BBC News | Iran 'jails Iranian-American gallery owner and wife' - BBC News BBC News Karan Vafadari says he has been sentenced to 27 years in prison, with his wife getting 16 years. Iran Sentences American Art Dealer and Wife to Prison Iranian Gallerist Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison and 124 Lashes Group: Iran sentences American art dealer, wife to prison - ABC News |
Reuters | Defying US, Russia says no case for UN action against Iran Reuters Iran has denied supplying the Iran-allied Houthis with such weaponry and described the arms displayed in Washington as “fabricated.” “Yemen hosts a pile of weapons from the old days, many countries competing to supply weapons to Yemen during the time ... Russia: US hasn't made a case for new action against Iran Russia's UN Envoy: US Hasn't Proved Iran Action In Yemen Russia casts doubt over evidence of Iran-made missiles to Yemen |
New York Post | Iran officials blast 'ignorance' displayed during Trump address New York Post Iran on Wednesday blasted President Trump for his comments about the Islamic Republic during his State of the Union address, saying they showed his “ignorance.” “Trump again confirms his ignorance of Iran & region. Everyone knows where he stands; and ... Iranian women take off headscarves to protest veil law 'I'm More Optimistic About Iran's Future Than About Israel's' Protests, 2018 budget and public discourse in Iran |
Haaretz | For Once, Netanyahu Is Rooting for Iranian President Rohani Haaretz Over the last few days, Israel has been running a concerted campaign against Iran's alleged plan to manufacture and upgrade missiles on Lebanese soil. It began on Sunday with a highly irregular article, written by IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis ... Israel PM visits Russia for talks on Iran's actions in Syria Netanyahu confronts Putin over Iran's actions in Syria, Lebanon |
DefenseNews.com | Iran threat not enough to bring Israel, Gulf states together, experts say DefenseNews.com The Iranian threat is a clear starting point for a prospective alliance, but it does not tell the whole story of Israel-Gulf ties, experts say. (KeithBinns/Getty Images). TEL AVIV, Israel — Strategic cooperation between Israel and Sunni Gulf states ... |
USNI News | UPDATED: Iran Says Speedboat Harassment Down Because US Behavior Change USNI News An Iranian admiral now says the country's slow-down in sending small patrol boats to harass U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf was spurred by what he describes as a change in U.S. behavior but doesn't address the uptick in Iran's drone flights in the ... Iran cites change in US navy behavior in Gulf, US denies US And Iranian Naval Forces Get Friendly In Major Oil Vein |
Herald Sun | Young A-League star Daniel Arzani torn between representing Australian or Iran Herald Sun THE Socceroos may lose out on the services of one of the country's brightest prospects, with Melbourne City young gun Daniel Arzani admitting he has “no idea” if he wants to play international football for Australia or Iran. Arzani was born in Iran to ... |
Military Times | Why did Iran stop harassing US Navy ships? Military Times The Iranian military has stopped harassing U.S. Naval vessels in the Persian Gulf, a move that U.S. military officials welcome but cannot explain. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File). The Iranian military has stopped harassing U.S. Naval vessels in the ... |
The Independent | British lawyers urge Iran to release rights advocates: 'Strong and confident nations don't arrest lawyers' The Independent British barristers have written to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to protest against the treatment of lawyers in the country and the ongoing detention of prominent human rights advocates. A letter from the Bar Council urged Iranian ... |
VICE | Being an Iranian Stand-Up Comedian Is No Joke VICE Iranian comedian Siavash Safavi recently took the stage in Toronto to talk about time zones between Iran and Canada. “My friend always calls me at 3 a.m. and asks, 'What's the time difference between Canada and Iran, anyway?'” he said. “I tell him it's ... |