Iran-US tensions

Iran to enrich uranium upto 20 per cent as soon as possible

Iran said it plans to enrich uranium up to 20 per cent at its underground Fordo nuclear facility as soon as possible, pushing its programme a technical step away from weapons-grade levels as it increases pressure on the West over the tattered atomic deal.

Jan 02, 2021, 22:53 PM IST

Govt reviews security of US, Israeli diplomats after intelligence warning; Amit Shah chairs high-level meet

MHA sources said that law and order issues across the country, as well as security matters linked to Jammu and Kashmir, were discussed in the meeting, chaired by Home Minister Shah.

Jan 09, 2020, 19:46 PM IST

Iran vows to take 'vigorous revenge' over killing of Soleimani

Iran Foreign Minister summoned the Swiss Charge d`affairs to Tehran, the US interest section in Iran, to convey protest against the US` "terrorist" act. Iran Foreign Minister Javed Zarif took to Twitter soon after Pentagon confirmed the killing of Soleimani.

Jan 03, 2020, 12:54 PM IST

Iran-US tensions flare over sanctions threat, rocket claim

Iran accused the United States of lying Thursday about alleged test-firing of rockets near an American warship and anger rose in Tehran at the spectre of new sanctions from Washington.

Jan 01, 2016, 01:38 AM IST