Iran President Targeted With ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ Complaint by Switzerland

VOA — GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — A legal complaint called Monday for Swiss authorities to arrest Iran’s president during an expected visit and charge him with crimes against humanity connected to a 1988... Read more »

Iran Unveils Drones Armed With Air-to-Air Missiles

VOA — TEHRAN, IRAN — Iran has reinforced its air defense capabilities by adding combat drones equipped with air-to-air missiles to its arsenal, state media reported Sunday. “Dozens of Karrar drones armed... Read more »

Iran Starts Trial of Swedish EU Employee Detained in 2022

VOA — STOCKHOLM — An Iranian court has begun the trial of a Swedish national employed by the European Union who was detained last year, Sweden’s foreign minister said Saturday. “I have... Read more »

German Foreign Minister Discusses Prisoners With Iranian Counterpart

VOA — BERLIN — Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock discussed the fate of Germans held in Iran Friday with her Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian, her ministry said. The two ministers held a... Read more »

Putin Hails Ties With Iran in Meeting With Raisi

VOA — MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised his country’s relations with Iran at a meeting in Moscow with his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, as the two discussed the... Read more »

Iran Says It Sent Capsule Capable of Carrying Animals Into Orbit

VOA — TEHRAN, IRAN — Iran said Wednesday that it had sent a capsule into orbit capable of carrying animals as it prepares for human missions in coming years. A report by... Read more »

US Supreme Court Wrestles With OxyContin Maker’s Bankruptcy Deal

VOA — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday wrestled with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from... Read more »

US Ill-Prepared to House Growing Number of Older People, Study Says

VOA — PHOENIX — Michael Genaldi’s road to homelessness began early this year when a car slammed into the rear of his motorcycle, crushed three of his ribs, and left him in... Read more »

Breaches by Iran-Affiliated Hackers Span US States, Federal Agencies Say

VOA — HARRISBURG, PA. — A small western Pennsylvania water authority was just one of many organizations breached in the United States by Iran-affiliated hackers who targeted a specific industrial control device... Read more »

Iran Delegates Quit COP28 Over Israel Presence

VOA — TEHRAN, IRAN — Iranian delegates walked out of U.N. climate talks in the United Arab Emirates in protest Friday over the presence of Israeli representatives, state media reported. The Iranian... Read more »