Iran has displayed its growing arsenal of ballistic missiles in a military parade marking the 31st anniversary of the start of the Iran-Iraq war. The parade held in Tehran on Thursday featured the long-range Sajjil missile that can reach Israel and U.S.-allied Arab nations. Iran’s Fars news agency says the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps also […]
Iran Displays Missiles, Criticizes Turkey’s Plan to Host NATO Radar
Posted September 22nd, 2011 at 12:36 pm (UTC-5)
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US Hikers Freed by Iran Enjoying Family Reunions in Oman
Posted September 22nd, 2011 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
Two American hikers released from an Iranian prison after more than two years in custody have spent their first full day of freedom with relatives in the Gulf State of Oman. A brother-in-law of Shane Bauer, one of the hikers, said Thursday family members were “really happy to be together.” Brother-in-law Nate Lindstrom in the […]
US Hikers Freed by Iran Arrive in Oman
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
Two American hikers who had been jailed in Iran since 2009 have arrived in Oman and were greeted by their families in a joyful reunion. A plane carrying Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal arrived in the Omani capital, Muscat, late Wednesday. It is the first leg of their journey back to the United States. In […]
US Hikers Freed by Iran Arrive in Oman
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
Two American hikers who had been jailed in Iran since 2009 have arrived in Oman and were greeted by their families in a joyful reunion. A plane carrying Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal arrived in the Omani capital, Muscat, late Wednesday. It is the first leg of their journey back to the United States. CNN […]
US Hikers Freed by Iran Arrive in Oman
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 3:56 pm (UTC-5)
Two American hikers who had been jailed in Iran since 2009 have arrived in Oman and were greeted by their families in a joyful reunion. A plane carrying Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal arrived in the Omani capital, Muscat, late Wednesday. It is the first leg of their journey back to the United States. CNN […]
US Hikers Freed By Iran, Due in Oman
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 3:01 pm (UTC-5)
Two American hikers who had been jailed in Iran since 2009 are now free and heading to Oman. Iranian state media say Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal boarded a plane bound for the Omani capital, Muscat, on Wednesday. It is the first leg of their journey back to the United States. Earlier Wednesday, the two […]
Freed American Hikers Leave Iran
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 11:41 am (UTC-5)
Two American hikers held by Iran for more than two years on spy charges were released Wednesday from an Iranian prison and left Tehran. Iranian state media say Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal boarded a plane provided by the Omani government. They are reportedly headed to Oman on the first leg of a journey back […]
Ahmadinejad Has Controversial History of UN Speeches
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 11:11 am (UTC-5)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is scheduled to address the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Thursday. VOA’s Persian News Network provides a look at some of his past U.N. appearances. September 13, 2005 — Two months after he was elected president, Mr. Ahmadinejad talked about fundamental reforms in the United Nations. Alluding to the […]
Iran Frees US Hikers
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
Two American hikers who have been jailed by Iran on spying charges since 2009 were released from prison Wednesday afternoon. A judge approved an order for their release Wednesday after the posting of $1 million bail. The move follows days of delays as the two men waited for a second judge to return from leave […]
Jailed US Hikers in Iran Released to Swiss Envoy
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 10:11 am (UTC-5)
Two American hikers who have been jailed by Iran on spying charges since 2009 were released from prison Wednesday afternoon. A judge approved an order for their release Wednesday after the posting of $1 million bail. The move follows days of delays as the two men waited for a second judge to return from leave […]
