US Iran
The sinking of IRIS Dena — unarmed, post-exercise, in a neutral state’s waters — exposed a doctrine of impunity, and the quiet death of the rules-based order.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 05:19pm
“No action that defies international law can be tolerated,” says Chinese envoy, rejecting the use of force against Iran.
Updated 16 Jan, 2026 11:03am
Alleges that statements made by Trump and Netanyahu further stoked unrest; describes protests as "worst" in the country's history.
Published 15 Jan, 2026 03:59pm
Washington withdraws staff from Middle East bases; diplomatic contact cut off; Tehran threatens retaliation; informs Qatar, Saudi Arabia, others.
Updated 15 Jan, 2026 07:30am
Blames Western powers for not respecting 2015 deal.
Updated 22 Jul, 2025 08:03am
"The European parties have been at fault and negligent in implementing the nuclear agreement," says Esmail Baqaei.
Published 21 Jul, 2025 03:35pm
Trump says it "could be a dangerous place"; decision comes amid deadlock in US-Iran talks and mutual threats of strikes.
Updated 12 Jun, 2025 07:04pm
“God willing, things won't reach that point, and the talks will succeed,” says Iran's defence minister.
Published 11 Jun, 2025 05:45pm
Iran to present a counter-proposal to the latest draft from Washington.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 07:10pm
Criticises the US proposal as “lacking elements” reflective of the previous rounds of negotiations.
Published 09 Jun, 2025 02:47pm
Tehran accuses Israel of providing nuclear watchdog with "misleading" information for its report.
Updated 31 May, 2025 10:29pm
Around 92 per cent of Iranian oil heads towards China, according to Iranian media.
Published 22 Apr, 2025 02:00pm
Warnings by Trump of military action against Iran has jangled already tense nerves across the Middle East.
Updated 08 Apr, 2025 11:08am
Khamenei rejects the US offer for talks as a “deception”.
Updated 26 Mar, 2025 10:44am
“I don't know anything about it. I'm not a big fan of The Atlantic,” Trump says.
Updated 25 Mar, 2025 03:50pm
Baghdad accuses Tehran of using forged Iraqi documents on oil tankers.
Published 25 Mar, 2025 05:46am
Weapons deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa near the Strait of Hormuz — a globally vital shipping lane.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 01:05pm
US intelligence report highlights likelihood of Israel striking Iranian nuclear facilities within the first six months of this year.
Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:27pm
Analyst says Iran has struggled to attract new vessels to fill the shipping capacity gap since stricter sanctions were imposed.
Published 12 Feb, 2025 02:00pm
Thousands gather across country as Tehran marks anniversary of 1979 overthrow of Reza Pahlavi.
Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:52am
US military says mistakenly shot down one of its warplanes over the Red Sea, forcing both pilots to eject.
Published 22 Dec, 2024 04:16pm
Two-day war-games will involve 150 drones and will cover Iran’s Gulf coast and most of its territory.
Updated 25 Aug, 2022 09:51am
"The US Justice Department has made allegations without providing valid evidence," Iran's Foreign ministry spokesman says.
Published 11 Aug, 2022 03:19pm
Jake Sullivan says Iran to train Russian forces to use weapons, sessions to begin as soon as early July.
Published 12 Jul, 2022 11:58am
“Westerners do not help us, they hit wherever they can," says Khamenei in farewell meeting with Rouhani's administration.
Published 28 Jul, 2021 05:33pm
Israeli officials have long threatened last-ditch military action against Iran if they deem foreign diplomacy a dead-end.
Updated 11 Apr, 2021 09:29pm
