Iran
Iran vows to continue missile work, dismisses EU powers’ U.N. letter
Middle East
December 6, 2019
Iran vows to continue missile work, dismisses EU powers’ U.N. letter
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran on Thursday rejected pressure to shelve its ballistic missile program after a European letter to the…
US considers sending several thousand more troops to Mideast
Middle East
December 6, 2019
US considers sending several thousand more troops to Mideast
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is considering sending several thousand additional troops to the Middle East to help deter Iranian…
Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in US over harassment
Middle East
December 5, 2019
Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in US over harassment
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian-American activist famous for her campaign against the Islamic Republic’s mandatory headscarf, or…
Huawei moves to overturn ‘unlawful’ US subsidy ban
World
December 5, 2019
Huawei moves to overturn ‘unlawful’ US subsidy ban
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said on Thursday it has petitioned a US court to overturn a ban that prevents carriers…
US Navy seizes suspected Iranian missile parts set for Yemen
Middle East
December 5, 2019
US Navy seizes suspected Iranian missile parts set for Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy warship has seized a “significant cache” of suspected Iranian guided missile parts headed to rebels…
Iran’s Rouhani calls for release of innocent, unarmed protesters
Middle East
December 4, 2019
Iran’s Rouhani calls for release of innocent, unarmed protesters
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Wednesday for the release of any unarmed and innocent people who…
Iran consulate in Iraq burns a 3rd time, amid premier talks
Middle East
December 4, 2019
Iran consulate in Iraq burns a 3rd time, amid premier talks
BAGHDAD (AP) — Anti-government protesters burned an Iranian consulate in southern Iraq for a third time on Tuesday, as the…
Amnesty says at least 208 killed in Iran protests, crackdown
Middle East
December 3, 2019
Amnesty says at least 208 killed in Iran protests, crackdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — At least 208 people in Iran have been killed amid protests over sharply rising…
Trump administration quietly releases Lebanon military aid
Middle East
December 3, 2019
Trump administration quietly releases Lebanon military aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has quietly released more than $100 million in military assistance to Lebanon after months…
Group says 5 more years of war in Yemen will cost $29 billion in aid
Middle East
December 2, 2019
Group says 5 more years of war in Yemen will cost $29 billion in aid
CAIRO (AP) — Another five years of fighting in Yemen would cost as much as $29 billion just to sustain…