Sep 19 Iranian official calls jailed Washington Post journalist ‘good reporter’ but offers few details on detainment By Larisa Epatko Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Friday that the government of Tehran is doing its “best” to handle the detention of Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian, who was arrested with his wife on undisclosed charges in July. Continue reading
Sep 19 Iran’s Zarif on why Tehran won’t team up with U.S. on Islamic State group By Larisa Epatko U.S. efforts to garner regional support for fighting Islamic State militants, including an all-out effort this week by Secretary of State John Kerry, has hit a roadblock in Iran. It’s partly because the leadership isn’t convinced the U.S. government “was… Continue reading
Jun 21 As alliances blur in Mideast, US and Iran are potential partners By Associated Press For years, Iran has been an archenemy of the United States. Now, with alliances blurred in the Mideast, the two countries are talking about how to stop an offensive in Iraq by al-Qaida-inspired insurgents. Continue reading
May 27 Iranian court summons Facebook CEO over privacy allegations By Diane Jeanty A southern Iranian court has summoned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg after opening a case over complaints of privacy violations regarding social media applications WhatsApp and Instagram. Continue reading
Feb 06 Iranian president announces ‘RouhaniCare,’ insurance plan By Andy Swab Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced his plans for a new health insurance program that would provide universal coverage on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 27 What if China, Syria, North Korea, Iran and Egypt had to give a State of the Union? By Larisa Epatko The U.S Constitution requires the president to "give to Congress information of the State of the Union." But what would such a speech look like in nations where there is no such requirement, if the government was in disarray, or… Continue reading
Dec 12 Which world event of 2013 meant the most to you? By Larisa Epatko The year 2013 had many defining moments. The Roman Catholic Church ushered in a new pope, the number of Syrian refugees crossed the 2 million mark, and the Philippines endured the thrashing of a super typhoon. Which world event --… Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch U.S. offers to ease sanctions if Iran freezes its nuclear program U.S. offers to ease sanctions if Iran freezes its nuclear program… Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch News Wrap: Iranian parliament endorses Rouhani’s diplomatic outreach to U.S. In our news wrap Wednesday, the Iranian parliament officially endorsed President Hassan Rouhani's effort to open dialogue with the West on that country's nuclear program. Also, new footage from last month's Nairobi mall attack shows only four men carrying automatic… Continue watching
Sep 27 Watch Obama, Iran’s President Rouhani Discuss Diplomacy Prospects in a Phone Call Obama, Iran's President Rouhani Discuss Diplomacy Prospects in a Phone Call… Continue watching