S.Korea Imports No Iranian Crude For November -Customs

Iran Welcomes Yemen Agreement As 'Promising'

Iran has welcomed the first major diplomatic breakthrough in peace talks among Yemen’s warring parties.

Ayatollah Says Eliminating Homework Is Against Quran

A Grand Ayatollah in Iran has opposed the elimination of homework for school children on religious grounds.

U.S. Condemns Tehran After Death Of Detained Iranian Activist

The United States has condemned the “unconscionable” death of a hunger-striking Iranian political activist who had been jailed for messages he wrote on social media.

Truce Agreed For Yemen's Lifeline Port City Of Hudaydah

Warring sides in Yemen’s conflict have agreed to a cease-fire for the key port city of Hudaydah.

European MEPs Urge Iran To Release Jailed Rights Lawyer

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling for the Iranian government to “immediately and unconditionally” release jailed human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh.

Zarif Calls Pompeo's Remarks At UN 'Bragging'

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s remarks at the UN Security Council “bragging”.

Political Prisoner On Hunger Strike Dies In Custody

Iranian political activist Vahid Sayadi Nasiri has died after weeks of being on a hunger strike in a prison in Qom, 127 kilometers (79 miles) south of the capital city, Tehran.

Russian Envoy Knocks UN policy On Iran

As Sanctions Bite, Khamenei Weighs In On New Budget

China-Based Oil Firm Settles Iran Sanctions Violations, U.S. Says