Russia Warns of Escalating Gulf Tensions
Moscow warns that escalating US-Iran tensions pose a significant threat to global energy and food security, advocating for diplomatic resolution.
VOA Kurdish: Syria’s interim constitution raises fears of sectarian division
Despite widespread protests, Syria’s newly signed interim constitution is raising deeper concerns about the country’s fu...
VOA Kurdish: Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz despite threats from Iranian Guards
Despite numerous threats from the security institutions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in recent days, Nowroz celebrati...
VOA Kurdish: Debate grows over proposal to shorten fasting hours during Ramadan
The Saudi crown prince plans to discuss reducing the hours of fasting for Muslims during Ramadan.
VOA Kurdish: Syria's interim constitution raises concerns among Kurds, observers
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharia, has signed a five-year constitution, raising concerns among Kurdish parties.
Iraq says key Islamic State leader is dead
WASHINGTON — One of the Islamic State terror group's most senior leaders is dead, killed in what U.
Analysts see flaws in Syria's temporary constitution
WASHINGTON — Syria’s newly adopted constitution is facing criticism from legal experts and political groups arguing that...
VOA Kurdish: Barzani urges Syrian Kurdish unity in talks with SDF commander
Former Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani spoke to Mazlum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forc...
VOA Kurdish: 3 prisoners face risk of amputation in Iran
Three Kurdish and Lorestan prisoners have been told they may soon have four fingers cut off as punishment for theft.
VOA Kurdish: Iran rejects US talks, raising fears of conflict
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UN urges end to violence in Syria 14 years after Arab Spring protests
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VOA Persian: Iranian American journalist ends hunger strike
Reza Valizadeh, a dual-citizen Iranian American journalist imprisoned in Iran, ended his hunger strike after six days on...
Turkey warns Iran against hindering peace deal with Kurdish rebels
Tensions are rising between Turkey and Iran, with Ankara warning Tehran not to undermine efforts to end its war with a K...
Syrian leader signs constitution putting Islamist group in charge for 5 years
DAMASCUS, SYRIA — Syria's interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Is...
VOA Persian: Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi leaves homeland
Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi has left the country, her brother announced, expressing his sentiments with the message: “I...
VOA Persian: Prisoner dies in Iranian jail after medical care denied
VOA has learned that a prisoner with cancer who was denied medical care by the authorities of Ghezel Hesar Prison on the...