Rouhani suggests direct public vote to end political gridlock

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani proposes referendum to decide path forward for Iran.

Iran

Iran, Azerbaijan warm up ties after years of frost

While Iran and Azerbaijan have had relatively chilly relations in past decades, the two neighbors finally appear to be on the path to closer ties.

Iran

Despite defeat of IS, Syria war risks major power conflict

The United States and Russia should abandon "proxy wars" and back a new UN Security Council resolution for a regional peace conference.

Israel

Israel, Syria, Iran clash in the skies

Israel reacted strongly to the Iranian drone that penetrated its territory and to Syrian fire targeting an Israel Defense Forces jet.

Israel

Will EU propose new Mideast initiative?

The European Union hopes that minor additions to the Iran nuclear deal might pave the way for greater dialogue with the Trump administration on Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian issue.

Palestine

Iranian women steadfast in campaign to attend soccer matches

Despite crackdowns and unfulfilled promises by politicians, female soccer fans in Iran continue to protest — and to cross-dress — in their efforts to attend matches at stadiums.

Iran

Democrat hawk says he’s sticking by Iran deal after reclaiming top panel spot

Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., took back the top spot on the Senate Foreign Relations panel this week after prosecutors dropped corruption charges against him.

United States

Iranian graffitists feel walled in

The life of a graffiti artist's work can be as short as an hour in Iran, where municipalities wage a determined war on underground street artworks, unless the cities commission the wall paintings.

Iran

In wake of protests, Iranian officials call for large turnout to mark revolution

Following anti-government protests last month, Iranian officials are keen on a large turnout to celebrate the 39th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran

Drought, dust storms suffocate Iran’s Khuzestan province

Despite the government’s measures, southwestern Iran remains mired in a deep environmental crisis.

Iran

What’s behind Sisi’s recent trip to Oman?

While Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is calling on Tehran and Riyadh to cool their tensions, Egypt is strengthening its ties to Oman, which has become a stable and trustworthy ally.

Saudi Arabia

Iranian female singers get boost from music idol

Female vocalists at concerts re-emerge as a heated point of contention in Iran, as hard-liners continue to ban them from public performances.

Iran