Iran

Country in Western Asia

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Iran, also called Persia, and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan to the north, by Afghanistan and Pakistan to the east, and by the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. It covers an area of 1,648,195 km² (636,372 sq mi), making it the fourth-largest country entirely in Asia and the second-largest country in Western Asia behind Saudi Arabia. Iran has a population of 85 million, making it the 17th-most populous country in the world. Its capital and largest city is Tehran, followed by Mashhad, Isfahan, Karaj, Shiraz and Tabriz.

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China withdraws as the host of soccer's 2023 Asian Cup owing to the pandemic \| OneIndia News China, on Saturday, withdrew as the host of the soccer 2023 Asian Cup citing the ongoing pandemic as the reason behind the decision. China's withdrawal could let Qatar or Saudi Arabia take up as hosts.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:30Published 5 days ago

Soaring bread prices spark protests and shop fires in Iran Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:37Published 6 days ago

Iran arrests at least 22 protesting staple food price hikes Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:19Published 6 days ago

France denounces 'baseless' arrest of two citizens in Iran Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:13Published 1 week ago

On This Day 1981: SAS Troops Storm Iranian Embassy When gunmen from the Democratic Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Arabistan (DRFLA) took control of the Iranian Embassy in London and seized hostages, dramatic measures were taken to regain.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 2 weeks ago

Thousands of Muslims in India, Pakistan, Iran and Iraq gathered on Tuesday to pray for Eid al-Fitr. They joined Muslims across the Middle East and beyond observing Eid, which is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Muslim world and traditionally a time for family and festivities. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 2 weeks ago

PM Imran Khan faces no-confidence motion in Pakistan govt \| Know why \| Oneindia News Imran Khan’s PTI government has been facing back-to-back blows as the voting day on the Opposition’s no-trust motion nears; China’s economy suffers as Covid cases surge in the country; The US has.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 14:41Published on March 31, 2022

Negev Summit: Historic meeting focuses on Israeli-Arab "security alliance against Iran" Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 10:19Published on March 29, 2022

Israel-Arab ties 'deter' Iran, Israel FM tells landmark meeting Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:42Published on March 28, 2022

Israel says historic meet with US, Arab envoys will 'deter' Iran Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published on March 28, 2022

Blinken says US, Israel 'committed' to preventing Iran getting nuclear bomb Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:24Published on March 28, 2022

Israeli-Arab summit convenes, Blinken seeks to reassure allies on Iran Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:12Published on March 28, 2022

US to maintain sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard even if nucelar deal is reached US to maintain sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard even if nucelar deal is reached says Robert Malley, US special envoy for Iran Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published on March 27, 2022

Iran: The Persian powder paradise drawing in the world’s best skiers With 87 kilometres of slope and 66 lifts, the ski resorts outside of Tehran offer some of the best pistes in Asia - and no one knows about them. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:09Published on March 24, 2022

Release 'should have happened six years ago,' says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe The British charity worker has called for other hostages to be freed in Iran. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:28Published on March 21, 2022

Morad Tabaz's daughter pleads for her father's release The daughter of Morad Tahbaz - a British-US national being detained in Iran - has pleaded with the government to not abandon her father in the wake of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release. Speaking.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:49Published on March 21, 2022

Starmer calls on govt to do more for Brit detained in Iran Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on the government to double down on the case of Morad Tahbaz - a British-US national being detained in Iran - following the release of Nazanin.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published on March 21, 2022

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Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: BBC and ITV announce TV picks England's opening group game against Iran in the 2022 World Cup will be shown live on the BBC. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2022
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Ex-Iran detainee Anoosheh Ashoori accuses Johnson of 'opportunism' for getting in touch only after his release Anoosheh Ashoori has revealed Boris Johnson did not respond to any appeals from his family while he was detained, but since his release the prime minister has asked to meet with him. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2022
Anoosheh Ashoori says he 'will not be quiet' until other dual nationals in Iranian prisons are free For a man who spent five years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Anoosheh Ashoori laughs a lot. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2022
Jeremy Hunt defends Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe after critics said she should be more grateful for her release Downing Street has defended Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe after she was criticised for being "ungrateful" for saying the government should have got her out of prison in Iran six years ago. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2022
What did Nazanin say at her first news conference since being released from an Iranian jail? Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has spoken publicly for the first time since she returned to the UK after being detained in Iran for six years. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2022

British-US national detained in Iran goes on hunger strike as family reveal they feel 'abandoned' The family of British-US national Morad Tahbaz have said they feel "abandoned" and revealed the Iranian detainee is on hunger strike. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2022
Iran ready to meet India's energy needs, Tehran envoy tells New Delhi IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2022
UAE cargo ship with 30 people on board sinks off coast of Iran A United Arab Emirates cargo ship carrying cars has capsized off the coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf, authorities have said. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2022	Anoosheh Ashoori's family describe 'surreal' feeling after his release from Iran The family of Anoosheh Ashoori say he is "over the moon" to be coming home after having "not seen the light of day" for nearly five years in an Iranian jail. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2022
What we know about the deal that secured Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's freedom After years of diplomatic efforts, a deal has been agreed that will see dual British-Iranian nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori return to the UK later today. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2022	Negotiations with Iran to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 'going right to the wire' - PM Negotiations with Iran to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe are "going right up to the wire", the PM has said. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2022
Did deal over £400m tank debt secure Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's freedom? Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's MP Tulip Siddiq has said the British-Iranian national "is at the airport in Tehran and on her way home". Sky News - Published on March 15, 2022	Iran detainees Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashouri heading to airport before leaving country, lawyer says British-Iranian nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashouri are heading to Tehran airport ahead of leaving the country, their lawyer has said. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2022
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'It is as terrifying as it sounds': Jailed over heavy metal, Confess are making their comeback "If go back to Iran, handcuffs are waiting for me," says Nikan Khosravi, frontman of heavy metal band Confess. "It could be 20 years, it could be execution - I don't know. Going back to Iran is.. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2022	Russian invasion of Ukraine would be 'very dangerous moment' for world, foreign secretary warns A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be a "very dangerous moment" for the world and could encourage aggressors such as China and Iran, the foreign secretary has warned. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2022
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Israel strike targets Iran weapons in Syria port: monitor An Israeli air strike hit a shipment of Iranian weapons in the Syrian port of Latakia Tuesday, in the first such attack on the key facility, a war monitor said. IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2021	New Delhi administration issues notices to Air India, Mahan Air for violation of Covid guidelines The New Delhi district administration has issued show-cause notices to Air India and a private airline from Iran for alleged violation of passenger boarding guidelines issued by the Centre following.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 4, 2021
Iran nuclear talks 'extremely positive' raising hopes deal can be reached after five-month hiatus Iran's chief negotiator was smiling as stepped into freezing temperatures outside the grand Palais Coburg hotel in Vienna. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2021	Nuclear arms race in Middle East potentially at stake as talks resume on reviving Iran deal What could be the last chance of preventing Iran going nuclear gets under way this week. Nuclear talks resume. Potentially at stake is a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, or regional escalation.. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2021
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Delhi security dialogue on Afghanistan to discuss common approach to deal with Afghan crisis India will host top security officials of Russia, Iran and five central Asian countries for a security dialogue on Afghanistan on Wednesday that will explore a common approach for practical cooperation.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 8, 2021	Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband calls on UK to be 'tougher' with Iran as he continues hunger strike The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has called on the British government to be "a lot tougher with Iran" as he continues his hunger strike outside the Foreign Office for a third week. Sky News - Published on November 8, 2021
Iran, Russia, Central Asia confirm presence at Delhi NSA meet on Afghanistan All central Asian countries will be present at the meet, not just countries like Uzbekistan and Tajikistan who share a land border with Afghanistan. DNA - Published on November 5, 2021	India to host NSA-level meeting on Afghanistan on Nov 10 India will host the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in New Delhi on November 10. According to sources, the NSA-level meeting will be chaired by Ajit Doval. Two earlier meetings in this.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 5, 2021
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Iran

Country in Western Asia

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