were convicted on charges of sodomy and…
Blinken discusses Palestinian Authority reform with Mahmoud Abbas
Middle East
February 1, 2022
Blinken discusses Palestinian Authority reform with Mahmoud Abbas
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the need for reform in the Palestinian Authority…
Iran’s state broadcaster says it was hacked for 10 seconds
Middle East
January 27, 2022
Iran’s state broadcaster says it was hacked for 10 seconds
DUBAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB was hacked for 10 seconds on Thursday, state media reported, as…
U.S., Qatar to discuss energy security during emir’s Washington visit
Middle East
January 26, 2022
U.S., Qatar to discuss energy security during emir’s Washington visit
WASHINGTON/DOHA, Jan. 25 (Reuters) – Qatar’s ruling emir will hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House…
S.Korea says Iran to regain un vote after delinquent dues paid with frozen funds
Middle East
January 23, 2022
S.Korea says Iran to regain un vote after delinquent dues paid with frozen funds
SEOUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Iran is expected to regain its vote in the UN General Assembly after South Korea…
Iran gas flow to Turkey cut by technical failure -officials
Middle East
January 20, 2022
Iran gas flow to Turkey cut by technical failure -officials
ISTANBUL, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Iran has cut gas flows to Turkey for up to 10 days due to a…
Yemeni minister praises Egypt’s position on Yemeni issue
Egypt
January 19, 2022
Yemeni minister praises Egypt’s position on Yemeni issue
The Yemeni Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, pushed for a unified international stance against the…