Iranian judiciary chief calls out Rouhani over press freedom
Al-monitor - Judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani's latest remarks on freedom of the press in Iran featured on almost every…
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Controversy flares over opening of EU office in Iran
Al-monitor - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi announced that the legal process for opening a European Union office in Tehran remains…
How Iran’s auto industry became the new domestic political football
Al-montor — Iranian hard-liners have launched a new attack on the administration of President Hassan Rouhani, this time focusing on the country's automotive industry.…
The Tangled Politics Of Caspian Energy
RFL/RE - The Caspian seabed contains some of the largest reserves of oil and natural gas in the world. And…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Is First to Meet Lebanon’s New President
VOA - Iran's Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday became the first foreign minister to meet Lebanon's new president, a move…
Iran to sign gas production deal with France’s Total: ministry
dailystar - Iran will sign a deal with France's Total Tuesday for the development of gas production at a major…
Saudi Arabia losing ground to Iran
Al-monitor - Saudi Arabia is losing influence throughout the Fertile Crescent to its rival Iran. While Riyadh's position versus Tehran…
Iran’s Airbus jet purchase gets boost from lease finance deal – sources
Reuters - Iran has reached a deal with a foreign leasing company to finance the first 17 jets it plans…
State affiliated Quran reciter in Iran denies sexually abusing children
Radiozamaneh - Saeed Toosi, a Quran teacher and Iran's top Quran reciter has denied allegations that he has sexually abused at…
US says Iran’s behavior ‘not positive’
alarabiya -While Washington does not regard Tehran's "Death to America" slogan as an official Iranian policy, State Department spokesman Mark…