Topic: Mashhad

Cover Story Inside the mind of Iran's Khamenei (+video)

Why Iran's iron ayatollah distrusts the US and what that means for nuclear talks and the possibility of war with the West.

Focus As sanctions crush rial's value, Iranians point fingers at Ahmadinejad

Western leaders may finally be seeing the result of stringent sanctions as Iranians blame their government, not the US and EU, for the precipitous economic decline of the oil-rich country.

An Iranian Olympian carries the weight of a nation

Behdad Salimi, a world champion weightlifter, goes to the London Games bearing the expectations of all of Iran – and is the country's best hope for gold.

The rules of love, as told by an Iranian cleric

Cleric Hossein Dehnavi’s comparisons of lovemaking in marriage to jihad have ensured that religious bookshops sell out of their stock of the new DVD every afternoon.

Khamenei: Iran strongly opposes any foreign intervention in Syria

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Iran strongly opposes any foreign intervention in Syria's conflict, during a meeting with visiting Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan in Mashhad.

Iran elections: Ahmadinejad reduced to lame duck

Forces loyal to conservative cleric Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have taken over 75 percent of the seats in parliamentary elections, leaving rival President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad weakened.

Reports: Iran successfully launches small Earth-watching satellite

Iranian state news reported that the Iranian Space Agency has successfully launched a 110-lb. satellite into orbit Friday, in what is being hailed as a huge achievement for the country's space program. 

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John Hughes Will Arab world’s freedom wave reach Iran or China?

Both Beijing and Tehran are reacting defensively, seeking to silence pro-democracy protesters and retain totalitarian control.
03/17/2011 01:45 pm

Terrorism & Security US backs Iran protests; Iranian lawmakers want opposition leaders executed

After a day of massive protests in Iran, Secretary of State Clinton affirmed US support for the antigovernment demonstrators while Iranian lawmakers called for opposition leaders' execution.
02/15/2011 08:41 am

Washington and Tehran rhetoric heats up over Iran nuclear program

The rhetoric between US and Iranian leaders has taken a sharp negative turn over the Iran nuclear program. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Iran's government a "menace" while Supreme Leader Khamenei said the US is not to be trusted.
03/22/2010 04:09 pm

Letters to the editor

Readers write in about shortchanging Earth, the best move for Republicans, the true purpose of cooperatives, and Iran.
01/31/2010 03:11 pm

Iran regime drums up its own crowds to oppose Green Movement

On Wednesday, the Islamic Republic of Iran organized national demonstrations and struck out at reformist supporters of the Green Movement. On Sunday, protests against the government turned violent, killing at least 37 people during the key religious holiday of Ashura.  
12/30/2009 12:43 pm

Global News Blog Iran airline crash: What's the Russian jet's safety record?

Ten percent of the 40 crashes by Russian-built Tupolev Tu-154s have been in Iran. But Russian experts say its a reliable jet.
07/15/2009 01:00 am

Bio Brief: Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei

Iran's supreme leader has held the post for 20 years
06/23/2009 01:00 am

Is Iran prepared to undo 30 years of anti-Americanism?

As Obama spells out aims to engage with Iran, the Islamic Republic debates whether to step away from decades of hatred for the 'Great Satan.'
02/06/2009 12:00 am

Opinion Waiting for a US-Iran handshake

Iran's diplomatic elite believe that the time has come to lead the region.
02/27/2008 12:00 am