Attacks in Iran: The Assailants Were Iranians Who Had Joined EI

The attack in Parliament in Tehran, the security forces take a stand.

Never before has the Islamic State group struck Iran. Since yesterday it is therefore stunning. The jihadist organization has claimed the two attacks carried out almost simultaneously against the Iranian Parliament in Tehran and the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini.

Tehran Attacks IR: Tehran First For Iran

Iran was the scene of a double bombing on Wednesday (June 7th). Twelve people lost their lives in two attacks claimed by the Islamic State group in Tehran. The Iranian Parliament, but also the mausoleum of the former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini, were targeted. It is the first time that Iran, which fights against the jihadists in Iraq and Syria, is targeted by a terrorist attack of this magnitude.

Iran: Heavy Burden Of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Against Saudi Arabia

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on May 17, 2017 in Tehran.

A week after US President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, which has severely criticized Iran's role and supported Riyadh against Tehran, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched a virulent attack on the rival Regional level of his country, calling his leaders " unworthy".

Iranian President: President Hassan Rohani Is Widely Ahead

Hassan Rohani votes in Tehran on Friday 19 May 2017 during the first round

It is still too early to announce that there will be no second round in the 2017 presidential election in Iran, but the first partial results are promising for the reformers' camp. According to the Ministry of the Interior, after counting 25.9 million ballots, the president wins 14.6 million votes against 10.1 million for the conservative Ebrahim Raissi. Hassan Rohani can hope for an absolute majority.

Iran: End Of Active Campaign Among Supporters Of Hassan Rohani

On Friday, May 19, the Iranians will elect their president. The choice should be between the outgoing, the moderate Hassan Rohani, and the ultra-conservative Ebrahim Raissi. On Wednesday evening, 17 May, Rohani's supporters took advantage of the end of the campaign to celebrate their candidate in the streets of Tehran.

Washington Demanded The "Immediate" Release Of Americans Detained In Iran

The United States demanded on Thursday the "immediate" release of Americans detained in Iran, especially including an Iranian-American and his father were sentenced in 2016 to ten years imprisonment on charges of "espionage", amid the return of tension between Washington and Tehran over the nuclear issue.

Tension Still Rising One Notch Between Iran And The United States

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The tension between Iran and the United States, already alive since the coming to power of Donald Trump, is still rising a notch Thursday: Tehran denounced as "provocative" the American warnings on its role "destabilizing " in the Middle-East.

The Trump Administration Issues A "Warning" To Iran

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The administration of US President Donald Trump Wednesday addressed a warning to Iran that it denounced "destabilizing behavior" in the Middle East, citing, in particular, the recent missile fire confirmed by Tehran.

Tehran Warns Washington Of "New Tensions" On The Background Of Iran's Missile Program

Iran has sent a warning to the United States and demanded not to search for a "pretext" to stir up "new tensions" regarding Iran's ballistic missile program after Washington called for urgent talks at the UN Security Council to discuss the issue.

Iran: About 36 Died In A Collision Between Two Trains

In north-eastern Iran, a collision between two passenger trains left at least 36 dead and some 95 wounded.

Tehran: Iran's Ballistic Missile "Non-negotiable" Program

The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi said Iran will not abandon its ballistic missiles which he said was "non-negotiable" in response to an invitation by EU foreign ministers on Iran to halt experiments related program.