Farhad Poladi
Reporter for VOA Persian
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View Timeline →Reuters: The U.S. is Considering a Plan to Inspect Iranian Oil Tankers
The U.S. is considering a plan to inspect Iranian oil tankers to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This initiative, part of an…
Exclusive; U.S. State Department to Voice of America: Maximum Pressure Will Continue
The U.S. State Department has reiterated its commitment to a maximum pressure campaign against Iran if the Islamic Republic does not seek a new agreement.…
Israel Attributed Attack on Palestinian Civilians Waiting for Aid to 'Palestinian Armed Men'
The Israeli army has denied responsibility for an attack on Palestinian civilians waiting for humanitarian aid, attributing it to armed Palestinians instead. The Gaza Health…
US: Elections in Iran are not 'free and fair', the world knows that Iran's political system is 'undemocratic and opaque'
The US State Department has declared that the upcoming elections in Iran are not free or fair, reflecting a broader sentiment among the Iranian populace…
Continued Threat of Islamic Republic Proxies in Iraq; America Only Understands the Language of Weapons
Iranian-backed Iraqi groups have issued an ultimatum to the U.S. to withdraw its forces, claiming that American military presence is a violation of Iraq's sovereignty.…
USA: Military Cooperation Between the Islamic Republic and Russia is Destabilizing and Harmful to Neighbors
The U.S. has expressed concerns over the confirmed military cooperation between Iran and Russia, particularly the arrival of advanced military equipment in Iran. This partnership…