Iran Won’t Let Itself Be Hemmed In by the U.S. and U.K.

Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Jul 29, 2019 The United States is leading a process to create a naval force that would patrol the Strait of Hormuz. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Iran Steps Further From Nuke Deal, Adding Pressure on Europe

JON GAMBRELL and NASSER KARIMI / The Associated Press Jul 7, 2019 The nation calls for a diplomatic solution to a crisis that began a year ago when President Trump unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 accord. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

European Leaders Defy Trump on Iran With Bold Move

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 1, 2019 European powers have made operational a mechanism that will allow companies to do business with Iran while avoiding U.S. sanctions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Iran Speeds Up Uranium Enrichment as Mideast Tensions Mount

NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Jun 17, 2019 Iran says it will surpass the uranium stockpile limit set by its nuclear deal in the next 10 days. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Iran Deal

Randall Enos / Easton, CT Jun 17, 2019 Dig deeper

Stern Words From Iran: U.S. Cannot ‘Expect to Stay Safe’

AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Jun 10, 2019 Iran's foreign minister signals a harder line toward the West after what he describes as an economic war against Tehran. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bomb-Laden Drone From Yemeni Rebels Targets Saudi Airport

JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press May 21, 2019 There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage following the attack on the Saudi city of Najran. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Surest Sign Yet Trump Is Considering War With Iran

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams May 14, 2019 A new report reveals the president has reviewed a plan from his national security adviser to send 120,000 troops to the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Will the U.S. Start a War Against Iran?

By Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute May 6, 2019 It would be yet another war in a region that has seen too much conflict in recent times. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump’s Recent Moves Against Iran Are Silly—but Deadly

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 24, 2019 The Iranian parliament votes to declare U.S. CENTCOM forces terrorists in retaliation for the president's recent harassment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

First Time in Baghdad: Iran’s President to Visit Iraq

NASSER KARIMI / The Associated Press Mar 10, 2019 Hassan Rouhani's trip comes as he faces mounting pressure from hard-liners at home in the wake of the Trump's unraveling of the nuclear deal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Iran Fears Plot by U.S. and Its Gulf Allies

JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Sep 23, 2018 Declarations that its regime will be overthrown—such as Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani made over the weekend—haven't led to a military confrontation yet, but the risk is rising. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )