Iran: News

10 May 2024

Israel

5 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

Coinbase

Binance 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 Industry

Iranian 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

Hamas

Israel 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

Israel

India 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

Israel

Crude 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

Iraq

Israel '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

Kerala

Kerala 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 India

2 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 Biden

Biden 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 Guterres

As 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 Heritage

Take 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

Iraq

Explained: 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 Jaishankar

Iran 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

Israel

Jaishankar 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 Netanyahu

US 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 Market

Foreign 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 Netanyahu

Netanyahu 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

Israel

Arrow, 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.

Israel 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

Dubai

Iran 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

France

Expect 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 Netanyahu

US 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

Syria

Oil 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 Tourism

Impress 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

Entertainment

Top 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 Awards

Who 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

Meta

Amid 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.

Chinese-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.

US, 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 Biden

US 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

Israel

Iran 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 News

Iran 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 News

Pakistan, 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 News

Pakistan 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 News

Pakistan 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 News

Pakistan 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".