Iran

Iran admits 'unintentionally' shooting down Ukrainian jet carrying 176, blames human error

All 176 people on board died when Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 went down near Tehran on Wednesday, shortly after Iran launched missiles at US forces in Iraq in response to the killing of a top Iranian general in a US drone strike in Baghdad.

Jan 11, 2020

Iran fires ballistic missiles at US Forces

Rocket falls near Iraqi base housing US troops: Reports

The source of the rocket is unknown, the sources said. It caused no casualties. Dujail is 50 km (30 miles) north of Baghdad. Balad base is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Baghdad.

Jan 10, 2020

Why did Iran deliberately avoid US casualties in Iraq missile attack?

The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Wednesday, January 8 the Iranians were thought to have targeted the attacks to miss US forces to prevent the crisis from escalating out of control.

Jan 9, 2020

Yemen's Houthis did not attack Saudi Aramco oil facilities, reveals UN investigation

The United States, European powers and Saudi Arabia had blamed Iran for the Sept. 14 attack on the Saudi Aramco oil plants in Abqaiq and Khurais.

Jan 9, 2020

4.9 magnitude quake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, reports claim natural event

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck southeast of Borazjan, Iran at a depth of 10 km. Borazjan is 70 km drive from Bushehr.

Jan 8, 2020

Gold goes ballistic amid rising war fears as Iran missiles hit US bases in Iraq

Yellow metal prices have soared Rs 2,000 per 10 grams in four days, fuelled by a war of words between President Trump and Teheran.

Jan 8, 2020

Iran plane crash: Over 170 on board killed after Ukrainian aircraft comes down in Tehran

The Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airlines took off at 6.12 am local time and crashed about eight minutes later.

Jan 8, 2020

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

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Iran

Iran admits 'unintentionally' shooting down Ukrainian jet carrying 176, blames human error

Rocket falls near Iraqi base housing US troops: Reports

Why did Iran deliberately avoid US casualties in Iraq missile attack?

Yemen's Houthis did not attack Saudi Aramco oil facilities, reveals UN investigation

4.9 magnitude quake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, reports claim natural event

Gold goes ballistic amid rising war fears as Iran missiles hit US bases in Iraq

Iran plane crash: Over 170 on board killed after Ukrainian aircraft comes down in Tehran

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

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