Tag: Iran
Iran warns against proposed U.S.-backed Red Sea force
American and French navies have strengthened their presence in the Red Sea to protect vessels from the risk of seizure…
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.
Iran declares Reza Karimi wanted over nuclear plant sabotage
Iran, on Saturday, declared itst citizen Reza Karimi wanted in connection with a recent explosion and power outage at its…
Reports: Iran scales up uranium enrichment at nuclear plant
Iran begins 60 % uranium enrichment, its highest level ever after an attack, suspected to be by Israel targeted its…
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani excited over Trump’s departure
President Hassan Rouhani has expressed excitement over the departure of America's President Donald Trump set to make way for President-elect…
Iran slams sanctions on Trump, Pompeo, other US officials
Iran on Tuesday imposed sanctions on outgoing US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and several current and…
Iran tells Interpol to arrest Trump, files red notice
Iran has applied to Interpol for an international arrest warrant for U.S. President Trump in connection with the murder of…
Downed Ukrainian plane: Iran to pay $150,000 to each relative of victims
Iran on Wednesday said it would be prepared to pay compensation to the relatives of those killed when a Ukrainian…
Iran’s nuclear scientist Fakhrizadeh killed by ‘Smart satellite-controlled machine gun’
A top Iranian official has claimed that slain top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed last month by a machine…
Iran buries slain nuclear scientist Fakhrizadeh
Iran buried its slain nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in a cemetery in northern Tehran on Monday, amid vows to retaliate…
Iran ready to cooperate with Biden – President Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rowhani on Wednesday said he was ready to cooperate with U.S. President-elect Joe Biden.
Iran records 459 COVID-19 deaths
Iran’s Health Ministry on Sunday reported that about 459 people died of COVID-19 infections in a day, as the daily…
Iran slates presidential poll for 2021
The Iran’s Interior Ministry on Monday fixed the country’s presidential election for 18 June 2021, amid concerns about the impact…
UN nuclear chief Grossi visits Iran tomorrow
UN Nuclear Chief Rafael Grossi will travel to Tehran, capital of Iran on Monday for high-level talks on inspections at…
Iran battling coronavirus urges Trump lift sanctions
Iranian officials have urged the United States to remove anti-Iran sanctions as the country is struggling amid the outbreak of…
Iran calls Coronavirus ”an unwelcome guest”
Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani called the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) ''an unwelcome guest'' as the pandemic rock the country.