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Iran: Rock art from unknown ancient civilisation discovered on sacred volcanic stone at top of mountain
Archaeologists have not been able to date the mysterious engravings yet.
I was a political prisoner for 11 years in Iran – this election is a parody of democracy
Iranian voters will decide the fate of moderate President Hassan Rouhani.
Clashes break out just 'minutes' after Syria de-escalation deal implemented
Talks did not involve representatives of Assad government or rebels.
Explosion at coal mine in Iran kills 21 and injures dozens
At least 69 injured in blast in Zemestanyurt mine.
Iranian CEO of Gem TV Saeed Karimian shot dead in Istanbul 'drive-by assassination'
Saeed Karimian, 45, founded Persian language Gem TV in London in 2007 and was sued by Iran.
Israel intercepts incoming 'target' from Syria using Patriot missile
The IDF confirmed that they fired a Patriot anti-ballistic missile in the Golan Heights.
British-Iranian Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe loses final appeal against jail term for spying
The mother was arrested at Tehran Airport in April 2016, while attempting to return to the UK after a holiday.
Iran bars Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from shock attempt to regain presidency
Hardline former leader still has support within Iran but will not be allowed to stand.
Rex Tillerson: Iran could become the next North Korea
The Trump administration will not pass the buck to a future government, the secretary of state said.
Ayatollah Khamenei warns Western nations against 'meddling' in Iran presidential election
President Hassan Rouhani, who is seeking a re-election, asks Iranian army to stay away from politics.
US Defence Secretary James Mattis heads to Middle East to discuss Islamic State and Syria
Mattis will arrive in Saudi capital Riyadh on 18 April, before visiting Israel, Qatar, Egypt and Djibouti.
Iran elections: The West must stand with Iranians against their abusive regime
The regime in Iran is among the worst human rights abusers in the world.
We need to talk about Iran's key role in the Syrian war
Iran is deeply involved in fighting Assad's civil war for him. Its imperial ambitions must be stopped.
Rex Tillerson says Russia must choose between Assad, Hezbollah and Iran or the US and its allies
US Secretary of State asked whether the current alliances really serve Russian interests.
Undercover probe exposes firms willing to sell shady spy technology to repressive regimes
The world of covert spy tech trading cuddles up to Iran and South Sudan.
Iranian women were told they couldn't run a marathon - so they risked arrest to organise their own
At the last minute, the women were told they couldn't participate in a planned run.
US shifts focus on Syria and is no longer prioritising removing Assad from office
New policy represents marked departure from Obama administration's stance on the conflict.
Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief
General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan.
Iran and Russia to sign deals as Hassan Rouhani lands in Moscow
Rouhani, who is leading a high-level delegation, will discuss a number of issues, including the Middle East situation.
Bahrain 'assassination cell backed by Iranian Revolutionary Guards planned killings in Gulf kingdom'
Bahrain's Interior Ministry says 11 out of 14 members of the cell were arrested.
FBI says judge Derrick Watson who ruled against Trump's travel ban is being threatened
FBI ready to protect Watson after president says ruling against his executive order is 'judicial overreach'.
Canada's largest school board cancels students' US trip amid Trump's travel ban
24 already-scheduled trips will go ahead as planned.
Leader of Iranian resistance issues list of demands to Donald Trump's administration
Maryam Rajavi said the US must cease dealing with Iran until it stops using torture.
Israel: Hezbollah's Mustafa Badreddine was killed by own men on Iran's orders
Mustafa Badreddine was killed in Syria last year amid an 'internal crisis' within the group.
Iran Supreme Leader: Western objectification of women is 'Zionist plot'
He made the remarks on Mother's Day in Iran — the birthday of Muhammed's daughter Hazrat Fatima Zahra.
Iran military threat: Tehran's new 'Striker' battle tank fuels Middle East arms race
The vehicle 'can compete with the most advanced tanks in the world', Iran's defence minister claimed.
Total CEO hopes ex-oilman Tillerson will help Trump 'see reason' on Iran
Patrick Pouyanné says White House should soften its stance on Tehran and assist international companies in building bridges.
Family forced to abandon new born baby in Malaysia amid Trump's chaotic Muslim ban
Baraa Ahmed was left with no choice in the wake of the ban on travel for Yemenis.
Iran charges man arrested for espionage on country's nuclear deal
Judiciary spokesman said an Iranian-American has also been detained on fraud charges.
Netanyahu's Russia visit: Israel to voice opposition against Iran's desire to gain foothold in Syria
Iran says its forces are in Syria to defend holy Shi'ite shrines.