British lawmakers are demanding the government to provide clear explanations on the decision to drop Bahrain from a list of human rights priority countries, with rights groups calling the removal a whitewash.

The Israeli high court has decided to discuss a petition that seeks to remove prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office.

Iran says it is “serious” about reaching a sustainable and strong agreement in the ongoing sanction removal talks.

Iranian aviation authorities say foreign passengers will have to pay full fares for flight tickets.

Traders say Iran’s decision to remove a tax on import of foreign currency was needed to offset the sanctions.

Iran’s industries minister says the country will lift a three-year ban on car imports in May.

Iran will dispense 2,500 trillion rials worth of handouts and coupons to offset currency subsidy removal.