Tag: Iran
US to transfer large cache of weapons seized from Iran to Ukraine
The US Central Command (CENTCOM), in a statement said the government obtained ownership of these munitions on July 20, 2023,…
Five American prisoners released from Iranian jail land in US after $6bn swap deal
The Americans, who had been designated by the US as wrongfully detained, were freed as part of a wider deal that…
Under fire Nobel Foundation cancels invitations to Russia, Belarus, Iran
"We recognise the strong reactions in Sweden," the foundation said in a statement on Saturday
‘Cruel lie’ – Washington reacts to Iran claim of prisoner swap deal
A White House National Security Council spokesperson also said “claims by Iranian officials that we have reached a deal for…
Iran charges 2 French nationals with espionage
French Foreign Minister, Mrs Catherine Colonna confirmed the arrest of two French nationals in November amid countrywide protests in Iran.
Iran sentences 5 people to death
The 16 individuals were arrested on Nov. 12, for their involvement in killing Ruhollah Ajamian, a Basij member who died…
Saka hits brace as England demolish Iran
Eight minutes later, Bukayo Saka made a run to receive the ball and produced a powerful shot from mid-range which…
Sepp Blatter says Iran should be barred from Qatar World Cup
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter thinks Iran should be barred from the World Cup amid widespread protests in the Islamic…
Salman Rushdie: Iran denies involvement in attack
Rushdie was stabbed onstage as he was about to deliver a lecture in New York State on Friday. He is…
17 dead, dozens injured as train derailed
Around a dozen other passengers were injured in the accident near the city of Tabas, a spokesman for the national…
Iran targets Pompeo, current US officials: Blinken
Testifying before a Senate panel, Blinken acknowledged details made public last month in a sensitive State Department report that outlined…
Iran warns it will target Israel’s heart
"If you make slightest move against our nation ... our armed forces destination will be the heart of the Zionist…
Ex-Iranian president Bani-Sadr dies in Paris
In announcing the death, his family said on his website that Bani-Sadr had "defended freedom in the face of new…
Basketball: Team USA crush Iran
Team USA got back on track Wednesday in their quest for a fourth consecutive men's basketball gold medal with a…
Iran’s president-elect Ebrahim Raisi talks tough to Biden
Iran’s President-elect Ebrahim Raisi(also spelt Rayeesi), has declined the opportunity to meet U.S. President Joe Biden.