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In touch with Iran to secure release of Indian crew on seized oil tanker: MEA

Eighteen of the ship’s 23-member crew are Indians, people familiar with developments said.

Updated on Jul 20, 2019, 7:48 PM IST

Iranian forces seize two UK-linked tankers as tensions soar

In this May 5, 2019 photo issued by Karatzas Images, showing the British oil tanker Stena Impero at unknown location, which is believed to have been captured by Iran.

Updated on Jul 20, 2019, 8:10 AM IST

Iran ready to talk if US lifts sanctions, Pompeo skeptical

Iran is ready to hold talks with the United States if Washington lifts sanctions and returns to the 2015 nuclear deal it quit last year, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised speech.

Updated on Jul 15, 2019, 10:05 AM IST

US will sanction any country that imports Iranian oil: Special envoy

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran. (REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/Files)

Updated on Jun 28, 2019, 8:58 PM IST

Iran breaks nuclear pact limit in days, ‘no rush’ says Donald Trump at G20

US President Donald Trump, who has ratcheted up pressure on the Middle Eastern country, said there was “absolutely no time pressure” on the issue.

Updated on Jun 28, 2019, 10:16 AM IST

‘Do not disrupt Bahrain conference’: Bolton warns Iran amid taut Washington-Tehran relations

US National Security Advisor John Bolton warned Iran Tuesday not to disrupt a Bahrain conference on Middle East peace, amid soaring tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Updated on Jun 25, 2019, 8:33 PM IST

Here’s why US and Iran have drifted so close to war

On April 8, Washington designated Iran’s ideological army, the Revolutionary Guards, a “foreign terrorist organisation”.

Updated on Jun 25, 2019, 4:35 PM IST

India may discuss oil issues with Pompeo

The recent tussle between the US and Iran has further aggravated the situation that could adversely impact major oil consumers such as India, said the officials cited above.

Updated on Jun 25, 2019, 5:28 AM IST

US sanctions Iran supreme leader; plans to designate foreign minister

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that would impose fresh sanctions on Iran, amid increased tensions between the long-time foes.

Updated on Jun 24, 2019, 10:33 PM IST

Iran lawmakers chant ‘death to America’ as tension with US escalates

Iran said on Saturday it would respond firmly to any threat against it.

Updated on Jun 23, 2019, 1:01 PM IST

US launched cyber attacks on Iran after drone shootdown: Report

United States launched cyber attacks against Iranian missile control systems and a spy network. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Updated on Jun 23, 2019, 10:01 AM IST

Military action against Iran still ‘on the table’, says Donald Trump

President Donald Trump said Saturday he’s still considering military action against Iran after it downed an unmanned US military aircraft

Updated on Jun 23, 2019, 9:50 AM IST

Iran executes ex-defense ministry staffer convicted of spying for CIA: Report

The report said Hajzavar admitted in court that he was paid to spy for the CIA. The report said authorities also confiscated espionage equipment from his residence.

Updated on Jun 23, 2019, 9:45 AM IST

DGCA asks Indian airlines to avoid Iranian airspace

Amid rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, India’s aviation regulator DGCA Saturday said Indian airlines have decided to avoid the “affected part of the Iranian airspace” and reroute their flight “suitably”.

Updated on May 25, 2020, 9:47 AM IST

‘Will respond firmly to US threat,’ says Iran after Trump called off strike

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he aborted a military strike to retaliate for Iran’s downing of the unmanned US drone because it could have killed 150 people, and signaled he was open to talks with Tehran.

Updated on Jun 22, 2019, 1:15 PM IST

Airlines reroute flights after Iran downs US military drone

Local long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad were among those that changed flight routes in an area that is home to major hubs of global air travel.

Updated on Jun 22, 2019, 8:46 AM IST

Will breach uranium stockpile limits within 10 days, says Iran

The heavy water nuclear facility near Arak, 150 miles (250 kilometers) southwest of the capital Tehran, Iran.

Updated on Jun 18, 2019, 12:13 AM IST

Tanker hit in Gulf attacks heads to port

The Japanese tanker’s Tokyo-based operator Kokuka confirmed the vessel was heading to port in the United Arab Emirates.

Updated on Jun 16, 2019, 4:45 AM IST

‘Crew on Japan tanker saw flying object before attack’: Company head

The blasts caused a fire on board, but Katada said Friday there had not been major damage. The crew were evacuated, with one member suffering minor injuries.

Updated on Jun 14, 2019, 2:32 PM IST

The fall in oil prices could benefit the Indian economy

A technician opens a pressure gas valve inside the Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) group gathering station on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, 2012.

Published on Jun 13, 2019, 6:13 PM IST

India unlikely to resume Iran oil import, may talk losses with US

The Iranian side has expressed its frustration at the imbroglio, with petroleum minister Bijan Zangeneh saying Tehran was considering the development of the field by an Iranian contractor

Updated on Jun 13, 2019, 6:11 AM IST

Iran foreign minister warns US it cannot ‘expect to stay safe’ after economic war against Tehran

Iran’s foreign minister warned the US that it “cannot expect to stay safe” after launching an economic war against Tehran.

Published on Jun 10, 2019, 5:57 PM IST

German minister to meet Iran’s Rouhani in bid to save nuclear pact

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas warned during a weekend stopover in Iraq en route to Tehran about the dangers of any conflict with Iran for the entire Middle East.

Updated on Jun 10, 2019, 12:48 AM IST

Ex-Tehran mayor, 67, shoots 35-year-old wife in the heart, surrenders

Najafi resigned as mayor in 2018 after hard-liners criticized him for attending a dance performance by young girls.

Updated on May 30, 2019, 9:46 AM IST

Former Tehran mayor confesses to shooting wife: Report

Police on Tuesday arrested a former Iranian vice president and mayor of Tehran after he confessed to shooting one of his wives dead in her home, Iran’s state news agency reported.

Updated on May 30, 2019, 9:59 AM IST

‘India stopped purchasing Iranian oil after US waivers expired’: Envoy

To reduce Iran’s crude oil export to zero, the US ended on May 2 waivers that had allowed the top buyers of Iranian oil, including India, to continue their imports for six months.

Published on May 24, 2019, 3:46 PM IST

‘If Iran wants to fight, it’ll be the official end of it,’ warns Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump

Updated on May 20, 2019, 3:42 PM IST

Even misinterpretations can trigger a US-Iran war at this juncture

John Bolton, the US national security advisor, has been an advocate of regime change in Iran

Published on May 16, 2019, 6:49 PM IST

There will be no war with US: Ayatollah Khamenei

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks on television after voting in a presidential election in Tehran, June 12, 2009. REUTERS/Caren Firouz//File Photo

Updated on May 15, 2019, 12:10 AM IST

Iranian foreign minister on India visit to lobby support against US

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will meet external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday morning before leaving India in the afternoon.

Updated on May 13, 2019, 11:59 PM IST

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