Hassan Rouhani
18 Jul 2020
Of 80 million Iranians, 25 million infected with coronavirus: Rouhani
In a shocker of a statement, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday told that 25 million citizens have been infected with coronavirus, and another 35 million face the risk of getting infected.
17 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Over 2,000 die in Italy, Canada closes borders
With no cure for the deadly COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, in sight, world leaders have taken a more stringent approach, announcing the closure of borders and extending lockdown.
16 Mar 2020
Fourth batch of Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday revealed that the fourth batch of 53 Indians stranded in Iran, where the impact of coronavirus has been catastrophic, has arrived in India. With this, the total number of people evacuated from the nation stands at 389, he added.
14 Jan 2020
After shooting down Ukrainian plane, Iran's judiciary announces arrests
Days after Iran (finally) took responsibility for shooting down a Ukrainian passenger plane in Tehran, the nation's judiciary on Tuesday announced that they have made arrests in connection with the incident.
07 Jan 2020
Iran designates all US forces as "terrorists" for killing Soleimani
On Tuesday, Iran designated all forces of the US as "terrorists" by passing a Bill in the Parliament.
03 Jan 2020
Who was Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian General US killed?
Earlier on Friday, the United States confirmed to have killed Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani in an airstrike at Iraq's Baghdad Airport.
11 Dec 2019
Iran to have state-controlled internet. What, now?
Iran's President, Hassan Rouhani, has announced the plan of building a strong state-controlled intranet in the near future.
26 Mar 2019
Unprecedented flooding in arid Iran kills 19, injures over 90
Major floods across much of Iran have left 19 people dead and more than 90 injured, blocking roads and triggering landslides with warnings of more heavy rain to come, emergency services said yesterday.
18 Feb 2019
Iran unveils first semi-heavy missile-equipped submarine
Iran yesterday launched a locally-made submarine capable of firing cruise missiles, state TV said, in the country's latest show of military might at a time of heightened tensions with the US.
17 Feb 2019
Pakistan-backed terror hits India, Iran; Sushma Swaraj makes Tehran stopover
Sending a strong message that Iran and India are united against Pakistan sponsored terror, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj made a stopover in Tehran on Saturday and met Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchchi.
11 Feb 2019
Chanting 'Death to America', Iran marks 1979 revolution's 40th anniversary
On Monday, hundreds of thousands of people held nation-wide rallies across Iran to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1979 revolution and renew their allegiance to the country's Islamic principles.
05 Nov 2018
US sanctions on Iran come into effect: Details here
On Monday, the Trump administration's sanctions against Iran, covering the country's banking and energy sectors, came into effect.
07 Aug 2018
US hits Iran again with tough, unilateral sanctions
The US re-imposed a wave of tough, unilateral sanctions against Iran today, bringing back into effect harsh penalties that had been lifted under a historic, multi-party nuclear agreement that President Donald Trump abandoned in May.
31 Jul 2018
Trump says he is ready to meet Iranian President Rouhani
Softening his tone, US President Donald Trump today said he is ready to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani without preconditions to craft a new deal over its nuclear program after threatening Tehran of grave consequences.
27 Jul 2018
US working with allies to get Iran to change behavior
The Trump administration is working with its allies and partners to force Iran to change its behavior and stop its actions, the White House has said, days after US President Donald Trump warned Tehran of dire consequences for threatening America.
23 Jul 2018
'Never threaten US again': Donald Trump to Iranian President Rouhani
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of dire consequences if it threatens America again.
10 Jun 2018
#ModiInChina: PM Modi invites Kazakhstan to join International Solar Alliance
PM Narendra Modi today held a "productive" meeting with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev and invited his country to join International Solar Alliance (ISA).
09 Jun 2018
Modi reaches Qingdao on two-day visit to attend SCO summit
PM Narendra Modi arrived in Qingdao today on a two-day visit to attend the annual summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is likely to deliberate on global issues including the impact of US sanctions on Russia.
09 May 2018
US pulls out of 'one-sided' Iran nuclear deal
The US, in a major move, has pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, saying sanctions would be reimposed on the country's oil sector, precious metals trade, aircraft exports, and its attempts to buy American banknotes.
17 Feb 2018
Iranian President's India visit: All you need to know
PM Narendra Modi's "love affair" with West Asia continues. After hosting Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and making the Palestinians happy, now he is holding "substantive and productive" talks with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani.
12 Feb 2018
What does Iran President Hassan Rouhani's visit mean for India?
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will leave for India on Thursday on a three-day visit.
01 Jan 2018
10 people dead overnight, Iran protests getting out of hand?
The situation in Iran seems to be getting out of hand as anti-government protests are sweeping across the country.
01 Jan 2018
Iran bans Instagram, Telegram amid protests
Iran has moved to ban Instagram and Telegram following four days of anti-establishment protests which were reportedly organized through social media.
30 Dec 2017
US: "World is watching" as anti-government protests spread across Iran
Anti-government protests have spread to several major cities across Iran, including Rasht and Kermanshah.
03 Dec 2017
First phase of Chabahar port to be inaugurated today!
23 Nov 2017
Putin proposes Syrian peace congress to end 6-year civil war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled plans to hold a Syrian peace conference aimed at ending the six-year-long civil war.
21 Sep 2017
Iran's Rouhani calls Trump 'ignorant' and a 'rogue newcomer'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized US President Donald Trump during his speech to the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
09 Aug 2017
Iran's Rouhani appoints two women as vice-presidents following outcry
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has appointed two women as vice-presidents and one as a civil rights assistant.
27 Jun 2017
After seven years, Iran's Khamenei rakes up Kashmir again
In a surprising development, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei asked Muslims around the world to support people of Kashmir and other places against "oppressors" who attacked people in Ramzan.
20 May 2017
Iran's presidential election- Hassan Rouhani reelected after decisive victory
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has won a decisive victory in the country's election, earning him a second term in office.
05 Dec 2016
Iran's Supreme Court confirms tycoon Babak Zanjani's death sentence
The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed well-known billionaire tycoon Babak Zanjani's death sentence, according to the country's state media.
27 Nov 2016
Iran: 44 dead, 103 injured in a deadly train collision
At least 44 people were killed in a deadly train collision in northern Iraq in one of the worst rail disasters in the country.
01 Oct 2016
Iran surprises Pakistan; fires mortar shells on Balochistan
As India carried out a surgical strike on Pakistan, its "brotherly" neighbor Iran surprised it by attacking the Iran-Pak border.
