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Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoGunmen attacked a major Shiite holy site in Iran on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and...
Despite public anger, no progress in Iraq political deadlock
Politico via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBAGHDAD — Weeks after followers of an influential cleric stormed parliament, Iraq’s political crisis...
Iran's currency hits new low amid anti-government protests
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIran’s currency fell to a new record low on Sunday, plunging to 600,000 to the dollar for the first...
Saudi-Iran talks said to have stalled over protests in Iran
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBaghdad-mediated diplomatic talks between regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have come to a halt,...
US sanctions Iranian officials over women's right abuses
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe U.S. is imposing more sanctions on Iran, hitting people and firms accused of violating women's...
Iraqi parliament approves new Cabinet in long-awaited vote
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIraq's parliament gave its vote of confidence to a new Cabinet on Thursday, breaking a yearlong...
Iran marks anniversary of Islamic Revolution amid protests
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIran on Saturday celebrated the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid nationwide...
Timeline of events: 20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBAGHDAD (AP) — It’s been 20 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began. Here are some key dates...
EXPLAINER: What's behind the storming of Iraq's parliament?
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe followers of the influential populist Shiite cleric came by the thousands to storm Iraq's...
Protests galvanize Iranians abroad in hope, worry and unity
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAs anti-government protests roil cities and towns in Iran for a fourth week, tens of thousands of...