Iran nuclear deal resumes towards the ‘framework’ of a good ‘deal’
The UK says key issues still need to be tackled at talks on Iran’s nuclear program, agreeing with Iranian and Russian delegates that there is “a broad framework of understanding.” Talks continue More...
Christians jailed in Iran beaten for drinking wine during communion
A court in Iran has sentenced four Christian men to 80 lashes each for drinking wine during a communion ceremony, a Christian advocacy group and international news sites report. The sentencing coincides with a government More...
Naghmeh Abedini uses chance meeting with Iranian President Hasan Rouhani to ask for Saeed Abedini’s release
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived at the United Nations attempting to be the face of a reformed Iran, a government which released 80 opposition prisoners. The newly elected president said he would “take More...
Billy Graham reaches out to Iranian President, calls for release of Pastor Saeed Abedini
Public domain photo/Billy Graham The Reverend Billy Graham has joined tens of thousands of Americans in writing a letter directly to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. The full text of the letter was provided by More...
John Bolton calls Hassan Rohani the ‘smiling face of the Islamic Revolution’
With the arrival of Iranian President Hassan Rohani in New York City to address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday , and softened tone and rhetoric from the news President since taking office, many see some opportunities More...
Iran’s Rohani hopes to open dialogue with the West, picks cabinet at inauguration
On Sunday, Iran’s seventh elected President was inaugurated and the 64-year-old moderate cleric extended a hand to all, including the West. Image/CIA “I want to end tensions, create mutual confidence and More...
US House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to ramp up sanctions on Iran
Just days prior to the inauguration of new Iranian President Hassan Rohani, the US House of Representatives voted to approve a new round of sanctions by a vote of 400-20 Wednesday. Image/CIA The bill, Nuclear More...
