Ali Khamenei
Mexico sues US-based gunmakers over arms trafficking and gun violence
Top of The World: The Mexican government has sued several prominent US-based gun manufacturers. And, WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus has called for a moratorium on administering COVID-19 booster shots. Also, Iran will inaugurate Ebrahim Raisi, an ultra-conservative judiciary chief, as the country’s next president on Thursday.
Kim Jong Un is not impressed by your discount haircuts
Kim Jong Un is known around the world for his hair, but evidently he’s a little sensitive about it. The “dear leader” of North Korea wants a London barbershop to take down a promotional photo that uses his image with the words “Bad Hair Day.” That and more in today’s Global Scan.Kim Jong Un is known around the world for his hair, but evidently he’s a little sensitive about it. The “dear leader” of North Korea wants a London barbershop to take down a promotional photo that uses his image with the words “Bad Hair Day.” That and more in today’s Global Scan.
Iran’s Rouhani willing to work with the West
Newly-elected Iranian President Hasan Rouhani has landed in the United States and quickly made a flurry of friendly gestures toward the West, including declaring Iran would not ever develop nuclear weapons. Rouhani has met with American media as he prepared for the U. N. General Assembly.
What Many Iranians (Unfiltered) Think of a Possible US Attack on Syria
In the case of Iran and its attitudes toward a possible US attack on Syria, the BBC Persian Service has been fielding comments — lots of them — from Iranian citizens. Marco Werman speaks with Rana Rahimpour of BBC’s Persian Service.
Activists call for renewal of diplomatic relationship between Iran, U.S.
The United States and Iran haven’t had diplomatic relations for more than 30 years. But as confrontations continue between the two countries over Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, some are calling for the two countries to renew their diplomatic ties.
Iranians dealt serious blow in missile accident last month
Last month, Iran reported a serious accident at its missile development site, where they were believed to be developing solid-fueled rockets. Now, in the wake of what is believed to be an accident, and anyone who knows otherwise isn’t talking, some are saying it may have been a serious setback for Iran.