Feb 01 Iran's supreme leader warns any U.S. attack would spark 'regional war' in the Middle East Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Middle East. Continue reading
Jan 30 Iranian protesters share their stories of determination and dissent By Kareem Chehayeb, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press These Iranians offer a rare glimpse of life in the Islamic Republic at a pivotal moment in its history. Continue reading
Jan 28 Iran's rial falls to new low amid worries of possible U.S. strike a month after protests began By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iranian officials reached out to the wider Middle East on Wednesday over the threat of a possible U.S. military strike on the country, while the value of Iran's currency reached a new low a month since the start of protests that soon… Continue reading
Jan 27 Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,159 people, activists say By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lead any American military response to the crisis. Iran's currency, the rial, meanwhile fell to a record low of… Continue reading
Jan 26 Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen threaten new attacks as U.S. carrier approaches region By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Yemen's Houthi rebels hinted at resuming attacks on Red Sea shipping. Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah also issued a threat on Sunday, warning of "total war" if Iran is targeted. Continue reading
Jan 23 Iran's top prosecutor denies Trump's claim 800 prisoners were spared execution By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high as an American aircraft carrier group moves closer to the Middle East. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 6:57 Filmmaker Jafar Panahi on 'It Was Just an Accident' and challenging the Iranian government By Jeff Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Jenna Bloom "It Was Just an Accident" from Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi is nominated for the Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay Oscars. Jeffrey Brown met with Panahi to talk about his film, his country in distress, and the work… Continue watching
Jan 21 Iran says 3,117 killed in recent protests, issuing lower death toll than human rights activists By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iranian state TV has issued the first official death toll from recent protests, saying 3,117 people were killed, while the foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet against the United States after Tehran’s bloody crackdown, warning the Islamic Republic will… Continue reading
Jan 20 Iran warns Trump not to take action against Supreme Leader Khamenei By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press “Trump knows that if any hand of aggression is extended toward our leader, we not only cut that hand but also we will set fire to their world,” Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, a spokesman for Iran’s armed forces, said. Continue reading
Jan 19 Analysts warn that the Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks. Here's what to know By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press In the wake of spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the internal upheaval affecting the Iranian theocracy could carry nuclear proliferation risks. Continue reading