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British tanker owner claims Iran is refusing to release Stena Impero
British tanker Stena Impero is yet to set sail, Iran claims that the delay is due to an on-going investigation.
SAS deployed to secure Royal Navy's Gulf base amidst fear of Iranian attack
Fears of an Iranian attack on the Royal Navy base in the gulf has prompted the deployment of an SAS team.
Trump pressures Iran with increased sanctions, Saudi reveals evidence of Iran's involvement in attacks
Saudi Arabia has revealed evidence of Iran's involvement in the oil plant attack.
US-Iran tension increased after Saudi Aramco attack
The drone attack on Aramco plant in Saudi might affect oil prices and inflame US-Iran conflict.
What will FIFA do for female football fans in Iran after Blue Girl's death?
FIFA officials will be visiting Iran before a World Cup Qualifier match to discuss preparations as well as the attendance of female football fans.
Iranian football fan 'Blue Girl' dies after being arrested trying to enter a stadium
Sahar Khodayari took her own life by setting herself on fire after she was arrested and taken to court for trying to attend a football match in Iran.
US Sends Carrier Strike Group, Bombers in 'Clear Message' To Iran
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group sent to Iran in response to troubling warnings, says John Bolton
China and Turkey defy US, will continue to import Iran oil
China and Turkey are standing-up to U.S. demands they stop importing Iranian oil.
Oil Market Uncertainty Can Worsen Into A Crisis, Warns Expert
The prevailing uncertainty in the oil market abetted by OPEC production cuts, the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela oil and other factors can snowball into an energy crunch and impact oil price, warned an industry expert.
US-Born Iranian Journalist Marzieh Hashemi Detained In Washington: Report
Marzieh Hashemi, a journalist and anchor for Press TV, was visiting her brother, who was unwell, when she was detained at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Iran's Grand Bazaar: once a hotbed of revolution, now a conservative power base
The bazaar is typically cited as a barometer for the socio-economic and political situation in Iran.
Globalization may actually be better for the environment
Is the growing backlash against free trade a threat to international policies that protect the environment?
Saudi prince says Riyadh will share anti-terror intelligence with the UK
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Salman has said his country will share intelligence with the UK to keep it safe.
Chafer: Iranian hacking group expands attacks, spying operations on airline firms in Middle East
"Whether they are working on behalf of the government or they're doing it on their own accord with plans to sell the information to a third party, we have no idea," Symantec said.
Saudi Arabia faces 'humiliation' in Yemen says ex-Tory Cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell
The former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell says Saudi Arabia will be defeated in the conflict in Yemen.
Iran threatens to 'level Tel Aviv to the ground' if Israel launches strike against it
Iran issued a stark warning to Israel threatening to raze Tel Aviv if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the "slightest unwise move" against it.
The left is in denial about Jeremy Corbyn's Communist sympathies
Will the Labour Party pay the price at the polls for Corbyn's Czech connections?
Will Israel launch an all-out offensive against Iran as Netanyahu threatens?
War of words between Iran and Israel escalates at Munich security conference.
Iran military official says the West 'used lizards to spy on nuclear programme'
A former chief of staff of Iran's armed forces has said he believes that Western spies used lizards to spy on Iran's nuclear programme.
Netanyahu vows to sustain Syria strikes despite risk of Israel-Iran conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to continue strikes in Syria despite the risk of sparking a conflict with Iran via its Syrian and Lebanese proxies.
Lazy western liberals risk being crushed by right-wing crusaders
Why are liberals so reluctant to defend their freedoms?
UK Foreign Office faces backlash after giving out headscarves during World Hijab Day event
The UK Foreign Office is facing a backlash after giving out headscarves to staff during a World Hijab Day event last week.
Iran executed 3 child offenders by hanging in January
Iran executed at least three child offenders in January 2018. Only four countries in the world, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Yemen, carry death penalty for children.
US 'shamelessly threatening Russia with atomic weapon', says Iran's Rouhani
After Washington outlined plans to expand its nuclear capabilities Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has said the US is "shamelessly threatening Russia with atomic weapon".
Iran: 29 women arrested over anti-hijab protests inspired by 'girl of Enghelab Street'
Women arrested in Iran for staging anti-hijab #whitewednesday protests in Tehran.
Hamas co-founder dies after 'accidentally shooting himself in head while cleaning gun'
Imad al-Alami, a senior Hamas figure, was declared a 'specially designated global terrorist' by the US in 2003 but was shot in the head earlier this month.
Iranian women build 5km road to remote village after men say they 'aren't able to do such things'
Iranian women ignore traditional gender roles in conservative rural Iran to prove they can do "men's work" as well as any man.
US is relocating Isis from Middle East to Afghanistan: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei
The Iranian leader alleged creating instability in war-torn Afghanistan through the Isis is necessary to justify Washington's security presence.
Iran is turning Lebanon into 'missile factory' says Israeli military
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) warns of Iran's interference and growing Hezbollah influence in Lebanon.
#Where_is_She? Iranian woman missing after removing hijab and waving it as a flag in protest
#Where_is_She? movement on social media puts focus on woman "disappeared" after peaceful protest against Iran's strict dress code.