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  Three 'innocent seafarers' dead in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping

  World | March 07, 2024 6:11 IST

  The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, which set the Greek-owned, Barbados-flagged ship True Confidence ablaze around 50 nautical miles off the coast of Yemen's port of Aden.

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  Grammy-winning Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour sentenced to prison for THIS reason

  March 02, 2024 9:48 IST

  It said Hajipour received a three-year, eight-month sentence on charges of “propaganda against the system” and “encouraging people to protest”. Know more details below.

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  Iranians vote for new parliament amid growing frustration over economic woes | WATCH

  World | March 01, 2024 14:49 IST

  Iran's rulers are expecting a higher turnout, which seems unlikely as polls show only 41 per cent of Iranians will vote. Iran has been rattled by economic and political crises, with widespread protests over hijab rules culminating in the worst turmoil since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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  Iran conducts military operation inside Pak territory, kills terror group Jaish al-Adl commander

  World | February 24, 2024 14:17 IST

  The development has come just a month after both Iran and Pakistan conducted airstrikes inside each other's territory.

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  Iran begins first election campaign since protests over Mahsa Amini's death in 2022

  World | February 22, 2024 14:44 IST

  Amini was arrested by the so-called Iranian Morality Police for not wearing the burqa in public, and died after being tortured in custody, Her death sparked nationwide protests, and police launched a violent crackdown killing 500 and arresting thousands.

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  Iran makes visa-free for Indians: Top 5 places to visit

  Travel | February 07, 2024 14:34 IST

  Discover Iran's top destinations with visa-free travel for Indians. Explore historical sites, vibrant cities, and stunning landscapes. Pack your bags for an unforgettable journey of culture and adventure.

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  Iran scraps visa requirement for Indians from February 4 under THESE conditions

  World | February 06, 2024 18:57 IST

  Iran had announced its decision to waive visa requirements for 33 countries, including India, last year. This decision follows similar moves by countries like Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam to waive visa requirements for Indian tourists.

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  US pledges further strikes on Iran-backed groups as Middle Eastern tension intensifies

  World | February 05, 2024 12:21 IST

  White House national security adviser Sullivan declined to be drawn on whether the United States might attack sites inside Iran, something the US military has been very careful to avoid.

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  'Will not pass without a response and consequences': Houthis vow to take 'revenge' of US airstrikes

  World | February 04, 2024 18:45 IST

  The Yemen strikes are running parallel to an unfolding US campaign of retaliation over the killing of three American soldiers in a drone strike by Iran-backed militants on an outpost in Jordan a week ago.

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  Why US and UK carrying out massive airstrikes in Iraq and Syria I EXPLAINED

  World | February 04, 2024 11:17 IST

  The US military said that its massive barrage of strikes hit command and control headquarters; intelligence centres; rockets and missiles, drone and ammunition storage sites; and other facilities connected to the militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force.

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  Iran won't start a war but will 'respond strongly' to bullies: President Raisi amid tensions with US

  World | February 02, 2024 18:03 IST

  Raisi's remarks came after the US approved plans for strikes in Iraq and Syria in response to the killing of three American soldiers by a drone in Jordan. There has been rising speculation of an American response as tensions heated up in the Middle East since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

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  US hints large response to Iran-backed militias as Houthi rebels target another ship in Red Sea

  World | February 01, 2024 23:52 IST

  Since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out in October, Iranian-backed militant groups have struck US bases in Iraq and Syria at least 166 times with rockets, missiles and one-way attack drones.

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  US believes drone that killed 3 American soldiers in Jordan was Iranian-made

  World | February 01, 2024 23:15 IST

  However, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, when asked about the matter at a news briefing following the media report, stopped short of confirming the drone's origin. "We're still doing the forensics," he said.

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  US blames Iran-backed Islamic Resistance for deadly drone attack on American troops in Jordan

  World | February 01, 2024 7:55 IST

  Three American soldiers were killed and roughly 40 others were wounded in a drone attack by suspected Iran-backed militia in Jordan earlier this week. Iran has threatened to "decisively respond" to any US attack after Biden vowed "revenge" for the attack.

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  Iran warns to ‘decisively respond’ to US attack as Biden vows to take 'revenge' of Jordan assault

  World | January 31, 2024 16:10 IST

  Earlier on Sunday, Biden blamed Iran-backed groups for the unmanned aerial drone attack on US forces, the first deadly strike against American troops since the Israel-Hamas war erupted on October 7 and sent shock waves throughout the Middle East.

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  Pakistan: Army thwart major coordinated attack on Balochistan province's Mach, kills 6 terrorist

  World | January 30, 2024 16:21 IST

  The rockets were fired from nearby mountains and exploded in different areas of Mach town. After firing rockets, terrorists attacked a camp of the security forces near the central jail and also entered the Mach railway station.

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  'Not seeking war against Iran', says US as it plans 'waves of attacks' after Jordan strike

  World | January 30, 2024 10:51 IST

  The situation develops as US President Joe Biden faces increasing pressure, particularly from Republicans, to respond to attacks by Iran-backed forces in the Middle East. Many Republicans believe that Biden's modest policies have resulted in the attack as tensions rise in the region.

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  Iran hangs 4 men for plotting destruction of defence ministry's factory, links with Israel's Mossad

  World | January 29, 2024 14:00 IST

  The execution was carried out after the country's Supreme Court upheld their death sentences, handed down by another court in September-- a month before the Israel-Hamas war erupted.

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  'Baseless allegations': Iran denies involvement in drone strike in Jordan that killed US soldiers

  World | January 29, 2024 14:01 IST

  American forces in the Middle East have been attacked more than 150 times by Iran-backed forces in Iraq, Syria, Jordan and off the coast of Yemen since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October.

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  Biden vows 'revenge' as political pressure mounts after Iran-backed militias kill American soldiers

  World | January 29, 2024 12:45 IST

  American forces in the Middle East have been attacked more than 150 times by Iran-backed forces in Iraq, Syria, Jordan and off the coast of Yemen since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October.