Iran

Iran attacks US forces in Iraq in retaliation for killing of Qassem Soleimani

Tehran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles from Iranian territory against at least two Iraqi military bases hosting US-led coalition personnel.

Jan 8, 2020

Iran designates US and Pentagon as 'terrorists' after Qassem Soleimani killing

Qassem Soleimani was killed in the drone attack ordered by US President Donald Trump on January 3.

Jan 7, 2020

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Market today: Sensex up by 460 points, Nifty over 12,000 mark as oil cools marginally

The price of oil surged in the last two trading sessions after a drone strike by the US in Baghdad killed top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.

Jan 7, 2020

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres

We are living in turbulent times: UN Security General warns of escalating geopolitical tensions

The statement could apply to the US, which set off the turmoil in the sensitive Gulf and Middle East regions by the attack near the Baghdad airport last week that killed Qassem Soleimani.

Jan 7, 2020

Sensex falls 530 points amid escalating US-Iran tensions; Nifty below 12,082

Markets worldwide came under pressure from a major escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States.

Jan 6, 2020

Iraq wants foreign troops out after Qassem Soleimani's death; Trump threatens sanctions

Democratic critics of the Republican president have said Trump was reckless in authorizing the strike.

Jan 6, 2020

Was Iranian General Qassem Soleimani behind terror attacks in Delhi? Donald Trump claims

Following Qassem Soleimani's assassination, Donald Trump said the "reign of terror is over" and claimed the former had contributed to "terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London."

Jan 4, 2020

Oil pump jacks work at sunset near Midland, Texas, US. Reuters

Oil prices jump over 4% after US airstrike kills Iran, Iraq officials

Brent crude futures jumped nearly $3 to hit a high of $69.16 a barrel, the highest since September 17.

Jan 3, 2020

Here's a list of protest wave that swayed the world in 2019

From Hong Kong's seven-month-long protest to outrage against the contentious Citizenship law in India, scroll down to read about protests that hit the streets in 2019.

Dec 31, 2019

Trump aides call US strikes on Iraq and Syria 'successful,' warn of potential further action

The US military carried out the strikes on Sunday against the Kataib Hezbollah militia group in response to the killing of a US civilian contractor.

Dec 30, 2019

Iran's leader ordered crackdown on unrest: 'Do whatever it takes to end it'

About 1,500 people were killed during less than two weeks of unrest that started on November 15.

Dec 23, 2019

Protests erupt in Iran over fuel price hike

The price of a litre of regular gasoline had gone up to 15,000 rials (12.7 US cents) from 10,000 rials and the monthly ration for each private automobile was set at 60 litres per month

Nov 17, 2019

Government to facilitate onion imports from Iran, Egypt & Turkey amid soaring prices

This decision was taken at a meeting of the inter-ministerial committee headed by Consumer Affairs Secretary Avinash K Srivastava on November 5, reviewing the prices and availability of onions in the country.

Nov 6, 2019

Fuel price set to spike as tension rises after Iran oil tanker hit in Red Sea

Iran suspects Saudi rocket attacks behind the fire that breaks out on the tanker laden with one million barrels of oil in the Red Sea off Jeddah; reports suggest the attack was in retaliation to Yemeni Houthi's drone strikes on Saudi Aramco oil installations.

Oct 11, 2019

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Iran

Iran attacks US forces in Iraq in retaliation for killing of Qassem Soleimani

Iran designates US and Pentagon as 'terrorists' after Qassem Soleimani killing

Market today: Sensex up by 460 points, Nifty over 12,000 mark as oil cools marginally

We are living in turbulent times: UN Security General warns of escalating geopolitical tensions

Sensex falls 530 points amid escalating US-Iran tensions; Nifty below 12,082

Iraq wants foreign troops out after Qassem Soleimani's death; Trump threatens sanctions

Was Iranian General Qassem Soleimani behind terror attacks in Delhi? Donald Trump claims

Oil prices jump over 4% after US airstrike kills Iran, Iraq officials

Here's a list of protest wave that swayed the world in 2019

Trump aides call US strikes on Iraq and Syria 'successful,' warn of potential further action

Iran's leader ordered crackdown on unrest: 'Do whatever it takes to end it'

Protests erupt in Iran over fuel price hike

Government to facilitate onion imports from Iran, Egypt & Turkey amid soaring prices

Fuel price set to spike as tension rises after Iran oil tanker hit in Red Sea

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Rouhani says imposition of fresh sanctions on Iran points to US 'desperation'

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Biggest oil price surge since 1991 as locked and loaded US points finger at Iran for attack

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