US and Israel strike Iran, stiff retaliation by Iran
Feb 28, 2026 US and Israel launched joint military strike on Iran. Iran retaliates hard on Israel and US military bases in Middle East.
PM receives a telephone call from President of Iran
President Pezeshkian briefs PM on the current situation PM expresses deep concern and reiterates call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy, and restoration of peace, security and stability PM thanks President Pezeshkian for support for repatriation of the Indian community They discuss measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in different […]
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Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China’s help
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions. The major diplomatic breakthrough negotiated with China lowers the chance of armed conflict between the Mideast rivals — both directly and in proxy conflicts around the region. […]
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Iran agrees to ship missiles, more drones to Russia
Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface to surface missiles, in addition to more drones, two senior Iranian officials and two Iranian diplomats told Reuters, a move that is likely to infuriate the United States and other Western powers. A deal was agreed on Oct. 6 when […]
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Iran says Rushdie and supporters to blame for attack
Summary Don’t accuse Tehran, says foreign ministry spokesman Says novelist ‘crossed red lines’ for Muslims Rushdie stabbed several times on Friday Attack condemned by writers, politicians around the world DUBAI, Aug 15 – No one has the right to level accusations against Iran over Friday’s attack on Salman […]
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UN nuclear watchdog chief presses for more access in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran — The head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog met Tuesday with Iranian officials to press for greater access in the Islamic Republic ahead of diplomatic talks restarting over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers. Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency yet […]
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Iran swears in new hard-line president amid regional tension
TEHRAN, Iran — The protégé of Iran’s supreme leader, Ebrahim Raisi, was sworn in as the country’s new president during a ceremony in parliament on Thursday, an inauguration that completes hard-liners’ dominance of all branches of government in the Islamic Republic. The former judiciary chief known for his […]
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EXCLUSIVE U.N. expert backs probe into Iran’s 1988 killings, Raisi’s role
Summary Javaid Rehman, UN expert on Iran, criticises conduct of election Urges independent inquiry into alleged 1988 killing of thousands Tells Reuters probe must establish role of President-elect Raisi Iran has never acknowledged the mass executions in Khomeini era GENEVA, June 29 (Reuters) – The U.N. investigator on […]
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Iran’s sole nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s sole nuclear power plant has undergone an unexplained temporary emergency shutdown, the country’s state TV reported. An official from the state electric company Tavanir, Gholamali Rakhshanimehr, said on a talk show that aired on Sunday that the Bushehr plant shutdown began on Saturday and […]
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Analysis: Subdued Iran vote will still impact wider Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s presidential election on Friday, though likely more a coronation for a hard-line candidate long cultivated by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, still carries implications for a wider Middle East already roiled by years of tensions between Tehran and the West. Khamenei holds […]
