Iran
Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus
Middle East
October 26, 2020
Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As coronavirus infections reached new heights in Iran this month, overwhelming its hospitals and…
Iran’s top leader says fighting virus trumps other concerns
Middle East
October 25, 2020
Iran’s top leader says fighting virus trumps other concerns
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader Saturday urged authorities to prioritize public health above any economic or security concerns,…
Iran says US-brokered Sudan-Israel deal secured by ‘ransom’
Middle East
October 24, 2020
Iran says US-brokered Sudan-Israel deal secured by ‘ransom’
(Reuters) – Iran’s foreign ministry on Saturday described a US-brokered Sudan-Israel deal to normalise ties as “phoney” and accused Khartoum…
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
Middle East
October 22, 2020
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials have accused Iran of being behind a flurry of emails sent to Democratic voters in…
UK warship seizes 450 kilograms of meth in Arabian Sea
Middle East
October 21, 2020
UK warship seizes 450 kilograms of meth in Arabian Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A British royal navy vessel seized 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of methamphetamine in the…
Russia calls for collective security in Gulf, US blames Iran
Middle East
October 21, 2020
Russia calls for collective security in Gulf, US blames Iran
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister called for collective efforts Tuesday to prevent a large-scale war in the Persian…
Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome
World
October 21, 2020
Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome
LONDON (AP) — Four years after Donald Trump’s election reframed how many nations interacted with the United States, the way…
U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran
Middle East
October 20, 2020
U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday said it blacklisted two Chinese men and six Chinese entities for having…
As virus surges, Iran breaks one-day record for deaths again
Middle East
October 20, 2020
As virus surges, Iran breaks one-day record for deaths again
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s single-day death toll from the coronavirus smashed a record set less than a week ago,…
UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections
Middle East
October 18, 2020
UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A decade-long U.N. arms embargo on Iran that barred it from purchasing foreign weapons like tanks…