Iran
Iran's rial crashes from Trump "maximum pressure"
US dollar surges on the back of US President Donald Trump's latest so-called "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran's oil exports.
PANNIER: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV obituary
Spiritual leader who mingled with heads of state and royalty leaves behind tremendous amount of grassroots work that will benefit Ismaili Muslim communities for generations to come.
Iran shuts down as heavy snow, cold snap hits multiple provinces
Severe weather has prompted Tehran to declare all government offices, schools, universities, banks and municipalities closed on February 8.
Iran’s supreme leader says negotiation with the US not "wise"
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on February 7 that negotiations with the United States are neither wise nor smart nor honourable, citing past experiences.
Iranian President rules out nuclear weapons programme to foreign diplomats
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on February 6 that Iran has never sought and will never seek nuclear weapons, stressing that verification of this stance "is not at all difficult."
Iran unveils first drone carrier and 'Qahar' drone
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled its first multi-purpose drone carrier, the Shahid Bagheri, on February 6 in the waters of the Persian Gulf.
New Aga Khan takes helm of Ismaili Shi'ite Muslims
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, becoming spiritual leader of 15mn Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father in Lisbon aged 88.
Iran's largest carmaker shifts control to private sector in landmark deal
Iran's largest automaker Iran Khodro (IKCO) has transferred management control to private sector company Crouse Group following an extraordinary general meeting on February 5.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili, passes away at 88
Billionaire philanthropist invested his fortune in lifting up communities around the world, particularly the Pamiri peoples of Tajikistan.
Iran prepared for Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign
US President Donald Trump on February 4 signed a memo to reinstate his “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran to drive the country’s oil exports down to zero and choke its revenue among others.
Turkey could set up airbases in Syria’s desert, brief Damascus sources
Speculation over Ankara’s intentions mounts as interim Syrian president al-Sharaa meets Turkish leader Erdogan.
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Trump warns Iran of ‘obliteration’ if assassination attempt succeeds
Trump openly threatens Iran with destruction in the event of his own assassination
Iran demands France pay for dead illegal migrants as tensions grow between Tehran and Paris
Iran's deputy foreign minister Vahid Jalalzadeh has demanded France pay for two dead illegal migrants who died in a mass shooting in France's northern town of Dunkirk in December.
Tehran showcases advances ahead of revolution anniversary
Tehran Municipality has erected banners showcasing the nation's advances across various sectors ahead of the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on February 10.
Sweden says Stockholm mosque used as Iranian spy centre
The Swedish government has accused the Imam Ali Islamic Centre in Stockholm of serving as a platform for Iranian intelligence operations targeting Sweden and the Iranian diaspora, Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed announced on February 3
Iran eyes role as a digital hub in Persian Gulf region
Iran is aiming to carve out a role as a key data transit corridor linking Asia, Europe, and the Persian Gulf
Iran unveils new air defence system and ballistic missile
Iran unveiled an air defence system and a new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to an exhibition of the Defence Ministry’s Aerospace Organisation.
Iran's first post-suspension flight to Europe cancelled by France
Iran’s first planned flight to Europe after several months of suspension, scheduled to depart from Tehran to Paris on January 31, has been cancelled by France.
Iran visa-free agreement with Tajikistan goes into effect
Iran and Tajikistan implemented a visa-waiver agreement on February 2 in a boost to the two Persian-speaking countries' relations.
Iran ends mobile phone registration restrictions in policy shift
Iran has lifted all restrictions on registering imported mobile phones, marking a significant change in the country's anti-smuggling policies, a senior official announced on January 28