Tag: Iran
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Iran President Hassan Rouhani unveils budget of ‘resistance’ against US sanctions
The budget for the financial year starting late March 2020 comes after fuel price hikes that were imposed in mid-November triggered deadly demonstrations across the Islamic republic.
December 8, 2019 -
Iran nuclear deal parties meet as accord nears collapse
On the eve of what was already likely to be a strained meeting, Britain, France and Germany accused Iran of developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, in a letter to the UN on Thursday.
December 6, 2019 -
Iran shuts schools due to rising air pollution levels
The air pollution in Tehran, with over 12 million population, has reached the level considered unsafe for all groups of people.
November 30, 2019 -
Hundreds of banks, government sites set on fire during unrest: Iran
The protests quickly turned political, with protesters calling on top leaders to step down. The government has blamed "thugs" linked to exiles and the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia for stirring up the street unrest.
November 27, 2019 -
Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Iran of ‘continuous aggression’ in Israel amid corruption indictment
Last week, in a rare confirmation of such operations, Israel said its warplanes carried out a "very intense" attack against Iranian forces and Syrian army targets in Syria.
November 25, 2019 -
Mike Pompeo meets UAE Foreign Minister on Iran, regional issues
The two sides also talked about the situation in Libya and the importance of the unity of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the statement further added.
November 23, 2019 -
Iran uses terrorist groups to target great ally ‘Israel’: Mike Pompeo
Pompeo also called for sustained pressure on Iran until it negotiates a comprehensive agreement that includes halting its support to terror groups like PIJ.
November 17, 2019 -
‘Israel kills top Palestinian militant in Gaza’
PIJ, which is backed by Iran, is the second-largest militant group in Gaza and has carried out many rocket attacks on Israel.
November 12, 2019 -
Trilateral distrust
Europe has made promises to find ways to circumvent the US sanctions, but little that is substantial has emerged from extensive talks between Tehran and the three main European powers ~ Britain, France and Germany.
November 7, 2019 -
5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Iran’s southern region
This is the third earthquake to strike the region in less than two weeks.
November 6, 2019 -
US accuses Iran of ‘nuclear extortion’ with enrichment step
The move comes a day after Iran announced it was now operating twice as many advanced IR-6 centrifuges that can enrich uranium more efficiently.
November 6, 2019 -
Iran to resume Uranium enrichment moving further away from 2015 nuclear deal
Western leaders' apprehensions over Iran owning nuclear capability had lead to the 2015 nuclear deal which limited its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
November 5, 2019 -
US imposes sanctions on Iran’s construction sector
The latest sanctions are part of the US campaign to maximize economic pressure on Iran, the Department added.
November 1, 2019 -
‘Ready to visit Riyadh to settle differences’, says Iran FM Javad Zarif
Zarif once again reiterated the Islamic Republic’s policy for supporting the Yemeni people, saying, “Iran will always stand by the Yemeni nation and we believe that the end of the war will first of all help the Yemeni people.”
October 22, 2019 -
‘Ready to host Iran-Saudi peace talks’, says Pak PM Imran Khan
According to the officials, Khan told Iranian leadership that Pakistan was not only ready to facilitate the dialogue but also willing to arrange face-to-face talks in Islamabad.
October 15, 2019 -
‘Wish to facilitate, not mediate between Iran, Saudi’: Pak PM Imran Khan
Khan emphasised that Pakistan did not want a conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia while recognising that it was a complex and complicated issue.
October 14, 2019 -
Iran welcomes efforts to mediate talks with Saudis: FM
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is due to arrive in Iran on Saturday.
October 12, 2019