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Iran seizes 8.8 tonnes of narcotics destined for Europe
Iran sits in the middle of a major illegal narcotics route between Afghanistan and Europe.
British tanker owner claims Iran is refusing to release Stena Impero
British tanker Stena Impero is yet to set sail, Iran claims that the delay is due to an on-going investigation.
SAS deployed to secure Royal Navy's Gulf base amidst fear of Iranian attack
Fears of an Iranian attack on the Royal Navy base in the gulf has prompted the deployment of an SAS team.
Trump pressures Iran with increased sanctions, Saudi reveals evidence of Iran's involvement in attacks
Saudi Arabia has revealed evidence of Iran's involvement in the oil plant attack.
Oil Holds Huge Gains After Saudi Blasts; Fed Decision In View
Situation becomes more volatile as Trump awaits definitive information on who is responsible behind attacks.
US-Iran tension increased after Saudi Aramco attack
The drone attack on Aramco plant in Saudi might affect oil prices and inflame US-Iran conflict.
What will FIFA do for female football fans in Iran after Blue Girl's death?
FIFA officials will be visiting Iran before a World Cup Qualifier match to discuss preparations as well as the attendance of female football fans.
Iranian football fan 'Blue Girl' dies after being arrested trying to enter a stadium
Sahar Khodayari took her own life by setting herself on fire after she was arrested and taken to court for trying to attend a football match in Iran.
US Sends Carrier Strike Group, Bombers in 'Clear Message' To Iran
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group sent to Iran in response to troubling warnings, says John Bolton
China and Turkey defy US, will continue to import Iran oil
China and Turkey are standing-up to U.S. demands they stop importing Iranian oil.
Oil Market Uncertainty Can Worsen Into A Crisis, Warns Expert
The prevailing uncertainty in the oil market abetted by OPEC production cuts, the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela oil and other factors can snowball into an energy crunch and impact oil price, warned an industry expert.
US-Born Iranian Journalist Marzieh Hashemi Detained In Washington: Report
Marzieh Hashemi, a journalist and anchor for Press TV, was visiting her brother, who was unwell, when she was detained at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Saudi Arabia defies Trump and warns of 1m barrels a day cut to crude oil output
Trump in recent weeks demanded the oil cartel increase production to drive down U.S. gasoline prices.
Jamal Khashoggi: Has Saudi Arabia's 'wrecking ball' prince smashed Trump's Middle East strategy?
The impact of a U.S.-Saudi rift could send shockwaves around the world, destabilizing oil markets and the global investment climate.
Iran asks UN's highest court to suspend US sanctions
Iran warned Monday that re-imposed U.S. sanctions would cripple its economy and plunge the volatile Middle East deeper into crisis.
Google takes on alleged Iranian influence campaign
On Tuesday, Facebook revealed it had removed 652 suspicious pages, groups and accounts linked to Russia and Iran.
British woman freed temporarily from Iranian prison: Husband
British-Iranian charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe left an Iranian prison for a three-day furlough Thursday.
Europe vows to keep on trading with Iran, defying Trump's economic sanctions
It's up to Europeans to decide who they want to trade with, says European Union foreign policy chief.
China, India buying oil from Iran, ignoring US sanctions
As the rhetoric from the United States gets harsher and oil prices remain weak, Iran is finding some respite by selling larger amounts of crude oil to China and India.
Iran's Grand Bazaar: once a hotbed of revolution, now a conservative power base
The bazaar is typically cited as a barometer for the socio-economic and political situation in Iran.
President Rouhani says Iran in 'economic fight' with US as discontent mounts in Tehran
Rouhani's comments came after protesters angered by Iran's tanking economy confronted police.
Iran rebuffs Trump's call for OPEC to increase oil output
The OPEC oil ministers began arriving in Vienna on Tuesday ahead of their official meeting Friday, which will also include discussions with Russia.
Europe v Trump: Iran signs oil deal with UK as John Bolton threatens sanctions
Tensions mount between Europe and Donald Trump's White House over Iran sanctions.
Europe counts the cost as Trump dumps Iran nuclear deal and reimposes sanctions
Trump's decision on Iran means companies worldwide must stop doing business with the country or run afoul of the U.S. government.
Billions on the line for firms as Trump weighs Iran pullout
For Western businesses, the 2015 nuclear deal meant access to Iran's largely untapped market of 80 million people.
Globalization may actually be better for the environment
Is the growing backlash against free trade a threat to international policies that protect the environment?
Saudi prince says Riyadh will share anti-terror intelligence with the UK
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Salman has said his country will share intelligence with the UK to keep it safe.
Chafer: Iranian hacking group expands attacks, spying operations on airline firms in Middle East
"Whether they are working on behalf of the government or they're doing it on their own accord with plans to sell the information to a third party, we have no idea," Symantec said.
Saudi Arabia faces 'humiliation' in Yemen says ex-Tory Cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell
The former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell says Saudi Arabia will be defeated in the conflict in Yemen.
Iran threatens to 'level Tel Aviv to the ground' if Israel launches strike against it
Iran issued a stark warning to Israel threatening to raze Tel Aviv if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the "slightest unwise move" against it.