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Iran Leaders Criticize U.S. 'Racism,' After George Floyd DeathThe Iranian leaders' use of Twitter had several GOP senators demanding a federal investigation into the California-based tech company.
The Old and New Persian EmpiresAncient Persian culture has much to teach, but the modern Iranian regime buries that great legacy.
Iran, Venezuela Praise Fuel Shipments Despite U.S. 'Aggression' on TradeOfficials from Tehran and Caracas hailed solidarity between the two nations as Iranian tankers defied U.S.-imposed restrictions to carry fuel to Venezuela.
It's Time to Crack Down on Iran-Venezuela RelationsThe Trump administration should follow the Monroe Doctrine and prevent Iranian meddling in our hemisphere.
How Coronavirus and Cognitive Dissonance Are Shaping the NGO LandscapeThe need for oversight of NGO activities is greater than ever.
Venezuela and Iran Will 'Never Kneel Down' to the U.S., Nicolás Maduro Says"The end of Ramadan brings us the arrival of the Fortune ship, a sign of the solidarity of the Islamic people of Iran with Venezuela," Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro tweeted on Sunday.
Navigating the U.S./China/Israel TriangleIsrael has been forced to reach out to China for greater investment. There are lessons here for policymakers, moving forward.
The IAEA Must Report Its Latest Findings on Iran's Nuclear Weapons ProgramThe IAEA should make the latest information on Iran's nuclear program available for all to see.
North Korea to Bolster Nuclear Forces as Iran Busts Venezuela SanctionsKim Jong Un ordered new policies to further ramp up his nation's nuclear war deterrence on Saturday, as an Iranian tanker entered Venezuela waters.
Iran's Leader is 'Echoing Hitler's Call for Genocide,' Mike Pompeo SaysThe Anti-Defamation League, a U.S. non-profit, has long named Iran as a premier backer of global anti-Semitism.
Keep up the Pressure on Iran and HezbollahIt's time for the European Union to do its fair share in countering the threat posed by Iran and Hezbollah.
Iran Refutes Syria Withdrawal Reports, Wants Closer Iraq Ties to Expel U.S.As the U.S. and Israel suggest Iran is backing down, the Islamic Republic is looking to boost its regional ties.
Iran: U.S. Attempt to Block Fuel to Venezuela to 'Face Decisive Response'The U.S. has already deployed a fleet of warships to the Caribbean as part of a plan to crack down on cartels and further pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Iran's Khamenei Hits Out at Trump and 'Nonsensical' PompeoTensions between Washington, D.C. and Tehran have remained high even as both nations struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Leader Ali Khamenei Calls Israel a 'Rabid, Predatory Dog'"The Zionist regime & its criminal supporters recognize no bounds in brutality & trampling of moral norms," the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Khamenei said.
Despite Trump's Veto on Iran War Powers, America's No-War Message Is ClearThough the Senate was unable to override President Donald Trump's veto, a bipartisan majority of Congress echoed the American public's stance: No more fruitless wars.
Iranian Navy Accidentally Fires on Own Ship in Training Exercise Gone WrongThe accidental missile strike killed at least 19 sailors and injured another 15, according to state media reports.
Report Accuses Iran of Attack on Company Treating COVID-19"The Iranian government does not engage in cyber warfare," Iranian mission to the U.N. spokesperson Alireza Miryousefi told Newsweek following a Reuters report tying Tehran to an attack on Gilead.
Extend the Arms Embargo on IranExtend the arms embargo on Iran
Republican-Led Senate to Hold Vote to Override Trump's Iran War Power VetoPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed a joint resolution that would have limited his ability to use military power against Iran without Congressional approval.
Iranian Nationals Charged in Attempt to Help Country Evade SanctionsOne defendant is believed to be an associate of high-level officials in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force.
Israel Says It 'Will Not Stop' Attacking Iran in Syria, Escalates CampaignDefense Minister Naftali Bennett said Israel has "moved from blocking Iran's entrenchment in Syria to forcing it out of there."
Iran Commander Claims Forces Were Ready to Hit 400 U.S. Targets in JanuaryBrigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh made the remarks amid a fresh bout of saber-rattling between Tehran and Washington over the Persian Gulf.
Iran Vows to Destroy Any Threatening U.S. Forces in the Persian GulfPresident Donald Trump said Wednesday he had ordered U.S. forces to "shoot down and destroy" any Iranian ships harassing U.S. vessels, following a confrontation last week.
There Are Three Paths Forward for U.S.-Iran Relations. Only One Averts WarThe risk isn't that Tehran could defeat the U.S. in a conventional military conquest but that it could bleed us dry with our largest, costliest forever war yet.
Iran Warns Donald Trump It Will 'Defend Its Territory' After Navy Threat"In the midst of a global coronavirus pandemic when all attentions worldwide is to combat this menace, the question is what the U.S. military is doing in Persian Gulf waters, 7,000 miles from home," an Iranian diplomat told Newsweek.
Trump Threatens to 'Shoot Down, Destroy' Iran Ships Amid Gulf TensionsThe Persian Gulf has featured frictions throughout the U.S. and Iran's four-decade feud but the rivalry has taken on a new, more violent dimension in recent months.
Iran Claims Enhanced Navy Has Better Missiles, Boats Faster Than U.S."Wherever the Americans have been present, insecurity has arisen, and we do not know where the presence of the United States has led to security," Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said.
Watch This Man Risk His Life to Save a Terrified DogA video reportedly from Iran depicts a man scooping up a dog trapped on a highway median and running across multiple lanes of dangerous traffic.
