Legislators worry that the free zone, which will be beyond parliamentary oversight, will encourage 'irresponsible openness' in the small Gulf State ruled by Islamic law

Here's what military assets the U.S. has across the Persian Gulf, those it is now bringing in, and why America has maintained its long presence in the region

'We would like to confirm that the I.R. Iran NOC shall fully respect the Olympic Charter and its non-discrimination principle,' Iran Judo Federation said making no exception for Israel. But Iran media remain skeptical

'I'm popular and no one has ever heard of you,' whined Shapiro during a tough grilling from the BBC's Andrew Neil

Public Defense decries ‘nation-wide, daily infringement of basic rights and violation of detainees’ human dignity’ in Israeli prisons, some called 'unfit for humans'

Carlson, however, did not only have kind words for the popular progressives

Seda magazine called for 'high level engagement' between the U.S. and Iran