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How Shi’ism took root in Iran and shaped its politics for centuries

March 05, 2026 12:10 pm

In 1501, Shah Isma'il the Safavid, from the Central Asian Safavid tribes, established the first Shi'i state in Iran, marking a turning point in the country's history.

Virus-hit Iran urges IMF to approve its loan request

April 08, 2020 4:43 pm

Iran announced on March 12 that it had requested the loan from the IMF to help fight what was then one of the world's deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks.

Iran's Hassan Rouhani seeks closer UK ties with Johnson

July 29, 2019 7:56 am

Rouhani said he hoped Johnson's "only one visit to Tehran" while serving as UK foreign secretary in 2017 and now his tenure as prime minister lead to a "further deepening of bilateral and multilateral relations."

Iran President Hassan Rouhani arrives in Hyderabad on three-day India visit

February 15, 2018 8:58 pm

This is the second time Rouhani will be visiting Hyderabad, but it is his first visit after assuming charge as the president.

Iran may help Iraq if asked: Rouhani

June 18, 2014 9:41 am

The army clawed back some towns and territory around Samarra Saturday with the help of Shia militia.

Rouhani says Iran is ready to help Iraq if asked

June 14, 2014 4:19 pm

Rouhani suggested that the Sunni militants who have seized northern Iraq are linked to Iraqi politicians who lost in parliamentary elections.

UN nuclear watchdog meets on Iran's atomic agenda

March 03, 2014 11:32 am

IAEA had found no evidence of military objectives in Iran's nuclear drive.

Iran appoints pragmatist Salehi to head nuclear programme

August 16, 2013 4:46 pm

Iran has replaced a hardliner with a pragmatist to take charge of its nuclear programme.

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