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Trump urges Iran to release ‘8 women facing execution’ ahead of possible peace talks

April 21, 2026 10:17 pm

With the ceasefire set to expire within hours, Trump’s social media appeal reflects the unpredictable tone shaping the next phase of the conflict.

Merchants, shop owners and students across several cities in Iran have been demonstrating for days. (Fars News Agency via AP)

Will the revolt in Iran escalate into a revolution?

January 08, 2026 1:24 pm

Iran is going through a period of profound ‘distortions’. As a result, the current regime’s ambitions for regional hegemony are inhibited by socio-economic, political, and generational crises

Iran executes 2 members of Marxist-Islamist group: Who are the MEK, what are its ties with the US?

Iran executes 2 members of Marxist-Islamist group: Who are the MEK, what are their ties with the US?

July 28, 2025 3:05 am

After the establishment of the Islamic Republic, the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) fell out of favour with the Supreme Leader, who saw them as a existential threat owing to an ideological clash.

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4 hurt, 1 arrested after clashes between Iranian government supporters and opponents in London

May 25, 2024 4:05 pm

The force said one person was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. Four people were treated by paramedics for injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

From London to Los Angeles, many Iranians overseas cheer, and fear, after president's death

May 22, 2024 4:50 pm

Prosecutors have warned Iranians against any public celebrations, and a heavy security force presence has been on the streets of Tehran.

Who is Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran's Foreign Minister who died with President Raisi in chopper crash?

May 20, 2024 8:58 pm

Born in 1964, his fluency in Arabic and extensive diplomatic experience focused on Iran's relationships in the Middle East made Amir-Abdollahian a seasoned career diplomat with deep understanding of Iran's relationships.

US would overthrow Iranian government if it could: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

February 08, 2014 6:37 pm

Iran says its nuclear programme is peaceful and that it is Israel's assumed atomic arsenal that threatens peace.

Obama to address Iran,Syria in UN speech

September 24, 2013 12:46 pm

US President willing to engage with Iran if Tehran makes nuclear concessions.

New dates for probe team visit to Iran

August 01, 2012 2:12 am

Home Minister P Chidambaram said the Iranian government had agreed to allow Indian authorities to question some suspects who are believed to be in Iran.