US puts new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile program
The US government said it was targeting 18 entities and people for supporting what is said was "illicit Iranian actors or transnational criminal activity."
Jul 18, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
US says Iran complying with nuclear deal
The US has said that Iran is continuing to comply with the terms of the nuclear deal that curbed Tehran`s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions` relief, the media reported.
Jul 18, 2017, 13:01 PM IST
14 Kuwaiti Shiite fugitives flee to Iran: Report
Fourteen Shiite Kuwaiti citizens convicted of forming a cell with ties to Tehran have fled by sea to Iran, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported on Monday.
Jul 17, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
US citizen accused of infiltration sentenced to 10 yrs in Iran
In January, Tehran's chief prosecutor said as many as 70 "spies" were serving sentences in the city's prisons -- the identities of only a handful of which have been made public.
Jul 16, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Iran urges United States to abide by nuclear deal
Iran has said Washington should be committed to its obligations under the nuclear agreement which endorses the removal of sanctions and barriers of banking transactions.
Jul 15, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
Iran congratulates Iraq on liberation of Mosul
Also, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said on Sunday that liberation of Mosul is attributed to the leadership of religious figures, wisdom of Iraqi government and courage of Iraqi army and volunteer forces.
Jul 10, 2017, 10:07 AM IST
Chants against Saudi Arabia as Iran marks Jerusalem Day
Parliament speaker Ali Larijani was set to address the crowds before midday prayers. President Hassan Rouhani also joined the march through the capital.
Jun 23, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
Iran demands Saudi Arabia release detained 'fishermen'
The incident has increased tensions between Riyadh and Tehran, arch-rivals opposed in a wide range of conflicts throughout the Middle East.
Jun 21, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
US Senate's Iran sanctions are breach of nuclear deal: Senior Iranian Official
The Senate approved on Thursday the sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program and other activities not related to the international nuclear agreement.
Iran says Saudi Arabia supports militants on its turf after attacks
Iran and Saudi Arabia accuse each other of subverting regional security and support opposite sides in conflicts including those in Syria, Yemen and Iraq.
Jun 13, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
Iran tracks down and kills IS suspects after attacks
Iran has tracked down and killed several suspected jihadists including the alleged mastermind of twin attacks in Tehran last week, a security official and a minister have said.
Jun 12, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
Iran makes more arrests in connection with deadly Tehran attacks
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombings and gun attacks on parliament and the mausoleum of the Islamic Republic`s founder.
Jun 11, 2017, 12:21 PM IST
Iran's Khamenei says attacks to increase hatred toward US, Saudi: Report
Suicide bombers and gunmen attacked the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Khomeini`s mausoleum in Tehran on Wednesday. Scores of people were wounded.
Five Iranian attackers were in Mosul and Raqa with Islamic State: Ministry
The five men who carried out twin attacks in Tehran were Iranians who joined the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria before returning last summer.
Jun 08, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Russia condemns Iran attacks, urges 'coordination' against IS
The Kremlin on Wednesday condemned gun and suicide bomb attacks in Tehran claimed by the Islamic State and called for greater coordination in the fight against the group.
Jun 07, 2017, 18:30 PM IST
Iran attacks: As it happened
Shi`ite Iran has been singled out as a target by Sunni jihadists, including the Islamic State group, but has largely escaped attacks within its urban centres.
Jun 07, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
Donald Trump heads for Bethlehem to see Palestinian leader
After Israel and the Palestinian territories, Trump will head to the Vatican City along with Brussels and Italy for NATO and G7 meetings.
May 23, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
Iran Presidential Election 2017: Hassan Rouhani leads the race, says Interior Ministry official
The election is important "for Iran`s future role in the region and the world", said Hassan Rouhani.
May 20, 2017, 08:29 AM IST
Iran`s Hassan Rouhani: A moderate cleric open to the world
Born in Semnan province on November 12, 1948, Rouhani is married with four children and holds a doctorate in law from Scotland`s Glasgow Caledonian University.
May 17, 2017, 10:23 AM IST
Tehran mayor Qalibaf quits presidential race, backs Raisi: ISNA
"I should take an important decision to keep the unity of revolutionary forces... I ask all my supporters around the country to use all their capacity to help my brother, Mr Ebrahim Raisi win the election," Qalibaf said.
May 15, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
