US Boycotts UN Tribute to Late Iran President
By Michelle Nichols
UNITED NATIONS, May 30 (Reuters) - The United States boycotted a United Nations tribute to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday because it said he was "involved in numerous, horrific human rights abuses" and that the world...
Swedish Security Service Says Iran Uses Criminal Networks in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, May 30 (Reuters) - Swedish security service SAPO said on Thursday that the Iranian government had been using criminal networks within Sweden to carry out violent acts against other states, groups, and individuals.
The Security Service said...
Iran Registers Presidential Candidates for Early Vote After Raisi’s Death
DUBAI, May 30 (Reuters) - Iran started on Thursday registration of candidates for an early election next month following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi...
ANALYSIS: Europe Alarmed By Iran’s Nuclear Program; U.S. Holding Back
By Ahmad Rafat
European countries are increasingly worried about the Islamic Republic of Iran’s advancing nuclear program and a potential alteration of its nuclear doctrine. U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has further complicated the situation...
European Powers Seek Action Against Iran at IAEA Meeting Despite US Concerns
By Francois Murphy and John Irish
VIENNA/PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) - Britain, France and Germany have circulated a draft resolution against Iran ahead of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's board meeting next week and appear determined to push it despite...
Four Pakistanis Killed, 2 Injured by Iranian Forces in Southwestern Pakistan, Officials Say
KARACHI, May 29 (Reuters) - Four Pakistanis were killed and two were injured late on Tuesday night, when Iranian forces opened fire in the restive southwestern province of Balochistan in Pakistan, officials said.
The shooting took place near...
US Expressed Deep Concern to Israel Over Rafah Airstrike, State Department Says
By Humeyra Pamuk
WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The United States expressed deep concern to Israel's government over an airstrike in Rafah and urged an investigation as soon as it saw reports of the incident, the State...
Islamic Republic Made Sea-Launched Ballistic Missile Available to Houthis, Tasnim Newspaper Says
DUBAI, May 29 (Reuters) - Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday that Tehran's sea-launched ballistic missile Ghadr has been made available to Yemen's Houthis.
"Iran's sea-launched ballistic missile, named Ghadr, now has been made available...
Aila Navidi Wins France’s Equivalent of Tony Awards, the Molières, For Her New Play
By Firouzeh Nabavi
Aila Navidi, an Iranian playwright and director, has won two of France’s most prestigious stage awards, the Molières, for her directing of a play she also wrote, “4211 km.” The play is...
Iran Regime-Backed Houthis Say They Attack Three Ships, Two US Destroyers
DUBAI, May 27 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said on Monday they launched attacks on three ships in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, and two U.S. destroyers in the Red Sea.
The group, which describes its...
