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Iran unlikely to face sanctions over launch of ballistic missiles
The UN Security Council may issue a public reprimand for the launch.
US expresses concern over Iran's ballistic missile tests
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to his Iranian counterpart over the launches that could potentially target Israel.
Iran elections 2016: Voting under way with two polls set to determine country's future
There is much at stake in the polls, in which up to 70% of the electorate may turn out.
Iran elections 2016: People vote for parliament and Assembly of Experts at crucial point for country
The elections have come at a time of growing rivalry between reformists and conservatives.
Iran parliamentary polls underway as Ayatollah Khamenei casts his vote
Moderates and hardliners are fighting to take control of parliament and assembly.
Iran elections 2016: To boycott or not to boycott?
As the elections approach on 26 February IBTimes asks ordinary Iranians their views on voting and politicians.
Iranian-American businessman Siamak Namazi detained in Iran denied lawyer and family visits
Family of Siamak Namazi were worriedto hear he was on hunger strike and had not met with his lawyer
Iran elections 2016: Young people 'not interested in voting' for candidates 'chosen by regime'
Many young Iranians feel their choices have been limited and are instead pushing for regime change.
Middle East 'nuclear arms race' in progress says Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya'alon
'Countries in the Arab world are preparing to acquire nuclear weapons,' said Ya'alon.
Iran: US senator John McCain threatens to subpoena 10 sailors captured in Iranian waters
McCain wants to see a report on the incident by 1 March or has threatened court action.
Iran: UK politicians demand harder line on country's human rights record
A delegation met with the president-elect of the Iranian Resistance to deliver policy recommendations on Iran.
Iran agriculture sector set for growth following sanctions relief
Production and exports expected to grow in the near future.
Iran and Israel are closest yet to ratifying UN nuclear test ban treaty, says official
Move brings Middle East closer to the dream of a nuclear test-free zone.
Mock executions and thousands of protesters greet Iran's President Rouhani in Paris
People took to the streets of Paris to demand an end to executions in Iran.
Mass-demonstration planned for Iranian presidential visit to Paris amid human-rights allegations
NCRI saysthat businesses queuing up to enter Iran must be aware of human-rights abuses.
Hassan Rouhani in first Europe visit by Iranian President for 16 years
Rouhani expected to clinch series of business deal during Italy and France visit.
Iran and China agree trade deals as President Xi Jinping meets with President Hassan Rouhani
The two countries agreed 17 accords in President Xi's historic visit.
Oil price: Brent crude remains under pressure as Iran ramps up production for Europe export
Oil prices relinquish gains as Tehran aims to ramp-up oil production by 500,000 barrels per day.
Iran-US prisoner swap: Detained Iranian-American families react to their release
Three Iranian-Americans arrived in Germany after leaving Tehran on 17 January.
Iran sanctions relief: Money will be used to 'fund terrorism and war in Syria' claims NCRI
NCRI hits out at sanctions relief amid fears Iranian people will not benefit from release of funds.
Sanctions-free Iran re-enters world economy with a bang
Iran coming out of decade-long economic isolation sends oil prices and Middle East stock markets tumbling.
Iran nuclear deal: US imposes fresh sanctions on Tehran over recent ballistic missile testing
The move bars 11 'entities and individuals' from using the US banking system.
Iran nuclear deal: Economic sanctions to be lifted on Iran as IAEA says Tehran has scaled down nuclear programme
The lifting of the sanctions could release billions of dollars of oil and other Iranian assets
Iran nuclear deal: Javad Zarif says sanctions on will be lifted on 16 January
IAEA expected to issue a report triggering the lifting of sanctions.
Iran frees four US-Iranian prisoners including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian
News comes with international community expected to lift Iran sanctions.
Donald Trump: We have the 'dumbest people' leading our nation
Trump's comments came the day after he and Ted Cruz ended a longstanding truce.
Donald Trump slams Iran over treatment of US sailors
Trump said that the reason US sailors were detained and later released by Iran was 'money'.
Iranian banks to start operations in India even as US ponders fresh sanctions
Obama administration reportedly drafting fresh sanctions against Iranian firms over its missile programme.
Iran hands over 25,000lb of uranium to Russia in line with landmark nuclear deal
Russia will transfer 140 tons of raw uranium to Iran for civilian purposes.
Oil hits seven-year low as Iran promises further supply
Iran says there is 'absolutely no chance' in delaying increased oil shipments.