Yemen's Houthis, allies of Iran, have long range drones that can easily threaten Saudi Arabia and the UAE, even overcome Patriot missile batteries.
Oil traders anticipate a big draw down in crude stocks in the second half of this year as sanctions on Iran and Venezuela coupled with other supply disruptions and a sluggish response from OPEC cause a severe shortage.
An Iranian nuclear official has warned against taking Iran's case back to the U.N. and has urged Europe to expedite its trade arrangements with Iran.
A drone attack by Iran-supported Houthis in Yemen can escalate tensions in the Middle East.
The Associated Press conducted this detailed investigation of Iranian efforts to plant anti-Saudi, anti-Israeli and anti-US conent on the internet.
Iran is concerned about the U.S. cutting off internet connection to the country and is mulling "drills" to make sure its banking and other vital services could work in such an environment.
The Iranian Parliament has passed the general outlines of a bill authorizing the government to grant citizenship to children born to Iranian mothers and foreign fathers.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (Araghchi) said on May 11 that Iran does not intend to deport Afghan refugees but that those who have “caused problems for the Afghan people” should “bear responsibility.”
Pakistan has informed Iran of its inability to abide by the agreement to build a gas pipeline planned to carry Iran’s natural gas to Pakistan and India, due to U.S. sanctions.
Two of Iran’s largest-circulation dailies have cut back on pages due to paper scarcity, amid U.S. sanctions and economic crisis.
An Iranian trade official has insisted that complying with international financial transparency rules has nothing to do with Europe’s efforts to facilitate trade with Iran.
In a statement on Thursday, May 9, the Islamic Republic strongly condemned the latest U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's industrial metals sector.
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