Jan 06 Iranian drone maker sanctioned for supplying Moscow By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The U.S. has hit six executives and board members of an Iranian drone manufacturer with sanctions after the firm allegedly supplied Moscow with drones that Russian forces have been using to attack Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing after U.S. sanctions Iran drone-maker executives By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price will hold a briefing Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Dec 17 Iran arrests actress Taraneh Alidoosti for denouncing execution over protests By Associated Press The report by IRNA said Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman,” was detained a week after she made a post on Instagram expressing solidarity with the first man recently executed for crimes allegedly committed during the protests. Continue reading
Dec 09 Biden administration accuses Russia and Iran of moving toward a full defense 'partnership' By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is accusing Russia of moving to provide advanced military assistance to Iran, including air defense systems, helicopters and fighter jets. Continue reading
Dec 08 Iran announces execution of prisoner arrested in protests By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Activists warn that others could also be put to death in the near future, saying that at least a dozen people so far have received death sentences over their involvement in the demonstrations. Continue reading
Dec 05 Women go without hijabs as confusion grows over Iran's dress code enforcement By Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press The mixed messages have raised speculation that Iran's clerical leadership is considering concessions in an attempt to defuse widespread anti-government protests that are entering the third month. Continue reading
Dec 04 Future of Iran's morality police unclear after official said force was 'closed' By Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press An Iranian lawmaker said Sunday that Iran's government is “paying attention to the people’s real demands,” state media reported, a day after a top official suggested that the country’s morality police whose conduct helped trigger months of protests has been… Continue reading
Dec 03 Iran announces start of construction on new nuclear power plant By Associated Press Iran on Saturday began construction on a new nuclear power plant in the country's southwest, Iranian state TV announced, amid tensions with the U.S. over sweeping sanctions imposed after Washington pulled out of the Islamic Republic's nuclear deal with world… Continue reading
Nov 29 U.S. advances in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper late in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran. Continue reading
Nov 29 U.S., Iran face off in World Cup amid heightened political tensions By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press No matter the outcome, tensions are likely only to worsen in the coming months. Continue reading