With Iran's Help, Iraqi Force Pushes Toward ISIS-Held Tikrit
A local source says that Iran, which has already been aiding Iraq with artillery and intelligence support, has sent fighters to help take the city of Tikrit.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Report Progress, While Critics Ratchet Up The Rhetoric
U.S. and Iranian delegates are trying to settle on the framework for an accord on the future of Iran's nuclear program. Not everyone is impressed with this nuclear diplomacy.
Iranians Wait And Wonder If A New Dawn Is Coming
NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles three Iranians who discuss their dreams — and hopes that have been dashed previously.
Iran's Jews: It's Our Home And We Plan To Stay
Iran's Jewish population has dropped dramatically since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But nearly 9,000 Jews remain and many say they've built comfortable lives and learned to accept the limitations.
'You Are Invited': Isolated Iran Seeks Foreign Tourists
Iran often seems conflicted about its future. Last week, a big rally included the usual anti-American rhetoric, while the following day marked the opening of an international tourism exhibit.
On Iran's Streets, 'Death To America' ... And Hope For A Nuclear Deal
Many Iranians seem prepared to shift relations with the West. But there are also plenty of skeptics when it comes to the prospect of a nuclear deal and normal ties with the U.S.
Video Game Based On Ancient Story Aims For Audiences In Iran, Beyond
Two entrepreneurs with Iranian roots hope to make an international splash with a new online multiplayer game that is an update of a 1,000-year-old Iranian poem.
Obama Defends Decision Not To Meet With Netanyahu During D.C. Visit
President Obama says it would break protocol to meet with Israel's prime minister just two weeks before Israeli elections. The two leaders have developed a prickly relationship over the years.
Argentine Official Says He Sought Cooperation With Iran, Not Cover-Up
In an exclusive interview with NPR, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman says he met Iranian officials as part of the effort to find out who was behind the 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish center.
Netanyahu Speech To Congress Is High-Risk, High-Reward, Analysts Say
Israelis are watching the latest spat between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House — which could worsen his country's global standing, but win him votes in Israel's March elections.