Photo Essay

12 dead in Paris terror attack; 1 suspect surrenders Gallery

08 January 2015

Gunman attacked Paris offices of a weekly newspaper.

Iran’s Christians celebrate Christmas Gallery

29 December 2014

As Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, the holiday season is also observed in Iran, a predominantly Muslim nation where Christians make up less than 1% of the country’s approximate population of 77.5 million.

Millions of Shia Pilgrims Flock to Karbala Gallery

14 December 2014

The Iraqi government confirmed that the number of pilgrims in the city of Karbala for the annual Arbaeen (Arbain) pilgrim has reached a record 17.5 million this year. Some local sources report the number might cross 20 million by the day of Arbaeen on 13 December.

Zarif, Kerry hold direct talks in Vienna

24 November 2014

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have held their first direct talks in the Austrian capital, Vienna, amid breathtaking negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.

The Vienna Talks

22 November 2014

A decisive round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers entered its fourth day in Vienna on Friday with several diplomatic meetings on agenda.

New Afghan President Sworn In Gallery

29 September 2014

Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai was sworn in Monday as Afghanistan’s new president, replacing Hamid Karzai in the country’s first democratic transfer of power since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion toppled the Taliban.

Zarif Meets with Mogherini Gallery

04 September 2014

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meets with his Italian counterpart Federica Mogherini in Rome.

Meeting of NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine

04 August 2014

The meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Committee on Palestine was held on Monday here in Tehran with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and the country’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in attendance.

Quds Day in Iran Gallery

26 July 2014

Millions of Iranians rallied nationwide on the International Quds Day on Friday in a show of support for the Palestinians in face of the Israeli occupation and atrocities.

Mass killing in Iraq Gallery

16 June 2014

The Islamic militants who overran cities and towns in Iraq last week posted graphic photos that appeared to show their gunmen massacring scores of captured Iraqi soldiers, while the prime minister vowed Sunday to "liberate every inch" of captured territory.