Iran
News archive
Local
Major I-94 interchange closure begins as Restore 94 project enters new phase
The massive Restore 94 reconstruction project entered a new phase this week as crews closed all entrance and exit ramps connecting Interstate 94 and the Southfield Freeway, a major traffic interchange serving western Wayne County. The closures,...
Local
Gordie Howe international bridge set to open June 15, linking Detroit and Windsor
DETROIT — After years of planning, construction and political hurdles, the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge is scheduled to open to traffic on June 15, allowing motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to travel between Detroit and Windsor...
Technology
Simple habits can help extend the life of your smartphone, experts say
As technology companies release new smartphones each year with faster processors, improved cameras and sleek new designs, many consumers feel pressured to upgrade their devices every few years. However, technology experts say proper care and...
Local
Jocelyn Benson unveils plan for new state agency if elected governor
MACKINAC ISLAND — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced plans to create a new state department dedicated to arts, culture, tourism and sports if she is elected governor in November. Benson, who is seeking the Democratic nomination...
Elections
Four seats up for election on the Dearborn Board of Education this November
DEARBORN — Voters living within the Dearborn Public Schools district will elect four trustees to the seven-seat Dearborn Board of Education on Nov. 3. The filing period for prospective candidates remains open through July 11. This year's election...
Elections
Judge rejects lawsuit seeking to remove Wayne County transit millage from August ballot
DETROIT — A lawsuit seeking to block a proposed property tax millage for public transportation in Wayne County suffered a major setback last week after a Wayne County Circuit Court judge refused to remove the measure from the ballot for the Aug. 4...
Local
Dearborn Police Department launches new Aggressive Driving Unit to target reckless drivers
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has launched a new specialized enforcement team dedicated exclusively to combating reckless and aggressive driving as part of the city's ongoing effort to improve road safety and protect residential...
Iran
Trump pushes for Iran deal while Lebanon remains a central battleground
Despite repeated statements by President Trump predicting an imminent agreement to end the conflict with Iran, developments over the past week offered little indication of a genuine breakthrough. Instead, regional tensions remained high amid what...
Community
Dearborn, Dearborn Heights question Census estimates after reported loss of more Than 6,700 residents
DEARBORN / DEARBORN HEIGHTS — If official figures are accurate, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights have collectively lost more than 6,700 residents over the past five years. But for officials in the neighboring cities — home to the largest...
Opinions
The Palestine industry: The rats of Gaza and the opportunists among us
It all started with a call to my family in a displacement camp in northern Gaza. Since Internet lines rarely stay connected, I managed to send a message to the widow of my cousin — who was killed along with all of his sons during the ongoing...
Opinions
No war, no peace: The Middle East’s age of survival
The Middle East is no longer drifting toward instability — it is now fully inside it. What once appeared to be a collection of separate conflicts has merged into a broader regional crisis. Across the Middle East — from Gaza to the Strait of...
Local
Mayor Mo Baydoun demands refund after garbage collection failures
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Following significant disruptions in garbage and yard waste collection services during the final week of May, the city announced on Monday that Mayor Mo Baydoun has formally requested a $13,000 deduction from the city's monthly...
Community
SNAP cuts threaten food security in vulnerable communities, new data show
By Sunita Sohrabji During a period marked by soaring food prices, more than 3 million people have lost access to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — over the past 10 months. An additional 1 million more are...
Education
Muslim student sues the University of Michigan, alleging surveillance and retaliation over pro-Palestinian activism on campus
ANN ARBOR — In the latest legal challenge arising from the University of Michigan’s response to pro-Palestinian student activism, a Black Muslim student has filed a federal lawsuit accusing university officials of collaborating with a private...
Community
More than 10,000 Muslims gather for Eid al-Adha prayers in Dearborn as Christian clergy form human chain of solidarity
DEARBORN — While most mosques and Islamic centers throughout the Dearborn area held multiple Eid al-Adha prayer services to accommodate large crowds of worshipers, more than 10,000 Muslims gathered Wednesday morning on the grounds of the Ford...
Community
Wayne County treasurer urges property owners to file claims for surplus foreclosure auction proceeds
DETROIT — Wayne County officials are urging residents whose properties were foreclosed for unpaid taxes in 2026 to take immediate action if they wish to claim any surplus funds generated from future auction sales of those properties. According to...
Community
Dearborn Heights unveils schedule for 2026 Spirit Festival
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Thursday, the city announced the official schedule for the 2026 Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival, which will take place June 10–14 at the Canfield Community Center. Sponsored by J&T Crova Towing, the annual event...
Elections
Michigan Democrats make case for an early presidential primary in 2028
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “The road to the White House runs directly through our state.” That was the message delivered by Curtis Hertel, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, as he formally presented the state’s bid to become one of the...
Elections
Whitmer rules out 2028 presidential run, plans to take time after leaving office
MACKINAC ISLAND — Gov. Whitmer has ruled out a run for president in 2028, seeking to put to rest years of speculation that she could become a leading contender for the Democratic nomination once her second term as governor concludes. Speaking...
Community
Silent march in Dearborn honors victims of Israeli aggression on Lebanon, with disappointment over low turnout
DEARBORN — As the right-wing extremist Israeli government continues its military aggression in southern Lebanon, killing more than 3,200 people, injuring more than 10,000 and destroying thousands of homes and vital infrastructure, more than 200...
Iran
U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension appears within reach as Trump seeks broader deal, Israeli aggression ravages Lebanon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Signs of a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran gained momentum over the past week, despite limited military exchanges between the two sides that remained below the threshold of a broader conflict...
Opinions
Heading toward disaster in the Middle East
U.S. policy in the Middle East has been so problematic because policymakers refuse to consider its impact on the Arab people. With Israel, it’s a different story. Over-attentiveness to Israeli concerns and a lack of sensitivity to Arab reaction to...
Opinions
Self-engineered decay: Why Israel’s political collapse cannot be separated from its war crimes
For those unfamiliar with the intricate machinery of Israeli politics, the unanimous 110-0 vote to dissolve the Knesset on May 20 appears to be an earth-shattering event. On the surface, it looks as if the days of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Local
Meet Osama Siblani: Founder of Dearborn’s Arab American News says Muslims are often harassed in U.S.
Meet Osama Siblani: Founder of Dearborn's Arab American News says Muslims are often harassed in U.S.
Iran
Trump softens tone toward Iran as negotiations gain momentum
Since returning from China, President Trump has gradually adopted a noticeably softer tone toward Iran, tempering his rhetoric day after day while still keeping military threats as an option on the table. Only days earlier, Trump claimed he had...
Crime
Northville man faces hate crime charges over anti-Muslim confrontation
TROY — Arab American Subhi "Souby" Saad, 53, of Northville, is a Metro Detroit businessman known for operating several adult entertainment venues, including Subi's Place in Southgate, appeared Thursday in 52-4 Troy District Court for a...
Community