U.S. Expresses Concern Over Persecutions In Iran

The United States says it is "closely monitoring" reports of human rights abuses in Iran, the State Department confirmed Wednesday, August 15.

India Planning To Halve Its Oil Imports From Iran

India, the second biggest crude oil customer for Iran, may cut its imports from the Islamic Republic by half.

Iran Minister Shocked By $250 Billion Of Import Requests

Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mines and Business says, fluctuations in the local forex market in the past four months have tripled the number of applications for import licenses worth $250 billion dollar.

Iran Rights Advocate Spy Sentence Unlawful: Defense Team

U.S. Is Trying To Make Iran 'Surrender' Through Sanctions -Iran VP

The United States is trying to make Iran surrender through the imposition of sanctions, Iranian vice president Eshaq Jahangiri said on Wednesday.

Hezbollah Leader Claims Iran-Backed Forces Strong Despite U.S. Sanctions

The leader of Lebanon's Iran-backed Hizballah militia claims his group is stronger than ever despite U.S. sanctions and expects to "very soon" celebrate victory in the long war in Syria, where its fighters have battled alongside Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces.

Minister's Petition To Lift Twitter Ban In Iran Rejected

Saudi Arabia Frees Three Iranian Fishermen - IRNA

UN: Up to 30,000 Islamic State Extremists In Syria, Iraq

Despite the military defeat of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and most of Syria, the extremist group still has around 20,000 to 30,000 militants in the two countries, according to a United Nations report.

Iraq PM Defends Stance On US Sanctions Against Iran

Norway Minister Resigns After Breaching Security Rules During Iran Trip

Norway's fisheries minister resigned on Monday following his earlier admission that he breached government security protocols during a holiday to Iran last month.