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US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high
An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran for months nowTop stories - ABC News - November 3 -
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US says
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US saysWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country .Top stories - NBC News - November 3 -
Iranian-American journalist held in Iran, U.S. says
Reza Valizadeh had worked for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that's overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Iran's vast collection of Western art, much long hidden, re-emerges despite high tensions with US
As Iran faces increasing tensions with the West and turmoil at home, a new exhibition at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is displaying Western artwork including pieces not seen by the public ...Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday -
Iran's vast collection of Western art, much long hidden, re-emerges despite high tensions with US
As Iran faces increasing tensions with the West and turmoil at home, a new exhibition at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is displaying Western artwork including pieces not seen by the public ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
An Iranian American Was Arrested in Iran, U.S. Confirms
Rights groups said that Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, was recently arrested in Iran, although the State Department did not confirm that he was the person detained.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
US-Iranian journalist believed to have been detained in Iran
News of Reza Valizadeh’s imprisonment comes as Iran marks 45th anniversary of US embassy hostage crisis. An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a US government-funded broadcaster is ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Tensions escalate after Iran says it will respond to Israel’s airstrikes
The Middle East is on edge as Iran weighs its response to Israel's unprecedented airstrikes over the weekend. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting as tensions ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Iran says German-Iranian died before execution was reported
The judiciary contradicts state media reports from 28 October that Jamshid Sharmahd was put to death.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say
The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live
Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in US, executed in Iran over terror conviction
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces, has been executed in IranWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who previously lived in the US, is executed in Iran over a terror conviction
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who previously lived in the US, is executed in Iran over a terror convictionWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Iran executes German-Iranian dissident
The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
US forces strike Iran-backed targets in Syria after attacks on Americans
U.S. forces on Monday conducted nine strikes on Iranian proxy targets in Syria, a response to recent attacks on American personnel in the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions
This has been a campaign season of strong emotions and high anxiety, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has covered every part of it. On the eve of Election Day, he shares thoughts ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Biden meets with families of American hostages held by Hamas
President Biden met Wednesday with the families of American hostages held in Gaza.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20
Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
US strikes Iran-linked group in Syria after rocket attack on American base
U.S. Central Command announced new strikes on Iran-linked militants in Syria on Tuesday in response to recent attacks on American personnel in the country.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Iran Suggests Pausing High Levels of Uranium Enrichment to Avoid Censure, Monitor Says
Iran has raised the possibility it would stop expanding its stockpile of uranium enriched to a purity of 60 percent — very close to the level needed for a weapon, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Iran is likely to try to directly contact Americans in influence campaign in coming weeks, sources say
U.S. officials expect that in the coming weeks, Iran is likely to contact Americans to try to influence how they vote, stir divide or incite violence.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Americans helping Ukraine's war efforts say the US hasn't done enough
For U.S. philanthropist Amed Khan, America's has mismanaged the war in UkraineWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise
Recommendation to parliament for substantial increase in military spending comes after recent exchange of fire with IsraelWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Iran Executes Jamshid Sharmahd, German-Iranian Opponent Who Lived in U.S.
Jamshid Sharmahd had been accused of helping in a deadly terrorist bombing in 2008. Another Iranian prisoner, the Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, is in the hospital.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Iran executes German-Iranian dissident after years in captivity
Berlin warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ‘inhumane regime’ after 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmahd put to death. Iran has executed a 69-year-old German-Iranian political scientist after years in ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Germany recalls ambassador from Iran as it protests the execution of an Iranian German prisoner
Germany has protested to Iran over the execution of Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forcesWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Berlin summons Iran ambassador over execution of German-Iranian
Daughter of Jamshid Sharmahd says family let down by US and German governments’ failure to save him. Germany has recalled its ambassador to Tehran and summoned the Iranian charge d’affaires in ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Iran claims German-Iranian dissident died before he could be executed
Top Iranian officials previously referred to an execution when reacting to Jamshid Sharmahd’s death on 28 October. Iran has claimed that an Iranian-German duel national who had been sentenced to ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise
TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Tensions erupt over US audit quality
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse publicly clash with accounting regulator Christina HoWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
European stocks fall as Ukraine war escalation unsettles markets
US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assetsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Trump picks Howard Lutnick to run commerce department
Cantor Fitzgerald boss to also have ‘direct responsibility’ for the office of the US trade representativeBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Iranian American human rights activist expresses defiance over Iranian plots to kill her and Trump
A prominent Iranian American human rights activist has expressed shock but also defiance about Iranian murder-for-hire plots to kill her and Donald Trump that were disclosed by the U.S. Justice ...World - ABC News - November 9 -
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Iran's supreme leader threatens U.S. and Israel after official says it can make nuclear weapons
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed “a tooth-breaking response” against Israel and the United States on Saturday “for what they are doing against Iran” and its proxies.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
Russia, Iran are ramping up US voter influence campaigns, federal authorities say
The intelligence community warned late Monday that U.S. adversaries are intensifying disinformation efforts around Election Day by promoting false claims surrounding voting. Russia, in particular, ...Politics - The Hill - November 5
