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'Not Much Of An Agreement!' Tweets President Trump, Casts Doubt Over Iran Nuclear Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 24, 2017

President Donald Trump gave a stark warning Saturday that cast growing uncertainty over whether a nuclear deal clinched with Iran would survive after the Islamic republic tested a new medium-range missile.

Iran Tests New Missile Defying US Warnings

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 24, 2017

Iran said on Saturday that it had successfully tested a new medium-range missile in defiance of warnings from Washington that such activities were grounds for abandoning their landmark nuclear deal.

Defying Donald Trump, Iran Says Will Boost Missile Capabilities

World News | Reuters | Friday September 22, 2017

Iran will strengthen its missile capabilities and will not seek permission from any country to do so, President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday in an undisguised snub to demands by US President Donald Trump

Iran Nuclear Deal Cannot Be Renegotiated: Hassan Rouhani

World News | Reuters | Friday September 22, 2017

Under the 2015 deal, Iran agreed to curb its nuclear program in return for the easing of economic sanctions. US President Donald Trump called the deal an embarrassment during his first speech at the United Nations on Tuesday.

Once 'Kittens' in Cyber Spy World, Iran Gains Prowess: FireEye

Reuters | Thursday September 21, 2017

FireEye identified APT33 after it was called in to investigate cyber-attacks on a US aviation organisation.

Chabahar Port To Be Operational By 2018-End: Nitin Gadkari

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

The government is hopeful that the strategic Chabahar Port in Iran will be operational by the end of 2018, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday.

Iran Says US Would 'Destroy Own Credibility' On Quitting Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that the United States would "destroy its own credibility" as a negotiating partner if it withdraws from a multinational accord on Tehran's nuclear program.

Iran Publicly Hangs Man For Rape, Murder Of 7-Year-Old Girl

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 20, 2017

A man was hanged in front of cheering crowds in Iran on Wednesday after being convicted of the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl which had outraged the nation.

In UN Speech, Trump Threatens To 'Totally Destroy North Korea' And Calls Kim Jong Un 'Rocket Man'

World News | David Nakamura, Anne Gearan, The Washington Post | Wednesday September 20, 2017

President Donald Trump warned the United Nations in a speech Tuesday that the world faces "great peril" from rogue regimes with powerful weapons and terrorists with expanding reach across the globe, and called on fellow leaders to join the United States in the fight to defeat what he called failed or murderous ideologies and "loser terrorists."

Donald Trump's First Speech At United Nations: Threatens To 'Destroy North Korea', Calls Kim Jong Un 'Rocket Man'

World News | Edited by Raija Susan Panicker | Tuesday September 19, 2017

US President Donald Trump is delivering his first address at the United Nations amid global anxiety over North Korea and Iran. Trump took the podium at the General Assembly just after Brazil's Michel Temer, presenting his message to the world as he pushes his nationalist "America First" agenda. At a first UN appearance on Monday, Trump vowed to pus...

World Leaders Anxious To Hear Donald Trump As UN Assembly Kicks Off

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 19, 2017

World leaders open their annual debate at the United Nations Today, eager to hear US President Donald Trump deliver his maiden address amid global anxiety over North Korea and Iran.

US and Iran Argue Over Inspections At Nuclear Watchdog Meeting

World News | Reuters | Monday September 18, 2017

The United States and Iran quarreled over how Tehran's nuclear activities should be policed at a meeting of the UN nuclear watchdog on Monday, in a row sparked last month by Washington's call for wider inspections.

Kinky 'Fifty Shades' Sex And Porn Linked To Divorce In Iran

World News | Reuters | Monday September 18, 2017

In the privacy of their bedrooms in conservative Iran, Sabah's husband used to burn her breasts with cigarettes during sex, while Sarah was forced to re-enact scenes from the sadomasochist box office hit "Fifty Shades of Grey".

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Warns US Against 'Wrong Move' On Nuclear Deal

World News | Reuters | Monday September 18, 2017

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran was violating "the spirit" of the 2015 deal under which it got sanctions relief in return for curbing its nuclear programme.

China Provides $10 Billion Credit Line To Iran

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 16, 2017

A Chinese state-owned investment firm has provided a $10 billion credit line for Iranian banks, Iran's central bank president said Saturday.

American U2 Spy Plane, Drone Changed Course After Warning: Iran

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 3, 2017

Iran's air defences have forced an approaching US spy plane and a reconnaissance drone to change course near its air space over the past six months, a military official was quoted as saying on Sunday.

Israel Prime Minister: Iran Building Missile Production Sites In Syria, Lebanon

World News | Reuters | Monday August 28, 2017

Iran is building sites to produce precision-guided missiles in Syria and Lebanon, with the aim of using them against Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.

Iranians Up in Arms as Apple Removes Top Apps

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 28, 2017

Apple removed at least 10 of the country's most popular apps from its online store.

2 Million Pilgrims Converge On Mecca For The Hajj

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 28, 2017

Two million Muslims from across the globe are converging on Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the hajj pilgrimage, a religious duty and for some pilgrims the journey of a lifetime.

Amit Shah, Smriti Irani Take Oath As Rajya Sabha Lawmakers

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 25, 2017

BJP president Amit Shah today took oath as member of the Rajya Sabha, making his debut in Parliament. His party colleague, Union minister Smriti Iran also took oath as member of the Upper House.

Qatar To Reinstate Ambassador To Iran Amid Gulf Crisis

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 24, 2017

Qatar is to restore full diplomatic relations with regional power Iran, its foreign ministry announced Thursday, in a significant move at a time of diplomatic friction within the Gulf.

Iran in Talks to Unblock Twitter, Says New Minister

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 22, 2017

"(Twitter) has announced that it is prepared to negotiate to resolve problems," Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi told the Iran daily newspaper.

Iran Back To High Enrichment 'In 5 Days' If US Quits Nuclear Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 22, 2017

Iran can resume high-level uranium enrichment within five days if the United States tears up the nuclear deal, the head of its Atomic Energy Organisation said on Tuesday.

Moto X4 Leaked in Live Images and Render Before Official Launch

Shekhar Thakran | Tuesday August 22, 2017

The Moto X4 render has been shared by an official Lenovo distributor from Iran on Instagram and has revealed the specifications of the smartphone.

Iran's Top Priority To Protect Nuclear Deal From US: Hassan Rouhani

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 20, 2017

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday the top foreign policy priority for his new government was to protect the nuclear deal from being torn up by the United States.

Rebuilding Trust In Gulf Will Take A Lot Of Time, Says Qatar

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 15, 2017

Qatar's foreign minister said Tuesday it will take a "lot of time" to rebuild any trust between sparring Gulf countries because of the region's continuing diplomatic crisis

Iran Was At The Forefront Of The Fight Against ISIS. Now It Has To Face The Militants At Home.

World News | Erin Cunningham, The Washington Post | Tuesday August 15, 2017

In recent months, the Islamic State has stepped up its efforts to target Iran, releasing a stream of propaganda, vowing more bloodshed and boosting recruitment among Iran's minority Sunnis, some of whom carried out the June attack.

Iran Could Quit Nuclear Deal In 'Hours' If US Impose New Sanctions: Hassan Rouhani

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 15, 2017

Iran could abandon its nuclear agreement with world powers "within hours" if the United States imposes any more new sanctions, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday.

Iran Drone Flies Close To US Carrier In Gulf: Pentagon

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 14, 2017

An Iranian drone with no lights on flew close to US aircraft operating in the Gulf, US officials said Monday, in what they called an "unsafe and unprofessional" incident.

UAE Jails Man For Spying For Iran, Nuclear Work: Report

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 10, 2017

A court in the United Arab Emirates has convicted an Iranian national for spying and aiding Tehran's nuclear programme, sentencing him to 10 years in jail then deportation, local newspapers reported on Thursday.