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Taliban issues face-covering law in latest curtailment of Afghan women’s rights
The decision comes despite the absence of strict requirements in Islamic law and has reportedly become a point of discord among Taliban leadership
May 09, 2022
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Taliban temporarily shuts down girls’ high schools across Afghanistan
The move was condemned by the Turkish foreign ministry and may affect trust between Afghanistan's allies Iran and China, who both expect reforms under the Interim Government
Mar 24, 2022
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‘Iran looking to benefit from nuclear energy in peaceful ways’: Ayatollah Khamenei
Iranian and US officials say they are 'closer than ever' to reaching a deal during sanctions-removal talks in Vienna
Feb 17, 2022
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US voters overwhelmingly favor diplomacy with Iran: Poll
A majority of US voters oppose any military action against Iran and favor restoring the JCPOA, while only five percent believe Washington should stay away from Iran's internal affairs
Aug 05, 2022
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Iran Central Bank and Tehran Stock Exchange launch trade in Russian rubles
Earlier this week, Moscow expressed interest in dropping the US dollar for their bilateral trade with Iran
Jul 21, 2022
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The power troika trumps Biden in West Asia
The presidents of Russia, Iran, and Turkey convened to discuss critical issues pertaining to West Asia, with the illegal US occupation of Syria a key talking point
Jul 20, 2022
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Qatari emir, Iranian president discuss cooperation treaties
Doha and Tehran have significantly expanded bilateral cooperation, specifically in their trade and commerce sectors over the past few years
Jul 11, 2022
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Iranian, Qatari FMs meet to discuss restoring JCPOA
The visit comes after Qatar hosted two days of indirect talks between the US and Iran, with the EU conducting shuttle diplomacy
Jul 06, 2022
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Saudi Arabia draws widespread criticism for complicated Hajj rules, fines
The most controversial new rule is the need for a permit to perform Hajj, without which a pilgrim faces a fine of SR10,000 ($2,662)
Jul 06, 2022
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Iran’s Supreme Leader claims the west exploited the war in Ukraine
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks during a meeting with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Tehran
Jun 19, 2022
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Nuclear armed states spent $82 billion modernizing arsenal in 2021
The US alone spent over $40bln last year modernizing its nuclear arsenal, which is deployed in military bases across the world
Jun 14, 2022
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UN nuclear chief in Israel as PM renews warning of ‘pre-emptive attack’ on Iran
Iranian officials say Israel can only attack Iran 'in its dreams,' and that if Tel Aviv 'has such a dream, they will never wake up from it'
Jun 03, 2022
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Pope Francis welcomes Iranian official at the Vatican
Ayatollah Alireza Aarafi told the Pope that Iran expects the Catholic Church to stand against oppression everywhere, including Palestine
Jun 01, 2022
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Qatari Emir holds talks with Iranian officials in Tehran
Qatar’s Emir strongly condemned Israel’s murder of journalist Shireen Abu Aqla in a news conference with the Iranian president
May 13, 2022
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Syrian president makes unannounced visit to Tehran
This was Assad’s second unannounced visit to Iran since the start of the war on Syria in 2011
May 08, 2022
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‘Mutually Assured Development’: a winning formula for Iran-Saudi rapprochement
Restoring diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia will not only benefit both countries economically, but can help stabilize global oil prices and end the war in Yemen.
May 03, 2022
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Iran launches new centrifuge workshop in Natanz: Report
Tehran requested the installation of cameras at the Natanz facility, but will not hand footage over to the IAEA until a sanctions-removal agreement is reached
Apr 14, 2022
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Prisoner exchange deal on the cards with Washington: Iranian Foreign Ministry
The last prisoner exchange deal between Tehran and Washington took place in 2020
Mar 08, 2022
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Israel passes $2.9 billion supplemental defense budget in military threat against Iran
Over recent weeks, Israeli officials have also been pushing for western powers to end sanctions-removal talks with the Islamic Republic
Dec 25, 2021
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Israel approves $1.5 billion budget to facilitate ‘inevitable’ strike on Iran
Tel Aviv continues to fan the flames of conflict as new reports claim Joe Biden has refused to commit to staying within a revived JCPOA for the remainder of his term
Oct 22, 2021
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No credible evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon: IAEA chief
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog also announced he plans to visit Tehran in the coming days
Oct 20, 2021
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LIVE UPDATES: Iranian President Raisi’s new cabinet announcements
Regular updates on Iranian President Raisi's new cabinet member announcements
Aug 05, 2021
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Iran supports ending the war, siege on Yemen: President Raisi
The Yemeni president, who leads the Yemeni Supreme Political Council, told President Raisi that cooperation between Sanaa and Tehran should be increased
Jun 26, 2022
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Iran, Kazakhstan sign cooperation agreements set to increase trade to $3 billion annually
The visit by President Tokayev comes shortly after the visit of the foreign minister of Pakistan, and the presidents of Venezuela and of Turkmenistan
Jun 19, 2022
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Presidents of Iran and Turkmenistan sign cooperation agreements
The Turkmen president is the third high-profile leader to visit the Islamic Republic in less than one month, preceded by the Pakistani FM and Venezuelan president
Jun 15, 2022
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Iran and Venezuela praise shared success in combating US sanctions
The two sides signed a 20-year cooperation agreement that will bolster their agriculture and food production fields
Jun 11, 2022
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Protests ongoing in Iran over rising food prices
At least one person has died after the protests turned violent in the province of Khuzestan
May 16, 2022
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Germany evicts Afghan refugees to make way for Ukrainian refugees: Report
The unequal treatment reflects a trend among western governments and media outlets towards refugees depending on their race and nation of origin
Apr 21, 2022
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Iran rejects Guardian report about weapons smuggling to Russia
The British newspaper published claims saying that Iran smuggles weapons from Iraq to assist Russia's military operation in Ukraine
Apr 14, 2022
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Iranian FM visits Syria to strengthen economic ties
The Iranian and Syrian delegations also discussed the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Mar 23, 2022
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