Tag: Iran

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins presidential elections in Iran

He will become the president of a country that is facing rising international isolation, internal discontent, a spiralling economy and the prospect of direct conflict with Israel.

July 6, 2024

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal departs on special flight for Iran, likely to sign crucial Chabahar port pact

This strategic masterstroke will open up a new trade route between South Asia and Central Asia via Iran, bypassing Karachi as well as Gwadar ports in Pakistan.

May 13, 2024

“We’re going to continue to disrupt”: US warns Pakistan of “potential risk of sanctions” for doing trade with Iran

Earlier in the day, Iran and Pakistan inked eight memoranda of understanding for collaboration in a range of areas.

April 24, 2024

Explosions rock pro-Iran military base in Iraq, three injured

Israeli and US officials said neither was involved in the blast, a day after a military strike on Iran which has been attributed to Israel.

April 20, 2024

US President Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’

The US has been on high alert for a significant Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel in recent days, as fears grow of a wider regional war.

April 13, 2024

Iran vows response to deadly attack on consulate in Damascus

The attack, which rocked the Syrian capital, has left Iran reeling and vowing a robust response.

April 2, 2024

Iran’s military forces kill Jaish al-Adl militant group commander, his companions in Pakistan

In the latest development, Iran's forces, in an armed clash, attacked a militant group, one month after the two countries conducted air strikes on each other.

February 24, 2024

Iran condemns US Senate’s approval of $14bn aid package for Israel

The US Senate passed the bill by 70 votes to 29. It included $14 billion in security assistance to Israel, among other things.

February 19, 2024

Iran-backed militia in Iraq suspends attacks on US forces following deadly drone strike

This announcement comes just two days after a drone attack resulted in the deaths of three US service members and left 40 wounded in Jordan.

January 31, 2024

Pakistan military conducts retaliatory strikes against Iran: Reports

Hideouts of Baloch militants wanted by Pakistan have been targeted in Iran.

January 18, 2024