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Asylum seekers from Afghanistan have been told they must go to fight in Syria if they wish to stay in Iran

Harriet Sinclair Feb 03, 2016

Pentagon chief Ash Carter says US has entered 'new strategic era' of defence challenges.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 03, 2016

Celebrations mark the return from exile of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini

Staff Reporter Jan 29, 2016

Move brings Middle East closer to the dream of a nuclear test-free zone.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 29, 2016

People took to the streets of Paris to demand an end to executions in Iran.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 28, 2016

Activist hung from the neck under a sign reading 'Welcome Rouhani, executioner of freedom'.

James Lillywhite Jan 28, 2016

Iranian supreme leader releases video questioning historical accounts of the Holocaust.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 28, 2016

Pakistan's ferry services from Karachi and Gwadar is aimed at boosting tourism and pilgrimage.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 27, 2016

Following the lifting of Western sanctions, Iran has seen a spike in tourist arrivals.

Kedar Grandhi Jan 26, 2016

Rouhani expected to clinch series of business deal during Italy and France visit.

Tom Porter Jan 25, 2016

The two countries agreed 17 accords in President Xi's historic visit.

James Lillywhite Jan 23, 2016

Companies have shown intent to enter Iran's markets for two years and effects will be long-lasting.

Dan Cancian Jan 23, 2016

Politician said Russia must stop 'bombarding civilians' before they join peace talks.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 22, 2016

Washington denies latest financial settlement was ransom money paid to Iranian regime for freeing hostages.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 22, 2016

The Department of Homeland security said the rule, announced on 21 January, would be applicable immediately.

Jigmey Bhutia Jan 22, 2016

Hamdi al-Bokari and his crew were last accounted for on 18 January.

Agamoni Ghosh Jan 22, 2016

The NCRI wants the home of the exiled Mujahideen of Iran to be recognised as a refugee camp.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 21, 2016

Amnesty says at least two of the prisoners could die behind bars.

Brendan Cole Jan 21, 2016

Iran culture ministry bans the word 'wine' along with the names of foreign animals and dignitaries.

James Tennent Jan 20, 2016

Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer, is mooting an IPO of Saudi Aramco.

Bauke Schram Jan 20, 2016

Oil prices relinquish gains as Tehran aims to ramp-up oil production by 500,000 barrels per day.

Dan Cancian Jan 19, 2016

Three Iranian-Americans arrived in Germany after leaving Tehran on 17 January.

Adam Justice Jan 18, 2016

NCRI hits out at sanctions relief amid fears Iranian people will not benefit from release of funds.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 18, 2016

Oil prices extended losses after sanctions on Iran were lifted, sparking fresh concern on crude oversupply.

Dan Cancian Jan 18, 2016

Islamabad attempts to play the role of peacemaker in bridging gap between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 18, 2016

Iran coming out of decade-long economic isolation sends oil prices and Middle East stock markets tumbling.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 18, 2016

Iranian president says Tehran opens 'new chapter' in its ties with world as international sanctions lifted.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 17, 2016

The lifting of the sanctions could release billions of dollars of oil and other Iranian assets

William Watkinson Jan 16, 2016

IAEA expected to issue a report triggering the lifting of sanctions.

Adam Justice Jan 16, 2016

News comes with international community expected to lift Iran sanctions.

Tom Porter Jan 16, 2016