11 Iranian pilgrims freed in Syria: Tehran

7 February 2012, 12:40 am

Eleven Iranian pilgrims recently abducted in restive Syria have been freed, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday without speaking of the fate of more than a dozen other captive Iranians there.... Read More »

Iran's Middle Class on Edge as World Presses In

6 February 2012, 9:45 pm

TEHRAN -- One measure of the profound anxiety now coursing through Iranian society can be seen on Manouchehri Street, a winding lane at the heart of this city where furtive crowds of men gather every day like drug dealers to buy and sell American dollars.... Read More »

In Iran, Rising International Tensions Take a Toll

6 February 2012, 2:08 pm

A rising sense of panic has emerged among the middle class, which is bearing the economic burden as the West ratchets up pressure on the Iranian regime.... Read More »

Iran believed to be expanding uranium enrichment activity deep inside a secret mountain bunker

6 February 2012, 11:20 am

Iran is believed to be expanding uranium enrichment activity deep inside a mountain, diplomatic sources said on Monday, a move likely to add to tension with Western powers that suspect Tehran is seeking nuclear weapons capability.... Read More »

Analysis: Iran economy could limp along under sanctions

6 February 2012, 7:17 am

DUBAI (Reuters) - Tightening international sanctions against Iran look set to shrink its economy, push up inflation and further erode its currency, but they may fail to deliver a knock-out blow that forces Tehran to compromise on its nuclear ambitions. Few areas of Iran's economy now remain unto... Read More »

Iran’s Middle Class on Edge as International Tensions Rise

5 February 2012, 7:02 pm

Though nothing has outwardly changed, there is growing concern about Iran’s encirclement, the possibility of war and the prospect of more economic pain to come.... Read More »

Iraqi PM to travel to Iran: report

1 February 2012, 3:10 pm

TEHRAN, Feb. 1 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki plans to pay a visit to Tehran and hold talks with a number of high-ranking Iranian officials in the near future, an Iraqi newspaper reported.... Read More »

US lawmakers to take up new Iran sanctions

30 January 2012, 4:23 pm

Frustrated by Iran's defiance of global pressure to halt its nuclear program, key US lawmakers on Monday unveiled plans for more punishing economic and political sanctions aimed at Tehran.... Read More »

IAEA inspectors travel to Iran

28 January 2012, 12:13 pm

Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency will arrive in Tehran tomorrow (Sunday) to discuss Iran's nuclear activities. IRNA reports that the IAEA delegation will arrive in Tehran headed by IAEA deputy director general Herman Nackaerts.... Read More »

Iran: ‘Rial’ trouble in Tehran

26 January 2012, 10:23 am

Iran is facing a desperate currency crisis. The rial is now valued at 12,600/USD. On the black market, however, it's even worse. read more... Read More »