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Iran vote turnout poses test of youth frustrations and hopes
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Like many young Iranians yearning for democracy, Shirin doesn’t believe elected officials want to deliver…
Syrian hospital hit in artillery attacks on Afrin, at least 13 killed
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least 13 people were killed and several wounded in two separate artillery attacks on…
Saudi Arabia bars foreign travelers from Haj over coronavirus
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Saudi Arabia has barred foreign travelers from the annual Haj pilgrimage for the second year…
Iran regains United Nations vote after U.S. enables U.N. payment
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran regained its vote in the U.N. General Assembly on Friday after the United States…
U.S. drops sanctions on former Iranian officials in routine step
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.S. government said on Thursday it had removed sanctions on three former Iranian officials…
Air raids in rebel-held Syria said to kill at least 10
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least 10 people were killed in Syrian army artillery attacks and Russian air raids…
Syria intercepts Israeli missile strike over Damascus – state media
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Syrian air defenses intercepted an Israeli missile strike over the capital Damascus, state media reported…
U.S. to Iran: mess with IAEA monitoring and put talks on deal at risk
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States told Iran on Tuesday that it must let the U.N. atomic agency…
Iran nuclear ‘breakout time’ could be weeks if not restrained: Blinken
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States still does not know whether Iran is ready to resume compliance with…
Iran presidential candidates trade barbs in TV debate
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Candidates in Iran’s presidential election this month traded strong barbs in a debate on Saturday,…
Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The head of Israel’s domestic security service issued a rare warning of possible violence during…
Decision to remove candidates from Iran election to be reviewed: council
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran’s Guardian Council said the vetting body will soon announce a review of candidates barred…