Iran

Iranian 'Zombie Angelina Jolie' arrested for blasphemy, sentenced to 10 years in jail

The Iranian 'Zombie Angelina Jolie' Instagram star has been jailed for a decade, her lawyer has said, a year after she was arrested over her social media activities.

Dec 13, 2020

Iran's Khamenei transfers power to son over health concerns: Report

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have transferred power to his son amid concerns over his declining health, as per reports. Khamenei's deteriorating health has also reportedly seen the supreme leader cancel a scheduled meeting with President Hassan Rouhani.

Dec 7, 2020

Iran's top nuclear scientist killed in deadly shootout: Tehran blames Israel, US, vows revenge

The assassination would further deteriorate relations between Iran and US-backed Israel threatening peace in the West Asian region.

Nov 28, 2020

Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Muallem Dies Aged 79

Who was Walid Muallem, Syrian Foreign Minister and top diplomat who died at 79

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem, who served as the Arab Republic's top diplomat for the last 15 years, has passed away at the age of 79.

Nov 16, 2020

US plans to enforce UN sanctions on Iran with its own action

The United States said it plans to impose sanctions on those who violate a U.N. arms embargo on Iran, which Washington says will now stay in place instead of expiring in October as agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal.

Sep 17, 2020

Iran watch out; Trump vows 1,000 times greater response to any attack

Trump has fully rejected the failed foreign policy approaches of the past that helped stoke division and did nothing to prevent conflict in the Middle East.

Sep 16, 2020

Iran, Russia to jointly produce coronavirus vaccine

Iran, the hardest-hit country in the Middle East region, reported 1,894 new cases, bringing the total number of infections to 384,666, Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

Sep 6, 2020

US triggered a 'snapback' of UN sanctions on Iran, what does that mean

US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday triggered a process aimed at restoring all UN sanctions on Iran after the UN Security Council rejected a US bid to extend a conventional arms embargo on the country.

Aug 21, 2020

Iran: 4 hurt in blast, fire in publishers' area in Tehran

Firemen rescued three men and a woman who were rushed to hospital and put out the blaze, Maleki said. The cause of the blast was under investigation.

Aug 15, 2020

US seizes Iranian fuel cargoes for first time: Report

US prosecutors filed a lawsuit last month to seize the gasoline aboard four tankers that Iran is trying to ship to Venezuela, the latest attempt by the Trump administration to increase economic pressure on the two US foes.

Aug 14, 2020

Iran executes former defence ministry staffer convicted of spying on behalf of CIA

Iran has executed a former employee of the defence minister who was convicted of spying on behalf of the Central Intelligence Agency, the country's judiciary said Tuesday. It was the second such execution in the past month

Jul 14, 2020

Tehran blast: 19 killed, 6 injured after explosion in medical clinic in Iran

Nineteen people were killed and six injured in an explosion at a medical clinic in the north of the Iranian capital Tehran. A gas leak caused the explosion.

Jul 1, 2020

Iran Issues Warrant Against Donald Trump

Iran issues arrest warrant for Donald Trump over killing of General Qassem Soleimani

The United States killed Soleimani, leader of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, with a drone strike in Iraq on January 3.

Jun 29, 2020

Iran Supreme Leader says Americans will be expelled from Iraq and Syria

Americans will be expelled from Iraq and Syria, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday, renewing Iran's demand for US troops to be withdrawn from the Middle East.

May 18, 2020

Satellite image shows Iran developing new missile storage complex in East Syria

The assessment was based on observing similar tunnels that were also dug during the course of the last nine months on the same complex.

May 14, 2020

Around 300 dead, 1000 ill after consuming industrial alcohol over fears of COVID-19

Iran reported 300 deaths after people consumed industrial alcohol believing that it will help them cure coronavirus.

Mar 27, 2020

Corona crisis: 236 people from Iran land in Jaisalmer Corona crisis: 236 people from Iran land in Jaisalmer

Coronavirus crisis: 236 Indians from virus-hit Iran land in Jaisalmer

A total of 236 persons from Iran have landed in Jaisalmer by two Air India flights on Sunday morning, confirmed Colonel Sombit Ghosh, PRO Defence, Rajasthan.

Mar 15, 2020

Coronavirus crisis: Satellite image of massive graves dug in Iran paints a concerning picture

A satellite image shows that Iran has dug massive grave sites for burying coronavirus victims

Mar 13, 2020

IAF to evacuate Indians stranded in Iran

IAF to evacuate Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran

An Indian Air Force plane takes off for Tehran to bring back Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran

Mar 9, 2020

J&K HC notice on bringing back Indian students from coronavirus-hit Iran

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court sought the Centre's response on a plea filed by a resident of the UT's Budgam regarding the evacuation of students and other persons from J&K from coronavirus-hit Iran.

Mar 5, 2020

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