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Kurds who fought ISIS, now hunted by Iran’s regime

Kurds who joined PAK are from Iran, but fled the Islamic Republic’s repression to find refuge in the autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government areas of northern Iraq.

Rouhani grilled by parliament in session broadcast live

Iran's economy has suffered not only from sanctions but also from pervasive corruption and the concentration of its wealth and trade controlled by the hardline Revolutionary Guards military force.

EU agrees 18 million euro development aid for Iran

The EU is working to maintain trade with Iran, which has threatened to stop complying with the nuclear agreement if it fails to see the economic benefits of relief from sanctions.

Bolton defends Israeli strikes in Syria against Iranian targets

Bolton added that what is central to US policy in Syria is not only to defeat of the Islamic State and the elimination of its territorial caliphate, but also to deal with Iran’s presence.

Bolton: U.S. sanctions on Iran more effective than expected

Thousands of Iranians have protested in recent weeks against sharp price rises of some food items, a lack of jobs and state corruption.

Iran unveils a new fighter jet

The fighter jet called Kowsar was fully domestic made, capable of carrying various weapons, and will be used for short aerial support missions.

Iran tells EU to speed up efforts to save nuclear deal

"We do not want to revisit that nuclear deal. We want the United States to implement that [2015] nuclear deal," Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told CNN on Sunday.

Iran says U.S. 'action group' will fail to overthrow state

'Americans are imposing sanctions but they claim they are supporting freedom, human rights, and global and regional security,' said the Iranian Parliament Speaker.

U.S. ambassador urges Britain to ditch support for Iran nuclear deal

Britain, France and Germany have sought to keep the deal alive after the United States exited the 2015 accord.

Iranian security forces clash with Isfahan protesters for second day

Eyewitnesses reported protestors throwing stones and fires burning at the sites of the demonstrations, and security forces using tear gas and water cannons against the demonstrators

Iranian response to Trump's summit proposal reflects internal politics

"Respect for the great nation of Iran, the reduction of hostilities, and America's return to the JCPOA, will smooth the path past the current rocky relations."

Senior Iranian official: Trump's threat the 'empty words' of a 'charlatan'

"The statement that he made was not on the level of diplomacy, but the speech of a charlatan... in the international arena he is famous for his corruption."

Iranian general: Trump's threats are 'psychological warfare'

"We will not abandon our revolutionary principles and beliefs, and faced with those who seek our ill, we will remain steadfast and strong,"

Iran vows to sell as much oil as it can in face of U.S. sanctions

"It would be a mistake to think the U.S. economic war against Iran will have no impact," Eshaq Jahangiri, an Iranian politician said.

Iran vows to sell as much oil as it can in face of U.S. sanctions

"It would be a mistake to think the U.S. economic war against Iran will have no impact," Eshaq Jahangiri, an Iranian politician said.

Iran dealt new set back with Austrian Airlines cancelling flights

Austrian Airlines said it cancelled its service to the Iranian cities, starting in September, according to the airline trade website Aviation Tribune.

Report: Germany considers Iranian bid to withdraw 300 million euros cash

Washington has announced new sanctions on Iran and ordered all countries to stop buying Iranian oil by November and foreign firms to stop doing business there or face US blacklists.

Rouhani to Swiss president: Israel is 'illegitimate'

"Iran considers the Zionist regime illegitimate and its actions in the region aggressive and condemnatory."

Iran will respect nuclear deal if its interests preserved, Rouhani says

Rouhani also said U.S. attempts to pressure its allies to stop buying Iranian oil exports are "exaggerated" and could never be put in place.

Liberman eggs on Iranian protestors: Where is your money?

In recent days, as the rial has plunged, demonstrators have taken to the streets in Iran angrily protesting that the regime is investing in Syria, Hezbollah and Hamas, but not at home.

Pompeo warns Iran, hopes military force will never be needed

Iran will face the "wrath of the entire world" if it continues to pursue nuclear weapons, the US Secretary of State said in an interview Saturday.

Cutting off Iran’s 'road to the sea' in Syria

A US official claims Israel struck Iranian-backed Iraqi militia in Syria, and now Tehran must think twice about moving fighters across the porous border.

On Twitter, Iranians condemn, support arrest of alleged spy Gonen Segev

"Perhaps it will be difficult for you to believe, but Netanyahu is also our spy," one tweet reads. "Didn't you see that he wanted to solve our water crisis?"

Iran's president to visit Switzerland, Austria amid nuclear deal row

The Swiss government said Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif would attend meetings on July 2 and 3 with four Swiss cabinet members, including President Alain Berset.

U.N.: Parts of missiles fired at Saudi Arabia came from Iran

The United Nations has not been able to determine when the missiles, components or related technology were transferred from Iran and if they violated UN restrictions.