middle-east
Iran says US sanctions violate religious freedom
Tehran, Jun 26 (AP/UNB) — Iran's foreign minister says President Trump's new sanctions targeting the Iranian supreme leader show the White House doesn't understand "international regulations."
Iran: New US sanctions permanently close road for diplomacy
Tehran, Jun 25 (AP/UNB) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the new U.S. sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's supreme leader and other top officials mean the "permanent closure" of diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.
Iraqi special forces kill 14 IS militants in country's north
Baghdad, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — Iraqi special forces say they have conducted an operation near the northern city of Kirkuk in which they killed 14 members of the Islamic State group.
Pompeo arrives in Saudi Arabia as Iran threatens US drones
Dubai, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived Monday in Saudi Arabia in a hastily arranged visit amid mounting tensions between Washington and Tehran as Iran's navy chief warned Iranian forces wouldn't hesitate to shoot down more U.S. surveillance drones from their skies.
Iranians say their 'bones breaking' under US sanctions
Tehran, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — As the U.S. piles sanction after sanction on Iran, it's the average person who feels it the most.
Bolton warns Iran not to mistake US 'prudence' for weakness
Jerusalem, Jun 23 (AP/UNB) — U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said Sunday Iran should not "mistake U.S. prudence and discretion for weakness," after the U.S. abruptly called off military strikes against Iran in response to the shooting down of an unmanned American surveillance drone.
Pompeo goes to Saudi, UAE for talks on Iran
Tehran, Jun 23 (AP/UNB) —U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is traveling to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for talks on Iran.
Istanbul's mayor-elect cheers second victory
Istanbul, Jun 23 (AP/UNB) — The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul has declared victory in a high-stakes repeat election after his rival backed by Turkey's president conceded defeat.
UK diplomat in Tehran warns against 'escalation'
Tehran, Jun 23 (AP/UNB) — A top UK diplomat has met with senior officials in Tehran to discuss preventing "escalation and miscalculation" amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran says US is fueling tensions in Persian Gulf
Tehran, Jun 23 (AP) — Iran's president has accused the United States of fueling tensions in an already volatile region, as the crisis between the two countries escalates.