Middle East News
A look at two Middle Eastern countries in the news lately: Syria and Iran.
Posts Tagged ‘Iran’
Meet Hourmazdt from Iran
Meet 8-year-old Hourmazdt, learn a little Farsi and some basic facts about the country, Iran.
New Promises to Get Rid of Nukes
In April 2010, President Obama met with leaders from 46 other countries to discuss the danger of nuclear weapons.
Next Target: Iran?
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report says Iran is cooperating with inspectors and isn’t producing large amounts of nuclear fuel.
U.S. Threats to Iran
President Bush plans to punish Iran for its nuclear program, a program that Iran’s government says is for peaceful purposes, not weapons.
Scuffles with Iran
Tension with Iran runs high as the U.S. government captures Iranian officials and Iran captures U.S.-allied British sailors.
Next Target: Iran?
Iran doesn’t have nuclear weapons, but the United Nations Security Council is worried that it might be trying to make them and the Bush government is pushing for countries to punish Iran. Here is also a look at the countries around the world that do have nuclear weapons.
Meet Pardis from Iran
A profile of Pardis, a 14-year-old girl from Iran, some quick facts about Iran and a few common words in Farsi.
