VOA — WASHINGTON — A U.S. show of force appears to have been enough to get Iran to back down, after Tehran’s naval forces repeatedly targeted ships in and around the Strait... Read more »

VOA — WASHINGTON — For the first time in U.S. history, U.S. lawmakers voted Tuesday to remove the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from power. Read more »

VOA — TEHRAN, IRAN — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi denounced Sunday any attempts by regional countries to normalize relations with its arch-enemy Israel as “reactionary and regressive.” The remarks came amid ongoing... Read more »

VOA — How do you cook a meal when a staple ingredient is unaffordable? This question is playing out in households around the world as they face shortages of essential foods like... Read more »

VOA — NEW YORK — A potent rush-hour rainstorm swamped the New York metropolitan area on Friday, shutting down some subways and commuter railroads, flooding streets and highways, and delaying flights into... Read more »

VOA — WASHINGTON — Iranian naval forces repeatedly aimed a laser at an American military helicopter during a routine flight in international airspace over the Persian Gulf, the U.S. military said Thursday.... Read more »

VOA — WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a network it said was helping procure sensitive parts for Iran’s drone program, and accused Tehran of supplying Russia with... Read more »

VOA — WASHINGTON — The United States said Monday it refused a request by Iran’s foreign minister to visit Washington last week, pointing to concerns about Tehran’s record including past detentions of... Read more »

VOA — TEHRAN — Iranian authorities have arrested 28 people linked to the Islamic State group for plotting to target Tehran during the anniversary of last year’s protests, the intelligence ministry said... Read more »