Tag: Tehran
French couple released from prison in Iran
Western governments and human rights organisations have long accused Iran of engaging in “hostage diplomacy” by detaining foreign nationals as…
Millions attend funeral procession for late Iranian President Raisi
Wednesday’s funeral ceremony was attended by numerous high-ranking political and military representatives as well as foreign dignitaries, the local media…
Plane crash: Lufthansa bans Tehran flights
Lufthansa on Friday said it was cancelling all flights to and from Tehran until January 20, following suggestions that Iran…
In Iran, Kachikwu analyses challenges facing global gas industry
The Minster of State for Petroleum Resources Dr Ibe Kachikwu has identified market volatility, increasing competition and price war as…
Buhari arrives Tehran for 3rd GECF summit
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday arrived in Tehran, Iran, to participate in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit on…
Iran airliner crashes, at least 38 dead
An Iranian passenger plane crashed Sunday moments after takeoff from Tehran, killing at least 38 on board and narrowly avoiding…
Iran wants America punish makers of anti-Islam movie
Tehran, AFP: Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Thursday demanded the United States punish those behind an anti-Islam film…
VP Sambo in Tehran for NAM summit
Vice President Namadi Sambo arrived in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday night for the 16th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).…
Ahmadinejad: Israel a cancerous tumour
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has told demonstrators holding an annual protest against the existence of the Jewish state that Israel…