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Iran nuclear deal expected to be announced in Vienna later today
Foreign ministers of US, Britain, China, Russia, France, Germany and Iran to make announcement.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 14, 2015
Iran nuclear deal: Hassan Rouhani deletes tweet praising 'victory of diplomacy' before decision announced
Iranian president removes tweets suggesting historic deal was done.
Ewan Palmer Jul 13, 2015
Iran nuclear deal expected shortly in Vienna as delegates on verge of breakthrough
Western and Iranian diplomats hopeful of comprehensive agreement but strike cautious note.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 13, 2015
Iran nuclear deal odds 'less than 50-50' says President Barack Obama
The US president expressed the view in a closed-door meeting on 7 July.
Karthick Arvinth Jul 09, 2015
Iran executes hundreds in brutal crane hangings at mega-prison outside Tehran
Iran Human Rights estimated that at least 570 prisoners were hanged during the first half of 2015.
Ludovica Iaccino Jul 02, 2015
Iran nuclear deal: Deadline with US pushed back to 7 July
New date shows more details of nuclear inspection deal need to be hammered out.
Graham Lanktree Jun 30, 2015
Sceptic West and reluctant Iran set to begin nuclear talks as deadline looms
Both sides have conceded that huge gaps remain in negotiations as self-imposed deadline likely to be missed.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jun 26, 2015
Iran will need to show more flexibility to reach nuclear deal says Philip Hammond
Foreign secretary is also due to hold talks with Iran's Mohammad Javad Zarif and the EU's Federica Mogherini.
Adam Justice Jun 22, 2015
Wikileaks publishes classified documents 'demonstrating extent of Saudi meddling in foreign affairs'
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange: Saudi Arabia 'has become a menace to its neighbours and itself'
Mark Piggott Jun 21, 2015
Iran supporter of 'terrorist related activity', finds US State Department
According to US State Department report, Iran's involvement in conflicts in the Middle East remains undiminished.
Tom Porter Jun 20, 2015
Iran launches official dating website as state turns matchmaker
Hamsan.Tebyan.net offers Iranians opportunity to submit details and find their match.
Tom Porter Jun 15, 2015
What's trending on the internet – 15 June: Game of Thrones finale, Magna Carta, Fallout 4 and more
Your daily guide to the stories and subjects trending across the web.
Marc Vargas Jun 15, 2015
Saudi airport officials sentenced to 1,000 lashes and jail for sexually harassing Iranian boys
Incident prompted Iran to suspend pilgrimages from country to sacred sites in Saudi Arabia.
Tom Porter Jun 11, 2015
Iran denies sending troops to defend Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria
Tehran admits providing financial and political support to Assad but not military help.
Mark Piggott Jun 11, 2015
Israel and Saudi Arabia holding clandestine talks on common threat from Iran
Former Saudi general and Netanyahu confidante have met for the past 18 months.
Joe Millis Jun 05, 2015
Isis, David Cameron, Israel and US targets of Iranian cartoon contest on Islamic State
International Isis Cartoon and Caricature Contest held in Tehran.
Umberto Bacchi Jun 02, 2015
Behind the veil: Shacking up 'white marriages' are a growing trend in Iran
Iranian young people increasingly turning their back on conservative mores
Mary Papenfuss May 30, 2015
Iran claims US cyber attack on its oil ministry systems was foiled
Tehran says US officials were formally informed of failed attempts made by hackers to penetrate Iran's system.
Vasudevan Sridharan May 27, 2015
Benjamin Netanyahu: Nuclear-armed Iran 1,000 times 'more destructive' than Isis
World leaders warned against nuclear-armed Iran ahead of P5+1 meetings in Vienna.
Maria Khan May 26, 2015
Iran: Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian goes on trial for espionage
American-Iranian journalist arrested last July is accused of collaborating with hostile governments.
Umberto Bacchi May 26, 2015
Iran denies military site inspections under nuclear agreement
Iran's deputy foreign minister denies allowing military site inspections under nuclear deal with P5+1 leaders.
Maria Khan May 24, 2015
Yemen crisis: Saudi airstrike hits humanitarian aid office killing refugees
Five Ethiopian refugees killed and 10 others injured as Saudi shells hit aid office in border town in Yemen.
Vasudevan Sridharan May 22, 2015
Israel rejects Swiss court ruling to pay Iran $1bn in oil debts from Shah's era
Jerusalem claims Tehran broke the agreement in 1979 in wake of Islamic revolution.
Joe Millis May 20, 2015
US officials: 'Saudis set to buy nuclear weapons from Pakistan'
'Strategic decision' to acquire 'off-the-shelf' nuclear weapons sparked by concerns over Iran nuclear deal
Yasmin Kaye May 17, 2015
Obama: US would consider military force if needed to defend Gulf States
US President Barack Obama said that, in the event of a threat to Gulf nations, the United States would consider using military force for their defence.
Adam Justice May 15, 2015
Iranian navy boats fire on Singapore tanker in Persian Gulf
Mounting tension in Persian Gulf as Iran harasses a second international cargo ship in two weeks.
Angela Sharda May 14, 2015
Iran warns 'flames of war' will be ignited if US interferes with Tehran's aid ship to Yemen
Pentagon urges Iranian ship to change course and head to Djibouti for UN inspection as war of words escalate.
Vasudevan Sridharan May 13, 2015
US Senate overwhelmingly passes Iran nuclear deal bill after Democrats and Republicans soften terms
President Barack Obama will now not veto bill after tough amendments dropped.
Nicole Rojas May 07, 2015
Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei says US officials threatened military action against Tehran
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will not negotiate a nuclear deal under the shadow of threat from the US.
Vasudevan Sridharan May 06, 2015
Saudi Arabia: Houthi shelling in town of Najran results in casualties and closure of airport
Flights from Saudi capital Riyadh to Najran suspended as pro-Iranian rebels shell area.
Mark Piggott May 05, 2015
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