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Monday, 21 September, 2020

Iran nuclear deal
Trump hits Iran with new sanctions and says UN arms embargo is back
Fellow members of UN security council cast doubt on legal authority for Washington’s claim
Sunday, 6 September, 2020

Iran
Iran looks to China as US sanctions bite
Tehran readies tactical shift with 25-year plan to become ‘strategic partners’ with Beijing
Sunday, 23 August, 2020

Middle East
Iran’s demographic crisis: ‘How can I have children when I can barely make ends meet?’
A long recession, high inflation and unemployment have all contributed to the declining number of births in the Islamic republic
Thursday, 20 August, 2020

Middle East
Iran seizes UAE vessel and crew after fishermen killed
Abu Dhabi’s deal with Israel to normalise relations infuriated Islamic Republic
Monday, 3 August, 2020

Iran
Iranian stocks reach new high as retail investors pile in
Analyst warns stock market has ‘crossed the red line’ as Tedpix index passes 2m points for first time
Friday, 31 July, 2020

Iran
Bribery case reignites scrutiny of Iran’s ‘Beverly Hills’ elite
Exclusive Basti Hills development has become symbol of corruption and perceived cronyism
Friday, 24 July, 2020

US-Iran tensions
US says it conducted ‘inspection’ of Iranian passenger plane
Statement from Central Command comes after Tehran media said aircraft came under threat
Sunday, 12 July, 2020

Ukraine International Airlines
Iran blames misaligned radar for shooting down of Ukrainian jet
Human error contributed to catastrophe in which 176 people died after mistake by military, report says
Friday, 10 July, 2020

Iran
Mystery swirls around explosion at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility
Incident delivered ‘major setback’ to nation’s ability to deploy advanced centrifuges
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Thursday, 9 July, 2020

Coronavirus treatment
Hepatitis C drugs help combat Covid-19 in trials
US official Anthony Fauci says sofosbuvir and daclatasvir results are ‘provocative and encouraging’
Wednesday, 24 June, 2020

Iran
Iran warns exporters as it seeks to stabilise falling rial
Currency down 13 per cent in past month as sanctions and coronavirus hurt economy
Wednesday, 17 June, 2020

Iran
How Iran’s clergy fought back against coronavirus
Clerics’ acceptance of lockdown has been key to Islamic republic’s battle against pandemic
Friday, 5 June, 2020

US-Iran tensions
‘If you hit us, we’ll hit back’: Iran’s message to US with Venezuela oil shipments
Emboldened Tehran succeeds with risky mission involving 5 tankers
Thursday, 28 May, 2020

Iran under Rouhani
Former Revolutionary guard to be speaker of Iran’s parliament
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s selection is a victory for the hardliners seeking to solidify their power
Monday, 4 May, 2020

Iran
Iran’s parliament backs move to cut 4 zeros from its currency
Rial to be changed to the toman after five decades of inflation
Monday, 27 April, 2020

Iran
Iran’s borders reopen as government seeks to revive regional trade
Islamic republic eases coronavirus restrictions in effort to boost struggling economy
Thursday, 23 April, 2020

US-Iran tensions
Trump tells navy to shoot Iranian boats that harass US ships
President’s order comes as Gulf tensions rise in wake of historic collapse in oil prices
Wednesday, 15 April, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic
Iran embarks on biggest IPO as economy struggles
Sale of shares in state-run holding company generates income for government
Monday, 6 April, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic
Iran steps up support for citizens as it eases coronavirus controls
Country unveils package of loans for poor families in effort to boost economic activity
Friday, 3 April, 2020

US-Iran tensions
US fears large-scale attacks against American troops in Iraq
Iranian proxies have increased assaults on foreign forces since Soleimani killing
Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

Iran
European trade channel with Iran facilitates first deal
Export of medical goods marks opening test for system set up to shield Tehran from US sanctions
Sunday, 22 March, 2020

AnalysisThe Big Read
Why coronavirus could hit Iran harder than US sanctions
The outbreak may throttle many of the new trading relationships on which Tehran depends
Friday, 20 March, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic
Exhausted Iranian healthcare workers at risk
Shortage of kit adds to doctors’ woes as sanctions complicate supply chains
Tuesday, 17 March, 2020

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Iran frees Zaghari-Ratcliffe temporarily over virus
Tehran insists on ankle tag and staying within 300 metres of parents’ home
Friday, 13 March, 2020

US-Iran tensions
US strikes Iran-backed forces in Iraq after rocket attack
American warplanes hit militia facilities in retaliation for killing of troops