Nigerian Crackdown On Shiite Group Sparks Fears Of Escalation

Under The Radar: Iran's Oil Exports Harder To Track As Sanctions Loom

No one has any idea how much oil Iran will be able to export after new U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic kick in on Nov. 4.

Hardliners Move To Block International Financial Transparency Agreements

If you thought Iran's parliament decision to join international mechanisms for transparency were final, think again.

Trump’s Iran Sanctions Resolve Faces Test From Oil-thirsty China, India

A Grand Ayatollah Is Chastised For Meeting With Reform-Minded Politicians

An ultra-conservative cleric has lambasted a Grand Ayatollah for meeting with a handful of pro-reform political figures, including former President Mohammad Khatami.

Trump Faces Complaints That New Iran Sanctions Are Too Weak

Sufi Dervishes Demand Answers About House Arrest Of Their Leader In Iran

Gonabadi dervishes in Iran have demanded an official explanation concerning the house arrest of their elderly spiritual leader, Noor Ali Tabandeh.

Iran Mulls Gasoline Rationing To Curb Smuggling Amid Economic Downturn

Iran may start rationing gasoline instead of raising the price, Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh announced October 24.

Missing Teacher And Regime Critic Held At Psychiatric Facility

UN Calls Out Iran On Harassment Of BBC Journalists And Their Families

UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression David Kaye slammed Iran for its treatment of journalists in a speech before the UN Third Committee October 23.

New Charge Carrying Death Penalty Confirmed Against Environmentalists

The Tehran prosecutor has confirmed that four of the eight detained Iranian environmentalists have been charged with "corruption on Earth", which could be punishable by death.