Iran Must Develop Military to Guard Against Other Powers – President
LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday the country had to develop its military forces to prevent other states taking over its territory and resources.
"We should make ourselves ready...
Iranian Students Are Paying Off Loans to Emigrate, Deputy Minister Says
A record number of students have paid off their loans for the sole purpose of leaving Iran, according to Dr. Hossein Salar Amoli, the acting Education Minister for International Scientific Cooperation.
Dr. Amoli said he...
Two Arrested for Allegedly Spying for Iran in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Two Iranian men were indicted on Monday for allegedly spying for Tehran in the United States, including conducting surveillance at a Jewish facility and gathering information on backers of...
Iran Says No OPEC Member Can Take over Its Share of Oil Exports
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Iran told OPEC on Sunday no member country should be allowed to take over another member's share of oil exports, expressing Tehran's concern about Saudi Arabia's offer to pump...
U.S. Secretary of State Names Brian Hook Special Envoy for Iran
By Lesley Wroughton
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday named senior policy adviser Brian Hook as Washington's special representative for Iran.
The move came as the Trump administration prepared...
Bolton to Discuss Arms Control, Iran, Syria in Talks with Russian Counterpart
By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Bolton will discuss arms control treaties and Iran's role in Syria in talks with Russian counterpart...
Hardcore Hedge Fund Bulls Say Iran Sanctions May See Oil at $150
By Amanda Cooper and Maiya Keidan
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Clouds are gathering over the outlook for the oil market, as trade tensions and rising crude supply threaten to swamp demand growth, but some...
Norway Minister Resigns After Breaching Security Rules During Iran Trip
By Terje Solsvik and Ole Petter Skonnord
OSLO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Norway's fisheries minister resigned on Monday following his earlier admission that he breached government security protocols during a holiday to Iran last month.
Per...
U.S. Ambassador Urges Britain to Ditch Support for Iran Nuclear Deal
LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The United States urged Britain on Sunday to ditch its support for a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and instead join forces with Washington to counter the global threat...
China Says Business Ties with Iran No Harm to Any Other Country
BEIJING, Aug 11 (Reuters) - China has already defended its commercial relations with Iran as open and transparent as U.S. sanctions on Iran took effect despite pleas from Washington's allies.
In a statement released late on...
