Peter Kenyon appears in the following:
Istanbul Man Turns Passion For Ship Spotting Into Beneficial Hobby
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
One man in Turkey has made a following for himself by tracking one of the world's busiest and most scenic waterways. Istanbul is bisected by the Bosporus Strait.
Turkey To Begin Work On Massive Canal Project
Monday, May 10, 2021
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is pushing ahead with a massive canal project through Istanbul — even though banks are afraid to fund it, and many think it is unnecessary.
Standoff Between Greece And Turkey Over Cyprus Remains In Place
Thursday, April 29, 2021
U.N. efforts to start talks over the divided island of Cyprus failed for now — leaving the long standoff between Greeks and Turks in place.
In Leaked Audio, Iran's Foreign Minister Criticizes Influence Of Revolutionary Guards
Monday, April 26, 2021
In comments made public on Sunday, Mohammad Javad-Zarif discusses how he has "sacrificied diplomacy" in order to appease demands from the nation's military.
In Iran, Clubhouse Means Unfiltered Chats, Even With Top Officials. But For How Long?
Friday, April 23, 2021
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif showed up at a recent chat and erupted over a recent hit series. "He was really mad, yelling, because he was really outraged by that TV series," says an attendee.
Biden Calls The Massacres Of Armenians Genocide. Here's What That Means
Friday, April 23, 2021
President Biden on Saturday recognized the World War I-era mass killing and deportation of Armenians as genocide — a move that could make Turkey angry.
Iran Says Blackout At Underground Atomic Facility Is 'Nuclear Terrorism'
Monday, April 12, 2021
An Iranian nuclear facility was knocked off line Sunday. Iran has blamed Israel, which does not want Washington and Tehran to once again agree to a nuclear pact that would ease sanctions on Iran.
Musicians' Desperation Highlights Turkey's Economic Problems
Tuesday, April 06, 2021
Stories of desperation among musicians are highlighting the economic problems facing Turkey, which started before the pandemic and have gotten worse since.
Turkey Pulls Out Of Treaty Which Combats Violence Against Women
Monday, March 22, 2021
Women's rights advocates were shocked when Turkey unexpectedly withdrew from the international convention. Officials say the agreement's call to also protect LGBTQ rights violated Turkey's values.
Biden Administration May Have To Fight To Repair Iran's Nuclear Program Deal
Thursday, March 11, 2021
The longer it takes, the tougher it may be to revive the deal putting limits on Iran's nuclear program. Iranians already feel burned from former president Trump backing out of their 2015 agreement.
Iran, U.N. Regulators Agree On Reduced — But Continued — Nuclear Verification
Monday, February 22, 2021
The International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran announced an deal to keep some verification activities going for the immediate future. Iran earlier had said it would suspend snap inspections.
Iran Demands U.S. Lift Sanctions Before It Reenters Nuclear Deal
Saturday, February 20, 2021
In response to the Biden administration's offer to the rejoin nuclear talks, Iran says the U.S. must lift all sanctions before Tehran dials back its uranium enrichment efforts.
Iranian Immigrants Place Hopes In Biden To Reverse Muslim Travel Ban
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Many Iranians trying to get to the U.S. had been blocked by Trump administration rules. They — and some spouses already here — hope it will be possible now.
Biden Says U.S. Won't Lift Sanctions Before Iran Returns To Nuclear Deal
Sunday, February 07, 2021
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, said Sunday that all U.S. sanctions must end before Tehran will return to its commitment under the 2015 nuclear accord.
Turkish Authorities Face Backlash As Students Protest University Appointment
Friday, February 05, 2021
Authorities in Turkey are seeing massive student protests over the appointment of a ruling party official to run a prestigious university. More than 160 people have been detained by police.
Turkey Struggles During Pandemic To Protect Public Health, Economy
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Turkey says it has vaccinated more than a million front-line workers against COVID-19, and is now vaccinating people in their 80s. The country is hard hit — even as weekend lockdowns continue.
COVID-19 Will Be A Big Topic In Iran's Upcoming Elections
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Iranians are looking at the COVID-19 crisis in their country with more fatigue than fear these days, though they wonder how it will affect upcoming elections.
Iran Reportedly Boosts Nuclear Fuel Enrichment To 20%
Monday, January 04, 2021
The move is likely to increase tensions during President Trump's final weeks in office. Separately, Iran seized a South Korean oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, South Korea said Monday.
The Latest On Tensions Between U.S. And Iran
Saturday, January 02, 2021
Tensions again increase between the U.S. and Iran, as the first anniversary approaches of the American drone strike that killed an Iran's top military commander.
A Look Back At What Happened After The Killing Of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani
Friday, January 01, 2021
One year after the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, NPR correspondents discuss what happened since and what Iran policy might look like under the Biden administration.