/tags/iran Iran en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:14:36 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2023-02-03/colorado-edition-a-greeley-couples-desire-to-return-to-their-home-in-haiti-and-the-iranian-film-no-bears On this episode of Colorado Edition, we hear from a Northern Colorado couple who have not been able to return to their home in Haiti due to ongoing violence there. Plus, a review of the film “No Bears,” directed by an Iranian filmmaker who is currently imprisoned and banned from making films. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:14:36 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2023-02-03/colorado-edition-a-greeley-couples-desire-to-return-to-their-home-in-haiti-and-the-iranian-film-no-bears /arts-life/2021-05-29/there-is-no-evil-bravely-tells-the-stories-of-hostages-to-a-wicked-society A new movie from Iran called There Is No Evil won the top prize at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival. Iran did not allow its director to attend, and in fact, his films have never been shown in Iran. KUNC film critic Howie Movshovitz says this is one of the most courageous films he’s ever seen. Sat, 29 May 2021 11:00:33 GMT /arts-life/2021-05-29/there-is-no-evil-bravely-tells-the-stories-of-hostages-to-a-wicked-society Howie Movshovitz /npr-news/npr-news/2020-03-03/coronavirus-spreads-in-iran-piling-more-problems-on-the-sanctions-hit-country The country has been reeling from pressure reimposed by the Trump administration. Now it is scrambling to cope with the virus that has killed dozens of Iranians, including a senior official. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:54:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2020-03-03/coronavirus-spreads-in-iran-piling-more-problems-on-the-sanctions-hit-country Peter Kenyon /npr-news/2020-02-13/senate-approves-legislation-to-limit-presidents-war-powers-against-iran Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., led the effort to pass a bipartisan war powers resolution to end the president's ability to launch further strikes against Iran. The Trump administration has vowed to veto it. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-02-13/senate-approves-legislation-to-limit-presidents-war-powers-against-iran Claudia Grisales /npr-news/2020-01-09/house-passes-war-powers-resolution-in-effort-to-restrict-trumps-actions-against-iran The vote, less than a week after the president approved a drone hit on an Iranian general, was mostly along party lines. In the Senate, Democrats are hoping to win GOP support for a similar measure. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:23:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-01-09/house-passes-war-powers-resolution-in-effort-to-restrict-trumps-actions-against-iran Claudia Grisales /npr-news/2020-01-08/trump-says-iran-is-standing-down-vows-to-continue-pressure The president said no Americans were harmed after Iran launched missile strikes against U.S. military forces in Iraq in apparent retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:59 GMT /npr-news/2020-01-08/trump-says-iran-is-standing-down-vows-to-continue-pressure Krishnadev Calamur, Brian Naylor /npr-news/2020-01-06/trump-says-hell-target-irans-cultural-sites-thats-illegal The Hague Convention, signed by the U.S., requires "refraining from any act of hostility" against cultural property. The Pentagon educates troops about their obligations to safeguard such sites. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 23:25:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-01-06/trump-says-hell-target-irans-cultural-sites-thats-illegal Laurel Wamsley /npr-news/2020-01-04/was-it-legal-for-the-u-s-to-kill-a-top-iranian-military-leader The strike against Qassem Soleimani raises thorny legal questions — and experts disagree over whether the U.S. had the legal authority to do it. Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:02:43 GMT /npr-news/2020-01-04/was-it-legal-for-the-u-s-to-kill-a-top-iranian-military-leader Merrit Kennedy, Jackie Northam /npr-news/2020-01-03/how-the-world-is-reacting-to-the-u-s-assassination-of-irans-qassem-soleimani The prominent general's killing, carried out in an airstrike in Iraq, has elicited a wide range of responses — from vows of revenge to enthusiastic words of support. Here's a look at the fallout. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:45:29 GMT /npr-news/2020-01-03/how-the-world-is-reacting-to-the-u-s-assassination-of-irans-qassem-soleimani Colin Dwyer /npr-news/npr-news/2020-01-02/u-s-kills-top-iranian-military-leader-in-airstrike Gen. Qassem Soleimani was killed Friday in Baghdad. The U.S. secretary of defense said Soleimani "was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members throughout the region." Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:29:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2020-01-02/u-s-kills-top-iranian-military-leader-in-airstrike Bobby Allyn, Barbara Campbell