Iran upholds sentence to amputate fingers of 3 teens convicted of stealing
Amputation is legal in Iran based on the Sharia law, which enables "amputation of the full length of four fingers of the right hand of the thief in such a manner that the thumb and palm of the hand remain" -- although it remains relatively rare, with the death penalty the more common sentence.
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of Qassem Soleimani, asks Interpol to help
Iran issued an arrest warrant for Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran, en route home
White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.
President Trump warns of 'heavy price' if Iran carries 'sneak attack' on US troops in Iraq
The president tweeted his remarks on Wednesday.
Iranian lawmaker announces a $3 million cash reward for 'whoever kills Trump'
“On behalf of the people of Kerman province, we will pay a $3 million reward in cash to whoever kills Trump,” Ahmad Hamzeh was quoted as saying.
Iran rocket attack on Iraqi military base injured 11 US service members, official reveals
Eleven U.S. service members were flown out of Al Assad Air Base in Iraq and treated for concussion symptoms after Iran's rocket attack targeting two Iraqi military bases earlier this month, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command revealed Thursday night.
Iran anti-government protests erupt over shooting down of Ukrainian passenger plane: ‘Death to the dictator’
Anti-government protests erupted across Iran late Saturday, where thousands of demonstrators called for a regime change with chants of “death to the dictator,” following the state’s reluctant admission that it shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane.
Iran says it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian jetliner
Iranian state TV, citing a military statement, says the country `unintentionally' shot down a Ukrainian jetliner, killing all 176 aboard.
US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile strikes
The new sanctions will target Iranian companies and eight senior officials.
Iran denies downing plane, says US and Canada should share evidence
Western leaders said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a missile just hours after Iran launched around a dozen ballistic missiles at two U.S. bases in Iraq.
US officials: 'Highly likely' Iran downed Ukrainian jetliner
Two U.S. officials suggested it could well have been a mistake.
House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran
The House vote was scheduled shortly after a briefing on Iran Wednesday by top administration officials that many Democrats criticized as lacking specific justification for the killing.
Demonstration planned Wednesday night at l.A. City Hall
Many Muslims in Southern California are upset and disappointed with the Trump administration about the situation with Iran. Phil Shuman spoke with them as well as a local expert on Iran who is a former intelligence officer He is in downtown L.A. where a demonstration is planned for Wednesday night.
US Army warns of fake ‘draft’ texts being sent to Americans for ‘immediate departure’ to Iran
With rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran stirring up fears of World War III, fraudulent text messages have begun popping up on phones across the country, scaring many Americans into believing they have just been drafted.
Trump says Iran appears to be 'standing down,' missile strikes caused no US casualties
Trump said Iran appears to be "standing down" and said no Americans or Iraqis were harmed in Iran's ballistic missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.
Iran conflict has airlines on alert; FAA restricts US flights over Iran, Iraq
The Federal Aviation Administration is barring U.S. pilots and carriers from flying in areas of Iraqi, Iranian and some Persian Gulf airspace.
Trump says ‘all is well’ in response to Iran launching ballistic missiles into Iraq targeting US
President Donald Trump responded in a tweet Tuesday evening to Iran launching more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. troops, saying “all is well.”
Iran hit with magnitude 4.9 earthquake near nuclear plant
The quake struck in the southwestern part of the country near the Bushehr nuclear plant.
Missiles fired at 2 Iraqi bases housing US troops, US defense officials confirm
"More than a dozen" ballistic missiles were launched at two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. troops in retaliation to the killing of a top Iranian general, defense officials confirmed.
LA Sheriff encourages public to 'stay vigilant' following missile attack in Iraq
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva on Tuesday urged "everyone to stay vigilant to any changes or threats" after Iranlaunched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq.