Iran’s supreme leader mocks US democracy
Iran's supreme leader has mocked the rancorous aftermath of election day in the United States, saying that the vote has exposed the reality of US democracy.
Well over 24 hours after the…
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Iran’s Khamenei says Macron’s support for Prophet cartoons ‘stupid…
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday called the French president's defence of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed a "stupid act" and an "insult" to those who voted…
Russia, Iran tried to interfere in election 2020: US intelligence officials
REUTERS: US intelligence officials have accused Iranians and Russians of interfering in general election 2020, as America braces to go to the polls on November 3 to either reimpose…
Iran makes mask wearing in public compulsory in Tehran
REUTERS: Mask wearing has become mandatory in public in the Iranian capital and violators will be fined, President Hassan Rouhani announced on Saturday as the country battles a third wave of…
U.S. slaps new sanctions on Iran
The United States on Thursday slapped fresh sanctions on Iran’s financial sector, targeting 18 banks in an effort to further choke off Iranian revenues as Washington ramps up pressure on…
Saudi king calls for comprehensive solution on Iran
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday called for a comprehensive solution on Iran and disarming its affiliate Hezbollah in Lebanon, and expressed support for U.S.…
Iran calls on world to reject US sanctions
REUTERS: Tehran on Sunday told the world to reject sanctions that the United States has threatened to impose on countries violating the arms embargo on Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump…
Trump vows ‘1,000 times greater’ response to any Iran attack
US President Donald Trump on Monday vowed that any attack by Iran would be met with a response "1,000 times greater in magnitude," after reports that Iran planned to avenge the killing of…
US says Iran forces board ship in international waters
Iranian forces boarded a tanker in international waters in the Gulf of Oman, using a helicopter and two ships to take over the vessel for several hours, US officials said.
They also…
Explosion rocks Tehran near military complex
A gas tank explosion rocked Tehran overnight near a military complex that had come under scrutiny five years ago from the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran's defence ministry said Friday.
The…
Iran says virus death toll tops 9,000
Iran said on Tuesday a third straight day of more than 100 coronavirus deaths took its overall toll past 9,000, attributing the spike to increased travel by its citizens.
Health ministry…
Iran will execute CIA agent involved in commander Soleimani’s killing: official
An Iranian citizen who provided information to U.S. and Israeli intelligence services on the whereabouts of Iran’s slain Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani will be executed…
Iran dismisses ‘desperate’ US move to end nuclear waivers
Tehran on Thursday dismissed the impact of what it called Washington's "desperate attempt" to end sanction waivers for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord.
The Atomic Energy…
Special envoys review Afghanistan situation in virtual meeting
The Special Representatives on Afghanistan Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, People’s Republic of China, Russian Federation, and Islamic Republic of Iran held a virtual meeting,…
Pakistan, Iran vow to improve border security
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have expressed the resolve to enhance security measures on either side of the border to ensure border security.
According to ISPR, the resolve came during a…