Iran

Pompeo faces thorny issues on India visit, from trade to Russia arms deals

Mike Pompeo will kick off his visit to India by calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was re-elected for a second term last month with a powerful mandate that analysts say gives him the chance to take bold reforms to propel Asia's third-largest economy towards faster growth.

7 hours ago

Trump slaps fresh sanctions on Iran, targets supreme leader

Trump told reporters the sanctions were in part a response to last week's downing of a US drone by Iran, but would have happened anyway. He said Khamenei was ultimately responsible for what Trump called "the hostile conduct of the regime" in the Middle East.

1 day ago

India deploys two warships in Gulf of Oman amid US-Iran tensions

The Indian Navy deployed INS Chennai and INS Sunanya as part of its strategic operation titled 'Sankalp' in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf "to undertake maritime security operations" the statement by the defence ministry said.

5 days ago

WATCH: Woman thrashed for dancing and not wearing hijab as crowd cheer in Iran

A video of a woman getting dragged on a street in Iran for not wearing hijab circulated on social media.

5 days ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone, pentagon declines to comment

The unmanned military aircraft was shot down when it entered Iran's airspace near the Kouhmobarak district in the south.

6 days ago

US to send 1,000 more troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran

The acting Defence Secretary, Patrick Shanahan said that the US does not 'seek conflict with Iran'.

8 days ago

Iran tried to shoot down US drone hours before Gulf of Oman oil tanker attacks

A US official revealed that an American MQ-9 Reaper drone saw "Iranian vessels closing in on the tankers."

11 days ago

Iran rejects US allegations of Gulf of Oman tanker attacks

The United States, which has accused Iran or its proxies of carrying out a May 12 attack on four tankers off the United Arab Emirates' coast as well as May 14 drone strikes on two Saudi oil-pumping stations.

12 days ago

2 oil tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman

Tensions erupt as two tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman region on Thursday.

12 days ago

UAE-led probe blames a 'state actor' for Fujairah oil tanker attacks

US National Security Advisor John Bolton joined Saudi Arabia's claims by stating that Iran was "almost certainly" behind the attacks.

19 days ago

Trump threatens Iran, says war with US will 'officially end' Iranian regime

Trump issued his threat a few hours after the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, said on Sunday that Iran does not fear war but the US does.

May 20, 2019

Who is behind attacks on oil tankers of UAE and Saudi Arabia?

Both the American allies and Iran are voicing concerns over the region's safety and stability in the aftermath of the attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.

May 13, 2019

FATF gives Iran until June to strengthen anti-money laundering rules

Foreign businesses say compliance and Iran's removal from the FATF's blacklist are key for making investments in the country, especially after the United States re-imposed sanctions on Iran.

Feb 22, 2019

MBS in China: Beijing sees 'enormous potential', will boost financial ties

China says it supports Saudi's efforts to diversify its economy and is willing to strengthen high-tech cooperation.

Feb 22, 2019

Saudi Arabia employs Darfur children in Yemen war - Report

The report says children make up at least 20 percent of the units at the front-line of the Saudi-Houthi war.

Dec 31, 2018

Russia, Iran and Turkey seek deal on new Syria constitutional body

President Bashar al-Assad's government and the opposition fighting to topple him have each submitted a list of 50 names, but the three nations have haggled over the final 50 members from civil society and "independent" members.

Dec 18, 2018

India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Rice export prices fell a the second consecutive week in India on a weakening rupee and slow demand, while strict inspections from top consumer China muted exports from Vietnam.

Dec 6, 2018

India hopes to calm fuel price stink with basmati fragrance

Export outlook for Indian basmati has brightened with easing of export norms and rupee payment options in Iran trade.

Nov 12, 2018

Taliban attacks Afghan govt post near Iran border, kill 20 soldiers

In September alone, more than 500 Afghan soldiers were killed and hundreds wounded, the Defence Ministry said.

Nov 7, 2018

Saudi Arabia to supply extra oil cargoes to India in November as Iran sanctions loom

Reliance Industries Ltd, Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp, and Mangalore Refinery Petrochemicals Ltd are seeking an additional 1 million barrels each in November from Saudi Arabia, the sources said.

Oct 10, 2018