VOA — WASHINGTON — The United States said Monday that the low turnout in Iran’s election came as no surprise and was a new sign of discontent in the cleric-run state. “I... Read more »

VOA — TEHRAN, IRAN — Iranian conservatives secured the bulk of seats in elections for a key clerical body and the national legislature, local media reported Sunday, estimating a record low turnout.... Read more »

BBC — Election officials in Iran are counting ballots after Friday's parliamentary election, as unofficial reports suggest the lowest turnout since the 1979 Islamic revolution. Read more »

VOA — Iranian Parliament and Assembly of Experts elections began Friday amid warnings and promises from officials of the Islamic Republic urging Iranians to vote. “Casting a ballot, a simple act, yields... Read more »

VOA — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Western countries on Thursday that they risk initiating a nuclear war if they send troops into Ukraine, saying Russia has the weapons to strike targets... Read more »

VOA — WASHINGTON — Boeing must develop a comprehensive plan to address “systemic quality-control issues” within 90 days, the head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday, after a mid-air emergency... Read more »

VOA — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that it is “urgent” for the G7, the group of seven leading industrialized nations, to seize some $285 billion worth of frozen... Read more »

VOA — VIENNA — Iran has further increased its total stockpile of uranium, according to a report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press on Monday, and it continues... Read more »

VOA — WASHINGTON — Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop. Now, those changes in consumer habits are helping bring down inflation. Fed up with prices that remain about 19%, on... Read more »