In A First Since 2001, Iran's Hard-line Parliament Approves All Members Of President's Cabinet
The approval marks an early win for Pezeshkian, a longtime lawmaker who found himself catapulted into the presidency after a helicopter crash in May killed his hard-line predecessor.
Aug 21, 2024, 18:44 PM IST
Iran terror attacks: Tehran attackers were Iranian Islamic State recruits
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility and threatened more attacks against Iran's majority Shi'ite population, seen by the hardline Sunni militants as heretics.
Jun 08, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
Twelve killed as gunmen, suicide bombers target Iran Parliament, Khomeini mausoleum; ISIS claims responsibility
At least 12 persons were killed on Wednesday in the first terror attack claimed by the Islamic State in Iran.
Jun 07, 2017, 22:14 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
