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Tehran ex-prosecutor given 135 lashes for corruption

Tehran's notorious former chief prosecutor Said Mortazavi has been sentenced to 135 lashes for misappropriation and waste of public money while head of Iran's welfare program, Iranian media reported today.

Nov 02, 2016, 19:07 PM IST

Asian Airgun Shooting Championship: Heena Sidhu pulls out of an event in Iran due to hijab compulsory rule

The championship is scheduled be held in Iran's capital Tehran in December.

Oct 29, 2016, 17:08 PM IST

No US 'interference' for release of dual nationals: Iran

Iran said today it would accept no US "interference" after Washington demanded the release of a dual national and his 80-year-old father given 10-year sentences for espionage.

Oct 19, 2016, 18:21 PM IST

First Australian business delegation in 14 years to visit Iran

Steven Ciobo said he will leave Tuesday for the visit that will include reopening an Australian trade office that closed in 2010.

Sep 26, 2016, 07:43 AM IST

Iran supports 'any decision' to stabilise oil market: Minister

Tehran: Iran's oil minister said today that the Islamic republic supports "any decision" to stabilise the global oil market and that USD 50-60 per barrel is the desired price for most OPEC members.

Sep 06, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Iranian police says security forces killed 3 Sunni militants

Iranian police say security forces have killed three armed Sunni militants in a firefight in the country's west.

Aug 16, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Iran arrests dual national over UK `spy links`

Iran has arrested a British-Iranian on suspicion of links to the UK intelligence service, the Tehran prosecutor told Iranian media on Tuesday.

Aug 16, 2016, 13:19 PM IST

Iran halts holidays to Turkey after military coup bid

Iran halted package tours to neighbouring Turkey, in the face of persistent uncertainty after an abortive coup attempt.

Jul 16, 2016, 17:52 PM IST

Iran protests Egypt MPs` presence at opposition rally

Iran has summoned Egypt`s top envoy in Tehran to "strongly protest" against the attendance of Egyptian lawmakers.

Jul 14, 2016, 14:34 PM IST

Nuclear deal holding but more work needed: Iran negotiator

Iran's nuclear deal with world powers is holding a year after it was agreed but more needs to be done to ensure its full implementation, a top Iranian negotiator said Wednesday.

Jul 13, 2016, 16:03 PM IST

Iran condemns opposition rally in France

Iran on Tuesday condemned a rally in France on the weekend by an exiled opposition group it labelled a "stinking corpse" and said it would denounce any country that backed it.

Jul 12, 2016, 16:25 PM IST

Iran announces indictments for 3 dual nationals, foreigner

Iran says three dual nationals and a foreigner held in the country have been indicted on unknown charges, following a series of detentions in the wake of last year's nuclear deal with world powers.

Jul 11, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

Iran criticises US for blocking sales of passenger aircraft

Iran's Foreign Ministry has criticised the US House of Representatives for blocking the sale of Boeing passenger aircraft to Tehran, the media reported.

Jul 09, 2016, 10:19 AM IST

Iran won't coordinate with US on Syria: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran will never coordinate with the United States in Syria and other regional conflicts, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.

Jul 03, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Iranians pray for peace on holy night

The Laylat al-Qadr, or Night of Destiny, marks the moment when the Prophet Mohammed received the words from God that would become Islam`s holy book, the Koran.

Jun 28, 2016, 09:51 AM IST

Boeing says it signs historic sales agreement with Iran Air

Boeing Co. Said today it signed an agreement with Iran Air "expressing the airline's intent" to buy its aircraft, setting up the biggest business deal between the Islamic Republic and America since the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran if it goes through.

Jun 22, 2016, 03:42 AM IST