DW — Islamic hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi is viewed as the favorite to win the presidential election. But given the nation's dire economic straits, he is expected to continue Tehran's current approach to... Read more »

VOA — CAIRO, EGYPT – Iran’s reported desire to purchase a Russian advanced satellite system is not “particularly concerning” to U.S. security in the region, according to the commander who oversees U.S.... Read more »

VOA — The United States has surpassed 600,000 dead from COVID-19, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported Tuesday. The count spans from the beginning of the pandemic 15 months ago. While... Read more »

VOA — TEHRAN – The winner of Iran’s presidential election will face a host of tough challenges once he takes over from Hassan Rouhani in August. Seven men are running in the... Read more »

VOA — CHICAGO - Geophysical sciences professor Edwin Kite pores over a steady stream of data and images originating from U.S. and Chinese rovers and crafts simultaneously exploring Mars. Read more »

VOA — TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran held a final presidential debate Saturday that showed the fissures within the Islamic Republic’s politics, as hardliners referred to those seeking ties to the West as... Read more »

VOA — The U.S. imposed sanctions Thursday on “members of a smuggling network” that generate millions of dollars for the Iranian-affiliated Houthi movement in Yemen. The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned individuals from... Read more »

VOA — TEHRAN – Almost six years ago, Iranians poured into the streets to celebrate Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers. They saw it as a chance for the Islamic Republic to... Read more »

VOA — WASHINGTON – A long-simmering battle within the Democratic Party came to a head this week when  Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announced he will not support a sweeping package of voting... Read more »