Big turnout as Iran votes to shape post-sanctions era
Iranians voted in elections on Friday likely to determine the pace of their emergence from years of economic isolation, with Iran`s top leader, a stern critic of detente with the West, urging a big turnout to snub the country`s "enemies".
Feb 26, 2016, 14:50 PM IST
Iran says international sanctions to be lifted on Saturday
International sanctions on Iran will be lifted on Saturday when the United Nations nuclear agency declares Tehran has complied with an agreement to scale back its nuclear programme, Iran`s foreign minister said.
Jan 16, 2016, 16:02 PM IST
John Kerry to meet Saudi FM in London amid Iran tensions
US Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet his Saudi counterpart Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in London today amid concerns over the dramatic breakdown in relations between his country and Iran.
Jan 14, 2016, 06:53 AM IST
Iraq will mediate in Saudi Arabia-Iran row, says foreign minister
Jaafari`s translated comments were broadcast in a caption on Iran`s English-language channel Press TV.
Jan 06, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
Iran to join Syria talks as diplomatic push gains pace
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will join key players in the Syria crisis -- including Russia, the United States and Saudi Arabia -- in Vienna on Friday.
Oct 29, 2015, 11:45 AM IST
Nine Indian sailors to reach Delhi from Iran today
Nine Indian sailors, who were in a jail in Iran on charges of smuggling, have been released and will reach Delhi on Wednesday.
Oct 14, 2015, 08:31 AM IST
Nine Indian sailors jailed in Iran released
Nine Indian sailors who were in a jail in Iran on charges of smuggling have been released and will reach Delhi tomorrow, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday.
Oct 14, 2015, 00:16 AM IST
UN asks Iran to help peace in Syria
United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has urged Iran to pressure its ally Syria to reach a peaceful resolution of the brutal civil war there.
Oct 06, 2015, 05:30 AM IST
