Good Sanctions, Bad Sanctions, Iranian Style

After declaring a blockade against the Iraq Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Iran has been accused of a “double standard” by many Twitter users.

The Prosecutor’s Authority ‘One Phalanx Less Than God’s’

Taliban Targets Medical Clinics In New Afghan Insurgency Strategy

In a new strategy employed by Taliban fighters in southern Afghanistan, medical clinics and hospitals are being held hostage across an entire province for use as bargaining chips to put pressure on government authorities.

Iran Worried As Unemployment Reaches 60% In Some Cities

Human Rights Watch Says Iran Recruiting Afghan Children To Fight In Syria

Upscale Tehran Restaurants Charging $150 Entry

Labor Activist Reza Shahabi Conditionally Ends Hunger Strike

Sentenced To Death For "Insulting Prophet" Soheil Aarabi Releases Taped Will

U.S. Does Not Recognize Kurdish Vote

IRGC Commanders And Rouhani Meet On Khamenei Cue

U.S. Says Russia Trying To 'Shield Iran' From Some Nuclear Inspections

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on September 28 said Russia is trying to "shield Iran" from inspections by the UN's nuclear watchdog of some activities that could contribute to developing a nuclear bomb.