Iran's rial currency plummets to new low, sparking fears of higher food prices
Read full article: Iran's rial currency plummets to new low, sparking fears of higher food pricesIran’s rial has hit a new record low of over 1.3 million to the U.S. dollar, deepening its collapse amid sanctions and regional tensions.
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle
Read full article: Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in SeattleEgypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.
New US sanctions target 50 people, companies and ships for allegedly aiding Iran's oil and gas trade
Read full article: New US sanctions target 50 people, companies and ships for allegedly aiding Iran's oil and gas tradeThe Trump administration has imposed sanctions on a group of 50 people, companies and ships largely out of the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and China.
Trump administration imposes sanctions on some Iranian people and firms after UN decision
Read full article: Trump administration imposes sanctions on some Iranian people and firms after UN decisionThe U.S. imposes new sanctions on firms and individuals linked to Iran's missile and military aircraft production.
Hundreds of Iranians held on US immigration charges will be deported to Iran, Tehran official says
Read full article: Hundreds of Iranians held on US immigration charges will be deported to Iran, Tehran official saysIran said 120 Iranians detained in the United States for illegally entering the country will be returned to Iran in the coming days.
UN Security Council votes against lifting Iran 'snapback' sanctions ahead of deadline
Read full article: UN Security Council votes against lifting Iran 'snapback' sanctions ahead of deadlineA U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at halting the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program failed.
IAEA chief says Iran's cooperation with inspectors is a 'work in progress' as sanctions loom
Read full article: IAEA chief says Iran's cooperation with inspectors is a 'work in progress' as sanctions loomThe head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog has warned that the agency is not yet satisfied with Iran’s cooperation with international inspectors.
European and Iranian diplomats meet in Istanbul as return of sanctions looms over nuclear deadlock
Read full article: European and Iranian diplomats meet in Istanbul as return of sanctions looms over nuclear deadlockTalks between Iranian and European diplomats in Istanbul have ended with the sides agreeing to meet again to seek to unpick the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at a nuclear site hit by US
Read full article: Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at a nuclear site hit by USA senior Israeli official says Israel believes deeply buried stocks of enriched uranium at one Iranian nuclear facility hit by the U.S. military are potentially retrievable.
Iran releases death toll of Israel’s Evin prison attack as officials remain suspicious of ceasefire
Read full article: Iran releases death toll of Israel’s Evin prison attack as officials remain suspicious of ceasefireDozens of staff members, two inmates and a bystander were among the casualties of Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison last week.
Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites
Read full article: Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sitesDemocratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran have fallen short.
Trump tells Iran's supreme leader: 'You got beat to hell'
Read full article: Trump tells Iran's supreme leader: 'You got beat to hell'President Donald Trump is scoffing at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s heated warning to the U.S. not to launch future strikes on Iran and the Iranian supreme leader's assertion that Tehran “won the war” with Israel.
The US and Iran have had bitter relations for decades. After the bombs, a new chapter begins
Read full article: The US and Iran have had bitter relations for decades. After the bombs, a new chapter beginsA new chapter in U.S.-Iran relations is about to be written, whether for the better or the even worse.
Trump voters cheer his move against Iran. MAGA leaders had warned the bombing could backfire
Read full article: Trump voters cheer his move against Iran. MAGA leaders had warned the bombing could backfireInterviews with supporters of President Donald Trump and a review of early polling suggest that his decision to order military strikes against Iran has been welcomed by his political base.
This is what could happen next after an Israel-Iran ceasefire
Read full article: This is what could happen next after an Israel-Iran ceasefireThis week’s whipsaw chain of events involving Iran, Israel and the United States that culminated in a surprise ceasefire has raised many questions about how the Trump administration will approach the Middle East going forward.
A whirlwind 48 hours: How Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together
Read full article: A whirlwind 48 hours: How Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came togetherIn a 48-hour whirlwind, President Donald Trump went from elated to indignant to triumphant as the fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together, teetered toward collapse and ultimately coalesced.
Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months
Read full article: Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by monthsA new U.S. intelligence report suggests that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after U.S. strikes, not “completely and totally obliterated” as President Donald Trump has said.
The fighting between Iran and Israel raises questions about Russia's influence in the Middle East
Read full article: The fighting between Iran and Israel raises questions about Russia's influence in the Middle EastWhen the United States joined Israel this weekend in attacking Iran’s nuclear sites, the outrage and condemnation flowed from Russia.
As Trump floats regime change in Iran, past US attempts to remake the Middle East may offer warnings
Read full article: As Trump floats regime change in Iran, past US attempts to remake the Middle East may offer warningsAs President Donald Trump floats “regime change” in Tehran, previous U.S. attempts to remake the Middle East by force in recent decades can offer stark warnings about the possibility of a deepening involvement in the Iran-Israeli conflict.
Iranian missile barrage strikes Israel after deadline Trump announced for ceasefire passes
Read full article: Iranian missile barrage strikes Israel after deadline Trump announced for ceasefire passesU.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.
Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn't the goal
Read full article: Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn't the goalPresident Donald Trump is calling into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites.
Iran accused of abducting journalist's family in retaliation for war coverage
Read full article: Iran accused of abducting journalist's family in retaliation for war coverageIran detained the family members of an Iran International journalist in retaliation for the channel’s coverage of the country’s war with Israel.
The Latest: US claims strikes on Iran's nuclear sites caused severe damage but full impact unclear
Read full article: The Latest: US claims strikes on Iran's nuclear sites caused severe damage but full impact unclearThe U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran has raised urgent questions about what remains of Tehran’s nuclear program and how its weakened military might respond.
Trump's big gamble in Iran is a risky moment after his pledges to keep US out of 'stupid wars'
Read full article: Trump's big gamble in Iran is a risky moment after his pledges to keep US out of 'stupid wars'President Donald Trump has expressed certainty that his big gamble to directly assist the Israelis delivered a knockout blow to Iran’s nuclear program — even as many of his supporters and detractors are warning that U.S. military action could lead the United States into an expansive regional conflict.
Iran's internet blackout leaves public in dark and creates an uneven picture of the war with Israel
Read full article: Iran's internet blackout leaves public in dark and creates an uneven picture of the war with IsraelAs the war between Israel and Iran hits the one-week mark, Iranians have spent nearly half of the conflict in a near-communication blackout, unable to connect not only with the outside world but also with their neighbors and loved ones across the country.
Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks
Read full article: Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacksDespite the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle or sharply cut back on U.S. government-run news outlets like Voice of America, two Persian-language services have been called into duty to report on Israel's war with Iran to Iranian audiences.
As Israel strikes Iran, many wonder if the US will deepen its involvement
Read full article: As Israel strikes Iran, many wonder if the US will deepen its involvementAs Israeli strikes kill top Iranian generals, take out air defenses and damage nuclear sites, many wonder if President Donald Trump will deepen U.S. involvement in the conflict.
The Latest: US says foreign students seeking visas must unlock social media accounts
Read full article: The Latest: US says foreign students seeking visas must unlock social media accountsThe U.S. State Department says it is restarting the process for foreigners to apply for student visas but says all applicants must have their social media accounts set to ‘public’ to allow review by officials.
The Latest: Iran's supreme leader refuses to surrender as Trump considers joining Israeli strikes
Read full article: The Latest: Iran's supreme leader refuses to surrender as Trump considers joining Israeli strikesExplosions were heard in Iran's capital as Israeli warplanes pounded Tehran throughout the day and night.
Intense Israeli strikes hit Tehran after Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'
Read full article: Intense Israeli strikes hit Tehran after Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'Intense Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran’s capital early Wednesday after it issued a warning about a new area it could target, a day after U_S_ President Donald Trump demanded “unconditional surrender.”.
Trump says the US knows where Iran's Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran's unconditional surrender
Read full article: Trump says the US knows where Iran's Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran's unconditional surrenderPresident Donald Trump says the U_S_ knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn’t want him killed “for now.”.
Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day and threaten more to come. Over 230 are reported dead
Read full article: Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day and threaten more to come. Over 230 are reported deadIsrael and Iran have traded more missile attacks despite international calls for a halt to the fighting, with neither country showing signs of backing down as the conflict between the regional foes raged for a third day.
Israel targets Iran's Defense Ministry headquarters as Tehran unleashes deadly missile strike
Read full article: Israel targets Iran's Defense Ministry headquarters as Tehran unleashes deadly missile strikeIsrael launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of missiles.
Trump says Iran has 'second chance' to come to nuclear deal as Israel and Iran exchange blows
Read full article: Trump says Iran has 'second chance' to come to nuclear deal as Israel and Iran exchange blowsPresident Donald Trump is urging Iran to make a nuclear deal now that Israel has launched strikes against the country.
Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won’t allow any uranium enrichment
Read full article: Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won’t allow any uranium enrichmentPresident Donald Trump has appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran.
Truckers’ protest in Iran gathers steam and wins support from prominent dissident voices
Read full article: Truckers’ protest in Iran gathers steam and wins support from prominent dissident voicesTruck drivers in Iran have blocked roads and ports as part of their strike protesting low salaries, high insurance rates, and a possible hike in fuel prices.
Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time for nuclear talks
Read full article: Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time for nuclear talksPresident Donald Trump says he has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give his administration more time time to push for new nuclear deal with Tehran.
Iran-US talks made 'some but not conclusive progress,' mediator Oman says
Read full article: Iran-US talks made 'some but not conclusive progress,' mediator Oman saysMediator Oman says Iran and the United States made “some but not conclusive progress” in a fifth round of negotiations in Rome over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and Iran
Read full article: Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and IranU.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week as scheduled won’t include a trip to Israel to discuss the war in Gaza or talks with Iran about its nuclear program.
Trump plans to announce that the US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials say
Read full article: Trump plans to announce that the US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials sayPresident Donald Trump plans to announce next week that the U.S. will refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia.
Iran and the US hold hours of expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
Read full article: Iran and the US hold hours of expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programA person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press that the third round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program have ended.
Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program return to secluded Oman
Read full article: Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program return to secluded OmanNegotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program are to return to the secluded sultanate of Oman.
What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?
Read full article: What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will move Saturday in Oman to what’s known as the “expert level” — a sign analysts say shows that the talks are moving forward rapidly.
US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more
Read full article: US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for moreIran and the United States plan to meet over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program again next week, after both sides said they made progress in their talks in Rome.
Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat
Read full article: Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomatAs far as biographies go, the two men in charge of the delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program couldn’t be more different.
Iran and US envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran's nuclear program, and talk face-to-face
Read full article: Iran and US envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran's nuclear program, and talk face-to-faceIran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work out
Read full article: Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work outPresident Donald Trump is betting that a beleaguered Iran is so vulnerable following a tumultuous 18 months in the Middle East that it might finally be ready to abandon its nuclear program.
Mideast mediator Oman at the center of a key first Iran-US meeting over Tehran's nuclear program
Read full article: Mideast mediator Oman at the center of a key first Iran-US meeting over Tehran's nuclear programIran and the United States will meet in Oman for the first talks in President Donald Trump’s second term over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program
Read full article: Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear programIran’s foreign minister says he’ll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiations
Read full article: Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiationsPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. is holding direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program.
UAE court sentences 3 people to death in killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan
Read full article: UAE court sentences 3 people to death in killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi KoganA court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan.
Trump warns Iran it will face 'consequences' of further attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels
Read full article: Trump warns Iran it will face 'consequences' of further attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebelsU.S. President Donald Trump has explicitly linked the actions of Yemen’s Houthi rebels to the group’s main benefactor, Iran.
Australia plans to deport 3 violent criminals to Nauru
Read full article: Australia plans to deport 3 violent criminals to NauruAustralia will soon deport three violent criminals including a convicted murderer to Nauru even though they are not citizens of the tiny Pacific atoll, after an Australian court ruled that dangerous immigrants can no longer be imprisoned indefinitely.
With Trump in the White House, Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution
Read full article: With Trump in the White House, Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic RevolutionTens of thousands of Iranians are marking the anniversary of the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran praises US for cutting foreign aid funding as it looks for a Trump message on nuclear talks
Read full article: Iran praises US for cutting foreign aid funding as it looks for a Trump message on nuclear talksIran’s government seems to be welcoming decisions by the United States — even though they happen to come from a man Iranian operatives have allegedly been plotting to assassinate.
Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives, top official acknowledges
Read full article: Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives, top official acknowledgesIsrael supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives for its nuclear enrichment program in an act of sabotage.
Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed. The government arrests 3
Read full article: Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed. The government arrests 3Israel says the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities.
Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped
Read full article: Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnappedAn Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates has gone missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion he may have been kidnapped as tensions remain high with Iran.
UN nuclear head to visit Iran for talks on country's nuclear program as next Trump presidency looms
Read full article: UN nuclear head to visit Iran for talks on country's nuclear program as next Trump presidency loomsThe head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says he will travel to Iran in the coming days to hold talks regarding the country’s nuclear program.
MI5 spy chief says Russia and Iran are behind a 'staggering' rise in deadly plots
Read full article: MI5 spy chief says Russia and Iran are behind a 'staggering' rise in deadly plotsThe head of MI5 says Britain is facing a staggering rise in attempts at assassination, sabotage and other crimes backed by Russia and Iran.
Israel's strikes are shifting the power balance in the Middle East, with US support
Read full article: Israel's strikes are shifting the power balance in the Middle East, with US supportIsraeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed proxies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and are threatening Iran itself.
Iranian operatives charged in the US with hacking Donald Trump's presidential campaign
Read full article: Iranian operatives charged in the US with hacking Donald Trump's presidential campaignThe Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Iranian operatives suspected of hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and disseminating stolen information to media organizations.
US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns
Read full article: US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaignsU.S. intelligence officials say they're confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a brazen and broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and to undermine faith in democratic institutions.
For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for error
Read full article: For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for errorTwo back-to-back strikes in Beirut and Tehran targeted high-ranking figures in Hezbollah and Hamas and have been attributed to Israel.
What to know about the escalating conflict and Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks after 2 assassinations
Read full article: What to know about the escalating conflict and Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks after 2 assassinationsA pair of assassinations of anti-Israel militant leaders hours apart is threatening to set off a regional clash and upend already fragile talks toward ending the war in Gaza.
Elections in Europe, Iran show authoritarian march may have slowed, not halted
Read full article: Elections in Europe, Iran show authoritarian march may have slowed, not haltedAt first glance, elections in France and Britain were a triumph for leftists and reformers over authoritarians and the right.
Reformist Pezeshkian beats hard-liner to win Iran presidential election, promising outreach to West
Read full article: Reformist Pezeshkian beats hard-liner to win Iran presidential election, promising outreach to WestReformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s runoff presidential election, besting hard-liner Saeed Jalili.
The Latest | Iran holds runoff election to replace a president killed in a helicopter crash
Read full article: The Latest | Iran holds runoff election to replace a president killed in a helicopter crashIranians have voted in a runoff election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a May helicopter crash in the country’s northwest along with the foreign minister and several other officials.
The Latest | Polls close in Iran after election to replace a president killed in a helicopter crash
Read full article: The Latest | Polls close in Iran after election to replace a president killed in a helicopter crashIranians have voted in a presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash in May along with the country's foreign minister and several other officials.
Polls close in Iran presidential election held after hard-liner's death and as Mideast tensions rise
Read full article: Polls close in Iran presidential election held after hard-liner's death and as Mideast tensions riseIranians have voted in a snap election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi.
Iran's presidential candidates talk economic policies in 2nd live debate ahead of June 28 vote
Read full article: Iran's presidential candidates talk economic policies in 2nd live debate ahead of June 28 voteIn the second live debate on state television, six presidential candidates have discussed Iran’s economic problems ahead of the country’s June 28 election following a helicopter crash last month that killed President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others.
Iran's hard-line parliament speaker emerges as the theocracy's top figure in the presidential vote
Read full article: Iran's hard-line parliament speaker emerges as the theocracy's top figure in the presidential voteIran’s hard-line parliament speaker has registered for the country’s June 28 presidential election.
Iran further increases its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, watchdog says
Read full article: Iran further increases its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, watchdog saysA report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says that Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels.
Car bomb in the Syrian capital kills one. Drone strike near Lebanon border targets two vehicles
Read full article: Car bomb in the Syrian capital kills one. Drone strike near Lebanon border targets two vehiclesSyria's state media says a bomb attached to a car exploded in the western part of the Syrian capital that is home to several diplomatic missions, killing one person and causing material damage.
From London to Los Angeles, many Iranians overseas cheer, and fear, after president's death
Read full article: From London to Los Angeles, many Iranians overseas cheer, and fear, after president's deathAmong Iranian communities from London to Los Angeles, few tears are being shed over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi.
Who is Mohammad Mokhber, appointed Iran's acting president after a helicopter crash?
Read full article: Who is Mohammad Mokhber, appointed Iran's acting president after a helicopter crash?Iran’s first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed acting president of the Islamic Republic after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
Iran's president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in Mideast
Read full article: Iran's president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in MideastIranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister have been found dead hours after their helicopter crashed in fog.
What we know so far about the helicopter crash that killed Iran's president and others
Read full article: What we know so far about the helicopter crash that killed Iran's president and othersThe helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and foreign minister has sent shock waves around the region.
Iranians vote in a parliamentary runoff election after hard-liners dominate initial balloting
Read full article: Iranians vote in a parliamentary runoff election after hard-liners dominate initial ballotingIranians have voted in a runoff election for the remaining seats in the country’s parliament after hard-line politicians dominated March balloting.
US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate — even as it says it wasn't involved
Read full article: US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate — even as it says it wasn't involvedA top U.S. commander in the Middle East is acknowledging concern about retaliatory attacks on American forces there.