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Israel seeks US backing to avert permanent Iran foothold in Syria
World
April 27, 2017
Israel seeks US backing to avert permanent Iran foothold in Syria
Israel is seeking an "understanding" with the Trump administration that Iran must not be allowed to establish a permanent military…
US says Iran complying with nuclear deal
Middle East
April 19, 2017
US says Iran complying with nuclear deal
The Trump administration has notified Congress that Iran is complying with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by…
Iran boosts gas production from underwater field
Business
April 17, 2017
Iran boosts gas production from underwater field
Iran said Sunday that it has more than doubled production at a giant undersea gas reservoir over the last four…
Iranian President Rouhani to seek second term, faces hardline challenge
Middle East
April 16, 2017
Iranian President Rouhani to seek second term, faces hardline challenge
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani registered on Friday to run for a second four-year term, state television said, buoyed by Tehran's…
Airplane maker ATR signs $536M, 20-aircraft deal with Iran
Business
April 13, 2017
Airplane maker ATR signs $536M, 20-aircraft deal with Iran
European airplane manufacturer ATR said Thursday it signed a $536-million deal with Iran Air for at least 20 aircraft, the…
Ex-Iranian President Ahmadinejad submits his name for presidential election
Middle East
April 12, 2017
Ex-Iranian President Ahmadinejad submits his name for presidential election
Ex-Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad submitted his name on Wednesday for registration as a candidate in Iran's presidential election in May,…
Assad speaks with Iran’s president, who affirms support
Middle East
April 9, 2017
Assad speaks with Iran’s president, who affirms support
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani affirmed his support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government on Sunday, following last week's US missile…
Iran’s Rouhani wants chemical attack in Syria investigated
Middle East
April 8, 2017
Iran’s Rouhani wants chemical attack in Syria investigated
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for an impartial probe of this week's suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria…
Boeing signs $3 billion deal with Iran airline, a first under Trump
Business
April 5, 2017
Boeing signs $3 billion deal with Iran airline, a first under Trump
Boeing Co. has signed a $3 billion deal with an Iranian airline for 30 new aircraft, officials said Tuesday, in…
Arrests in Iran show Rouhani’s difficulty shielding reformists ahead of vote
Middle East
April 4, 2017
Arrests in Iran show Rouhani’s difficulty shielding reformists ahead of vote
Hengameh Shahidi knew the security agents were coming for her.