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Iran Is 'Feeling the Pain' From Sweeping Sanctions, Says Nikki Haley

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley says "Iran is feeling the pain" from sweeping sanctions revived by President Donald Trump.

Iran, Europe Discuss Ending Conflict in Yemen

Iran's Rouhani Warns About The Costs Of 'War' But Shuns Pessimists

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says Iran's “war with America” would entail "problems" and "casualties" for the people.

Iranian Media Warned Not To Report On Iraqi Sex Tourism

The head of Iran's judiciary has threatened the media with prosecution if they cover sex tourism by Iraqis.

Iran Hacking Smartphones, Boosting Disinformation, Say Israeli Cyber Security Firms

Israeli security company CheckPoint says it has evidence proving state actors in Iran are using smartphone malware to monitor individuals they consider national security threats.

US Sanctions 'Highly Effective' – Says Iran's Vice-President

Iran's first vice-president Es'haq Jahangiri has admitted on Tuesday, September 11 that US sanctions against Iran have been "highly effective."

Minister Says No Buyers For 100,000 Government Housing Units

The ambitious housing project championed by former hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has become a “headache” for the incumbent, Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet.

Angry Protestors Attack Iranian Embassy in Finland

Police in Helsinki, Finland, has arrested four demonstrators during a protest gathering in front of the Iranian embassy Monday afternoon September 10.

Tensions Rise As Iraqi Shoppers Flood Iran

A flood of Iraqi visitors to Iran’s oil-rich Khuzestan province in the south has led to protests and tensions.

Iran Officials Threaten US As Tensions Mount In Region

U.S., Russian Energy Chiefs Expected To Meet In Moscow

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry will meet counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Russia starting on Monday.

Another Conservative Watchdog Blocks Anti-Corruption Bills

Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council (EDC) has rejected a bill proposed by President Hassan Rouhani’s Administration to amend a law concerning money laundering.

'Scare the Enemy!' – Khamenei Tells Armed Forces

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on Iran's armed forces to strengthen themselves in order to "scare the enemy."

Despite UN Appeal, Iran Executes Three Young Kurds

Hours after UN rapporteurs urged Iran to halt the execution of three young Kurds were hanged early Saturday morning, September 8.

Iran Resorts To Ill-Defined Packages, Rationing To Tackle Impact of Sanctions

Various Iranian officials scramble to come up with vaguely defined measures to deal with U.S. sanctions.

The UN Calls On Iran To Halt Execution Of Kurdish Prisoners

The United Nations has urged Iran to halt the executions of three Kurdish men.

Khamenei Tells Putin Iran and Russia Should 'Restrain' The U.S.

Iran's Khamenei has told Russia's president Putin that they should join forces to "restrain" the U.S.

Protesters Set Iranian Consulate Ablaze in Iraq's Basra

Iran Left With Less Than A Handful Of Friends, Says Ultraconservative Cleric

Khamenie Could Approve FATF Legislation According To MP