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Iran, greatest threat to world: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran to "not test Israel's resolve," launching a scathing attack on it at Munich Security Conference.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First phase of Chabahar port to be inaugurated today!

Powerful magnitude-6.0 earthquake strikes Iranian city of Kerman

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake has struck Iran near the city of Kerman, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Kabaddi coach dresses like a woman to watch a match

The Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship in Iran has sparked a rage on social media not due to performances of the players but instead of the images of a man dressed as a woman.

Powerful earthquake strikes Iran-Iraq border, 130 die in Iran

The middle east was rocked by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake which originated in the Iraqi city of Halabja near the Iran-Iraq border.

Chabahar port: Are US-Iran tensions affecting India's dream project?

After a brief period of calm, US-Iran relations have once again become strained under Donald Trump's presidency.

Iran nuclear deal: Trump threatens withdrawal, leaves matters with Congress

US President Donald Trump is not a big fan of the Iran nuclear deal, as he has expressed multiple times in the past.

Trump expected to withdraw support for the Iran nuclear deal

President Donald Trump is expected to withdraw the administration's support from the Iran nuclear deal to unveil a more confrontational approach with Tehran.

Ignoring US warning, Iran tests new missile

According to Iran's state media, Iran has successfully tested a new medium-range missile though the US had warned that it may cancel the nuclear deal if this is done.

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).

Why is Iran recruiting Pakistani and Afghan Shiite militants?

Iran is recruiting and training thousands of Shiite Muslims from Afghanistan and Pakistan to fight for President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria.

The rise of Iranian-Americans in the tech industry

The appointment of long time Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi as the new Uber CEO underscores a larger phenomena happening in America for some time now - the rise of Iranian-Americans in the tech industry.

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.

India hopes to open Chabahar port in Iran by 2018

Keeping hopes up for India's plans to develop the Chabahar port in Iran, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari conveyed that it would be operational by 2018.

Iran: Not obligated to give India Farzad B gas field

Iran said it is under no obligation to award the contract to develop its Farzad B gas field to India.

US calls Iran's space rocket launch test 'provocative'

On July 27, Iran launched a rocket which it claims can deliver a satellite into space, ratcheting tensions with the US.

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.

Iran blames Saudis for Tehran attacks that killed 12

At least 12 people were killed and 43 wounded in simultaneous attacks on Iran's Parliament building and the mausoleum of the republic's founder Ayatollah Khomeini on June 7.

Iran ditches India to sign deal with Russian oil giant

Throwing cold water on India's decade-long expectations, Iran signed the deal for developing the Farzad-B oil fields with Russian energy giant, Gazprom.

Iran's Parliament & Ayatollah Khomeini's mausoleum attacked, 7 killed

Gunmen have opened fire at the Iranian Parliament and the mausoleum of religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran.

Growing US-Saudi friendship: Ayatollah calls Saudi Arabia a 'milked cow'

A latest report from Iran's semi-official news agency Fars has reported that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei termed Saudi Arabia, " a cow milked by the United States".

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.

3 neighbours accuse Pakistan of exporting terror

Now, three of Pakistan's 4 neighbours have accused it of exporting terror and harbouring terrorist organizations.

Indian mulls Iranian oil import cut over gas field row

India is reportedly planning to cut its crude oil imports from Iran by a quarter of what was bought last year.

Qatar bargains for release of 26 hostages including royals

Qatar secured the release of 26 hostages, held in captivity for over a year and a half by Iraqi Shiite militia Kata'eb Hezbollah. The hostages included 11 members of Qatar's Al Thani ruling family.

US-Iran tensions: Washington accuses Tehran of "alarming ongoing provocations"

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has accused Iran of "alarming ongoing provocations" to destabilize the Middle East and undermining America's interests in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

Modi to visit Israel, Arab states mum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel soon, marking the first such visit to Israel by an Indian head of state.

Iran bans US wrestling team from competition

Amidst growing tension between Iran and the US, Iran announced that it had decided to ban a US wrestling team from competing in the Freestyle World Cup competition.

India warns Russia, Iran; says Taliban has to abandon terrorism

India warned Russia and Iran that politically engaged Taliban to change the ground situation in Afghanistan.

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.

India set up title clash with Iran

After defeating Thailand in the second semi-final match of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, India will meet Iran in the final clash of the tournament.

Korea defeat B'desh in a last minute thriller

Korea made a last-minute comeback against Bangladesh to complete their hat-trick of wins in Group A match of Kabaddi World Cup.