Christmas celebrations in Iran may sound like a contradiction in terms for a country dominated by Islam and known for its harsh and cruel treatment of Christians. However, Iran is unique in the Middle East in allowing the festivities to carry on unhindered and without persecution, according to CNN. Iranian Christians and other citizens are [...]
As the Islamic Republic of Iran celebrates the lifting of crippling international sanctions imposed for its controversial nuclear program, the Obama administration has met fierce criticism from both the domestic turf and Gulf region for being lenient towards Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency certified that Tehran had complied with the terms of the nuclear [...]
On Jan. 26, 2016, Pope Francis welcomed the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to the Vatican as Tehran seeks to re-engage the world after years of international isolation. The Vatican said the historic visit by Rouhani was an important gesture of goodwill that will help in bringing peace to the volatile Gulf region. However, observers strongly [...]
