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Iran FM in Riyadh for first Saudi visit since ties restored

Visit 'is focusing on bilateral ties, regional and international issues', according to IRIB state broadcaster

Published 17 Aug, 2023 04:11pm

World

90-year-old among dozens of Bahais arrested in Iran’s latest crackdown: group

Bahais say they have been the victims of a new wave of repression over the past year

Published 16 Aug, 2023 09:29am

World

Iran arrests 4 more after fatal shooting at Shia shrine

Four are in addition to gunman whose arrest was announced on Sunday night

Published 14 Aug, 2023 12:46pm

World

Attack on Iran’s shrine kills at least one

Iranian state media earlier reports at least four people had been killed in the attack

Published 14 Aug, 2023 09:50am

World

US unfreezes Iran’s assets in South Korea

Central banks governor says unblocked funds will be used to buy non-sanctioned goods

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:23am

World

Kurdish woman sews lips in Iran prison protest: rights group

The woman has begun a hunger-strike in prison

Published 06 Aug, 2023 09:54pm

Business & Economy

Saudi, Kuwait reject Iran claims to disputed gas field

Offshore field has long been focal point of contention between the three countries

Published 03 Aug, 2023 11:44am

Life & Style

Iran bans film festival over poster of actress without hijab

Wearing a hijab is mandatory in Iran since 1983

Published 24 Jul, 2023 09:48am

World

Several thousand Iraqis protest over desecration of Quran in Sweden, Denmark

Iran summons Danish envoy to protest Quran burning in Copenhagen

Updated 22 Jul, 2023 11:40pm

World

Iran relaunches police patrols against veil violations: media

The dress code has been in place since the aftermath of the Islamic revolution

Published 17 Jul, 2023 08:52am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Iran vow to eradicate terrorism as COAS Munir concludes Iran visit

COAS Munir called on Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister HE Hossein Amir Abdollahain

Updated 16 Jul, 2023 10:35pm

Pakistan

Pak, Iran army chiefs discuss security and bilateral relations

Gen Munir is on a two-day visit to Iran

Published 16 Jul, 2023 02:30pm

COAS Gen Asim in Iran on two-day visit to discuss security cooperation

The visit comes after recent terror attacks against Pak army in Balochistan

Published 15 Jul, 2023 12:30pm

Pakistan

Signed Doha pact with US, not Pakistan, say Afghan Taliban after Asif’s accusations

Zabiullah Mujahid reiterates Afghanistan soil is not used against Pakistan

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 11:44pm

World

Iran, Saudi Arabia move further toward reconciliation

Saudi foreign minister says he will extend an invitation to Raisi 'to visit the kingdom soon'

Updated 17 Jun, 2023 11:12pm

World

Khamenei says ‘nothing wrong’ with a nuclear deal with West

Iran's supreme leader hints at possible thaw in ties if country's nuclear industry remains intact

Published 12 Jun, 2023 01:10am

Life & Style

WWE legend ‘The Iron Sheik’ passes away

He became the WWE Champion the day in 1983

Updated 07 Jun, 2023 10:55pm

World

Iran’s embassy reopens in Saudi Arabia for first time in 7 years

'The region will move Inshallah (God willing) towards greater cooperation,' says Alireza Bikdeli

Published 06 Jun, 2023 11:05pm

World

Iran debates new penalties for veil violations

At least three officials have been arrested for failing to prevent unveiled women from entering historic sites

Published 06 Jun, 2023 02:06pm

World

Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia: official

Last month, Tehran named Alireza Enayati as its ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Published 05 Jun, 2023 07:13pm

World

Netanyahu convenes Iran war drill, scorns UN nuclear watchdog

Claims Iran is lying about nuclear enrichment

Published 05 Jun, 2023 09:04am

Business & Economy

Pakistan to begin barter trade with Afghanistan, Iran and Russia

Pakistan has been forced to limit LCs due to falling reserves

Updated 02 Jun, 2023 05:18pm

World

Iran starts trial of female journalist who covered Amini’s death

Niloofar Hamedi's photo was the first sign that Amini might be hurt

Published 30 May, 2023 06:59pm

World

Iran says it has successfully test-launched ballistic missile

Iran's development and proliferation of ballistic missiles poses a serious threat to regional and international security, says US

Published 26 May, 2023 09:33am

World

Indonesia, Iran sign preferential trade agreement

Raisi says 'sanctions and threats will not stop us'

Published 23 May, 2023 12:58pm

World

Iran appoints Alireza Enayati as ambassador to Saudi Arabia

He has served as an assistant to the foreign minister and director-general of Arabian Gulf affairs at the ministry

Published 23 May, 2023 10:00am

World

Iran executes three men linked to Mahsa Amini protests

During the protests, which Tehran generally labelled as foreign-instigated riots

Published 19 May, 2023 12:23pm

World

Winds of change buffet Iran’s wooden boat building tradition

The sturdy vessels, built by hand, have sailed Gulf waters for centuries

Published 17 May, 2023 08:55am

World

As net tightens, Iranians pushed to take up homegrown apps

The authorities went as far as imposing total internet blackouts during the protests

Published 14 May, 2023 09:51pm

World

Iran executes two men convicted over desecrating Koran

The men were also accused of promoting atheism and insulted Islamic "sanctities

Published 08 May, 2023 08:57pm