Reuters: A U.N. Security Council committee is split over whether Iran’s missile tests last year violated U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran because of its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, Australia’s U.N. envoy said on Monday.

AP: Iran’s president-elect on Monday leveled his first criticism of the outgoing administration since June’s election, saying it has mismanaged the country’s economy.

Reuters: Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani pledged to cooperate closely with parliament and to limit infighting between the legislative and executive branches, saying Iran’s problems could not otherwise be solved.

New York Times: Iranian lawmakers said Sunday that the country’s intelligence minister should be questioned in Parliament after newly installed wiretapping equipment was discovered in a legislator’s Tehran office, local news media reported.

AP: Israel’s prime minister insisted Sunday that he will not allow “dangerous weapons” to reach Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants, following reports that Israel recently carried out an airstrike in northern Syria against a shipment of advanced missiles.

Huffington Post: the European Parliament hosted an exhibition showcasing the works of the late Iranian modern artist, Bahram Alivandi. The gallery included a wide variety of Alivandi’s paintings and tapestries demonstrating his unique style which blends elements of classical Persian art with modern techniques.