Iran: News
06 Jul 2024
IsraelReformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential election
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran's presidential election, Iranian state news agency Press TV reported.
28 Jun 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIran holds snap presidential election amid economic and political turmoil
Iran is conducting an unexpected presidential election following the sudden death of former President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
24 May 2024
DronesIran releases first report on President Raisi's death
The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces made public the first investigative report concerning the recent helicopter crash that led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others.
24 May 2024
EuropeHow filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran, reached Germany
Faced with a prison sentence, acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof decided to escape from Iran, embarking on a "complicated" and "anguishing" 28-day journey across Europe. He finally found refuge in a safe house in Germany. Recently, he opened up about this journey.
23 May 2024
Aditi Rao HydariCannes Day-9: 'Monte-Cristo' receives standing ovation, Aditi recreates 'Gajagamini' walk
The 77th Cannes Film Festival is in its last leg now.
22 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalIranian director who fled country recently to attend Cannes screening
Acclaimed Iranian director, Mohammad Rasoulof, has confirmed his attendance at the Cannes Film Festival screening of his competition movie, The Seed of the Sacred Fig set for Friday.
21 May 2024
IsraelIran: Presidential election to pick Raisi's successor on June 28
Following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of President Ebrahim Raisi, Iran has announced an expedited presidential election to be held on June 28.
20 May 2024
Narendra Modi'India stands with Iran…': PM Modi condoles President Raisi's death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
20 May 2024
MoscowAfter Iran President Raisi's death, Mohammad Mokhber to take over
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were reported dead after the helicopter carrying them crashed last night.
20 May 2024
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei'No sign of life…': Iran President Raisi's helicopter wreckage found
Rescuers on Monday found the missing helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister, and other officials near the Iran-Azerbaijan border.
15 May 2024
S JaishankarJaishankar reacts to US's 'sanction warning' after Chabahar Port deal
A day after the United States warned of a "potential risk of sanctions" following India's 10-year agreement to operate Iran's Chabahar Port, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the project will "benefit the entire region."
14 May 2024
US State DepartmentUS warns of 'potential sanctions' for business deals with Iran
The United States has issued a warning to all nations considering business deals with Iran, saying that they run the "potential risk of sanctions."
14 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalIranian filmmaker evades prison sentence; flees Iran ahead of Cannes
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has fled Iran, evading an eight-year prison sentence linked to his latest film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig.
10 May 2024
Music IndustryMusic icons rally for imprisoned Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi's release
Over 100 influential figures from the music, culture, and human rights activism sectors have united in a call for the release of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi.
10 May 2024
Israel5 Indians on board ship captured by Iran released
Five of the Indian sailors on board an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran were released on Thursday and have departed from Iran, the Indian embassy in Tehran said.
01 May 2024
CoinbaseBinance founder Changpeng Zhao receives four-month prison sentence
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering measures.
28 Apr 2024
Music IndustryIranian rapper sentenced to death for participating in anti-government protests
In a piece of unsettling news, Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death by an Iranian court due to his involvement in the 2022 protests against the current regime.
20 Apr 2024
HamasIsrael strikes Rafah, 9 Palestinians including 6 children dead
An Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in Rafah, the southernmost city of Gaza, on Friday, killing nine Palestinians, six of whom were children, AP reported.
20 Apr 2024
Israel'Next response will be at maximum level': Iran warns Israel
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian issued a stern warning to Israel on Friday.
19 Apr 2024
IsraelIndia bolsters air defense amid global tensions: Report
In response to escalating global unrest, India has significantly enhanced its air defense capabilities, a report said on Friday.
19 Apr 2024
IsraelCrude oil prices jump 4% as Israel strikes on Iran
Crude oil prices experienced a significant surge of over 4% on Friday, largely attributed to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel.
19 Apr 2024
IraqIsrael 'launches missile attacks' on Iran's Isfahan
Israel conducted missile strikes on Iran early Friday morning (Mideast time), officials from the United States said.
18 Apr 2024
KeralaKerala woman onboard ship seized by Iran returns home
Ann Tessa Joseph, an Indian deck cadet from Kerala who was one of 17 Indians on board an Israeli-linked container ship seized by the Iranian military last week, has returned to Kerala.
16 Apr 2024
Air India2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack
At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel.
16 Apr 2024
Joe BidenBiden spotted using prepared script during meeting with Iraq PM
United States President Joe Biden was seen referring to prepared remarks while interacting with the press during an Oval Office meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'a Al-Sudani on Monday (local time).
16 Apr 2024
Antonio GuterresAs Iran-Israel conflict escalates, UN worried about nuclear strike attack
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mulls a counterstrike on Iran, the United Nations (UN) has appealed for the de-escalation of a much-feared war in the Middle East.
16 Apr 2024
UNESCO World HeritageTake a journey through architectural wonders in Isfahan, Iran
Isfahan, located in the heart of Iran, is a city where history and architecture blend seamlessly.
15 Apr 2024
IraqExplained: Iran-Israel relations over the years
Iran on Saturday launched a barrage of drones and cruise missiles at Israel, marking its first direct assault on the country.
15 Apr 2024
S JaishankarIran permits officials to meet Indian crew on seized ship
Iran has given permission for Indian government officials to meet with the 17 Indian crew members aboard the seized Israel-affiliated cargo ship, MSC Aries.
15 Apr 2024
IsraelJaishankar holds talks with Iranian, Israeli counterparts amid growing tensions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterparts from Iran and Israel amid escalating tensions between the two nations, reports said.
14 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuUS won't support Israeli counterattack on Iran: Biden tells Netanyahu
United States President Joe Biden reportedly informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a call on Saturday that the US would not support any Israeli reprisals against Iran.
14 Apr 2024
Stock MarketForeign investors injected ₹13,300 crore into Indian stocks in April
Foreign investors have injected over ₹13,300 crore into Indian stocks in the first half of April.
14 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu hid at US billionaire's 'missile-proof' home before Iranian attack
As fears of an attack from Iran grew, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family spent their weekend at a 'missile-proof' residence owned by billionaire Simon Falic.
14 Apr 2024
IsraelArrow, David's Sling, Iron Dome: How Israel countered Iran's missiles
Iran launched a massive barrage of attack drones and missiles on Israel on Saturday night, marking the country's first-ever direct assault on the Jewish nation.
14 Apr 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIsrael under fire as Iran launches 200 missiles and drones
Iran has launched a barrage of drones and cruise missiles at Israel, marking the first direct assault by the Islamic Republic on the country.
13 Apr 2024
DubaiIran seizes ship linked to Israeli billionaire amid escalating tensions
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized control of a container ship linked to Israel near the Strait of Hormuz, which is between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
13 Apr 2024
FranceExpect Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later': Joe Biden
The United States expects Iran to carry out strikes on many targets within Israel in the coming days, and it is prepared to help intercept any missiles launched at its ally, CNN reported.
12 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuUS restricts travel for employees in Israel amid Iran threat
The United States (US) has limited travel for its diplomats in Israel due to fears of an Iranian strike.
09 Apr 2024
SyriaOil prices approach five-month high amid Middle East tensions
Oil prices are inching toward a five-month peak as investors monitor escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing supply issues.
06 Apr 2024
Israel'Step aside': Iran to US amid preparations to attack Israel
Iran has reportedly urged the United States to "step aside" as it prepares to attack Israel over the killing of senior commanders and officers of its elite Quds Force in suspected Israeli airstrikes.
26 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismImpress your guests with this Persian pomegranate walnut stew
The Persian pomegranate walnut stew, known as Fesenjan, is a celebrated dish from Iran.
15 Mar 2024
EntertainmentTop American political thrillers you need to watch
American political thrillers skillfully merge suspense with a revealing look at government and power dynamics.
02 Mar 2024
Grammy AwardsWho is Shervin Hajipour? Grammy-winning singer sentenced for protest anthem
Iranian pop singer Shervin Hajipour revealed on Friday that he has been sentenced to a minimum of three years in prison.
09 Feb 2024
MetaAmid Israel-Palestine tensions, Meta removes Iranian Supreme Leader's accounts
Today, Meta announced the removal of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Facebook and Instagram accounts due to violations of its content policies.
08 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaChinese-origin engineer arrested in US for stealing missile tracking technology
Chenguang Gong, a former engineer and US citizen originally from China, has been arrested on federal charges, for allegedly stealing trade secret technology.
04 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaUS, UK strike 36 Houthi targets to end ship attacks
Militaries from the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) conducted more strikes against the Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on Saturday.
03 Feb 2024
Joe BidenUS strikes 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq, Syria
The United States (US) on Friday carried out major airstrikes across Iraq and Syria, hitting 85 targets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the militias it backs, CNN reported.
29 Jan 2024
Web Series'Shahrzad' to 'Mortal Wound': Best Iranian dramas to watch
Embark on an enjoyable journey through the diverse and compelling world of Iranian television with this curated list of the best Iranian shows.
29 Jan 2024
IsraelIran executes 4 people convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad
Iran carried out the execution of four people on Monday morning after they were found guilty of espionage for Israel, according to Tehran's judiciary, AFP reported.
20 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsIran informed Pakistan before January 16 missile strike, claims report
Iran allegedly informed Pakistan about its Tuesday (January 16) missile strike against the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl on the latter's soil beforehand, local media has reported.
20 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsPakistan, Iran agree to 'de-escalate' tensions days after exchanging airstrikes
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions following tit-for-tat missile strikes between the two countries this week.
18 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsPakistan retaliates, hits Iran targets; 9 killed in airstrikes
Pakistan on Thursday struck targets in Iran, a day after warning Tehran of "serious consequences" following its missile attacks on the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl's headquarters in Balochistan, reports said.
17 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsPakistan expels Iranian ambassador, recalls envoy after missile attack
Amid Iran's breach of Pakistani airspace, Islamabad recalled its ambassador from Tehran and expelled the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, escalating tensions.
17 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsPakistan condemns Iran's missile strike on its territory
Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned an Iranian airstrike inside its borders that killed two children, calling it an "unprovoked violation of its airspace".
