Iran
Iran defends spy trial of US journalist
Middle East
May 28, 2015
Iran defends spy trial of US journalist
Iran hit back Thursday at US charges that the trial of Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian on spying charges lacked…
Dissidents: Iran, North Korea forging ballistic, nuclear ties
World
May 28, 2015
Dissidents: Iran, North Korea forging ballistic, nuclear ties
An exiled Iranian opposition group said on Thursday a delegation of North Korean experts in nuclear warheads and ballistic missiles…
Iran says nuclear talks with powers might be extended past June 30
World
May 27, 2015
Iran says nuclear talks with powers might be extended past June 30
A self-imposed deadline of June 30 for Iran and six major powers to reach a final nuclear deal to resolve…
Washington Post reporter spy trial opens in Iran
Middle East
May 26, 2015
Washington Post reporter spy trial opens in Iran
The trial of Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian on espionage charges opened behind closed doors in Tehran on Tuesday, Iran's…
Iran regrets death sentence handed to Morsi
Egypt
May 19, 2015
Iran regrets death sentence handed to Morsi
Iran has expressed regret over the recent death sentences given in Egypt to Muslim Brotherhood members including former Islamist President…
Negotiator: Iran prepared for all scenarios in nuclear talks
Middle East
May 15, 2015
Negotiator: Iran prepared for all scenarios in nuclear talks
Iran is prepared for "all scenarios" in talks with world powers about curbing its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions…
Obama vows to ‘stand by’ Gulf allies amid concern over Iran threat
Middle East
May 15, 2015
Obama vows to ‘stand by’ Gulf allies amid concern over Iran threat
President Barack Obama vowed on Thursday to back Gulf allies against any "external attack," seeking to reassure them of Washington's…
Iran’s isolated banks may have slow, painful return to global system
Middle East
May 12, 2015
Iran’s isolated banks may have slow, painful return to global system
Iran may be about to restore banking links with the rest of the world after years of separation, but the…
Saudi King Salman to miss US-Gulf summit amid tensions
Middle East
May 11, 2015
Saudi King Salman to miss US-Gulf summit amid tensions
Saudi King Salman will not attend a summit hosted by President Barack Obama next week seeking to shore up wavering…
Houthis accept five-day truce in Yemen proposed by Saudi Arabia
Middle East
May 10, 2015
Houthis accept five-day truce in Yemen proposed by Saudi Arabia
Iranian-allied Houthi fighters in Yemen accepted on Sunday a five-day humanitarian ceasefire proposed by their adversary Saudi Arabia but said…