Sep 27 Iran claims successful imaging satellite launch in move that could escalate tensions with West By Associated Press The United States has alleged that Iran’s satellite launches defy a U.N. Security Council resolution and has called on Tehran to undertake no activity related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 2023 United Nations General Assembly By Associated Press Netanyahu says Israel is "at the cusp” of a historic breakthrough leading to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia. But he did not outline a clear path for clearing the hurdles facing such a deal. Continue reading
Sep 19 5 Americans freed from Iran land in U.S., reunite with families By Ellen Knickmeyer, Jon Gambrell, Lujain Jo, Associated Press The successful negotiations for the Americans' freedom brought Biden profuse thanks from their families but heat from Republican presidential rivals and other opponents for the monetary arrangement with one of America's top adversaries. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the 2023 United Nations General Assembly By Associated Press Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi addressed the 2023 United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday as part of the annual meeting for the international body. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 10:27 Five released Americans fly home after years of imprisonment in Iran By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi It’s the end of an ordeal for five Americans held for years by the regime in Iran, who were freed after high-stakes negotiations and began their journey home Monday. Jared Genser, human rights attorney and pro-bono counsel for the family… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 6:26 Breaking down the U.S. deal with Iran that freed five Americans from captivity By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Morgan Till Five Americans imprisoned by the Iranian regime for years were released Monday in a complex deal between the U.S. and Iran. Some lawmakers have been critical of the Biden administration for making the deal, but U.S. officials have defended the… Continue watching
Sep 18 WATCH: Blinken holds briefing on five prisoners released by Iran as part of $6 billion deal By Associated Press Americans held for years in Iranian custody walked arm-in-arm off a plane into freedom. Monday's release was part of a painstakingly negotiated deal between the United States and Iran. Continue reading
Sep 18 5 prisoners have flown out of Tehran, U.S. officials say By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The exchange took place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar, a key element of the planned swap. Continue reading
Sep 18 Five Americans detained in Iran released as part of deal for $6 billion in frozen assets By Jon Gambrell, Lujain Jo, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Americans held for years in Iranian custody walked arm-in-arm off a plane into freedom. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 10:28 What's changed for women in Iran one year after Mahsa Amini's death By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Kaisha Young It has been one year since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after morality police arrested her in Tehran. Her death unleashed decades of pent-up anger over Iran’s clerical rule and sparked the country’s biggest protests in years. Human rights activist Nazanin… Continue watching