US Sailor Flap: Model for Diplomacy?
On January 13, U.S. sailors detained by Iran were safely released to the U.S. Navy after an overnight flurry of diplomatic efforts.
Part 1: Do Iran's Elections Mean Change?
Katayoun Kishi
Part 3: Trends in Parliamentary Elections
Katayoun Kishi
Zarif Letter to UN, New York Times Op-ed
On January 8, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized Riyadh’s policy towards Tehran and alleged that, “Some in Saudi Arabia are on a mission to
Rouhani: Year of Economic Prosperity Ahead
On January 11, President Hassan Rouhani pledged that Iran would see economic growth in the upcoming Persian Year that will begin on March 21.
Video: Iran Test-Fires Rockets Near US Ships
On January 9, the U.S. military released a video showing what it says is an Iranian military vessel firing several unguided rockets near the U.S. aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, U.S.
Iran in 2016
Garrett Nada
Timeline of Iran-Saudi Relations
Iran and Saudi Arabia have been regional rivals for more than three decades.
Some of the information in this article was originally published on January 6, 2016.
Iran v Saudi Arabia: Four-Part Series
The following is a four-part series comparing politics, ideology, leadership, and women's issues in Iran and Saudi Arabia - two Middle Eastern
Iran-Saudi Tensions Flare Over Execution
The Sunni monarchy of Saudi Arabia and the Shiite theocracy of Iran began 2016 with an escalation in long-simmering tensions.