Iranian Lawyer: Semitic Religions Demean Women
December 11, 2016
By Katayoon Halajan
Giti Pourfazel is a lawyer, poet, writer, and researcher specialising in Iranian history and culture. She was born in Tehran to a family whose passion for Iranian culture and heritage...
Germany urges Iran to avoid any moves to exacerbate tensions in [Persian] Gulf
June 9, 2017
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German government spokesman on Friday urged Iran to avoid any actions that could further exacerbate tensions in the Gulf after key Arab states cut off ties with Qatar, and...
On First Foreign Trip, Trump to Wade into Middle East Politics
May 04, 2017
By Roberta Rampton and Ayesha Rascoe
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this month, kicking off his first foreign trip where...
Iranian-American Detained in Iran Released on Bail
April 04, 2017
(Reuters) – An Iranian-American detained in Iran since last summer has been released on bail of approximately $60,000, the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported Sunday.
Robin Reza Shahini was arrested by the...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Revive Travel Ban
June 1, 2017
By Lawrence Hurley
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive his plan to temporarily ban travelers from six Muslim-majority nations after it was blocked...
U.S. Extends Sanctions Relief Under Iran Nuclear Deal
May 17, 2017
By Arshad Mohammed and Yeganeh Torbati
- Trump move shows support for Obama era nuclear deal with Iran
- U.S. slaps Iranian, Chinese figures over Iran ballistic missiles
- U.S. says will keep countering Iran's 'destabilizing behavior' (Adds...
Supermarket blast in Iran injures 37, gas leak possible cause – reports
June 3, 2017
LONDON (Reuters) - An explosion in a supermarket in the southern city of Shiraz injured 37 people and may have been caused by a gas leak, Iranian state media reported on Saturday.
The blast...
ANALYSIS-Arab rift deepens woes for Gulf airlines
June 7, 2017
By Tim Hepher and Victoria Bryan
CANCUN, Mexico (Reuters) - A bust-up between Arab powers has dealt a blow to supercarriers already hurt by low oil prices and laptop bans, exposing the sensitivity...
UAE President Offers Condolences to Iran After Deadly Attacks
June 8, 2017
DUBAI (Reuters) - The president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent condolences to his Iranian counterpart after at least 13 people were killed in militant attacks on Iran's parliament and...
Iran has built third underground ballistic missile factory – Fars news agency
May 25, 2017
ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran has built a third underground ballistic missile production factory and will keep developing its missile programme, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Thursday, in a development likely...
