Tehran

Iranian reformist ex-president calls on supporters to vote

Iran's former reformist president has called on Iranians to cast their vote in the upcoming election despite a ban preventing many reformist candidates from running.

Feb 09, 2016, 15:51 PM IST

Iran to strengthen missile programme: Commander-in-chief

Iran will continue to develop its missile programme and it should not be considered a threat to neighbouring and friendly countries, the semi-official Fars news agency quoted the head of the army as saying on Thursday.

Feb 04, 2016, 19:11 PM IST

Canada to lift Tehran sanctions, allow Bombardier to export to Iran

Canada confirmed for the first time on Tuesday that it plans to lift its sanctions on Tehran and said that if Airbus is allowed to sell to Iran, then its aircraft maker Bombardier Inc should be allowed to export there as well.

Jan 27, 2016, 03:39 AM IST

Saudi Arabia warns against "nefarious activities" by Iran

Riyadh accuses Tehran of fomenting instability across the region and the two back opposing sides in wars in Syria and Yemen.

Jan 20, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

Iran hails 'new chapter' as nuclear sanctions lifted

Iran has "opened a new chapter" in its ties with the world, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, after sanctions were lifted under its historic nuclear deal with global powers.

Jan 17, 2016, 19:22 PM IST

Seven Iranian prisoners in US to be freed in swap: Report

Seven Iranian prisoners held in the US will be freed in exchange for the release of four Iranian- American nationals jailed in Iran, official media said on Saturday.

Jan 16, 2016, 23:41 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

Iran claims it has removed core of reactor, key to nuke deal

Nuclear technicians have finished removing the core of the Iran's only nuclear heavy water reactor as part of Tehran's obligations under its nuclear deal with world powers, Iranian state television reported today.

Jan 14, 2016, 23:39 PM IST

US Navy sailors held by Iran are released with their boats

Tehran; All 10 US Navy sailors detained by Iran after their two small boats allegedly drifted into Iranian territorial waters around one of Iran's Persian Gulf islands a day earlier have been freed

Jan 14, 2016, 00:01 AM IST

Iran's Khamenei urges even those against him to vote

Hassan Rouhani, Iran's current president, is a moderate and his allies are looking to make gains that could overturn the balance of power in a currently conservative-dominated parliament, potentially leading to social and political reforms he promised before being elected in 2013.

Jan 09, 2016, 21:03 PM IST

Iran complains to UN about Saudi Arabia's "provocations"

A diplomatic crisis between Iran and Saudi Arabia entered its second week.

Jan 09, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

Iran nuclear deal implementation may be 'days away': John Kerry

John Kerry said today that implementation of the Iran nuclear deal may be only "days away".

Jan 08, 2016, 02:18 AM IST

Iran airs footage of new missile in underground bunker

Iran aired fresh footage Tuesday of an underground bunker that houses its latest ballistic missile, which less than a week ago prompted US threats of new sanctions.

Jan 05, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

Kuwait recalls envoy from Tehran following spat

Kuwait has recalled its envoy to Iran.

Jan 05, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

Saudi cutting ties will not hurt Iran: Govt spokesman

Saudi Arabia's severance of diplomatic relations with Tehran will not hurt Iran or damage its development, the government spokesman said on Tuesday.

Jan 05, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Saudi Arabia cutting ties will not distract from big mistake of cleric execution: Iran

Saudi Arabia's decision to cut ties with Iran after attacks on the kingdom's diplomatic missions in the Islamic Republic will not distract from Riyadh's "big mistake" of executing a top Shiite cleric, a senior Iranian official said Monday.

Jan 04, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Iran

Oil prices rose in Asia Monday after crude kingpin Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Iran following a row over Tehran`s execution of a Shiite cleric.

Jan 04, 2016, 08:39 AM IST

Bahrain condemns attack on Saudi diplomatic premises in Iran

Bahrain on Sunday "strongly condemned" the attacks on the Saudi Arabian embassy in Tehran, urging Iran to abide by diplomatic measures and control the protesters.

Jan 04, 2016, 02:16 AM IST

Iran sees "divine vengeance" after Saudis execute Shi'ite cleric

Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi Embassy in Tehran early on Sunday and Shi`ite Muslim Iran`s top leader predicted "divine vengeance" for Saudi Arabia`s execution of a prominent Shi`ite cleric.

Jan 04, 2016, 00:40 AM IST

Iran president says Saudi embassy attack 'totally unjustifiable'

At least 44 people were arrested late Saturday for storming the diplomatic missions in Tehran and Mashhad after Saudi Arabia announced it had executed prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr and 46 other men on "terrorism" charges.

Jan 03, 2016, 16:54 PM IST