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May 19, 2017
U.S. Says Air Strikes On Syrian Convoy Were 'Force Protection'

The United States' top military officer said on May 19 that a U.S. attack on a convoy of pro-Syrian government forces was strictly a "force protection measure" aimed at protecting U.S. forces and allies on the ground in Syria.

May 19, 2017
IRGC: Reports On Soleimani's Election Statement 'Worthless'

In reaction to the publication of Ghassem Soleimani’s alleged statement about the Iranian presidential elections, a spokesman for the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said that all such announcements by IRGC commanders should be handled by the public relations authorities of the IRGC
May 19, 2017
Baha’i Say Discrimination Worse Under Rouhani

A spokeswoman for the World Baha’i Community said on May 17 that the rights of the Baha’i faithful in the past four years under Iranian President Hassan Rouhani have been “violated more than ever, with hundreds of Baha’i businesses sealed without any warrant.”
May 19, 2017
U.S. Bombs Syrian, Iranian Forces For First Time, Leaving Eight Dead

U.S. forces for the first time bombed a convoy of Syrian government and Iranian-backed militia forces after Russia was unable to keep them from entering an area where U.S. allies have been preparing to battle the Islamic State, the Pentagon said on May 18.
May 18, 2017
Iran’s Interior Ministry: No Speculations On Election Results

Iran’s Interior Ministry warned on May 18 that anybody caught speculating about the winner of Friday’s presidential election will be “dealt with seriously.”
May 18, 2017
Rouhani Supporter “Resigns” From Supreme Leader’s Inspection Office

Reports circulated on May 17 by social media accounts close to Ebrahim Raeisi, the conservative candidate in Iran’s presidential race, spoke of Ali Akbar Nategh Noori having been ousted from his post as director of Supreme Leader, ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s office of inspections.
May 18, 2017
Iran Criticizes U.S. For Imposing New Sanctions Over Missile Program

Iran has criticized new U.S. sanctions against individuals and companies with links to the country’s missile program, saying they would undermine the 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers.
May 18, 2017
Campaign Ends With Fiery Exchanges

Speaking in his hometown, presidential hopeful Ebrahim Raeisi reacted to the final campaign speech of president Hassan Rouhani.
May 18, 2017
Rouhani Left Toughest Criticism to Last

On the last day of campaigning in the presidential election in Iran, the incumbent, Hassan Rouhani dropped his biggest bombshell yet.
May 17, 2017
U.S. Extends Iran Nuclear Sanctions Relief, Adds Other Sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is extending sanctions relief for Iran that was granted under the 2015 nuclear agreement, while imposing new economic penalties over Iranian ballistic-missile activity.
May 17, 2017
Guardian Council Wins; Vote Results To Be Announced Gradually

The stark disagreement between the interior ministry and the Guardian Council on whether vote results should be announced gradually or once all counting is completed, the Guardian Council won the battle.
May 17, 2017
Iran's Supreme Leader Calls For High Turnout In Presidential Vote

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for a high turnout in the country's May 19 presidential election.

Iran News

Friday 19 May 2017

U.S. Says Air Strikes On Syrian Convoy Were 'Force Protection'

IRGC: Reports On Soleimani's Election Statement 'Worthless'

Baha’i Say Discrimination Worse Under Rouhani

U.S. Bombs Syrian, Iranian Forces For First Time, Leaving Eight Dead

Iran’s Interior Ministry: No Speculations On Election Results

Rouhani Supporter “Resigns” From Supreme Leader’s Inspection Office

Iran Criticizes U.S. For Imposing New Sanctions Over Missile Program

Campaign Ends With Fiery Exchanges

Rouhani Left Toughest Criticism to Last

U.S. Extends Iran Nuclear Sanctions Relief, Adds Other Sanctions

Guardian Council Wins; Vote Results To Be Announced Gradually

Iran's Supreme Leader Calls For High Turnout In Presidential Vote

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Iran News

Friday 19 May 2017

U.S. Says Air Strikes On Syrian Convoy Were 'Force Protection'

IRGC: Reports On Soleimani's Election Statement 'Worthless'

Baha’i Say Discrimination Worse Under Rouhani

U.S. Bombs Syrian, Iranian Forces For First Time, Leaving Eight Dead

Iran’s Interior Ministry: No Speculations On Election Results

Rouhani Supporter “Resigns” From Supreme Leader’s Inspection Office

Iran Criticizes U.S. For Imposing New Sanctions Over Missile Program

Campaign Ends With Fiery Exchanges

Rouhani Left Toughest Criticism to Last

U.S. Extends Iran Nuclear Sanctions Relief, Adds Other Sanctions

Guardian Council Wins; Vote Results To Be Announced Gradually

Iran's Supreme Leader Calls For High Turnout In Presidential Vote

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