8 dead, 2700 injured as pager bombs explode across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah
Sep 18, 2024, at 03:19 am
Beirut/IBNS: At least eight people died and 2700 others received injuries in Lebanon as pagers exploded in a synchronised manner that was set to target US-designated terror group Hezbollah, media reports said.
Twenty-eight Pakistani pilgrims die in Iran bus mishap
Aug 21, 2024, at 08:11 pm
At least 28 Pakistani pilgrims died and 23 others were injured in a bus accident in Iran’s Yazd city on Tuesday.
Iranian banking system hit by major cyber attack: Reports
Aug 15, 2024, at 07:37 pm
Tel Aviv/IBNS: A massive cyber attack targeted the Central Bank of Iran and other Iranian banks on Wednesday (Aug 14) amid ongoing tension in the Middle East, according to a report in the Saudi-affiliated Iran International.
Iran's protest crackdown disproportionately targeting minorities, say UN experts
Aug 07, 2024, at 12:10 am
Government-led crackdowns on protesters in Iran have had a disproportionate impact on the country’s ethnic and religious minorities since 2022, particularly in the Kurd and Baluch communities, according to a new advocacy paper released by the Human Rights Council-appointed International Fact-Finding Mission on Monday.
Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, triggers fear of all-out war in Middle East
Aug 04, 2024, at 02:40 pm
Tensions in the Middle East have heightened with Iran and Hamas, along with Hezbollah, vowing strong retaliation to the assassination of their group leaders, blamed on Israel, triggering fears of a regional war.
Reformist Massoud Pezeshkian clinches Iran's Presidential polls
Jul 06, 2024, at 06:25 pm
Reformist Massoud Pezeshkian has been elected the new President of Iran by beating his hardline close competitor Saeed Jalili, media reports said.
Iran decides to hold 14th presidential election on June 28 following Ebrahim Raisi's death
May 21, 2024, at 02:46 pm
Iran has decided to hold the 14th presidential election on June 28, a day after president Ebrahim Raisi and some members of his accompanying team, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash: State Media
May 20, 2024, at 03:30 pm
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have died after the helicopter in which they were travelling crashed in a dense forest area in East Azerbaijan on Sunday, local media reports said.
May 20, 2024, at 03:00 pm
The crash site of the helicopter, which was carrying President Ebrahim Raisi, has been located, local Iranian media reports said.
Rescue operation underway after helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashes
May 20, 2024, at 04:47 am
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in north-western province of East Azarbaijan with 40 search teams trying to locate it on Sunday (May 19, 2024). Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was also on board the helicopter that suffered a “hard landing”, the state media of Iran said.
Helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi involved in accident: Reports
May 20, 2024, at 01:33 am
The helicopter, which was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and senior officials in northwestern Iran, has suffered a crash, media reports said.
Amid escalating tensions with Israel, Iran hints at nuclear doctrine change if threatened
May 12, 2024, at 03:47 pm
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has once again raised concerns over the country's nuclear ambitions amid escalating tensions with Israel.
Apr 21, 2024, at 03:48 pm
Iran and Israel have decided to step back from engaging in broader conflict as lawmakers in the United States approved new Israeli military aid on Saturday despite growing criticism of its ally over the continuing war in Gaza, media reports said.
Three hurt after five explosions rock military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq
Apr 20, 2024, at 10:33 pm
At least three people were injured after five explosions hit a military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, media reports said.
Apr 20, 2024, at 02:22 pm
Following reports of alleged Israeli strikes inside Iran near a nuclear power station early Friday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a new appeal to all parties to “stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East”.
Iran claims to have shot down several drones launched by Israel in retaliation attack
Apr 20, 2024, at 05:46 am
As Israel launched a missile strike on Iran Friday, Tehran claimed to have activated its air defence system and that it shot down several drones.
UN chief Antonio Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in the Middle East
Apr 19, 2024, at 10:32 pm
Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday.
Israeli missile hits Iran as tension escalates in Middle East
Apr 19, 2024, at 02:51 pm
Israel has carried out a strike on Iran, nearly a week after missile and drone attack was carried out by Tehran on Jerusalem.
Amid fears of escalations, Iran warns of attack on Israel's nuclear sites
Apr 19, 2024, at 05:46 am
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned of attack on Israel’s nuclear sites and may pursue a nuclear weapon if the country strikes at Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says Iran's attack will be met with a response
Apr 16, 2024, at 04:23 pm
Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has warned that Iran's attack on his country will be 'met with a response'.
Israel calls for fresh sanctions on Iran during UNSC meeting amid escalation of tension
Apr 15, 2024, at 04:34 pm
Amid further escalation of tension over missiles and drone attacks carried out on Israel, the country's official called for fresh sanctions on Iran during a meeting of the UN security council.
Apr 15, 2024, at 02:49 pm
G7 leaders on Sunday (April 14, 2024) condemned in 'strongest terms' Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel, an episode escalating tension between the two countries.
Iran tells Turkey it will not carry out new attacks in case Israel gives no response
Apr 15, 2024, at 02:20 am
Tehran has assured Ankara that it will not carry out new strikes on Israel if there is no response from the Jewish state, a Turkish diplomatic source told Sputnik.
IDF says how Israel intercepted Iran's aerial attack
Apr 14, 2024, at 10:55 pm
Escalating tension further, Iran on Saturday (April 13, 2024) launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel after warning of retaliation for a strike on its consular building in Syria with Israel Defence Forces revealing the way the situation was tackled.
Iran launches drones, missile attacks on Israel in retaliation
Apr 14, 2024, at 02:46 pm
Iran has launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel after warning of retaliation for a strike on its consular building in Syria.
Israeli army warns of 'consequences' of escalating tensions after Iran captures ship off UAE coast
Apr 14, 2024, at 03:01 am
Tel Aviv: Israel's army has warned Iran of “consequences” of escalating the conflict in the region after Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday held a container ship "related to the Zionist regime (Israel) in the Gulf," media reports said.
17 Indians among crew on ship captured by Iran off UAE cost amid escalating tensions
Apr 14, 2024, at 02:05 am
Among the 25 crew members on the container ship captured by Iran's Revolutionary Guards off the coast of the UAE on Saturday, 17 are Indian nationals, media reports said.
Islamic Revolution Guards Corps of Iran troops accused of seizing control over Israel-linked ship
Apr 14, 2024, at 12:51 am
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps of Iran on Saturday (April 13, 2024) allegedly seized control over an Israeli-linked MSC ARIES container ship in a helicopter operation near the Strait of Hormuz, media reports said.
Iran could attack Israel sooner than later, warns US President Joe Biden
Apr 13, 2024, at 05:02 pm
Washington/IBNS: The United States has warned that Iran could attack Israel soon in retaliation after a senior officer was killed in Iran's embassy in Damascus, media reports said.
Amid threats from Iran, Israel launches massive strike on Gaza
Apr 13, 2024, at 03:07 am
Israel Friday launched a massive attack on Gaza amid Iran's threat to avenge a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals.