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World

Moderate Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential race

Videos on social media showed supporters of Pezeshkian dancing in streets

Published 06 Jul, 2024 11:41am

World

Victims of Hamas attack sue Iran, Syria, North Korea in U.S. court

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington

Published 02 Jul, 2024 08:54am

World

Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change

Election was marked by a historically low voter turnout of around 40% of the 61 million

Published 01 Jul, 2024 11:09am

World

Iran’s presidential election dominated by Khamenei loyalists

The election coincides with escalating regional tensions due to the Israel-Hamas conflict

Published 25 Jun, 2024 12:39pm

World

Hospital fire kills 9 in northern Iran: media

A massive blaze ripped through a drug rehab center in Langarud city

Published 18 Jun, 2024 12:30pm

World

Sweden and Iran exchange prisoners in breakthrough deal

Iran released two Swedes and Sweden released one Iranian national

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:08am

World

Iran approves six candidates to run for president

Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and former speaker Ali Larijani disqualified

Published 10 Jun, 2024 08:52am

World

Iran’s top diplomat confirms talks with US

Bagheri says discussions with Western powers about Tehran's atomic activities were ongoing

Published 04 Jun, 2024 01:39am

Pakistan

In phone call with Bagheri, Dar reiterates support for ending genocide in Gaza

Reiterates Pakistan’s support for humanitarian relief to Palestinians

Published 02 Jun, 2024 05:26pm

Pakistan

Four killed in cross-border firing in Balochistan’s Washuk

An official claims people attacked were involved in smuggling of Iranian oil

Published 30 May, 2024 01:00pm

World

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf re-elected as speaker of Iran’s parliament

Faced two challengers in parliamentary vote

Published 28 May, 2024 03:19pm

World

Iran’s Raisi buried in Mashhad as mourners pack Iranian holy city

The burial ceremony was attended by Iranian government and military officials

Published 24 May, 2024 09:28am

World

Thousands bid farewell to Iran’s Raisi ahead of burial

His final resting place will be at the holy shrine of Imam Reza

Published 23 May, 2024 12:16pm

World

Tens of thousands gather for Raisi funeral procession in Tehran

People holding portraits of Raisi gathered in and around the University of Tehran

Published 22 May, 2024 11:42am

World

Before Raisi, other leaders killed in aviation dramas

Iranian president was declared dead in helicopter crash on Monday

Published 21 May, 2024 09:50am

World

Funerary procession to be held for late president in Iran’s northwest

Iran's military chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri on Monday ordered probe into cause of the crash

Published 21 May, 2024 09:44am

World

Iran responsible for flying 45-year-old helicopter, says US after Raisi’s death

State Dept cites it was ‘unable’ to provide Iran assistance after helicopter crash

Updated 21 May, 2024 10:08am

World

Death of Iran’s Raisi could stir race for Khamenei succession, insiders say

Raisi had enjoyed staunch backing from Khamenei

Published 20 May, 2024 11:08pm

Pakistan

Condolences pour in from around the world on Iranian president’s death

President Zardari describes Raisi’s death as ‘great loss of a friend’

Updated 20 May, 2024 04:40pm

Pakistan

Pakistan observes day of mourning over death of Iranian president

Flags fly at half mast to mourn the death

Updated 21 May, 2024 11:26am

World

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash

Images show helicopter crashed into mountain peak, state TV reports

Updated 20 May, 2024 11:08am

World

What happens if Raisi is not recovered?

The vice president will take over the country and new elections will be held

Published 20 May, 2024 12:10am

World

Search underway after helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes in mountains

Rescue teams are on their way to the site

Updated 20 May, 2024 12:07am

Life & Style

Dramas elevate Iran cinema but it’s comedy that sells

Many Iranian comedies use satire to criticise the inflexibility of the country's rulers

Published 19 May, 2024 05:14pm

World

US warns India of sanctions after signing deal with Iran

US will continue to enforce them, says Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel

Updated 14 May, 2024 10:18am

World

India inks 10-year deal to operate Iran’s Chabahar port

Under the agreement, IPGL will invest about $120 million while there will be an additional $250m in financing

Updated 14 May, 2024 09:33am

Pakistan

Iran, Pakistan seek ways to complete gas pipeline project

Pipeline did not come under international restrictions, says Iran’s Consul General to Pakistan

Published 07 May, 2024 08:55am

Pakistan

US working with Pakistan to increase its renewable energy source, says State Dept

Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs says it includes Pakistan’s plans to install 10,000 megawatts of solar power

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 07:36pm

Life & Style

Iran sentences rapper Toomaj Salehi to death

Salehi in his songs supported months of protests in Iran in 2022

Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:16pm

Pakistan

Impression of Pakistan improved further after visit, wife of Iranian president says

Adds that silence over Palestine is worse than the actual crime

Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:23pm