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Pompeo Demands Release Of Americans Held In Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on December 10 called attention to “innocent Americans held hostage” by Iran and demanded their release.

Iran Official Says French Protests Are 'Islamic Awakening'

The head of the Islamic Republic Judiciary has said on Monday that protests in France are part of the “Islamic awakening” and a development foreseen by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Hardline MP Says Half Of Parliament Bent On Overthrowing Regime

A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and current MP has accused 50% of his colleagues in Majles (Iranian parliament) of seeking the demise of the Iranian regime.

Huawei Chief Asks For Release As China Summons U.S. Ambassador

The chief financial officer of electronics giant Huawei was fighting to be released from custody on Sunday, while awaiting a decision on her extradition to the United States.

MP Says 'American Spies' Visited Iran As Civilian Experts

Members of a "US military group" who visited Iran were "presumably" spies, the chairman of the Development Commission of Iran's parliament has said.

The Specter of Terrorism - Radio Farda Listeners Discuss Security In Iran

What do Iranians say about the specter of more terror attacks in their country?

Saudi King Attacks Iran At Gulf Summit, As Qatar Emir Fails To Show Up

Students Tell Rouhani 'Thunder Of Military Boots' Being Heard Across Iran

In a letter to President Hassan Rouhani more than 500 student activists have condemned the expanding presence of security agencies and "the deepening atmosphere of repression" dominating universities in Iran.

U.S. Official Says Future Yemen Should Hold No Iranian-Backed Threat

While fully supporting peace talks among the warring parties in Yemen, the U.S. does not want any Iranian influence to linger on in the country, a U.S. official said in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Milk Factory Workers Demand IRGC Give Back Their Lands

Iran Activists Demand Permit To Hold Protest For Long-Detained Ecologists

Iranian Security Arrests Demographers - Are They A Threat Or A Prize?

Iran Conservatives Bent On Punishing Outspoken MP

An outspoken MP in Iran says top supervisory body is corrupt and the judiciary goes after him.

U.S. State Department Demands Release Of Iran Activist On Prison Hunger Strike

The U.S. State Department has asked Iran to “immediate release” of Farhad Meysami an activist who was arrested this year for condemning mandatory hijab laws in Iran.

Rouhani Calls US Sanctions 'Economic Terrorism'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani unleashed a barrage of warnings and accusations at the Unites States on Saturday for having impost tough sanctions on his country.

Iran Executive Says EU Has Not Renewed Steel Exports Deal

The European Union has not renewed the agreement to buy Iranian steel, pending the possible launch of a barter arrangement of trade, called Special Purpose Vehicle or SVP.

One Last Blow To Iran's Former Top Banker

Following the rejection of his appeal for a conviction on financial rules violations, former Central Bank of Iran (CBI) governor Valiollah Seif is now banned from holding public office for life.

Iran Nuclear Chief Hopes EU Will Deliver 'By The End Of The Year'

Iran’s most senior nuclear official expressed hope on December 6 that by the end of the year Europe will deliver on a proposed mechanism to continue trade with Iran and save the nuclear deal.

Trump Says 'We Cannot Allow' Iran To Possess Nuclear Weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump in brief remarks at the White House on December 6 said he will never allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.

Iraq Needs Two Years To Wean Itself Off Iranian Gas -Energy Official

Iraq needs at least two years to boost the country's gas production to stop importing Iranian gas used to feed its power stations, a senior Iraqi energy official said on Thursday.