HRW Says Iran Judiciary 'Criminalizing Rights Activism'

Iran Defense Chief Vows Continued Missile Efforts, New Fighter Jet

Iran’s defense minister says the country will continue to focus efforts on developing missile capabilities and will next week unveil a new fighter jet amid U.S. efforts to curb Tehran’s weapons programs and regional influence.

Merkel, Putin Exchange Views On Ukraine, Syria, Iran, Pipeline

The Kremlin says German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a “very serious and detailed" three-hour discussion during their meeting outside of Berlin, including an exchange of views on Ukraine, Syria, Iran, and a crucial pipeline project.

Iranian Spiritual Leader Sentenced For "Insulting Islam"

Rouhani To Appear Before Iranian Parliament Soon, Says Lawmaker

Iran Blames Iraq For Continuing Wildfires On Border

Efforts to prevent wildfires in Iraq from reaching Iran, has been halted, says President Hassan Rouhani’s deputy and the head of Department of Environment.

Iran Anti-Money Laundering Law Faces Challenge As Deadline Looms

China's Top Diplomat Says Cooperation With Iran To Continue

U.S. Suspends Funds For Syria Stabilization Project

The United States says it will suspend $230 million set aside for stabilization projects in Syria, citing the aid pledged by other coalition partners for recovery efforts in areas liberated from the Islamic State (IS) extremist group in northeast Syria.

Iran Protests 'Mistreatment' Of Iranian Women At Tbilisi Airport

Iran has sent a protest note to the Georgian foreign ministry over what it says is mistreatment of some Iranian women wearing Hijab at the security check points of Tbilisi airport.

Police Raid A Night Party And Arrest 40 Youth In Iran

Forty youngsters have been detained at a mixed-gender “night party” in Birjand, the capital city of South Khorasan province, the local Prosecutor General has disclosed.