Tehran: News

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei meets envoy amid health speculation

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with Mojtaba Amani, the country's ambassador to Lebanon, in Tehran on Sunday.

16 Nov 2024

Amnesty International

What's Iran 'treatment clinic' for women who defy hijab laws 

Iran has announced plans to set up a "hijab removal treatment clinic" for women who violate the country's mandatory hijab laws.

30 Oct 2024

Iran

'Will hit places we spared': Israel issues warning to Iran

In retaliation to a ballistic missile attack from Tehran, Israeli fighter jets have struck Iranian military sites and missile production facilities.

26 Oct 2024

Iran

'100 aircraft, 2,000km journey': How Israel orchestrated attack on Iran

In a major military operation against Iran, Israel launched more than 100 aircraft on Saturday.

26 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel strikes Iran's military sites; massive explosions heard in Tehran  

In retaliation to Iran's ballistic missile attack earlier this month, Israel carried out "precise strikes" on Iranian military targets early Saturday.

12 Oct 2024

Iran

US imposes sanctions on Iran's oil sector over Israel attack

The United States has slapped sanctions on several companies and vessels allegedly involved in the trade and transportation of Iranian oil.

06 Oct 2024

Iran

What does Russia want from Israel-Iran escalation 

Military experts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have suggested that Russia is likely to capitalize on the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East to broaden its own influence.

'We'll defeat our enemies': Khamenei's rare sermon amid Israel crisis

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a rare Friday sermon at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran.

04 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Iran-Israel conflict driving up oil price; will it affect India

The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have led to a marginal spike in global oil prices.

02 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

How tensions between Iran, Israel have escalated in 1 year

Tensions between Israel and Iran have hit a new high after Tehran fired over 180 missiles at the Jewish nation on Tuesday.

02 Oct 2024

Bahrain

More flights suspended amid Middle East tension; check which airlines 

Several major airlines have extended their suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

02 Oct 2024

Donald Trump

'Iran uhhh...': Kamala Harris's running mate confuses Israel with Iran

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate in the United States, had a little slip-up during the first VP debate on Tuesday.

02 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

'Israel needs to respond, but...': Jaishankar on Middle East crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India's concerns about the potential for a regional conflict in West Asia, adding that any country's actions must comply with international humanitarian law.

28 Sep 2024

Hamas

UN: Netanyahu holds map proclaiming West Bank, Gaza as Israel's 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented two maps during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday.

26 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

'Will blow Iran to smithereens if it harms me': Trump

Donald Trump, the former United States President, has issued a stern warning to Iran amid reports of threats against his life.

25 Sep 2024

Joe Biden

Trump briefed on 'real, specific' Iran assassination threats: Report

Former United States President Donald Trump has been informed by United States intelligence officials about alleged assassination threats from Iran, his presidential campaign said.

19 Sep 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

'Disguises, spraying poisons': Crazy operations allegedly carried out by Israel  

A series of explosions involving pagers and walkie-talkies have rocked Lebanon.

30 Aug 2024

Iran

At 82.2°C, Iran records highest heat index, what it means

A weather station in southern Iran has reported a staggering heat index of 82.2°C (180°F) and a dew point of 36.1°C (97°F).

Can Iran-Israel conflict start World War-III? Ex-Israeli intelligence official comments 

The Middle East is teetering on the brink of a major war following the assassinations of Hamas's chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran and other terror officials.

Not airstrike, bomb planted at guesthouse killed Hamas chief: Report 

A report by the New York Times has shed a different light on how Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on Wednesday.

01 Aug 2024

Hamas

Hamas chief killing: Where does India stand 

The chief of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed on Wednesday in a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Iran's supreme leader orders 'direct' attack on Israel: Report 

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly ordered a "direct attack" on Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh.

01 Aug 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Who's Khaled Meshaal, likely the new chief of Hamas

Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal is set to succeed Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran in the early hours of Wednesday.

31 Jul 2024

Hamas

Who is behind the assassination of Hamas chief? 

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, shortly after he attended the swearing-in of Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday.

22 May 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Iranian 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.

15 May 2024

S Jaishankar

Jaishankar 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 Department

US 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 Festival

Iranian 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

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.

19 Apr 2024

Iran

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

Iran

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.

15 Apr 2024

Iran

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.

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

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.

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.

29 Oct 2023

Iran

'Crossed redline': Iran warns Israel of possible action in Gaza

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday warned Israel about potential intervention from other countries due to its continued counterattacks against the Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza.

15 Oct 2023

Iran

Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui (83), wife stabbed to death

Leading auteur director Dariush Mehrjui, revered globally for his contribution to Iranian cinema's New Wave movement, has been stabbed to death by an unknown assailant at his residence in Karaj, near Tehran, reported Iranian media.

24 Jul 2023

Iran

Iranian director threatened to withdraw 'Critical Zone' from Locarno Festival

Artistic freedom in Iran has been a debatable topic for years. Now, reports are rife that director Ali Ahmadzadeh is under threat from the country's Ministry of Security for his upcoming film Critical Zone which will premiere at the Locarno Film Festival.

06 Mar 2023

Iran

Iran: Suspected targeted poison attacks affect girls from 50+ schools

A string of suspected targeted poisonings of schoolgirls in Iran has triggered a wave of panic in the country.

05 Mar 2023

Iran

Iran: Schoolgirls fall sick; poisoning by extremist groups suspected

Iran is facing a new challenge as hundreds of schoolgirls in a dozen cities have been hospitalized due to an "unexplained illness."

10 Jan 2023

Iran

Iran's anti-hijab protests: Three more get death penalty amid outrage

Iran sentenced three more persons to death for participating in anti-hijab protests and 'waging war on God', Mizan news agency reported.

07 Jan 2023

Iran

Iran: 2 more men, detained amid protests, executed 

Iran confirmed the execution of two men convicted of reportedly killing a paramilitary volunteer during a demonstration.

24 Dec 2022

Iran

Iran anti-Hijab protests: Rapper, protester to face retrial

The Supreme Court of Iran has ordered the retrial of two individuals, including a Kurdish rapper, sentenced to death over the anti-government protests triggered by Mahsa Amini's death, the country's judiciary stated on Saturday.

05 Dec 2022

Iran

Iran: Strike, protest rally amid suspense over morality police abolition

Protesters in Iran have called for a three-day strike following contradicting claims about the country's morality police being abolished.

29 Sep 2022

Iran

Iran: President Ebrahim Raisi issues 'warning' as anti-hijab protests intensify

Amid rising anti-hijab protests against the government, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi issued a 'grave' warning to the protesters on Wednesday.

26 Sep 2022

Iran

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: Woman chops hair on brother's grave

Amid rising anti-hijab protests against the government in Iran, a video of a woman cutting her hair on the grave of her brother killed during the protests has gone viral.

19 Sep 2022

Iran

Iran: Protests after woman 'arrested' over 'improper hijab' dies

Widespread protests were held in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini following her arrest by the country's "Morality Police" for "improperly" wearing the hijab.

15 Aug 2022

Bollywood

'Tariq': John Abraham announces next, shares release date

Actor John Abraham seems to be on a roll this year!

19 Jul 2022

Manushi Chhillar

Now, Manushi Chhillar joins John Abraham for action thriller 'Tehran'

The makers of Tehran have shared another exciting new development!

11 Jul 2022

John Abraham

John Abraham unveils teaser for 'Tehran'; film goes on floors

Actor John Abraham is back with another action-packed film!

03 Jun 2021

Iran

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery near Tehran

A massive fire broke out Wednesday night at the oil refinery known as Tondgooyan refinery near the capital of Iran, sending thick plumes of black smoke over Tehran. No casualties have been reported so far.

14 Nov 2020

Iran

Al-Qaeda's No. 2 killed in Iran 3 months ago: Report

The second-highest leader of the al-Qaeda, who was accused of masterminding the 1998 attacks on United States embassies in Africa, has reportedly been killed.

10 Nov 2020

Academy Awards

Majid Majidi's 'Sun Children' is Iran's official Oscar 2021 entry

Veteran Iranian film director Majid Majidi is representing his country in the Oscar race through his recent film Sun Children.

29 Jun 2020

Iran

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over top commander's killing

Iran has issued an arrest warrant against United States President Donald Trump and dozens of others for the killing of its top commander Qassem Soleimani.

01 Mar 2020

Iran

'We're scared,' Indian students stuck in coronavirus-hit Iran request evacuation

As an outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease heightens fears in Iran, Indian students stranded in the country have appealed for evacuation.

29 Feb 2020

Iran

Coronavirus: Conflicting reports on deaths in Iran raise questions

In Iran, the novel coronavirus disease has sparked major concerns, especially as the impact of the viral outbreak remains mired in conflicting reports.

14 Jan 2020

Iran

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.

10 Jan 2020

Iran

Iran possibly shot down Ukrainian plane, believe US and allies

On Wednesday, a Ukrainian airliner went down shortly after taking off from Tehran, killing all 176 people on-board.

08 Jan 2020

Iran

Ukrainian plane carrying 176 on-board crashes in Iran; no survivors

In a tragic incident, 176 people (167 passengers and nine crew members) lost their lives this morning when a Ukrainian plane crashed near Iran's international airport in capital Tehran, shortly after take-off.

11 Feb 2017

World War 2

Iranians mark 38th anniversary of 1979 revolution

Thousands of Iranian citizens poured on to the streets in Tehran to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The celebrations come amidst renewed tensions between Iran and the new US President Donald Trump.