Iran

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi: Two Indians among 3 killed [Details]

It is to be noted that the event occurred while Yemen's years-long conflict continues, and an Emirati-flagged warship was just captured by the Houthis

7 days ago

Gen Soleimani Assassination Anniversary: Major Israeli News Outlets Hacked, Here's the Link

The hack comes after Israel's former military intelligence chief publicly admitted his country was engaged in Soleimani's assassination in late December.

21 days ago

After PAK, China skips crucial meeting on Kabul in New Delhi; makes lame excuse [details]

The meeting will focus on developing a "regional security architecture" to address the challenges posed by Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, including terrorism both inside and outside the country's borders.

Nov 10, 2021

Adani Ports not to handle container cargo from Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan

Adani Ports has advised that as of November 15, it will no longer EXIM containerised goods from certain nations.

Oct 12, 2021

Oops, she did it again! Popstar Britney Spears gets third time lucky, engaged to Iranian Sam Asghari

After her first marriage lasting 55 hours, second, for a good three years, the American pop star has taken the plunge yet again with Iranian boyfriend Sam Asghari. The couple recently announced their engagement after dating for nearly four years.

Sep 13, 2021

Taliban threats are on rise; Pentagon keeps close watch on Afghanistan [details]

Following the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban's danger has grown. The pentagon keeps eyes on Taliban troops.

Jul 12, 2021

Iran: Something wrong at Bushehr Nuclear Plant; unexplained outage creates panic [details]

Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant underwent an emergency shutdown, citing a "technical overhaul," but it has created panic in the Islamic Republic.

Jun 20, 2021

Largest ship of Iranian Navy catches fire; sinks in Gulf of Oman mysteriously [details]

This is the latest in a series of mysterious blasts that began in 2019 targeting commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman.

Jun 3, 2021

Iran stops snap nuclear inspections by UN team, state-run daily urges caution

An Iranian government newspaper warned on Tuesday that overly radical actions in the nuclear wrangling with the West may lead to the country's isolation after Tehran ended snap inspections by United Nations inspectors.

Feb 23, 2021

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

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