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Israeli security forces evacuate an injured woman from a site hit by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel.

US, Qatar Agree To Withold $6 Billion Iranian Funds Released For Prisoner Swap After Hamas Attack On Israel: Reports

The sum of $6 billion was transferred to a bank in Qatar to be accessible to Iran as part of a deal to free five US nationals in Iranian captivity. The sum was previously locked in a South Korean bank.

13 October 2023

Iran is witnessing nationwide protests for weeks over the custodial death of Mahsa Amini

Iranian State Faces Legitimacy Crisis In The Face Of Women’s Uprising

Thousands of women have taken to the streets in Iran, burning their hijabs and cutting their hair in public. In doing so, they challenge the Iranian state, highlight its legitimacy crisis, and express anger at promises of...

10 October 2022

US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Petrochemical Firms Tied To Asia

The administration uses an August 2018 executive order signed by then-President Donald Trump as its authority to impose the sanctions

07 July 2022

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Explained: Top US General Says Iran Could Make Nuclear Bomb In Months, What It Means, Why It Bothers US?

The US military has developed multiple options in case Iran decides to develop a nuclear weapon, said General Mark Milley, the Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff.

25 March 2023

An Indian company has been sanctioned by the United States over Iranian petrochemicals' purchase

Explained: US Sanctions An Indian Company For Dealing In Iranian Oil, What It Means And Why Is Iran Sanctioned

Mumbai-based Tibalji Petrochem has been sanctioned for facilitating sale of Iranian petro-chemical products from a sanctioned entity to China.

02 October 2022

Greece Court Overturns Seizure Of Iran Tanker’s Oil

Greece had temporarily seized the Iran oil tanker in mid-April, while later had fiercely protested the action and last month ordered the armed takeover of two Greek-flagged tankers in the Persian Gulf.

09 June 2022

Iran is witnessing nationwide protests for weeks over the custodial death of Mahsa Amini

How Iran Uprising Is More Complex Than Earlier Protests, Why Iran Is A Diplomatic Dilemma For India

India avoids a public position on Iran’s internal travails and abstains at the UN resolution condemning Iran while maintaining bilateral engagement with it. In the wake of US sanctions, India chose a middle path between...

28 November 2022

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Iran Seizes Two Greek Oil Tankers In Persian Gulf In Response To US Seizure

Iran had threatened to take "punitive action" earlier over Greek involvement in the US seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in Greek waters.

28 May 2022

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19 March 2022
 Iran Ready To Meet India's Energy Needs, Moots Relaunching Rupee-Rial Mechanism

 Iran Ready To Meet India's Energy Needs, Moots Relaunching Rupee-Rial Mechanism

Iran used to be India's second largest oil supplier but New Delhi had to halt imports after the former US president Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal...


30 September 2021
Iranians Grapple For Essentials Amid Soaring Inflation

Iranians Grapple For Essentials Amid Soaring Inflation

With US sanctions still strangling the economy, record-breaking inflation has hit ordinary Iranians where it hurts most.


14 September 2021
Hezbollah Delivers Oil Tanker From Iran To Lebanon, Violates US Sanctions

Hezbollah Delivers Oil Tanker From Iran To Lebanon, Violates US Sanctions

The fuel will arrive in the country indirectly through trucks via a Syrian port. It is believed that Hezbollah did this to save embarrassment to the Lebanese...


05 January 2021
Will Make Efforts To Strengthen And Save Iran Nuclear Deal: European Union

Will Make Efforts To Strengthen And Save Iran Nuclear Deal: European Union

The statement comes in the backdrop of Iran declaring that it will increase Uranium levels at its Fordo nuclear facility by up to 20 percent


01 October 2020
Ahead Of Polls, Trump’s ‘Toxic Present’ To The UN

Ahead Of Polls, Trump’s ‘Toxic Present’ To The UN

Amidst several electoral setbacks, the US president pursues fresh sanctions on Iran.


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21 September 2020
UN Will Not Support Reimposition Of Iran Sanctions Now: UN Chief Antonio Guterres

UN Will Not Support Reimposition Of Iran Sanctions Now: UN Chief Antonio Guterres

The Trump administration declared Saturday that all UN sanctions against Iran have been restored, a move most of the rest of the world rejects as illegal and...


20 September 2020
Trump Administration Says All UN Sanctions On Iran Restored; Other Nations Reject Move

Trump Administration Says All UN Sanctions On Iran Restored; Other Nations Reject Move

The White House plans to issue an executive order on Monday spelling out how the U.S. will enforce the restored sanctions.


12 January 2020
'Flagrant Violation Of International Law': UK Slams Iran For Briefly Detaining its Ambassador

'Flagrant Violation Of International Law': UK Slams Iran For Briefly Detaining its Ambassador

Ambassador Rob Macaire was detained for allegedly "inciting" protesters in Tehran angry at the military's accidental downing of a Ukranian passenger jet.


20 July 2019
MEA In Touch With Iran To Secure Release Of 18 Indians Aboard Seized British Tanker

MEA In Touch With Iran To Secure Release Of 18 Indians Aboard Seized British Tanker

We are ascertaining further details on the incident. Our Mission is in touch with the Government of Iran to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian...


25 June 2019
Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Imposing 'Hard-Hitting' Sanctions On Iran

Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Imposing 'Hard-Hitting' Sanctions On Iran

Trump's move to impose a fresh set of sanctions on Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a string of military commanders comes days after Tehran...


05 November 2018
'Toughest Ever' US Sanctions On Iran Effective From Today

'Toughest Ever' US Sanctions On Iran Effective From Today

The sanctions cover Iran's banking and energy sectors and reinstate penalties for countries and companies in Europe, Asia and elsewhere that do not halt...


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