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  'Woman is a delicate flower, they're responsible for childbearing...': Iran Supreme Leader

  World | December 19, 2024 13:57 IST

  Khamenei's depiction of women as "flowers" feels disingenuous. While the statement appears to honour women's dignity and contributions, the reality for women in Iran is one of repression and severe restrictions.

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  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran hopes to see peaceful transition of government in Syria

  News | December 18, 2024 14:42 IST

  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday that Iran hopes for a peaceful transition in Syria, ultimately leading to the establishment of an inclusive government representing all Syrians. Watch to know more!

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  Syrian regime change: How emergence of new political set up will shape the Middle East?

  Explainers | December 09, 2024 12:46 IST

  On Saturday, the opposition rebel forces arrived at Damascus as part of its 10-day offensive which led to the fall of the Assad regime. Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad fled the country and took asylum in Russia.

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  Desperate Lebanese returning home to south as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect | WATCH

  World | November 27, 2024 16:32 IST

  Cars honking and people hugging flooded the streets of Lebanon's southern city of Tyre on Wednesday (November 27) after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah came into effect.

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  Is the Israel-Lebanon War over? Here's what top insiders reveal

  World | November 27, 2024 12:19 IST

  According to the agreement, Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.

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  'India is in regular touch with both Israel and Iran...': Jaishankar affirms support for ceasefire

  World | November 25, 2024 18:26 IST

  Expressing concerns about the escalating conflict in West Asia, Jaishankar stated that India has been maintaining regular high-level communication with both Israel and Iran to promote restraint and foster dialogue.

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  Netanyahu says Israel’s strike on Iran hits 'specific component' of nuclear programme

  World | November 19, 2024 7:17 IST

  Benjamin Netanyahu told the Israeli parliament that there is a specific component in their nuclear program that was hit in this attack. However, he made it clear that the strike did not block Iran’s path to developing nuclear weapons.

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  Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in coma? Reports hint at son Mojtaba as successor

  World | November 19, 2024 2:22 IST

  Several media outlets have recently reported that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has fallen into a coma and has allegedly named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor.

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  US govt employee charged over leak of classified documents on Israel’s Iran plans

  World | November 13, 2024 19:35 IST

  A US government employee has been charged for leaking classified documents that detail Israel’s past plans with a potential strike on Iran. The leak raises security concerns amid escalating US-Iran tensions and could impact US-Israel relations.

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  Netanyahu issues video message for Iranians: 'Khamenei govt fears its people more than Israel'

  World | November 12, 2024 23:54 IST

  Israel and Iran are standing on the verge of war after both nations fired rockets against each other. Iran stepped into the conflict in the Middle East after the Israeli military started attacking Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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  FBI disrupts Iranian assassination plot targeting Donald Trump

  World | November 08, 2024 23:22 IST

  The FBI has disrupted an Iranian assassination plot targeting President-elect Donald Trump, revealing criminal charges. The plot, involving an Iranian Revolutionary Guard official and an Iranian contact, was meant to take place before the election.

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  Russian rocket launches Iranian satellites into orbit amid threats from West | WATCH

  World | November 05, 2024 8:53 IST

  The Iranian satellite launch comes after Russia and Iran have expanded ties in various spheres amid threats from the West. Russia is seeking support from Iran to strengthen its position in the war against Ukraine, while Tehran is also looking for support from Moscow amid tension with Israel.

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  Israel-Hezbollah War: IDF airstrike kills 8 in Lebanon as Hezbollah declares Qassem as new leader

  News | October 30, 2024 12:25 IST

  At least 8 people were killed in an Israeli strike that levelled 3 residential buildings in Lebanon, according to security sources. Emergency workers and locals rushed to the site to search for survivors in Sidon. Israel has increased its air strikes across Lebanon over the last month.

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  Iran approves jailed Narges Mohammadi's treatment in hospital | Know who is she?

  World | October 28, 2024 8:22 IST

  Narges Mohammadi, who is the 19th woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and the second Iranian woman after human rights activist Shirin Ebadi in 2003, has been locked at Iran's notorious Evin Prison. The Iranian authorities approved her treatment after her health deteriorated further.

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  Israel launches precise retaliatory strikes at military targets in Iran

  World | October 26, 2024 6:49 IST

  The latest Israeli strike can further escalate the tensions as Iranian authorities have repeatedly warned it against launching an attack, saying any strike on Iran would be met with a stronger retaliation.

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  Modi-Putin-XI share candid moments at BRICS Summit 2024: From carefree laughs to power ‘thumbs-up’

  News | October 23, 2024 19:11 IST

  From carefree laughs to power ‘thumbs-up’, ‘Modi-Putin-XI’ candid moments at BRICS Summit 2024 went viral on internet. Watch to know more!

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  PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Iranian President in Kazan as West Asia conflict spirals

  World | October 22, 2024 22:11 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Russia's Kazan on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit.

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  Iran's stern warning to oil-rich US allies: Don't help Israel against Tehran, or you're next'

  World | October 12, 2024 12:19 IST

  Countries in the Persian Gulf have now pledged to prevent their territories or airspace from being used for any potential strikes against Iran.

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  Israeli strikes kill 22, injure UN peacekeepers in Beirut as Hezbollah leader evades assassination

  World | October 11, 2024 12:20 IST

  The Israeli military said it was looking into the reported strikes. Israeli airstrikes have been far more common in Beirut's tightly packed southern suburbs, where Hezbollah bases many of its operations.

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  Netanyahu addresses Lebanese citizens, says Israel has eliminated Nasrallah's successor

  News | October 09, 2024 18:20 IST

  Israeli PM Netanyahu on October 08 updated on the killing of the presumed Hezbollah successor Hashem Safieddine