Iran nuclear deal: from US walkout to fresh sanctions
AFP | The United States last May quit the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal aimed at halting Tehran's nuclear ambitions. It reimposed a first wave of...
An active approach or times of desperation: Iranian Foreign Minister arrives in Islamabad for the second time in two months
News Analysis | Iranian Foreign Minister Jawad Zarif has arrived in Islamabad for a one-day official tour to hold a meeting with his counterpart Shah...
Saudi Arabia and Iran: When it comes to exiles, the pot calls the kettle black – James M Dorsey
James M Dorsey | If Saudi Arabia is under pressure to give chapter and verse on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in its consulate...
Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran over foiled ‘attack’
AFP | Denmark on Tuesday recalled its ambassador to Iran after it accused Tehran of plotting a foiled "attack" against three Iranians living in the...
Millions mark Shiite religious festival in Iraq’s Karbala
AFP | Over 13 million Shiite pilgrims crowded Iraq's holy city of Karbala Tuesday to mark the annual Arbaeen commemoration, under tight security less than...
Requests for “wavier” start pouring in as the U.S deadline against Iran approaches near
News Analysis | South Korea has made the formal request to the United States of America for “maximum flexibility” once the sanctions on Iran are...
Death toll in Iran alcohol poisoning jumps to 84
AFP | Iran's health ministry said Monday a total of 84 people have died and nearly 1,000 been poisoned from consuming bootleg alcohol over the...
Iran sells oil on exchange in bid to counter sanctions
AFP | Iran sold oil to private buyers through its energy exchange for the first time on Sunday, as part of its efforts to counter...
Almost 2 million Iranian pilgrims head into Iraq for Arbaeen
AFP | At the border town of Mehran between Iran and Iraq, a sea of pilgrims surges forwards, en route to one of the biggest...
Iran’s Rouhani: Khashoggi murder unthinkable ‘without US backing’
AFP | Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's "heinous murder" would have been unthinkable "without US backing," Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday. "I don't think...
New US-led sanctions target Iran-Taliban ties
AFP | The US Treasury and allies in the Gulf took aim at Iran's support for the Taliban Tuesday with new sanctions against nine individuals...
Khashoggi case: Iran slams both Riyadh and West
AFP | Iran's judiciary chief on Monday slammed Saudi Arabia over the "heinous murder" of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and blasted Western countries for "double standards". After...