US Iran Rift
“Now an action that does not need ability but some stupidity has been carried out by them.”
Published 11 Jul, 2019 04:37pm
IRGC says if Iran were to seize foreign vessels it would do so "immediately, decisively and speedily".
Published 11 Jul, 2019 12:53pm
Before the meeting, Zarif says "negotiations are never possible under pressure".
Updated 11 Jul, 2019 09:01am
Tanker’s detention comes at a sensitive time as tensions between US, Iran grow over the unraveling of 2015 nuclear deal.
Published 10 Jul, 2019 04:34pm
The move came as the US bolsters pressure on Iran and its alleged “proxies” in the Middle East.
Updated 10 Jul, 2019 08:49am
The nuclear diplomacy is a central issue in a wider confrontation between the United States and Iran.
Updated 10 Jul, 2019 09:05am
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says "unilateral bullying" has become a "worsening tumour".
Published 08 Jul, 2019 03:57pm
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says he has no information on how Iran has taken its enrichment.
Published 08 Jul, 2019 02:46pm
The EU strongly urges Iran to stop actions that would undermine the pact, saying it is in touch with other parties.
Updated 07 Jul, 2019 11:17pm
The move comes despite opposition from the European Union and the United States, which has quit the deal.
Published 07 Jul, 2019 01:45pm
Iran dismisses reports that the Revolutionary Guards had seized the vessel.
Updated 07 Jul, 2019 09:06am
The IAEA earlier confirmed that Iran had breached the limit of 300kg for stockpiles of enriched uranium.
Published 06 Jul, 2019 01:45pm
Iran accuses Britain of acting at the bidding of the United States.
Updated 05 Jul, 2019 03:18pm
The Grace 1 tanker has been halted by police, customs agencies and a detachment of British Royal Marines.
Published 04 Jul, 2019 09:07pm
Trump’s ham-handed ‘coercive diplomacy’ of sanctions against Iran and its Supreme Leader personally is flawed.
Published 04 Jul, 2019 11:15am
Britain calls on Tehran "to avoid any further steps away" from the landmark deal.
Updated 02 Jul, 2019 02:25pm
The rebels earlier claimed drone attacks on the airports in Jizan and Abha, according to the group's Al-Masirah TV.
Published 30 Jun, 2019 11:07am
A photo handout showed five of the jets flying above the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Published 29 Jun, 2019 01:08pm
US special envoy for Iran Brian Hook says there are oil waivers in place for any country.
Published 28 Jun, 2019 04:37pm
Trump had said he does not want a war with Iran but warned that if fighting did break out, it “wouldn't last very long”.
Published 28 Jun, 2019 12:35am
European powers led by Germany and France have sought to save the deal but analysts say it appears all but doomed.
Published 27 Jun, 2019 08:52pm
Hundreds of supporters of left-wing groups in New Delhi protest Pompeo's visit, denounce US policies in the Middle East.
Updated 26 Jun, 2019 02:51pm
Getting involved in the Iran-US conflict in any way will be disastrous for Pakistan.
Updated 26 Jun, 2019 08:44am
"Tehran's strategic patience does not mean we have fear," says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Updated 25 Jun, 2019 06:05pm
Trump signed the punitive financial measures against Iran in the Oval Office.
Updated 25 Jun, 2019 07:53am
Iranian media claims new sanctions imposed on Iran "based on fabricated excuses".
Published 24 Jun, 2019 10:37pm
Meeting with Saudi king and crown prince comes days after Iran's downing of a US surveillance drone.
Updated 25 Jun, 2019 10:35am
No successful attack has been carried out, although they are making a lot of efforts, says telecommunications minister.
Updated 24 Jun, 2019 01:49pm
A top Iranian military commander says any conflict with Iran would have uncontrollable consequences across the region.
Published 23 Jun, 2019 04:45pm
Tehran is yet to react to the reports, Iranian media say.
Updated 23 Jun, 2019 04:35pm