Iran

Israel, Gaza in Heaviest Crossfire Since Truce

April 3, 2013, 10:33 am

Israel, Gaza crossfire: Several rockets hit southern Israel fired by Gaza militants on Wednesday. Israel launched an air attack on the Gaza Strip.

Obama’s Trip to Israel Makes Subtle Gains (Videos)

March 24, 2013, 11:53 am

U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration did not raise high expectations that big changes would occur in the Middle East as a result of the president’s visit from March [...]

Obama in Israel: Day One of Four-Day Trip

March 20, 2013, 10:52 am

Obama in Israel: President Barack Obama will be in Israel from March 20–23 to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leadership, as well as the King of Jordan.

Iran Response to Argo Scathing, Hollywood Can’t Avoid Politicization

February 26, 2013, 7:30 am

Iranian officials have denounced Oscar-winning film “Argo” as “anti-Iranian.” Director Ben Affleck and screenwriter Chris Terrio say they tried to avoid politicization and [...]

Iran Response to Argo: Best Picture Slammed by Iran Media

February 25, 2013, 6:09 pm

Iran response to “Argo”: The Ben Affleck-directed thriller, “Argo” was panned by Iranian state media after it won the Best Picture award during the Academy Awards.

Iran 'Captured Drone' Reports Disputed by Military

February 24, 2013, 12:57 pm

There are conflicting reports over whether Iran captured a drone during a military operation.

‘Record High’: 232 Journalists Jailed Across the World in 2012

February 15, 2013, 10:13 am

A prominent media watchdog said in its annual press freedom report that a “record high” number of journalists were jailed across the world last year.

US-led sanctions affect Iranian Society and Indo-Iran trade

February 14, 2013, 1:07 am

India has considerably cut down its import of crude oil from Iran. This is following US pressure of financial sanctions on countries dealing with the Islamic republic. US is accusing Iran of using funds from trade to sponsor nuclear programs, [...]

Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects Talks With US

February 7, 2013, 3:32 pm

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei turned down a proposal for direct talks with the United States.

Ahmadinejad Assaulted With Shoe in Egypt

February 6, 2013, 11:27 pm

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad offered Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi a strategic alliance and sought to restore diplomatic ties between the two nations at a meeting [...]