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  Who is Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who is set to become Iran's next President?

  World | Jul 06, 2024, 10:50 AM IST

  A lawmaker from the reformist camp, Pezeshkian has sometimes criticised Iran's clerical establishment for suppressing dissent and advocates warmer ties with the West. However, he remains faithful to Iran's theocracy and is doubtful to challenge the authority of the Supreme Leader.

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  State television says Iran launches new satellite into space

  World | Feb 02, 2015, 11:04 PM IST

  Tehran, Iran :  State television in Iran says the Islamic Republic has launched a new satellite into space, its fourth in recent years to orbit the Earth.The report Monday quoted Defense Minister Gen. Hossein Dehghan

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  Step up pressure on Iran, Netanyahu says

  World | Oct 21, 2013, 07:30 AM IST

  Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday urged the international community to step up the pressure on Iran, despite some optimism following the latest round of nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic.It was Mr.

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