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Under Iran's Sharia law 'eye for eye' punishments can be imposed on criminals who cause physical injuries.

Tom Porter Feb 03, 2017

Iran vowed to 'continue to test its capabilities in ballistic missiles' while deriding the US president.

Romil Patel Feb 02, 2017

Iran's defence minister had earlier warned foreigners not to interfere in its national affairs.

Mark Piggott Feb 02, 2017

Iran neither confirmed nor denied the launch, but said it would never use such a missile to target another country.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Feb 01, 2017

Video of attack catches shouts of 'Death to America! Death to Israel! Death to the Jews!' in Arabic.

Mark Piggott Jan 31, 2017

In the wake of Trump's travel ban to Muslim nations, the Islamic Republic has promised retaliation.

Callum Paton Jan 31, 2017

The test comes within a week since President Donald Trump imposed a ban on people entering the US from Iran.

Ananya Roy Jan 31, 2017

The vote in Iraqi parliament asks the government in Baghdad to retaliate against Trump's executive order.

Callum Paton Jan 30, 2017

This list of countries posing security concerns for the US was originally made by the Obama administration.

Shane Croucher Jan 30, 2017

Ali Hamedani has been unable to return to Iran since 2009 because of his work for the BBC.

James Tennent Jan 30, 2017

Trump's administration has temporarily barred people from seven Muslim countries entering the US.

Fiona Keating Jan 29, 2017

The opposition clashed with intemediaries over the inclusion of Iran in the talks which it says is a combatant.

Callum Paton Jan 24, 2017

The 17-storey building caught fire at 8am local time, and burned for for three and a half hours before it collapsed.

Alex Wheeler Jan 19, 2017

A further 38 people have been hospitalised following the collapse of the iconic building.

Callum Paton Jan 19, 2017

The Arrow-3 interceptors have been designed to target missiles above the atmosphere.

Ananya Roy Jan 19, 2017

He was buried next to revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 10, 2017

Company spokesperson tells IBTimes UK Trump pick will know about SEC letters regarding deals.

James Tennent Jan 10, 2017

President Hassan Rouhani loses an important mentor and supporter less than six months before the next elections.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 09, 2017

ISPs in Russia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and India were tricked by fake routes leading to blank webpages.

Mary-Ann Russon Jan 09, 2017

Revolutionary Guard vessels failed to heed instructions to slow down as they approached US ships.

Tom Porter Jan 09, 2017

Ban Ki-moon in the second bi-annual report said Tehran might have supplied weapons to Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah.

Divya Kishore Jan 09, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Hejrat and Forough Moezzi ask international community to act now to find their dad.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 08, 2017

The human rights group Amnesty International has said the paramilitary formations must be held to account.

Callum Paton Jan 05, 2017

He was convicted 40 years ago of using diplomatic status to smuggle arms to Palestinian militants.

William Watkinson Jan 02, 2017

Reports emerged that the rough sleepers were beaten as they were removed from graveyard.

Harriet Sinclair Dec 30, 2016

King Salman committed $27m of public funds and $5m of his own money.

Orlando Crowcroft Dec 27, 2016

As per the contract signed on 11 December, the total price of the 80 planes was $16.6bn.

Kedar Grandhi Dec 26, 2016

The rebels remaining in Aleppo were told to leave 'as soon as possible' by the Syrian forces and their allies.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 20, 2016

The attacker's mother, father, sister and two other relatives are being held for questioning.

Callum Paton Dec 20, 2016

The evacuation of civilians and fighters was postponed as a ceasefire in the city broke down.

Callum Paton Dec 15, 2016