World May 20 Raisi’s death leaves Iran without key leadership at crucial moment for Middle East By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi, Reza Sayah, Eliot Barnhart
World May 03 Syrian and Iranian leaders sign long-term oil and trade agreements, bolstering economic ties The presidents of Iran and Syria have signed a series of long-term trade agreements in Damascus to bolster economic ties between the two allies. By Albert Aji, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press
World Aug 25 Iran Parliament approves most of new president’s ministers Lawmakers voted Wednesday in favor of 18 out of 19 ministers proposed by Raisi after five days of hearings and discussions. Lawmakers did not vote for Hossein Baghgoli, nominated for education minister, whose experience was disputed during hearings. By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press