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President Obama defends Iran deal as 'pursuit of peace'

President Obama has made a passionate defence of the Iran nuclear deal ahead of a congressional vote which could block the agreement, which has been

World News

Congressional battle awaits over Iran deal

A historic deal clinched after months of negotiations. World powers finalsed a nuclear agreement with Iran on July 14th. But the months of diplomatic

USA

Iran nuclear deal: Obama and Netanyahu make competing appeals to US Jews

President Barack Obama has reportedly told Jewish leaders in the US that it is likely rockets will fall on Tel Aviv, if a nuclear deal with Iran is

Iran

Iran sizzles in some of the hottest temperatures ever known to humankind

A long, hot summer? Or a disappointing, damp squib? Whatever your experience this July and August, spare a thought for the people of Iran who are

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Iran

Does Ahmadinejad plan a shock return to frontline politics?

As Tehran’s political maneuverings begin in earnest ahead of February’s parliamentary elections. A group of ex-cabinet ministers and allies of former

Iran

French Foreign Minister latest in line of dignitaries to visit Iran

Striking the nuclear accord may have been the easy part… On the first visit in 12 years of a French foreign minister to Iran, Laurent Fabius sought

Iran

EU foreign policy chief in Iran for discussions on implementing nuclear deal

After striking the agreement, now comes another tough part: how to win support around the world and implement the accord effectively. The European

USA

Kerry insists Iran will be under "enormous constraints" under nuclear deal

The US Secretary of State has answered questions before the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee

Saudi Arabia

EU foreign policy chief tries to reassure Mideast allies over Iran deal

Federica Mogherini has held talks in Saudi Arabia, before heading off to Iran

Yemen

Violence reported in Yemen despite humanitarian truce

Amid reports that Yemen’s truce has now descended into violence, victims of Saturday’s Saudi-led airstrike in Taiz are taking stock of the damage

USA

Alternative Iran deal 'a fantasy', Kerry tells Congress

The US Secretary of State John Kerry has vociferously defended the nuclear deal struck with Iran, as he testified before Congress. He arrived to

Iran

Amnesty slams Iran's 'staggering' state execution spree

Culture news

Anti-ISIL cartoons and caricatures on show in Tehran

Cartoons and caricatures depicting the self-proclaimed Islamic State militant group – and the international fight against it – have gone on show in

Iran

Iran parliament sets up committee to review nuclear deal

The decision comes after Foreign Minister Javad Zarif presented the agreement to MPs, seeking to calm opposition from hardliners who consider it counter to national interests.

Business Series

MENA markets and businesses eye opportunities from Iran nuclear deal

A new dawn or an historic mistake, whatever your viewpoint on the deal between Iran and the major powers, it has brought to an end to an era of

Iran

Several missing following flash floods throughout Iran

At least five people are known to be missing after flash floods engulfed parts of Iran. Winds of up to 80 kilometres per hour have swept through

Iran

Iran and Germany move to revive economic ties

Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel visits Tehran to boost trade ties in anticipation of sanctions being lifted after a landmark nuclear deal, but Israel remains a sticking point to closer cooperation.

World News

UN Security Council endorses Iran nuclear deal

The UN Security Council votes unanimously in favour of the Iran nuclear accord, but warns sanctions could be imposed if the deal is broken.

USA

US: Iran nuclear deal leaves military option open

The US Defence Secretary Ash Carter arriving in Israel. has arrived in Israel on the first stop in a Middle East trip aimed at reassuring allies in

Iran

Iran's Khamenei says nuclear deal won't change stance on US

Iran’s supreme leader has said that the historic nuclear deal struck with world powers will not change its stance towards the United States. In an