Iran

Did Iran 'attempt to seize' British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz?

The incident took place a week after the Royal Navy captured an Iranian supertanker 'Grace 1' in Gibraltar over suspicions of the tanker carrying crude oil to Syria violating EU norms.

Jul 11, 2019

'I will continue, or I will die,' says Iranian model forced to flee over leaked pics

The 29-year-old woman, who calls herself 'Negzzia' (to protect her identity), fled to Istanbul after she found out that her photographer had given semi-nude pictures of her to the Iranian officials

Jul 9, 2019

Will US impose more sanctions after Iran breaches nuclear deal?

Tensions escalated after Iran declared that it would be increasing its uranium enrichment stockpile to 5 percent, breaching the internationally agreed limit under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Jul 8, 2019

Did Iran threaten UK of retaliation over supertanker seizure by Royal Marines?

The response came days after the Royal Marines captured an Iranian supertanker 'Grace 1' in Gibraltar. It was reportedly carrying crude oil to the Baniyas refinery in Syria while violating EU norms.

Jul 7, 2019

Did Iran threaten to destroy Israel if US attacks in the future?

Mojtaba Zonnour added that "Iran's power" has created deterrence against attacks. He also revealed that the 36 US military bases in the region are under surveillance by Iran.

Jul 2, 2019

Modi and I will announce very big trade deal: US President Donald Trump

PM Modi said that the key topics they would discuss include Iran, 5G, bilateral and defence relations.

Jun 28, 2019

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.

Jun 26, 2019

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.

Jun 25, 2019

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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.

Jun 21, 2019

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.

Jun 20, 2019

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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.

Jun 20, 2019

US Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan

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'.

Jun 18, 2019

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."

Jun 15, 2019

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.

Jun 14, 2019

2 oil tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman

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

Jun 13, 2019

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.

Jun 7, 2019

Donald Trump Responds To Poway Synagogue Shooting

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