Hey Iran, Saudi Arabia Has Some News For You
The kingdom launched a new Farsi website this week, but how will an Iranian audience react?
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With Jason Rezaian Jailed For 500 Days, His Brother Visits Iran's Mission At U.N.
Ali Rezaian brought to Iran's Mission at the United Nations a petition for his brother's release that has been signed by 500,000 people.
Hidden For Decades, Pollocks, Rothkos And More Go On Display In Iran
Tehran's Museum of Contemporary Art has a spectacular collection of 20th century Western art. But until now, most of it has been locked away in a vault since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Reports: Washington Post Journalist Sentenced To Jail Time In Iran
Jason Rezaian has been accused by the country of espionage. A judiciary spokesman said a sentence had been handed down, but refused to say anything more.
Diplomats From Iran, U.S. And Other Nations Discuss Crisis In Syria
Much of the difficulty lies in finding a solution to the civil war and humanitarian crisis that's acceptable to all parties — both within and outside of Syria.
Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport
News of Siamak Namazi's detention comes as Iran takes part in international talks on Syria, with foreign ministers of the U.S. and other countries meeting today in Vienna.
Iran's Supreme Leader Signs Off On Nuclear Deal With World Powers
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered that the deal start being implemented. Khamenei said that the U.S. and the European Union should also begin dismantling the sanctions against Iran.
Ken Taylor, Canadian Envoy Who Hid Americans During Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies
Canada's ambassador to Iran in 1979 sheltered a group of Americans in his home in Tehran for three months before helping them escape to safety. The crisis was portrayed in the Oscar-winning film Argo.
An Iran Deal Milestone That Tehran Wants To Play Down
Sunday is the so-called "adoption day" for the nuclear deal with Iran. It's the day that Iran will begin sharply curtailing its nuclear program as part of the agreement reached this summer.
Iranian Parliament Votes To Approve Nuclear Deal
The bill must still be reviewed by a group of senior clerics, but President Hassan Rouhani's administration is hailing lawmakers' vote as a "historic decision."