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Iran Orders Parking Social Media User Data On Internal Servers

By Peter R - Jun 01, 2016 08:45 AM EDT

New guidelines issued by the Supreme Council of Cyberspace have to complied with in one year, the government has ordered.

Moderates And Reformists Dominate Iranian Elections

By Jenn Loro - Feb 28, 2016 03:44 PM EST

Early election results appear to show reformists and allied moderate conservatives and independents leading the parliamentary and Assembly of Experts vote.

Iranians Go To The Polls- The First Parliamentary Elections Since The Nuke Deal

By Jenn Loro - Feb 27, 2016 08:13 PM EST

Iran is now counting the results of the nation’s first parliamentary elections since the landmark nuclear agreement- pitting ideological hardliners against the reformists who wish a gradual opening of the economy and normal relations with the West.

Shiite Iran Seeks Rapprochement With Sunni Rival Saudi Arabia

By Jenn Loro - Feb 15, 2016 10:21 AM EST

Shiite Iran is seeking a “new paradigm” in its effort to build better relations with Sunni rival Saudi Arabia- two regional hegemons that are involved in pitched proxy wars in the Middle East.

Up To 70000 Syrian Refugees Expected To Invade Turkey

By Jenn Loro - Feb 06, 2016 05:45 PM EST

An estimated 70, 000 Syrian refugees are estimated to flood the border near Turkey as fighting in Aleppo heats up.

Iran President Holds Rare Meeting With Pope; Talks About Economic And Trade Agenda with Europe

By Jenn Loro - Jan 28, 2016 09:06 AM EST

Following a major turning point in West-Iran relations, President Hassan Rouhani is leading a band of Iranian business leaders and key ministers in a quest to promote warmer relations with Europe and attract a much-needed European investment and trade opportunities.

China to Invest $18 Billion to help Rebuild Egypt

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 21, 2016 02:18 PM EST

China will be investing $18 billion into rebuilding Egypt.

John Kerry “Angry” over Footage of Iran Capturing American Sailors

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 18, 2016 03:14 PM EST

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was not too happy about the newly-released footage of American sailors getting held captive by Iranian forces.

Iran Safely Releases All 10 Captured U.S. Sailors

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 13, 2016 02:12 PM EST

Iran has safely released all 10 U.S. sailors on Wednesday.

Suspect in 1996 Bombing that Killed 19 American Arrested

By Dustin Braden - Aug 26, 2015 07:31 PM EDT

A suspected terrorist who has been on the run for more than 20 years after killing nearly two dozen Americans in a 1996 terror attack in Saudi Arabia has been arrested.

US Launches First Manned Airstrikes on ISIS from Turkey

By Dustin Braden - Aug 12, 2015 07:51 PM EDT

The United States launched its first manned airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria and Iraq from Incirlik Airbase in Turkey while a ceasefire organized by Iran and Turkey took effect between rebels and Syrian government forces and their ally Hezbollah.

Iran Opens Fire on 2nd Commercial Ship in Less Than 1 Month

By Dustin M Braden - May 14, 2015 07:20 PM EDT

An Iranian vessel under the control of the Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a commercial shipping vessel for the second time in less than a month.

Moroccan F-16 Downed in Yemen

By Dustin M Braden - May 11, 2015 11:08 AM EDT

The Royal Moroccan Air Force says that it has lost one its F-16 fighter jets participating in a Saudi Arabia-led bombing campaign in Yemen.

US Navy to Guide Commercial Vessels through Strait of Hormuz

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 30, 2015 07:32 PM EDT

The US Navy will guide any US ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized control of a Maersk vessel.

Saudi Arabia Launches Airstrikes in Yemen, Chance of Invasion Grows

By Dustin M Braden - Mar 26, 2015 07:19 PM EDT

Saudi Arabia has begun airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen as a Saudi invasion of that country becomes more and more likely.

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