Saudi Crown Prince says Israel must not attack Iran, expresses shock over war crimes in Gaza
Indicating improving ties between the two major powerhouses in the Middle East, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged international community to ensure respect the sovereignty of the "sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran".
Iran to sell more electricity to Pakistan
Iran at the moment has electricity exchange with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan.
Pedaling for peace: cyclists hit the road in war-torn Yemen
In the capital Sanaa, the cyclists prepared for their 320-kilometre (200-mile) journey to the northern province of Saada
Iran to set up real-estate stock exchange in H2
When established, it is expected to be Iran’s fifth major stock exchange.
Chabahar port becomes permanent member of World FZO
The World FZO is a non-governmental, non-profit entity based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Iran eyes Caspian Sea gas reserve for Europe supply
The exploration is being carried out by the Khazar Exploration and Production Company, or KEPCO.
Iran to upgrade homemade Bavar 373 missile system
Iran unveiled the indigenously-designed surface-to-air Bavar 373 missile defense system in August 2019.Iran Covid deaths at new daily high as curbs lifted
The ministry said the deaths of 684 people in the past 24 hours brought the total number of fatalities to 102,038Tackling Covid, reviving economy priorities: Raisi
More than 16.3 million people out of Iran’s 83 million inhabitants have been given a first vaccine dose, but only 5.4 million have received the second,
Iran’s July oil output rises 28% year on year: OPEC
Iran produced 2.485 million barrels per day or bpd of crude oil in July, according to OPEC’s latest monthly report.Iran, China to discuss ways to expand cooperation
Iranian President Raisi told Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping his government would prioritize the expansion of bilateral relations.Recorded Covid deaths top 100,000 in Iran
Iranian health officials have acknowledged that the ministry's figures understate the real tollHezbollah says Iran fuel tanker to sail to Lebanon
The move, prohibited by US sanctions on Iran's oil industry, could drag Lebanon into the covert naval war between Tehran and IsraelUS sanctions hamper medicine purchase, says Iran
Iran is currently experiencing its worst wave of new Covid-19 infections, in what is the third wave of the pandemic in the country.‘Complete stop’: New Turkish wall confronts fleeing Afghans
A concrete wall, topped with barbed wire and surrounded by trenches, is being erected along Turkey's border with Iran
Iran, Turkey anticipate refugee crisis as Taliban takes over Kabul
Both already host large refugee populations — 3.6 million Syrians in Turkey and 3.5 million Afghans in IranIran imposes new restrictions as Covid hits new records
The country of 83 million has seen upwards of 98,000 deaths from Covid-19, making it already the Middle East's deadliest outbreakIran’s daily Covid deaths top 600 in new high
Health authorities acknowledge the official figures underestimate the country's real tollIran tightens Covid curbs as cases, deaths surge
The Islamic republic is struggling to contain what officials have called a "fifth wave" of the virus caused by the highly infectious Delta variant
Iranian artworks fetch over $10m during Tehran Auction
A total of 120 lots of modern and contemporary Iranian works of art were offered during the auction at Tehran’s Parsian Azadi Hotel.Iran may need to import 8m tons of wheat
Iran is currently suffering a drought that has led to water protests in several regions, most so in the Khuzestan province.US’ Iran sanctions target Omani man, firms
The US Department of Treasury said the sanctions are on ‘individuals and businesses’ involved in a network that smuggled oil out of Iran.UK, US interferences threaten regional stability: Iran
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani reportedly issued this warning in a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.Iran’s Khamenei says halting Covid ‘urgent’ priority
The Islamic republic's Covid cases and fatalities have surged in recent weeks, in what officials have said is a "fifth wave" caused by the highly infectious Delta variant
CIA chief visits Israel amid Iran tensions
A spokesman for Prime Minister Naftali Bennett gave no details of the agenda for the CIA chief's talks in IsraelTrial over Iran 1988 mass murder begins in Sweden
Swedish court officials believe Tuesday's case is the first of its kind against someone accused over the killings.
Raisi tells Macron nuclear talks must guarantee Tehran’s ‘rights’
It was the ultraconservative Raisi's first reported call with a Western leader since taking office last weekIran helps Syria build power plant in Latakia
The new plant is expected to help bring back energy to those in Syria who lost access to it over the past decade.
Climate crisis the next great threat for Iraq
Only 3.5 percent of Iraq’s farmlands are watered with irrigation systems and rivers are polluted with viruses and bacteria, oil spills and industrial chemicals.Iran records over 500 Covid deaths, hits new high
Iran registered 39,619 new infections in the 24 hours to Sunday, taking the total since the pandemic started to 4,158,729Iran nuclear talks could resume in September: EU
Talks have been happening since April in Vienna to find a way to bring both sides back into full complianceG7 blames Iran in deadly tanker attack, US releases ‘evidence’
The UN Security Council also agreed to discuss the incident off the coast of Oman on MondayShah’s son urges West to drive ‘nail in coffin’ of Iran clerical state
Pahlavi, like many others, has spoken before of the regime crumblingIsrael can ‘act alone’ against Iran after ship attack: Bennet
Bennett said Israel had shared intelligence with the United States, Britain and others also tying Iran to the attack.US vows ‘collective response’ on tanker attack as Iran warns
A British security guard and a Romanian crew member were killed in what analysts said bore all the hallmarks of the "shadow war" between enemies Iran and Israel
Iran builds energy port on Persian Gulf for $350 million
Iran built the port to reportedly expedite the export of petroleum products from the South Pars energy hub, which the country shares with Qatar.Iran rejects Israel’s ‘baseless accusations’ over ship attack
The MT Mercer Street, managed by prominent Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, was struck on Thursday off the coast of Oman, in an incident Israel has blamed on Iran.Iran says it has freed ‘considerable’ number of arrested water protesters
The move comes barely days after Human Rights Watch urged Iran to unconditionally release all water protesters it had detained.Iran’s Raisi set to focus on economy, nuclear deal
The US sanctions choked Iran, including by seeking to stop its oil exports, and the economy contracted by more than six percent in both 2018 and 2019Man faces 20 years in prison in US for illegally exporting laboratory equipment to Iran
Reza Sarhangpour Kafrani, aka Reza Sarhang, co-owned the Canada-based company Prolife Global, which conducted business in the US and elsewhere.Israel blames Iran for deadly attack on oil tanker off Oman
The Islamic Republic "is not only Israel's problem, but it is the world's problem. Its behaviour threatens the freedom of navigation and global commerce", the Israeli official added.
Two dead in attack on Israel-linked oil tanker off Oman
Analysts said the attack bore all the hallmarks of tit-for-tat exchanges in the "shadow war" between Israel and Iran
Nine dead, hundreds arrested in Iran water protest crackdown
The authorities should immediately release peaceful protesters, provide information about deaths, and allow an independent international investigation, says Human Rights Watch .US: Nuclear talks with Iran cannot go on indefinitely
Iran's president-elect has said his government will support talks that ‘guarantee national interests’ but will not allow negotiations for the sake of negotiations.
Iran sees water protests in Tehran, again
The demonstration was a spillover from protests in the oil-rich Khuzestan province, where water protests began more than 10 days agoBiden to host weakened Iraq PM amid Iran hostility
At the heart of the meeting will be the presence of US troops in Iraq and more broadly, whether Baghdad has what it takes to stand up to residual Islamic State jihadist group cells within the country's borders.
Houthi militia buries 11 fighters killed on battlefield in Yemen
In a big setback to the Iran-backed militia, one of its top commanders, Brigadier Hamer Yahiya, who was the military chief of staff of the capital’s Hamdan district, was killed in fighting.
GCC condemns Iran for interfering in affairs of other nations
GCC demands Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and its support for militias must be included in ongoing talks in Vienna between Iran and five world powers
US mulls crackdown on Chinese imports of Iranian oil
The United States is planning a crackdown on Iranian oil sales to China in violation of its sanctions
Iran’s new oil terminal to bypass Gulf chokepoint
Tehran inaugurated Thursday the terminal in Jask, on the Gulf of Oman, allowing tankers to avoid the Strait of Hormuz -- a passage less than 40 kilometres wide at its narrowest pointHuman Rights Watch condemns Iran for ‘deadly’ response to water protests
HRW has condemned the Iran’s response to ongoing internal water protests; at least four people have been killed by security forces
