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Ukraine military says all 35 drones Russia launched overnight destroyed

The Russian Federation also launched 16 missile strikes last night

Published 08 May, 2023 01:20pm

World

Iran executes Swedish-Iranian dual national

Chaab had been held in Iran since October 2020

Published 06 May, 2023 11:24am

World

Iran forces seize second oil tanker in six days: US Navy

The tanker, Niovi, was sailing from Dubai towards Fujairah

Published 03 May, 2023 03:55pm

World

US confiscates Iran oil cargo on tanker amid Tehran tensions

The U.S. confiscation took place at least five days before Iran's action on Thursday

Published 30 Apr, 2023 09:32am

World

Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf, U.S. Navy says

Iran says the oil tanker collided with its ship

Published 27 Apr, 2023 07:56pm

World

Member of Iran’s powerful clerical body assassinated: Iranian media

The Assembly of Experts is one of the most powerful bodies in the country

Published 26 Apr, 2023 08:20pm

Sports

Ex-Iran footballer Karimi gets death threats over protests support

Several former Iran players have expressed solidarity with the anti-regime protests in Iran

Published 25 Apr, 2023 11:37pm

Life & Style

Iranian filmmaker recounts torture to ‘unsettle’ abusers

With his new documentary “Where God is Not

Published 19 Apr, 2023 11:31am

World

Iran invites Saudi king to visit amid thaw in ties

Process for reopening embassies begins

Published 17 Apr, 2023 07:12pm

World

Iran invites Saudi king to visit amid thaw in ties

The Iranian president had already received an invitation to visit Saudi Arabia

Published 17 Apr, 2023 07:12pm

World

Son of toppled Iranian Shah to visit Israel

Reza Pahlavi will take part in Israel's official Holocaust memorial ceremony

Published 17 Apr, 2023 04:07pm

World

Yemen rebels and government complete prisoner exchange

Four journalists sentenced to death by the Iranian-backed Huthis are part of the exchange

Published 16 Apr, 2023 02:20pm

World

Iran police begin crackdown on headscarf violators

Removing hijab is considered a crime, say police

Published 16 Apr, 2023 01:35am

World

Jeddah talks put Syria in line for return to Arab fold

Assad, backed by Iran and Russia

Published 14 Apr, 2023 11:32am

World

Saudi team leaves Yemen, more truce talks expected: rebel, govt sources

The team, which was led by ambassador Mohammed Al-Jaber

Published 14 Apr, 2023 11:13am

World

Surge in Iran executions aims to ‘spread fear’, rights groups say

The figure of at least 582 executions was the highest since 2015

Published 13 Apr, 2023 01:00pm

World

Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to prepare for embassy reopening

Ties are resuming between the two countries

Published 12 Apr, 2023 07:24pm

World

Yemen prisoner swap to start on Thursday as peace hopes rise

Prisoner exchange will last three days and involve multiple cities in Yemen and Saudi Arabia

Published 12 Apr, 2023 12:30am

World

Russia starts fuel supplies to Iran by rail: reports

Iran has been under Western sanctions for years

Published 11 Apr, 2023 05:44pm

Life & Style

Iranian qari wins recitation competition in Saudi Arabia

Saudi man wins prizze for best azan

Published 09 Apr, 2023 05:10pm

World

Saudi delegation arrives in Iran to discuss reopening diplomatic missions

The two longtime Middle East rivals have now pledged to work together

Published 09 Apr, 2023 11:26am

World

Saudi officials arrive in Iran to discuss reopening diplomatic missions

Development comes after China brokered a deal to restore relations between two regional powers

Published 08 Apr, 2023 11:28pm

World

Iran ‘installs’ cameras in public places to identify, penalise unveiled women

Violators will receive 'warning text messages as to the consequences', says police statement

Published 08 Apr, 2023 09:21pm

World

Saudi delegation to ‘hold ceasefire talks’ with Yemen’s Houthis in Sanaa

A visit by Saudi officials to Sanaa is an indication of progress in Oman-mediated talks

Published 07 Apr, 2023 09:54pm

World

Watch: Iran Women attacked with ‘yogurt’ for not wearing hijab

President Ebrahim Raisi says the hijab is the law in Iran

Published 03 Apr, 2023 09:44am

World

President Raisi says hijab is the law in Iran as unveiled women face ‘yoghurt attack’

“If some people say they don’t believe [in the hijab] … it’s good to use persuasion," says Iranian president

Published 02 Apr, 2023 01:21am

Pakistan

Army says ‘terrorists’ from Iran side kill four soldiers

Pakistani authorities are making contact with Iran to seek ways of preventing such attacks in future

Updated 02 Apr, 2023 01:31am

Life & Style

Iran state TV apologises for airing kiss: media

The channel said that the 'error' was caused by negligence

Published 31 Mar, 2023 07:38pm

World

Greece arrests two Pakistanis for planning anti-Semitic attacks

Israel says it was a fresh attempt by Iran

Published 29 Mar, 2023 10:21am

World

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Muslim holy month

The deal between the regional powers

Published 27 Mar, 2023 11:03am