Kuwait’s careful balancing act with Iran, Saudi Arabia
Al-Monitor - Reactions to US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have…
Month: May 2018
Iran’s supreme leader gives Europe list of demands to salvage nuclear deal
Al-Monitor - Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's highest authority, delivered his most significant speech regarding the United…
U.S. Sanctions Nine Iranian Individuals, Entities As ‘Facilitators’
RFE/RL -- The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on nine Iranian individuals and entities for helping to supply export-controlled parts…
Who Are the Dual Nationals Imprisoned in Iran?
CHRI - At least 14 dual and foreign nationals, as well as foreign permanent residents, are currently imprisoned in Iran.…
No U.S-European Compromise Seen On Iran As Khamenei Steps Up Demands
RFE/RL - The United States and European countries are "a long way from a compromise" on a new Iran nuclear…
‘Little Changed’ For Iranian Media, CPJ Says, Citing ‘Climate Of Fear’
Radiofarda - The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says “little has changed” for the press in Iran despite promises of…
IRAN HAS REACHED ‘PEAK OF POWER’ AND SAYS IT’S READY FOR WAR IF U.S. ATTACKS
Newsweek - A top Iranian general has warned the U.S. that his forces are prepared for any potential military action as…
Iranian Ambassador Admits Contact With Taliban
Radiofarda - Iran’s ambassador to Kabul has openly admitted that Tehran is in contact with the ultraconservative Islamist Taliban insurgents…
No U.S-European Compromise Seen On Iran As Khamenei Steps Up Demands
RFE/RL - The United States and European countries are "a long way from a compromise" on a new Iran nuclear…
Tempers Flare As Iranian Lawmakers Debate UN Effort Targeting Terrorism
RFL/RE - The floor of Iran's parliament descended into chaos this week as lawmakers debated joining an international effort to…