Iran
Desperate for vaccines amid surge, Iranians flock to Armenia
Middle East
July 17, 2021
Desperate for vaccines amid surge, Iranians flock to Armenia
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — In Iran, the urgency of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is growing by the day. A crush…
COVID infections among imprisoned women spark alarm in Iran
Middle East
July 16, 2021
COVID infections among imprisoned women spark alarm in Iran
Dozens of Iranian cities, including the capital, Tehran, are currently designated as “red zones” as they battle a spike in COVID-19…
Inside Iran’s plot to kidnap an American journalist
Middle East
July 15, 2021
Inside Iran’s plot to kidnap an American journalist
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) – The image on the alleged Iranian intelligence operative’s device was chilling: A graphic showing photos…
Explosion strikes unused ammunition dump in Saudi Arabia
Middle East
July 14, 2021
Explosion strikes unused ammunition dump in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An explosion Wednesday in Saudi Arabia struck what authorities described as an ammunition dump…
Iran says it is holding talks on prisoner exchanges with US
Middle East
July 13, 2021
Iran says it is holding talks on prisoner exchanges with US
DUBAI, July 13 (Reuters) – Iran said on Tuesday it was holding talks on prisoner exchanges with the United States…
Iran unveils matchmaking app to promote marriage
Middle East
July 13, 2021
Iran unveils matchmaking app to promote marriage
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday inaugurated a matchmaking application designed to promote marriage in the country, where authorities…
Oman’s sultan arrives in Saudi Arabia on first foreign trip
Middle East
July 12, 2021
Oman’s sultan arrives in Saudi Arabia on first foreign trip
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman’s sultan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, starting the first visit by an…
Iranian exiles protest, demand prosecution of president-elect
Middle East
July 11, 2021
Iranian exiles protest, demand prosecution of president-elect
BERLIN, July 10 (Reuters) – Supporters of Iran’s exiled opposition rallied in Berlin and elsewhere on Saturday to demand the…
Hackers disrupt Iran’s rail service with fake delay messages
Middle East
July 10, 2021
Hackers disrupt Iran’s rail service with fake delay messages
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s railroad system came under cyberattack on Friday, a semi-official news agency reported, with hackers posting…
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
Middle East
July 9, 2021
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force commander brought one main directive for Iraqi militia faction leaders long beholden to…