Iran: News
11 Apr 2025
Trending NewsIranian court punishes 'My Favorite Cake' team over unveiled woman
Iranian directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha have received a 14-month suspended jail sentence from an Iranian court.
08 Apr 2025
ChinaIran, Iraq, Saudi executed 1,380 people last year—highest in decade
According to Amnesty International's latest annual report on death sentences, Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are responsible for most of the 1,518 executions globally in 2024.
06 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpIran warns neighbors of consequences if they aid US attacks
Iran has refused US President Donald Trump's demand for direct negotiations, but is open to continuing indirect talks through Oman. An unnamed senior Iranian official told Reuters.
03 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpWhy Trump excluded Russia from his reciprocal tariff list
United States President Donald Trump recently announced a sweeping reciprocal tariff plan, placing a 'baseline' 10% tariff on all imports to the US.
01 Apr 2025
Israel'No choice but to use nukes...if attacked': Iran to US
An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has warned that the country may consider acquiring nuclear weapons if it is attacked by the United States or its allies.
31 Mar 2025
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIran readies missiles after Trump's 'there will be bombing' threat
Iran has reportedly placed its missile arsenal on high alert, following a warning from United States President Donald Trump.
22 Mar 2025
BalochistanLeading Baloch rights activist arrested in Pakistan: Police
Mahrang Baloch, a leading voice for human rights in Pakistan, was arrested on Saturday.
18 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpOil prices surge as Trump warns Iran over Houthi attacks
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned Iran would be held responsible for any further attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
17 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpIran's Revolutionary Guards warn of 'decisive' response to US airstrikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning of a "decisive" response to any potential attack.
17 Mar 2025
YemenUS airstrikes in Yemen kill 53, Houthi rebels vow escalation
The US has escalated its military action against Iran-backed Houthis, a rebel group based in Yemen.
16 Mar 2025
Donald Trump31 killed as Trump orders airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels
The US has carried out a series of airstrikes in Yemen killing 31 people. The operation targeted Iran-backed Houthi rebels and was conducted to defend American interests, according to the US Central Command.
15 Mar 2025
TehranIran using drones to spot women without hijab: UN report
A new UN report has revealed that Iran is using high-tech surveillance methods to implement its stringent hijab laws.
12 Mar 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD forecasts severe heatwave in Gujarat, Rajasthan; rainfall in others
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a severe heat wave over Gujarat and Southwest Rajasthan on March 12.
12 Mar 2025
Donald Trump'Won't be bullied': Iran rejects US demands for nuclear talks
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has decisively rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal for nuclear negotiations.
06 Mar 2025
EntertainmentIranian singer flogged 74 times for hijab removal song
Mehdi Yarrahi, a famous Iranian protest singer, was given 74 lashes in a deal to end a criminal case against him.
03 Mar 2025
Academy AwardsOscars 2025: PTSD-themed 'In the Shadow...' wins Best Animated Short
In the Shadow of the Cypress won Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards, triumphing over fellow nominees Beautiful Men, Magic Candies, Wander to Wonder, and Yuck!
28 Feb 2025
HamasIsrael admits 'complete failure' to prevent Hamas's October 7 attacks
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued its first official report on the failures during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
22 Feb 2025
ChinaIran threatens to 'raze Tel Aviv to ground,' Israel responds
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point after a tit-for-tat exchange of threats between Iran and Israel.
19 Feb 2025
Afghanistan7 Punjabi travelers lined up and shot dead in Pakistan
Seven Punjabi travelers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Balochistan region late Tuesday night, AFP reported.
18 Feb 2025
Climate ChangeWhy Iran is considering moving capital from Tehran
Iran is mulling shifting its capital from Tehran to the Makran region on the Gulf of Oman.
16 Feb 2025
LebanonIran, Lebanon FMs working to resolve flight cancelations
Iran and Lebanon are working together to resolve the cancelation of two flights from Tehran to Beirut.
09 Feb 2025
HamasThai hostages freed, Thai presence in Israel explored
Five Thai nationals, who were held hostage by Hamas for more than a year, have returned to Bangkok.
05 Feb 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu'US will take over Gaza Strip': Trump after meeting Netanyahu
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans for the US to "take over and own" the Gaza Strip.
05 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu lists 3 main goals in Gaza after meeting Trump
In a joint press conference with United States President Donald Trump at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined Israel's three main goals in Gaza.
05 Feb 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu'They'll get obliterated': Trump's warning if Iran attempts assassination
United States President Donald Trump has revived his "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, signing a memorandum to curb Iran's nuclear program and limit its oil exports.
04 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuUS fears Iran planning to develop faster, cruder nuclear weapon
The United States has reportedly received intelligence that Iran is considering developing a faster, more rudimentary nuclear weapon.
03 Feb 2025
LebanonSalman Rushdie to testify in attempted murder trial
The trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of attempting to murder renowned author Salman Rushdie, will begin this week in Mayville, New York.
02 Feb 2025
SyriaSyria's interim president makes 1st foreign visit to Saudi Arabia
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has set off on his first foreign trip since taking office, and he has chosen Saudi Arabia as his destination.
20 Jan 2025
IstanbulIranian pop star Tataloo sentenced to death for 'blasphemy': Report
Controversial Iranian pop star Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, popularly known as Tataloo, has reportedly been sentenced to death by an Iranian court.
18 Jan 2025
Donald Trump2 Iranian Supreme Court justices killed in Tehran shooting
Two senior judges of Iran's Supreme Court were shot dead outside the tribunal building in central Tehran on Saturday.
18 Jan 2025
TehranGunman shoots dead 2 Supreme Court judges in Tehran
Two senior justices of the Iranian Supreme Court were shot dead outside the tribunal building in Tehran on Saturday.
16 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump, Biden both claim credit for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
United States President-elect Donald Trump has taken full credit for brokering a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The deal was finalized only five days before his inauguration.
13 Jan 2025
Sweden'Sweden neither at war nor peace': PM after deploying warships
Sweden has announced the deployment of up to three warships and a surveillance aircraft to the Baltic Sea. The move is part of a NATO effort to monitor critical infrastructure and Russia's "shadow fleet."
09 Jan 2025
AfghanistanIn a first, India engages Taliban; here's what happened
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai on Wednesday.
04 Jan 2025
IsraelBiden administration planning $8 billion arms sale to Israel: Report
The Joe Biden administration has proposed an $8 billion arms deal with Israel, Axios reported.
03 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentFaint hope for death-sentenced Kerala nurse as Iran extends help
Iran has promised to help Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse from Kerala who is on death row in Yemen.
03 Jan 2025
SyriaIsrael confirms raiding Iran-backed missile factory in Syria; shares footage
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed a September 2024 operation targeting an underground missile factory in Syria.
03 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuBiden considered striking Iran's nuclear sites before Trump inauguration: Report
United States President Joe Biden reportedly considered military action against Iran's nuclear facilities before Donald Trump swears in on January 20.
30 Dec 2024
Central Board of Film CertificationCBFC censors hijab-burning scene in 'Seed of the Sacred Fig'
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently demanded edits for Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's political thriller, The Seed of the Sacred Fig.
28 Dec 2024
HamasWatch: Israel uses THAAD system to intercept Houthi missile
In a historic first, Israel has used the United States-manufactured Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system to intercept a ballistic missile.
25 Dec 2024
WhatsAppIran finally lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
Iran is lifting its ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, country's official news agency IRNA reported.
25 Dec 2024
HamasIran urges UN to condemn Israel over Haniyeh assassination
Iran has called on the United Nations to condemn Israel after it took responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
24 Dec 2024
HamasIsrael admits to assassinating Hamas leader, warns Houthi rebels
In a groundbreaking revelation, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Monday that Israel was behind the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran this past July.
19 Dec 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIran's Khamenei calls women 'delicate flowers' amid hijab law debate
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has courted controversy after he called women "delicate flowers" in a social media post.
17 Dec 2024
KazakhstanExplained: Russia plans visa-free entry for Indians from 2025
Starting spring 2025, Russia will allow Indian tourists to visit the country visa-free.
15 Dec 2024
ChinaRussia to offer visa-free travel for Indian tourists from 2025
Indian tourists may soon be able to visit Russia without a visa, as early as spring 2025.
15 Dec 2024
YouTubeIran arrests female singer after performing without hijab on YouTube
Iranian authorities have arrested a female singer who performed a virtual concert on YouTube without wearing a hijab.
14 Dec 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiSyrian rebels planned for a year to oust Assad: Report
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Islamist group, which has long held a portion of northwest Syria, had been planning to oust President Bashar al-Assad for a year.
13 Dec 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael prepares for potential strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities
The Israeli military is reportedly gearing up for possible strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities as fears grow over Iran's potential development of nuclear weapons.
13 Dec 2024
YouTubeIran's Parastoo Ahmadi performs 'imaginary concert' without hijab, faces persecution
Iranian singer and composer Parastoo Ahmadi is facing legal action from the country's judiciary after her "imaginary" concert went viral.
12 Dec 2024
HamasIsrael arrests 30 citizens over alleged espionage for Iran
Israeli authorities have arrested nearly 30 people, mostly Jewish citizens, on suspicion of spying for Iran.
11 Dec 2024
Amnesty InternationalIranian women may face death for defying new morality laws
Women in Iran risk the death penalty or up to 15 years in prison under new morality laws, which will come into effect this week.
09 Dec 2024
IsraelExplained: What led to Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria
The Assad family's five-decade rule in Syria came to an end as rebels captured Damascus.
09 Dec 2024
MoscowInside Syrian dictator al-Assad's palace: Ferraris, cash, unbelievable opulence
The Assad family's five-decade rule in Syria came to an abrupt end following a swift rebel advance that seized government-controlled areas and reached Damascus within ten days.
09 Dec 2024
ISISUS conducts airstrikes on ISIS camps in Syria
The United States has launched a series of airstrikes targeting Islamic State (ISIS) camps in central Syria, following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel factions.
08 Dec 2024
Israel'Assad is gone, Russia...': Trump blames Putin for Syria collapse
United States President-elect Donald Trump has weighed in on the recent exit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from Syria.
08 Dec 2024
IsraelSyrian rebels storm Iranian embassy, rip banner of Assad's allies
Syrian rebels have stormed the Iranian embassy after seizing control of Damascus, according to Iran's English-language Press TV.
08 Dec 2024
LondonWho's Assad, Syrian president who brutally cracked down on dissidents
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who brutally suppressed a pro-democracy uprising, has reportedly fled Syria.
04 Dec 2024
IsraelUS sanctions 2 Indian firms for transporting Iranian oil
The United States has slapped sanctions on 35 entities and ships, including two Indian firms, for transporting Iranian oil to other countries.
02 Dec 2024
SyriaRussian, Syrian jets escalate airstrikes on opposition forces, 25 killed
Russian and Syrian aircraft intensified their airstrikes on opposition forces in northwestern Syria, killing at least 25, the White Helmets, a rescue service of the Syrian opposition, reported.
01 Dec 2024
SyriaWhat's happening in Syria, how rebels gained control of Aleppo
Armed groups fighting the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have taken control of much of Aleppo's city center in their biggest offensive in years.
01 Dec 2024
BRICSTrump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS nations over currency plans
United States President-elect Donald Trump has sent a strong warning to the BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100% tariff if they back or establish a new currency to supplant the "mighty" US dollar in global trade.
30 Nov 2024
LebanonJihadist rebels seize 'most of' Aleppo city: Syria war monitor
Jihadist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have taken over most of Aleppo city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
28 Nov 2024
GenevaIran may end nuclear weapons ban if sanctions reimposed: Minister
Iran's Foreign Minister—Seyed Abbas Araghchi—has warned that the country could reconsider its ban on possessing nuclear weapons if Western nations go ahead with reimposing United Nations sanctions.
28 Nov 2024
AfghanistanHow India is combating drug trade in Indian Ocean
In a major crackdown, the Indian Coast Guard recently intercepted a Myanmarese fishing vessel off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, seizing nearly 6,000kg of methamphetamine.
