US National Security Adviser Sullivan Says He Believes a Gaza Deal May Be Close
By Emily Rose
TEL AVIV, Dec 12 (Reuters) - U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday he believed a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release may be close as Israel had signalled it was ready and there were signs of movement from Hamas.
After meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in...
Tourism in Iran Suffers Because of Safety Concerns, Limited Freedoms
By Kayhan Life Staff
Iran possesses considerable potential to attract tourists, and the depreciation of its currency is potentially an incentive to foreign visitors. Yet the country’s tourism sector is stagnating because of stringent regulations,...
Trump, Asked About Chances of War With Iran, Says ‘Anything Can Happen’
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said "anything can happen" when asked about the chances of going to war with Iran during his next term in an interview with Time, coinciding with his being named...
Israel, Palestinians Explore Gaza Truce With US Envoy on Mideast Shuttle Mission
By Maayan Lubell and Nidal al-Mughrabi
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Israelis and Palestinians are signaling new efforts to forge a ceasefire deal, even a limited one, for the first time in a year that would pause...
Iran’s Lawyers Face ‘Systemic Persecution’ by Government, Says UK Law Society
By Natasha Phillips
Criminal defense lawyers in Iran are being persecuted, harassed and imprisoned for representing their clients, the UK Law Society has said in a submission filed with the United Nations Human Rights Council...
EXCLUSIVE – Trump Considers Ex-Intelligence Chief Richard Grenell for Iran Position, Sources Say
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump is now considering tapping Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, to be a special envoy for Iran, according to two people familiar with the...
Europeans Tell UN Ready to ‘Snap Back’ Iran Sanctions if Needed
By Michelle Nichols
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations Security Council that they are ready - if necessary - to trigger a so-called "snap back" of all international...
UK, Germany and France Say They Are Extremely Concerned About Iran Uranium Enrichment Increase
BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Germany, Britain and France said on Monday they were "extremely concerned" about Iran's acceleration in its capacity for enrichment of uranium, urging Iran to halt and reverse these steps.
Rafael Grossi, head...
Collapse of Assad Regime Deals Severe Blow to Islamic Republic
By Ahmad Rafat
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's dictatorial regime has collapsed in the space of a little over a week. A coalition of anti-government forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham – which is listed as...
Iranian Embassy Stormed in Damascus
DUBAI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Iran's embassy in the Syrian capital was stormed by unknown gunmen on Sunday following the capture of Damascus by Syrian rebels and the fall of Iran-allied Bashar al-Assad, Iranian state TV reported.
Rami Abdurrahman...
