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Iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign’s last day
Middle East
June 16, 2021
Iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign’s last day
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s presidential contest headed toward a showdown between the country’s hard-line judiciary chief and moderate former…
Voices of Iranians ahead of the presidential election
Middle East
June 14, 2021
Voices of Iranians ahead of the presidential election
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians this week are preparing to vote in — or perhaps to boycott — a presidential…
Iran’s ex-parliament speaker demands explanation for vote disqualification
Middle East
June 12, 2021
Iran’s ex-parliament speaker demands explanation for vote disqualification
The former speaker of the Iranian parliament Ali Larijani demanded on Saturday an explanation from an election watchdog on why…
Iran nuclear deal talks to resume on Saturday – Iranian official
Middle East
June 12, 2021
Iran nuclear deal talks to resume on Saturday – Iranian official
Talks between Iran and world powers on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal will resume in Vienna on Saturday, Iranian…
Ex-Mossad chief signals Israel behind Iran nuclear attacks
Middle East
June 11, 2021
Ex-Mossad chief signals Israel behind Iran nuclear attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The outgoing chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service has offered the closest acknowledgment yet…
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
Middle East
June 10, 2021
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian destroyer and support vessel are now sailing in the Atlantic Ocean in…
As Iran prepares to vote, its battered economy a major worry
Middle East
June 10, 2021
As Iran prepares to vote, its battered economy a major worry
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Almost six years ago, Iranians poured into the streets to celebrate Tehran’s nuclear deal with world…
Iran candidate says he’s willing to potentially meet Biden
Middle East
June 10, 2021
Iran candidate says he’s willing to potentially meet Biden
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A prominent Iranian presidential candidate said Wednesday he’d be willing to meet with U.S. President Joe…
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Middle East
June 9, 2021
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, resigned to the revival of a nuclear pact with Iran they always opposed,…
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record
Middle East
June 9, 2021
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president angrily defended himself Wednesday after coming under harsh attack during a presidential election debate…