Iran
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Trump keeps up pressure on Iran, says US could take out leaders at Khamenei's funeral 'in one shot'
World | Jul 05, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTTrump intensified his attacks on Iran by saying the US could take out the country's remaining leadership gathered at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral with "one shot."
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Khamenei's funeral braces for 20 million attendees, but why has Iran dug up thousands of graves?
World | Jul 04, 2026, 10:15 PM ISTA report by German media outlet WELT states, citing a classified letter sent by the Iranian Red Crescent and the National Crisis Management Organisation to First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref, that between 1,500 and 3,000 people could die in crowd-related incidents during the funeral.
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Iranian Speaker, Foreign Minister break down during Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral | VIDEO
World | Jul 04, 2026, 09:31 AM ISTEmotions ran high in Tehran as Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were seen in tears during the farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Trump at it again, claims Iran is 'dying to settle', says US gave them 'week off for a funeral'
World | Jul 04, 2026, 09:49 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump says Iran is now eager to reach a settlement and added that the US delayed negotiations for a week to allow the country to observe a funeral.
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Trump-Netanyahu meeting soon? Here's what the two leaders discussed during their phone call
World | Jul 04, 2026, 07:25 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet in the United States soon following a phone conversation.
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Khamenei's coffin taken to assassination site; why Mojtaba skipped his father's funeral
World | Jul 03, 2026, 08:33 AM ISTIran's Supreme Leader Mojataba Khamenei said he will not attend the funeral ceremonies for his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, due to security concerns, according to the current leader's representative in India, Ayatollah Hakim Elahi.
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Speed News: Iran invites Nitin Nabin, Mallikarjun Kharge for Khamenei's funeral
Originals | Jul 02, 2026, 06:11 PM ISTIran invites Nitin Nabin and Mallikarjun Kharge to attend Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral. PM Modi says India and Japan eye 10 trillion yen investment over the next decade to boost bilateral ties. Watch all the latest Updates of today's Speed News.
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From Nitin Nabin to Kharge: Iran invites these Indian leaders for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
World | Jul 02, 2026, 01:04 PM ISTIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the US-Israeli strikes on February 28. The funeral ceremonies will be held from July 5 to 9.
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US-Iran nuclear diplomacy back on track? Qatar reveals positive talks in Doha, Trump makes big claim
World | Jul 02, 2026, 07:10 AM ISTQatar says US-Iran negotiations in Doha have made positive progress under the 14-point MoU, with fresh talks planned after Iran's funeral ceremonies. Donald Trump also expressed optimism over Iran's denuclearisation as diplomatic efforts continue.
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US, Iran getting along 'very well' says Donald Trump as nuclear talks show progress in Qatar
World | Jul 01, 2026, 07:15 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has said that Washington’s discussions with Iran are moving in a positive direction, especially on the issue of nuclear weapons.
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US and Iran agree to halt strikes, hold talks in Doha over Strait of Hormuz this week: Report
World | Jun 29, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTIran-US war: The fragile ceasefire, which is just 11 days old, is on shaky ground with US President Donald Trump's threat to restart the war and 'finish the job' if Iran does not comply.
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Iran, US set up 'communication line' to prevent military clash in Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks
World | Jun 26, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIran and the US have established a direct communication hotline in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent military incidents and ensure safe commercial shipping as both countries work towards a final agreement under a new 60-day peace roadmap.
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Iran nuclear sites to face UN checks soon? IAEA chief drops big hint amid US-Iran deal talks
World | Jun 24, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTIAEA chief Rafael Grossi says UN inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities under the US-Iran interim deal. The inspections are said to be crucial for verifying Iran's uranium stockpile and implementing the agreement aimed at reducing regional tensions.
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Iran President invites PM Modi to attend Ali Khamenei's state funeral from July 5 to 9: Sources
World | Jun 24, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTKhamenei, who ruled Iran for three decades, was killed on February 28, the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran. The Indian prime minister has been invited by President Pezeshkian to the burial ceremonies, the diplomatic sources said.
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NSA Doval hails Iran-US understanding, says 'cyber threats and new terror tactics demand vigilance'
India | Jun 24, 2026, 07:05 AM ISTIndia believes improved conditions could help reduce uncertainty in global trade networks and support economic recovery efforts across countries dependent on stable supply chains.
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'Hormuz will never return to pre-war state': Iran challenges Trump's 'total control' claim
World | Jun 23, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTIran has signalled that the Strait of Hormuz will operate under a new post-war order led by "Iranian arrangements," directly challenging US claims of maintaining "total control" over the strategic waterway.
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Trump’s threat derail Iran-US peace talks? Video shows Tehran's walkout as Pak and Vance look on
World | Jun 22, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTIran-US peace talks in Switzerland were overshadowed by a diplomatic standoff after the Iranian delegation reportedly walked out following Trump's warning to Tehran over Hezbollah.
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'Stop your proxies in Lebanon else...': Trump threatens Iran again over Hezbollah
World | Jun 21, 2026, 07:47 PM IST"Iran must immediately stop their highly paid proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
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'We made great progress:' JD Vance after high-level talks with Iran in Switzerland
World | Jun 21, 2026, 07:30 PM ISTVance said that discussions had yielded positive responses on several fronts amid major disagreements over Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz.
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Nuclear deal, frozen funds, regional peace: What to expect from US-Iran talks in Switzerland?
World | Jun 21, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTThe United States and Iran are beginning a crucial round of negotiations in Switzerland under a newly signed 60-day peace framework.