Flash Floods in Southeastern Iran Destroy Homes, Displace Thousands
By Azadeh Karimi
Torrential rains earlier this month have led to flash floods that have devastated vast areas of Sistan and Baluchestan, destroying villages, leaving many people homeless and inflicting a massive amount of financial...
Iran Explosion in Area With Sensitive Military Site Caused by Tank Leak -TV
June 26 (Reuters) - An explosion at an Iranian gas storage facility close to a sensitive military site near the capital Tehran was caused by a tank leak, a defence ministry spokesman told state TV...
The US’s Shifting Perspective on Iran: Interview with Washington Institute’s Patrick Clawson
By Nazenin Ansari
The surprise accuracy of the Iranian missile strikes against Saudi oil facilities and US bases in Iraq has changed the view in Washington on how to handle Iran, according to Patrick Clawson,...
Khamenei Says U.S., Israel Wage Media War to Discourage Iranians
DUBAI, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the United States and Israel on Thursday of waging a media war to discourage Iranians, state TV reported, as the country faces...
Iranians Are Using ‘Algospeak’ To Evade Censorship
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U.S. Grants Sanctions Waiver to Ease Humanitarian Aid to Iran via Swiss Channel
WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday granted a license to allow for certain humanitarian trade transactions with Iran's sanctioned central bank, a move it said was in step with the...
Canada and Others Say Patience Running Out With Iran Over Downed Plane
OTTAWA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and Britain on Thursday said they could consider new steps in line with international law against Iran if it failed to respond by Jan. 5 to demands for...
Iran Supreme Leader Approves Tapping Sovereign Wealth Fund to Fight Coronavirus
April 6 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has approved the withdrawal of one billion euros from the country's sovereign wealth fund to help fight the coronavirus epidemic, President Hassan Rouhani's official website...
Islamic Republic Approves Six Candidates to Run for President
DUBAI, June 9 (Reuters) - Iran's Guardian Council, which oversees elections and legislation, has approved six candidates to run for president in snap elections to be held later this month after the death of President Ebrahim...
Man Accused over Iran Prison Executions Goes on Trial in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Aug 10 (Reuters) - About 100 demonstrators gathered outside a court in Stockholm on Tuesday to protest against the Tehran government on the opening day of the trial of a 60-year-old Iranian suspected of...
