Iran

Qasem Soleimani Burial: 50 Dead and 200 Injured in Funeral Procession Stampede

At least 50 people have been killed and more than 200 injured in a stampede as Iranians gathered for the…

5 years ago

Qasem Soleimani Death: Thousands of Mourners Gathered in Ahvaz to Receive General’s Remains

Thousands of Iranians have gathered in the city of Ahvaz, southwest of Iran, on January 5 to receive the remains…

5 years ago

Saudi Arabia Oil Attacks: Military Response To Iran Is Possible

In a recent interview, Saudi Arabia's minister of state for foreign affairs Adel al-Jubeir has said all options, including a…

5 years ago

Mike Pompeo Blames Iran for Attacks on Gulf of Oman Tankers

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Iran for "unprovoked attacks" on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman…

5 years ago

Israeli F-16 Fighter Jet Shot Down by Syrian Anti-Aircraft Fire

According to the Israeli military, one of its F-16 fighter jet has crashed amid Syrian anti-aircraft fire after an offensive…

7 years ago

Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Direct Military Aggression over Yemen Missile

According to new reports, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of an act of "direct…

7 years ago

Iran Rejects Saad al-Hariri’s Assassination Plot Claims

Iran has rejected "unfounded accusations" by Saad al-Hariri, who resigned as Lebanon's prime minister citing Tehran's "grip" on his country…

7 years ago

Lebanon: PM Saad al-Hariri Resigns Fearing for His Life

Lebanon’s PM Saad al-Hariri has announced his resignation in a TV broadcast from Saudi Arabia. Saad al-Hariri also said that…

7 years ago

Are We Safe? Key Facts About The Iran Nuclear Deal People Won’t Tell You

The threat of terrorism and nuclear attacks are a concern for most of us. If you did a survey now,…

8 years ago

Jason Rezaian: Washington Post Reporter and Three US Prisoners Released in Iran

Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and three other Iranian-American prisoners have been released in Iran as it anticipates the lifting…

9 years ago

Iran Releases US Navy Sailors Held in Persian Gulf

Ten US Navy sailors held in Iran on January 12 for entering its territorial waters have been released on January…

9 years ago

Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr Execution: Kuwait Recalls Its Ambassador to Iran

Kuwait has recalled its ambassador to Iran as a regional row over the execution of Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr…

9 years ago

Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr Execution: Saudi Arabia Severs Diplomatic Ties with Iran

Saudi Arabia has decided to break off diplomatic ties with Iran, amid a row over the execution of Shia Muslim…

9 years ago

Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr Execution: Iran Says Saudi Arabia Will Face Divine Revenge

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that Saudi Arabia will face "divine revenge" for its execution of Shia…

9 years ago

Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr Execution Sparks Anger and Protests in Shia Communities

The execution of Saudi Arabia’s prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr has sparked anger and protests in Shia communities across…

9 years ago

Jason Rezaian Sentenced to Prison in Iran

American journalist Jason Rezaian has been sentenced to an unspecified prison term in Iran, the country's judiciary has said. The…

9 years ago

Deutsche Bank Fined $258 Million for Working with Iran and Syria

Deutsche Bank has been fined $258 million by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Federal Reserve…

9 years ago

Jason Rezaian Case: Washington Post Reporter’s Trial Begins in Iran

Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian’s trial has begun in Tehran, Iran, behind closed doors. Jason Rezaian, a US-Iranian citizen, was…

9 years ago

Countries that hate Valentine’s Day

In some parts of the world like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Malaysia or Indonesia, celebrating Valentine's Day with flowers, chocolates or…

10 years ago

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner may be investigated over Amia attack

Argentine prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita has asked a federal judge to investigate President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner over allegations she helped…

10 years ago

Mardom e-Emruz: Iranian newspaper shut over George Clooney’s Je suis Charlie picture

An Iranian court has ordered the closure of Mardom e-Emruz (Today's People) newspaper after publishing a picture of George Clooney…

10 years ago

Man Haron Monis was wanted in Iran since 2000

Man Haron Monis - the gunman behind Sydney café siege – was wanted in Iran since 14 years ago, but…

10 years ago

Barack Obama sent secret letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on fighting ISIS

New reports claim that President Barack Obama wrote a secret letter to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing a…

10 years ago

Iran’s Ayatollah Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi-Kani dies aged 83

The head of Iran’s chief clerical body, Ayatollah Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi-Kani, has died at the age of 83. Iran’s clerical body…

10 years ago

Iran: Plane crashes at Mehrabad airport killing 40 passengers

A small plane crashed at Mehrabad airport, near Tehran, killing more than 40 passengers, Iranian state media report. The aircraft…

10 years ago