Iran
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BRICS Business Forum 2026 in pictures: PM Modi meets Putin, Pezeshkian, Guterres and other leaders
India | Sep 12, 2026, 12:04 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi met Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian, Cyril Ramaphosa and UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the BRICS Business Forum and its sidelines in New Delhi. He also visited the INNOPROM exhibition with Putin and gifted him a Russian translation of the Thirukkural.
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Pakistan rattled by Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, issues stern warning to Iran
World | Sep 10, 2026, 12:04 PM ISTPakistan has warned Iran following attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, urging Tehran to rein in the group while citing its defence agreement with Riyadh. The warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Explosions rock Iran's coast, blasts heard at Saudi air base amid continued tensions in Middle East
World | Sep 10, 2026, 08:07 AM ISTMultiple explosions were reported across Iran's coastal areas and in parts of Saudi Arabia as tensions remained high in the region. The developments came shortly after Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end immediately after the US midterm elections.
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Iran fires missiles at US targets in Jordan after America destroys five Iranian oil tankers
World | Sep 09, 2026, 06:34 AM ISTIran has fired ballistic missiles towards US targets in Jordan after Washington destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following attempted attacks on an American warship. Jordan said it intercepted 18 of 20 missiles, while two landed in unpopulated areas.
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Iran hails ties with India after PM Modi-Pezeshkian meet, eyes deeper trade ties at BRICS Summit
World | Sep 08, 2026, 07:03 AM ISTIran has called its relationship with India historic and civilisational ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian's BRICS visit to New Delhi. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei emphasised the importance Tehran places on its long-standing ties with New Delhi.
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Speed News: Satya Niketan PG Owner Hariram Bansal Arrested in Bhiwadi
Originals | Sep 07, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTSatya Niketan PG Owner Hariram Bansal Arrested in Bhiwadi. CM Rekha Gupta suspends 5 MCD officials after delhi building collapse. Amritsar airport on high alert after drones spotted near runway, 7 flights diverted. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Hezbollah, Houthis, Hamas: How Iran is planning a multi-front October 7 style attack on Israel
World | Sep 06, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTTehran is planning for a multi-front blueprint, where all its proxies - Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis and various Iraqi militias can launch a co-ordinated campaign on Israel. Israel Defence Forces have identified renewed connection between Hamas and Hezbollah with the help of Iran.
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11 killed, 7 injured after fuel tanker crashes and explodes in western Iran
World | Sep 06, 2026, 12:37 PM ISTA fuel tanker exploded in western Iran after reportedly hitting other vehicles near Sanandaj, killing 11 people and injuring seven. State media attributed the crash to a faulty brake system, with the injured taken to hospitals.
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'You will soon see': Iran warns US of 'new strategy' in battlefield, diplomacy after fresh strikes
World | Sep 02, 2026, 07:46 PM ISTThe US military struck targets in Iran as hostilities escalated following a month-long pause in military action. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones towards US targets across the Middle East.
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Donald Trump's son Barron keeps low profile amid death threats from Iran: 'He doesn't go out'
World | Aug 30, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTBarron Trump has largely stayed out of the public eye amid security concerns linked to threats against the Trump family. The 20-year-old has reportedly spent much of the summer with Melania Trump in New Jersey as attention remains on his safety.
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Mojtaba Khamenei's voice heard publicly for first time as new footage of Iran Supreme Leader emerges
World | Aug 25, 2026, 09:33 AM ISTIran has released rare footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with his voice heard publicly for the first time. The undated video shows him listening to a student's thesis and discussing the "Islamic Security Model" with students.
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Iran invited to join Saudi-Pak-Turkey defence pact. A new geopolitical equation in Middle East?
Explainers | Aug 24, 2026, 07:42 AM ISTAn Iranian official has claimed that Tehran has received a proposal to join the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' that was signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on August 7. Though there is no official confirmation, a report has claimed that Iran is considering the proposal.
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US to launch 'economic D-Day' against Iran to sever financial lifelines
Market | Aug 24, 2026, 07:25 AM ISTUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared an "economic D-Day" targeting Iran, framing it as the largest financial enforcement campaign ever mounted by the United States.
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Trump posts map labelling Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory' as Iran says waterway to remain shut
World | Aug 18, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTIran has said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to maritime traffic until all Iranian conditions set forth in the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the US are fully met.
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Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for Brics Summit next month: Report
World | Aug 14, 2026, 03:40 PM ISTPezeshkian met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2024 on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, where the two leaders discussed bilateral and regional issues.
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Iran sets seven conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening, demands US to 'correct its behaviour'
World | Aug 09, 2026, 08:06 AM ISTIran has set fresh conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, demanding the US change its approach. Meanwhile, the UAE says an ADNOC vessel was targeted by an Iranian missile as tensions rise across the Middle East.
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Deal with Oman 'very close' but reopening Hormuz dependant on 'other conditions': Iran FM Araghchi
World | Aug 08, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said an understanding with Oman alone will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as additional conditions still need to be met, though talks are reportedly close to a final agreement.
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Trump says US will hold off new strikes as Mideast allies reach parameters of Iran war deal
World | Aug 02, 2026, 08:16 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump said he will hold off ordering new strikes on Iran, claiming a framework for a peace deal is taking shape. The proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia has urged restraint.
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Planning a foreign trip? These 4 countries have changed visa rules for Indians in 2026
Travel | Jul 24, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTPlanning an international holiday? Four countries have updated their visa rules for Indian passport holders in 2026, making advance approval necessary in many cases. Here's what has changed in Iran, Bolivia, Cape Verde and Nicaragua before you book your trip.
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'Prepare for more powerful missiles': Iran's warning as minister arrived in Pakistan for truce talks
World | Jul 21, 2026, 06:23 PM ISTIran's Revolutionary Guard said it struck US military targets, including air defence systems in Kuwait and Bahrain, after the US carried out its tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Amidst the tensions, Iran's Minister Eskandar Momeni reached out to Pakistan to revive stalled peace talks.