Mashhad

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

Quake kills two near Iran Shi`ite holy city Mashhad

Iran lies on a major fault line and sees frequent earthquakes. The most recent was in January, when four people died in southern Iran.

Apr 05, 2017, 14:29 PM IST

44 dead as trains collide in Iran

The Tehran-to-Mashhad line was briefly closed to allow an investigation into the cause of the crash.

Nov 26, 2016, 10:40 AM IST

At least eight dead in Iran rail crash: State TV

The collision in Semnan province on the main line between second city Mashhad and the capital Tehran also injured 11 people, the television said.

Nov 25, 2016, 14:23 PM IST

Jordan latest Arab country to recall envoy from Iran

Jordan on Monday recalled its ambassador to Iran over what it described as Tehran`s interference in Arab affairs.

Apr 18, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Iran unveils S-300 missile system parts at army parade

Iran used its annual Army Day parade Sunday to showcase parts of a long-awaited air defence system ordered from Russia, a move likely to irk critics of the arms deal.

Apr 17, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

Execution of Shiite cleric: Angry Iranian protesters set fire to Saudi embassy in Tehran

Angry crowds protesting at Saudi Arabia's execution of a top Shiite cleric set fire to the kingdom's embassy in Tehran and stormed the building before being cleared out by police, reports said.

Jan 03, 2016, 10:16 AM IST