Iran

Country in West Asia

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Iran, also known as Persia and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), is a country in West Asia. It is bordered by Iraq to the west and Turkey to the northwest, Azerbaijan, Armenia, the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan to the north, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, the Gulf of Oman & the Persian Gulf to the south. With almost 90 million people in an area of 1.648 million square kilometres, Iran ranks 17th in the world in both geographic size and population. The country is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. The nation's capital and most populous city is Tehran, with around 16 million people in its metropolitan area, other major urban centres include Mashhad, Isfahan, Karaj, and Shiraz.

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Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi Warns Israel Sparks Concern on Pakistan Trip \| Oneindia News During his visit to Pakistan, Iranian President Raisi issued a stern warning to Israel, cautioning against any attack on Iranian territory, hinting at potentially dire consequences for the "Zionist.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:23Published 1 hour ago

Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Army HQ in Southern Israel with Katyusha Rockets, Details Here\| Oneindia Hezbollah launched numerous Katyusha rockets at an Israeli army headquarters in northern Israel, retaliating against alleged Israeli incursions into southern Lebanese territories. The Israeli military.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published 23 hours ago

Israel Reportedly Strikes S-300 Air Defence System in Attack on Iran, Says Report\| Oneindia News Last week, Iran's Isfahan province faced drone and missile strikes, rumoredly from Israel, targeting nuclear facilities and air defences. Satellite imagery revealed damage to Russian-made S-300 missile.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:35Published 1 day ago

Israel's Military Intelligence Chief Resigns After October 7 Attack Israel's Military Intelligence Chief , Resigns After October 7 Attack. On April 22, the head of Israel's military intelligence said he would step down after failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 day ago

EU countries agree to slap new sanctions on Iran to curtail drone and missile production The European Union has reached a political agreement to tighten sanctions on Iran in retaliation for the recent barrage launched against Israel. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 1 day ago

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Visits Pakistan Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel \|Oneindia News Discover the significance of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's three-day visit to Pakistan amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. Explore why this diplomatic engagement holds importance for.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:14Published 2 days ago

Israel 'not going to let up operations to keep Iran, Hezbollah at bay' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:37Published 2 days ago

Rockets Strike US-Led Coalition Base Amid Israel-Iran Standoff, Details Here \| Oneindia News Multiple rockets launched from Iraq's Zummar targeted a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria, marking the first such attack since February. This assault coincided with Iraqi Prime Minister.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:33Published 2 days ago

International News Wrap EP 3: Hezbollah targets South Lebanon, Israel to summon envoys \| Oneindia Welcome to the International News Wrap, your go-to source for the latest developments from around the globe, exclusively on OneIndia. From the unprecedented floods in Dubai to the escalating tensions.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:02Published 3 days ago

Iran Attack: Israeli air-to-surface missile 'The Rampage' used in alleged Iran attack \| Oneindia A Hebrew media outlet, Kan, has reported that the missile used in the suspected Israeli strike on a military facility near Isfahan in Iran has been identified as 'The Rampage'. Developed by Israel.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:28Published 3 days ago

Iraq Military Base Strike: Iraq confirms no drones or planes were in air at time of explosion Shortly after a significant explosion shook an Iraqi military base, the nation's security services reported that no drones or warplanes were detected in the air at the time of the incident. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 4 days ago

Iran dismisses reported Israeli retaliatory attack in Isfahan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published 4 days ago

Iran threatens Israel over further adventurism, says will respond at maximum level \| Oneindia The Iranian foreign minister, Hossein Amir-abdollahian, said on Friday that Iran will respond at an immediate and “maximum level” if Israel acts against its interests. Amir-abdollahian said,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:02Published 4 days ago

Iran downplays apparent Israeli attack Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:16Published 4 days ago

Baghdad: Iraq Military Base Bombing: One Deceased, Several Injured \| Iran-Israel Conflict \| Oneindia A bombing at a Baghdad military base leaves one dead and several wounded, causing both casualties and material losses. With no responsible party identified, speculation mounts over the attack's motives.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:16Published 4 days ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Geopolitical Tensions; Market In Bloodbath, These Are The 5 Key Points As the trading session commenced on April 19th, both the Sensex and the Nifty continued their downward trend for the fifth consecutive day, fueled by reports of Israel's recent missile launch on Iran... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:33Published 4 days ago

What we know so far about apparent Israeli attack on Iran Despite calls for moderation from G7 leaders, it appears that Iran and Israel have shifted from a proxy war to direct confrontation. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:56Published 4 days ago

Exclusive: Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran will bring 'end' to escalation The president of the European Council hopes Friday's apparent Israeli retaliation will be the last in the recent escalation with Iran and believes the next "hours and days" will be critical. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:15Published 5 days ago

No nuclear sites damaged after Israel launched retaliatory strikes No nuclear sites were damaged after Israel allegedly launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published 5 days ago

House GOP Advances Aid Bills for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan House GOP Advances Aid Bills , for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The foreign aid bills were advanced by a 9-3 vote, thanks to the help of four Democrats on the committee, CBS News reports. . Those.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 5 days ago

World leaders urge restraint after alleged Israeli strike on Iran Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:54Published 5 days ago

Ready for de-escalation? Israel and Iran's muted response to Isfahan attack Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:46Published 5 days ago

Police find no weapons on man detained after operation at Iranian consulate in Paris Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:37Published 5 days ago

‘Limited, demonstration attacks’: Western leaders urge restraint after alleged Israeli strike on Iran Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:29Published 5 days ago

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PM warns of 'growing threats' as he announces tens of billions of pounds in extra defence funding Rishi Sunak is to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 as he warns European allies that the continent is at a "turning point" in the face of the growing threats from Russia, Iran and.. Sky News - Published 16 hours ago
Iranian air defence radar was struck in Israeli attack, satellite photos suggest An air defence radar was struck during the Israeli strike on Iran last week, new satellite photos suggest. Sky News - Published 18 hours ago
Tel Aviv beachgoers hope worst of Israel-Iran crisis is over - but long-awaited move in Gaza may not be far away On Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, people took to the beach in Tel Aviv. Sky News - Published 4 days ago

Israel-Iran attacks show India needs stronger air and missile defence systems India's air and missile defence systems are evolving to counter diverse threats. Efforts are underway to deploy advanced systems like S-400 Triumf, Project Kusha, and Barak-8 for comprehensive.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Iran minister downplays attack and says drones used 'like children's toys' Iran has said Israeli involvement in Friday's attack is still to be established and dismissed the drones used as like children's toys. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Iran signals no retaliation after Israel strikes its city Isfahan experiences limited explosions as air defences engage infiltrators. Tehran refrains from retaliating, aiming to prevent region-wide war. Incident downplayed, no confirmed external attack... IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

India in wait-and-watch mode after limited Israeli hit on Iran Indian govt closely monitors Israel-Iran situation, assessing Indian nationals' evacuation need based on Israeli air strike. US, Australia advise movement restrictions. India holds Israel workers.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Israel strikes Iran: What's the state of play? An Israeli missile has struck Iran, in response to the unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend by the Iranians. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Key moments in the Middle East this week Israel has launched an attack against Iran in retaliation to a drone and missile strike launched against it on Saturday. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Isfahan: A city steeped in history - and home to Iranian nuclear facilities The city of Isfahan has been targeted in an Israeli strike in retaliation for the barrage of missiles and drones that Iran unleashed at the weekend. Sky News - Published 5 days ago

Hezbollah's red lines have not been crossed yet - but risk for all-out war in Middle East still incredibly high The strongest of Iran's proxies - the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon - has been almost dismissive in its response to the overnight events in Isfahan. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Targeted Israeli strike is a message - and Iran's response so far is telling If this Israeli attack on Iran is no more than it presently appears to be, then it is rather well modulated. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Israel's attack on Iran reflects badly on Biden after president's public message for Netanyahu The overnight events do not reflect well on President Biden. Sky News - Published 5 days ago	Iran grounds flights across country after reports of explosions Iran has grounded commercial flights across parts of the country after reports of explosions. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Indian women on board ship seized by Iran released An Indian woman crew member, Ann Tessa Joseph, from the container vessel MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran due to its links with Israel, has been safely released and arrived at the Cochin.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago	'Modi Ki Guarantee always delivers': EAM Jaishankar on safe return of Indian on-board ship seized by Iran IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
Kerala woman, part of Indian crew on board ship seized by Iran, returns home Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian mission in Tehran is in touch with the remaining 16 Indian crew members of the container vessel. DNA - Published 6 days ago	'Revenge will end with a bigger war': Lebanon at a crossroads as it awaits Israel's response to Iran Lebanon is balanced as though on an earthquake faultline right now - whatever Israel decides to do next will have massive repercussions throughout the entire region. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Netanyahu says Israel 'will make own decisions' amid threat of 'fierce and painful response' from Iran Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked the UK for its support but said Israel "will make our own decisions" on Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Is it safe to travel to holiday destinations as Middle East tension escalates? Tension in the Middle East has ratcheted up again after Iran's attack on Israel, as the world waits to see how Benjamin Netanyahu's government will respond. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
What missiles do Iran and Israel have and how might they be used? Iran's president has vowed Israel would face a "massive and harsh response" if it attacks, as US officials believe it is planning to do. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Sunak tells Netanyahu now is 'moment for calm heads' in wake of Iran attack Rishi Sunak has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it is "a moment for calm heads to prevail" in the wake of Iran's attack over the weekend. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Seeing Iranian missile fuel tank up close makes claims that attack was symbolic seem absurd When the first pictures of downed Iranian rockets emerged on Sunday morning, they didn't look real. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	EasyJet suspends flights to Israel after Iran attack causes travel chaos EasyJet has suspended all flights to Tel Aviv over safety concerns for journeys to Israel - days after Iran's attack caused chaos for airlines. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Iran assures India access to its crew, calls for efforts to end war in Gaza Amirabdollahian assures access to detained Indian crew from MSC Aries. Jaishankar discusses de-escalation in Iran-Israel conflict, emphasizing diplomacy and UNSC role in halting war in Gaza. Concerns.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago	Israel vows to respond to Iran attack Israel has said there will be a response to Iran's drone and missile barrage over the weekend, as the UK and US urge Tel Aviv to not strike back amid concerns of a wider conflict erupting in the Middle.. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Israel faces many complications over if - and how - to strike back against Iran No military options come without complications and though the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) are undoubtedly strong, they face many complications in considering whether, and how, to strike back against.. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Sunak facing further calls to proscribe IRGC in wake of attack on Israel Rishi Sunak is facing further calls from parliament to take action against Iran in the wake of the nation's direct attack against Israel over the weekend. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Iran attack and Ukraine war expose growing weakness by West to deter threats Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel and Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine - in defiance of calls for restraint - appear to expose a growing weakness by Western allies to deter threats. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Sunak putting international diplomacy before appeasement of frustrated backbenchers From Rishi Sunak to Keir Starmer, to President Macron and President Biden, Western leaders on Monday appealed to Israel to exercise restraint following Iran's drone and missile attack. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
What are Iran's military capabilities - and where could it strike? Iran's attack on Israel was seen by experts as ambitious - but the country has the capability and range to strike further targets across the entire Middle East. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	After Jaishankar's call, Iran allows Indian officials to meet 17 Indians onboard seized vessel IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Lord Cameron urges Israel to 'think with head as well as heart' and not retaliate to Iran Lord David Cameron has urged Israel to "think with head as well as heart" and not retaliate to Iran's missile attack. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Israel's tough words following Iranian attack are 'a threat, not an action', Iran's UN ambassador says Iran's ambassador to the UN has told Sky News that Israel's promise of a significant response to Saturday's attack is "a threat, not an action". Sky News - Published 1 week ago
De-escalate tensions: India to Iran, Israel IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago	Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights; EAM speaks to Iran counterpart, seeks release of Indians on seized ship Air India on Sunday temporarily suspended all flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv and tweaked the timings of a few long-haul ones after Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones on Israel in an.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
EAM talks to Iran minister, seeks release of 17 Indian crew members of seized cargo ship Seventeen Indian crew members aboard a cargo vessel seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps prompted Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to engage with both Iranian and Israeli.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

Iran

Country in West Asia

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