It finally happened. The Islamic State (IS) extremist group struck Iran -- and did so with sadistic aplomb. (The views expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect the views of RFE/RL.)
As the attack on Iranian parliament unfolded on June 7, many wondered how could the gunmen so easily enter such an important building.
The Iranian capital saw what has been dubbed by analysts as unprecedented attacks in recent years as Iran's Parliament and Ayatollah Khomeini's Mausoleum are targeted by alleged ISIS members leaving at least 12 dead and dozens injured.
Following the presidential elections in May, there has been another harsh attack on politicians who are seen as moderate and supporters of President Hassan Rouhani
In its latest report on the global economic situation, the World Bank referred to Iran’s GDP statistics to emphasize that Iran’s economic growth for 2017-2019 will be less than its previous forecast.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says President Donald Trump told him to "begin a reengagement process" aimed at rebuilding relations with Moscow and not to let the turmoil in Washington over possible Russian ties to Trump's inner circle get in the way.
The radical group Islamic State (IS) is using more Persian projects to ramp up efforts to lure disaffected Iranians -- particularly from among Shi'a-dominated Iran's Sunni minority -- into its brutal circle of militancy.
Pakistan has always pushed back against accusations that it orchestrates the Taliban’s violent campaign in Afghanistan, instead saying stability in the neighboring country serves its interests.
A diplomatic rift between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors may cost them billions of dollars by slowing trade and investment and making it more expensive for the region to borrow money as it grapples with low oil prices
Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Reza Salehi Amiri has requested that the fate of censored films be determined within two months.
British authorities say six victims were killed and more than 30 were injured after attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and then stabbed patrons at nearby restaurants in an incident being treated as terrorism.
Tajik authorities say they are helping a Tajik woman to return home from Saudi Arabia, where she says she was abused by her employers.
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