May 22 As tensions with Iran escalate, U.S. military posts photos of bomb capable of destroying underground bunkers By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press As tensions with Iran have escalated over its nuclear program, the U.S. military this month posted pictures of a powerful bomb designed to penetrate deep into the earth and destroy underground facilities that could be used to enrich uranium. Continue reading
May 19 Watch 4:02 News Wrap: Debt limit negotiations at standstill with time running out In our news wrap Friday, debt ceiling negotiations between the White House and GOP leaders in Congress are at a standstill with time running out, a National Guardsman in Massachusetts accused of leaking secret documents will stay in jail while… Continue watching
May 16 U.S. announces criminal cases tracing an illegal flow of technology to Russia, China and Iran By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department has announced a series of criminal cases tracing the illegal flow of sensitive technology, including Apple's software code for self-driving cars and materials used for missiles, to foreign adversaries like Russia, China and Iran. Continue reading
May 15 Russia is seeking more attack drones from Iran after depleting stockpile, White House says By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House says Russia is looking to buy additional advanced attack drones from Iran for use in its war in Ukraine after using up most of the 400 drones it had previously purchased from Iran. Continue reading
May 10 As more women defy hijab laws, Iran's government pushes back By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press More women are choosing not to wear the mandatory headscarf, or the hijab, publicly in Iran. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 3:22 News Wrap: Federal employee union sues Biden and Yellen over debt limit In our news wrap Monday, a federal employee union is suing President Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over the debt limit, Russia launched more Iranian-made drones targeting Ukrainian cities, the death toll from a flood disaster in eastern Congo… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 3:58 Ballerina uses her art to express solidarity with those fighting for rights in Iran By Julia Griffin Since anti-government protests erupted in Iran last year, people around the world have taken to social media to show their support. That includes an Iranian American ballerina who is tapping into her heritage and her art to express solidarity with… Continue watching
May 03 Top UN prize for press freedom honors imprisoned Iranian female journalists By Associated Press The brave work of the three winners “led to a historical women-led revolution,” said Zainab Salbi, chair of the international jury of media professionals that chose them. Continue reading
May 03 Syrian and Iranian leaders sign long-term oil and trade agreements, bolstering economic ties By Albert Aji, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 02 How this Iranian American ballerina is spotlighting social injustices in Iran By Julia Griffin Golden State Ballet principal dancer Tara Ghassemieh is used to taking command of the stage. But recently, the Iranian American ballerina has stepped into a new role: pacifist-activist. Continue reading