US-Iran relations
Iran to download plane black box after missile blamed for crash
Middle East
January 10, 2020
Iran to download plane black box after missile blamed for crash
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran said on Friday it wanted to download black box recordings itself from a Ukrainian airliner that…
Iraqi PM tells US to decide mechanism for troop withdrawal
Middle East
January 10, 2020
Iraqi PM tells US to decide mechanism for troop withdrawal
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi has told the U.S. secretary of state to send a delegation…
Crash may be grim echo of US downing of Iran flight in 1988
Middle East
January 10, 2020
Crash may be grim echo of US downing of Iran flight in 1988
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Western allegation that Iran shot down a Ukrainian jetliner and killed 176 people offers a…
Unidentified planes strike targets in eastern Syria: reports
Middle East
January 10, 2020
Unidentified planes strike targets in eastern Syria: reports
BEIRUT (AP) — Unidentified planes struck targets in Syria near the border with Israel on Friday, reports said, triggering “a…
Iranian missile brought down airliner: Canadian PM
Middle East
January 10, 2020
Iranian missile brought down airliner: Canadian PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday multiple intelligence sources indicate that Iran shot down a Ukrainian airliner after it took…
Back from the brink, back to the bull run
Economy
January 9, 2020
Back from the brink, back to the bull run
LONDON (Reuters) — World markets looked to have overcome their new year wobbles on Thursday, as the United States and Iran…
US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge
Middle East
January 9, 2020
US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war on Wednesday as President Donald…
EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback
Middle East
January 8, 2020
EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Wednesday it “will spare no efforts” in its attempts to keep alive an…
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Middle East
January 8, 2020
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
NEW DELHI (AP) — Commercial airlines on Wednesday rerouted flights crossing the Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating…
Oil up, stocks down after Iran missile attack on US troops
Business
January 8, 2020
Oil up, stocks down after Iran missile attack on US troops
BEIJING (AP) — Oil prices rose and Asian stock markets fell Wednesday after Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in…