Aug 14 Israeli airstrike on Iranian prison was an ‘apparent war crime,’ Human Rights Watch says By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press Human Rights Watch alleged Thursday that an Israeli airstrike on Iran's notorious Evin Prison in June was “an apparent war crime,” while also accusing Tehran of harming and disappearing prisoners after the attack. Continue reading
Aug 13 Lebanon’s leader rejects foreign intervention during visit by top Iranian official By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Lebanon’s president has told a top Iranian security official that Beirut rejects foreign intervention and wants stability for its people. Continue reading
Aug 12 Iran detained 21,000 people during June war with Israel By Associated Press Iranian police say 21,000 people were detained during the 12-day war with Israel in June. Continue reading
Aug 04 After attacks by U.S. and Israel, Iran creates new defense council By Associated Press Iran's state media says the country has founded a new defense council after attacks in June by Israel and the U.S. Continue reading
Jul 24 Iran says it’s ready for nuclear talks with Washington but only if the U.S. rebuilds trust By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press The comments Thursday by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi come a day before talks are to be held between Tehran and European nations. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 1:30 Iran says it will continue uranium enrichment despite U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities By Nick Schifrin, Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev Iran's nuclear program led to a direct military confrontation with the U.S. last month. Now, the Islamic Republic is trying to stabilize its nation, its program and its negotiating stance with the West. Nick Schifrin was among a group of… Continue watching
Jul 23 Iranian negotiator threatens to exit nuclear treaty if sanctions are reimposed By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press A top Iranian official has warned that European threats to reimpose sanctions on Iran could trigger the country to withdraw from an international pact that limits the spread of nuclear weapons. Continue reading
Jul 21 Iran to hold nuclear talks with European nations in Turkey, the first since ceasefire with Israel By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press The discussions, set for Friday in Istanbul, will involve officials from Britain, France, Germany, and the EU's foreign policy chief. Continue reading
Jul 12 Iran says it’s willing to resume nuclear talks with U.S. if guaranteed no further attacks By Associated Press Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a speech to Tehran-based foreign diplomats that Iran has always been ready and will be ready in the future for talks about its nuclear program, but, “assurance should be provided that in case of… Continue reading
Jul 11 Pentagon acknowledges Iran’s attack on Qatar air base hit dome used for U.S. communications By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Iranian attack on Al Udeid Air Base outside of Doha, Qatar's capital, on June 23 came as a response to the American bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran. Continue reading