Former Iranian President Appeals To Supreme Leader Over House Arrests

Rouhani Says Protecting Nuclear Deal Top Priority

Arab States Welcome US Peace Efforts Ahead Of Delegation Visit

Lebanon, Hezbollah Announce Attacks On IS At Syrian Border

The Lebanese army on August 19 announced that it had launched a long-awaited military campaign against an Islamic State (IS) enclave straddling its northeast border with Syria.

Intelligence Ministry Comes To The Defense Of Rouhani Nominee

Friday Prayer Leader Accuses Government Of Impeding Security Forces

Isfahan’s Friday Prayer Leader has indirectly criticized President Hassan Rouhani’s governments for what he has termed as “throwing monkey wrench into the operations of police forces”.

Fifteen Political Prisoners Are On Hunger Strike

Iran Denies Appeal Of U.S. Student Imprisoned On Spying Charges

Iranian authorities have denied the appeal of a Princeton University researcher who was convicted of spying for the United States and sentenced to 10 years in prison, the university said on August 17.

At Least 13 Killed In Barcelona 'Terror Attack'; IS Claims Responsibility

Spanish officials say at least 13 people died and more than 50 were injured when a van plowed into pedestrians in Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas tourist area on August 17.

Reactions To Karroubi's Hunger Strike And Hospitalization

Tehran MP and deputy parliamentary speaker Ali Motahari has urged Iranian decision makers to respond to the demands of Mehdi Karroubi, an imprisoned leader of the Green Movement who was rushed to the hospital on August 16 after the elderly cleric went on hunger strike the day before.

Turkey, Iran Voice Opposition To Kurdish Independence Vote In Rare Visit

Turkey and Iran voiced strong opposition to a referendum on Kurdish independence scheduled next month in neighboring Iraq during a rare visit to Ankara by Tehran's army chief of staff on August 16.