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  Iran leaders accuse US, Saudis of supporting Tehran attacks

  World | June 10, 2017 12:27 IST

  Iranian leaders have accused the United States and Saudi Arabia of supporting the Islamic State-claimed dual attacks that killed 17 people in Tehran this week.

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  Iran leaders accuse US, Saudis of supporting Tehran attacks

  World | June 09, 2017 19:42 IST

  IS has long vowed to attack Iran because the country had deployed military advisers and support to both Syria and Iraq in their fights against the extremist group.

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  Five Tehran attackers had fought for Islamic State, says Iran

  World | June 08, 2017 19:07 IST

  The attacks Wednesday on Iran’s parliament and the tomb of its revolutionary leader killed at least 17 people and wounded over 40, stunning its people.

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  Iran rejects Trump's comments on Tehran attacks, calls it ‘repugnant’

  World | June 08, 2017 15:03 IST

  "Repugnant WH (White House) statement and Senate sanctions as Iranians counter terror backed by US clients. Iranian people reject such US claims of friendship," Zarif tweeted.

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  Iran indirectly blames Saudi Arabia for twin terror attacks, says ‘spilled blood of innocent will not remain unavenged’

  World | June 07, 2017 22:42 IST

  Iran pointed out that the attacks took place about one week after U.S. President Donald Trump travelled to Saudi Arabia and strongly asserted American support for Riyadh.

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  If enemies do wrong, missiles will descend on them, Iran reacts to US sanctions

  World | February 04, 2017 21:48 IST

  A senior officer in Iran's first class Revolutionary Guard has said that Iran's missiles will come down on the nation's enemies if they do any wrong. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, chief of the Guard’s airspace

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  British porn star Candy Charms sparks outrage after travelling to Tehran for nose surgery

  World | August 03, 2016 11:13 IST

  British porn star Candy Charms has caused a stir in Islamic Republic of Iran after she revealed that she is in Tehran to undergo a nose surgery. This 25-year-old hardcore porn actress has got over

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  Tehran artist paints his own face for online project and it’s going viral

  Mouthful | July 26, 2016 16:57 IST

  Tehran artist paints his own face for Instagram's weekend hashtag project #WHPworkinprogress and it’s going viral.

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  PM Modi holds talks with President Rouhani in Tehran

  World | May 23, 2016 12:21 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two day visit to Iran, was on Monday given ceremonial welcome by President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.

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  PM Modi to meet top Iranian leaders today, Chabahar port, energy partnership high on agenda

  World | May 23, 2016 8:51 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Iran on Sunday on a two-day state visit, will have crucial meetings today with the leaders of the host country and witness signing of various agreements having economic and strategic importance.

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  PM Modi arrives in Iran, offers prayers at gurudwara

  World | May 22, 2016 21:05 IST

  Tehran: Looking to strengthen trade, investment and energy ties with Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived here on a two-day visit, during which a crucial agreement is expected to be signed on developing the

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  Chabhar, gas high on agenda as PM Modi visits Iran today

  India | May 22, 2016 11:22 IST

  New Delhi: Keen on deeper engagement with the sanction-free Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Iran on Sunday, on a maiden two-day visit during which a contract for developing the first phase of

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  Saudi-Tehran tensions: Can New Delhi avoid taking sides?

  India | April 08, 2016 18:37 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised people by turning up in Riyadh to meet the custodian of Islam's two holiest shrines, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

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  First 'Silk Road' train carrying Chinese goods arrives in Tehran

  World | February 16, 2016 10:30 IST

  Tehran: The first train to connect China and Iran arrived in Tehran today loaded with Chinese goods, reviving the Silk Road or Silk Route -- an ancient network of trade routes that were central to

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  Dozens of juvenile offenders face death in Iran: Amnesty

  World | January 27, 2016 8:41 IST

  Dubai: Dozens of people who were arrested in Iran for crimes committed before they turned 18 remain at risk of the death penalty despite recent reforms, with many having already spent years on death row,

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  British foreign secretary reopens embassy in Tehran after 4 years

  World | August 24, 2015 8:16 IST

  Tehran (Iran): Britain reopened its embassy in Tehran Sunday in a sign of newly thawed relations in the wake of a landmark nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond attended the

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  John Kerry defends Iran nuclear deal in US Senate

  World | July 24, 2015 6:54 IST

  Washington: US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday defended the recently negotiated nuclear deal with Iran, saying the accord was the only chance to curb Tehran's nuclear programme."If the US, after laboriously negotiating this

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  UN Security Council nod to Iran nuclear deal

  World | July 20, 2015 23:55 IST

  United Nations: The UN Security Council on Monday unanimously approved the landmark agreement reached with Iran by its permanent members and Germany aimed at stopping Tehran from getting nuclear weapons.The resolution presented by the US

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  Iran official: Tehran not surprised by spying at nuke talks

  World | June 12, 2015 7:33 IST

  Tehran: Iran's envoy to the UN nuclear watchdog agency says Tehran is not surprised by reports that a cyber-espionage campaign targeted hotels that hosted nuclear talks between Iran and world powers.Reza Najafi told Iran's state

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  Born to ride: Behnaz Shafiei “ the first female Road-Racer in 'conservative' Iran

  World | June 12, 2015 13:17 IST

  In a country where conservative clerics condemn the idea of women attending or participating in men's sporting events, Behnaz Shafiei went on to become the first female rider to undertake professional road racing.Going against the