Tag: Iran
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25-year strategic accord under negotiation with China ‘not secret’, says Iran Foreign Minister
The nation would be informed "when an accord has been concluded", he said, adding that the intention had already been made public in January 2016 when President Xi Jinping visited Tehran.
July 6, 2020 -
Iran, Russia, Turkey urge political solution to Syrian crisis
The Caesar Act, which took effect in mid-June, punishes any country, individual or entity that does business with the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
July 2, 2020 -
19 killed in explosion at medical clinic in Iran’s Tehran; several injured
The incident comes four days after an explosion near a military complex rocked the Iranian capital.
July 1, 2020 -
Iranian FM Javad Zarif to visit Turkey, Russia next week for bilateral talks
The Iranian foreign minister's visit to Turkey and Russia would be his second diplomatic trip after a recent decline in the pace of COVID-19 increase.
June 12, 2020 -
Iran to execute spy who helped US in targeting General Qasem Soleimani
Soleimani, who headed the Quds Force, the foreign operations arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, was killed in January in a US drone strike in Baghdad.
June 9, 2020 -
In next phase of Op Samudra Setu, INS Shardul to evacuate Indians from Iran
After disembarkation at Porbandar, the evacuated personnel will be entrusted to the care of State authorities.
June 8, 2020 -
Iraq extends curfew for another week as it reports 11,000 Coronavirus cases
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Iraq has closed down all places of worship. Entertainment venues and the mass gatherings of citizens is also prohibited. Restaurants have been allowed to operate on delivery mode only.
June 7, 2020 -
Iran’s new parliament speaker says talks with US ‘futile’
The newly elected speaker had also served as Tehran mayor and the Islamic republic's police chief before taking up his latest post.
May 31, 2020 -
Iran condemns US revoke of nuke-related sanctions waivers
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was responding to Iran’s “brinkmanship” of nuclear steps, which have been aimed at pressuring the United States to remove sanctions as called for by the 2015 accord.
May 31, 2020 -
Ex-Tehran Mayor elected speaker of Iran’s new Parliament
Iran's new parliament for the next four years opened on Wednesday, after the 11th parliamentary elections were held on February 21.
May 28, 2020 -
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
Pompeo said the United States was providing a 90-day waiver extension on Bushehr to "ensure safety of operations" but reserved the right to modify it at will.
May 28, 2020 -
Coronavirus pandemic: Iran restaurants, cafes reopen after 2 months
The country suspended economic, sports and cultural activities since early March following the reports of first COVID-19 cases on February 19.
May 26, 2020 -
Iran’s football leagues to resume with no spectators: President Rouhani
Germany's Bundesliga resumed matches behind closed doors on Saturday but most sports competitions around the world remain suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
May 17, 2020 -
‘Evidence suggests Afghan migrants drowned by Iranian guards’
According to Tahmasi, a similar drowning incident took place with another six-member group of Afghan migrants.
May 15, 2020 -
Mike Pompeo visits Israel to discuss West Bank annexation, Iran
The diplomatic exchange occurred on the eve of the inauguration of Israel's unity government between Netanyahu and Gantz.
May 13, 2020 -
19 killed after Iran warship hit by ‘friendly fire’ during naval exercise at gulf of Oman
The Konarak is a logistical support vessel made in the Netherlands and purchased by Iran before the 1979 Islamic revolution.
May 11, 2020 -
4.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Tehran, sparks panic among people
Residents exited buildings and took to the streets in accordance with safety measures.
May 8, 2020