U.S. appeals court to review Trump revised travel ban
May 15, 2017
By Tom James
SEATTLE (Reuters) - A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on Monday over President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban on people entering the United States from six Muslim-majority...
Federica Mogherini in Iran and Selfies of Shame
August 11, 2017
By Potkin Azarmehr
Rouhani's second term in office officially began last Thursday when the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei endorsed his electoral votes during a ceremony known as Tanfeez. According to the constitution of...
Iran arrests two suspects linked to attacks in Tehran – media
June 9, 2017
ANKARA (Reuters) - Iranian authorities have arrested two suspects linked to attacks in Tehran this week that killed 17 people, Iranian media reported on Friday.
"Two suspects with links to the terrorist raids in Tehran...
Hezbollah Says Saudi on Path to More Bloodshed in Iran Struggle
May 25, 2017
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah said on Thursday Saudi Arabia was on a losing path to more bloodshed in its struggle with Iran and instead urged Riyadh to seek dialogue and...
Iran in talks with Russia-led EEU on free-trade pact -state media
June 2, 2017
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Iran is in talks with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to forge a free-trade pact, state-run media said, amid problems in securing fresh Western investment despite the lifting of most...
China Says Iran Membership of Shanghai Security Bloc to be Discussed at summit
June 5, 2017
BEIJING (Reuters) - China supports Iran's membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) security bloc, jointly led by China and Russia, and the subject will be discussed at the group's summit this week,...
Alarming Rate of Factory Closures
May 03, 2017
By Roshanak Asteraki
The ongoing economic downturn in Iran has led to the closure of an alarming number of factories, manufacturing plants and production units in recent years.
According to the Statistic Centre of...
Iran Fires Missiles at Militant Groups in Eastern Syria
June 18, 2017
By Babak Dehghanpisheh
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Iran fired missiles on Sunday into eastern Syria, aiming at the bases of militant groups it holds responsible for attacks in Tehran which left 18 dead last week, Iran's Tasnim...
The Next President of Iran
May 05, 2017
By Potkin Azarmehr
Iran's next presidential elections are scheduled to be held on 19th May. Iranians are given a choice of six candidates to choose from for the next president of the Islamic Republic...
Religious Minorities’ Role in Elections
April 24, 2017
By Ahmad Rafat
In an official letter, Ahmad Jannati, chairman of the Guardian Council, has argued in support of banning religious minorities from participating in Iran’s municipal elections. Jannati asserts that“ following a...
