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The updated plan does not call for a land invasion of Iran, which would require far more troops. (Photo:AP)

Trump denies US tactic to send 120,000 troops to negate Iran threat

US officials were discussing a military plan to send up to 120,000 troops to the Middle East to counter any attack.

15 May 2019 8:44 AM IST

Washington withdrew last year from a 2015 pact between Iran and global powers aimed at reining in Tehrans nuclear plans. (Photo:AP)

It would be big blunder for Iran to try anything against US: Donald...

Trump's comments came after the United Arab Emirates reported four commercial vessels had been sabotaged on Sunday near...

14 May 2019 8:42 AM IST

Iran has dismissed the US military build up as psychological warfare designed to intimidate it. (Photo:AP)

Hassan Rouhani wants to see 'unity' to face groundbreaking US pressure

US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Iran's leaders talk with him about giving up their nuclear program.

12 May 2019 10:06 AM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

Iran to suspend a few nuclear deal commitments

Iran has decided to suspend some of its commitments under a landmark 2015 nuclear deal with major powers abandoned by...

8 May 2019 1:12 PM IST

India is concerned about the situation because of the huge diaspora (living in the region). India wants the situation to de-escalate and will urge Iran and US to de-escalate, diplomatic source said. (Photo: ANI)

India calls for de-escalation of tensions between US, Iran

In the wake of the incident, several carriers both in India and abroad have decided to avoid flying over Iranian...

25 Jun 2019 4:52 PM IST

John Bolton led negotiations for America to withdraw from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty so that the Bush administration could proceed with a national missile-defence programme. (Photo: AP)

Don't misinterpret US prudence for weakness: John Bolton warns Iran

'Our military is rebuilt new and ready to go,' Bolton said.

23 Jun 2019 3:44 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo: AP)

'US needs to be in normal state, before talking': Hassan Rouhani

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday the United States is prepared to engage with Iran without...

3 Jun 2019 8:53 AM IST

Just before midnight, AFP correspondents in Baghdad heard two loud blasts followed by the wailing security sirens of the Green Zone. (Photo: AP)

Two rockets hit Iraqi capital's Green Zone: Security sources

The attack came nearly 24 hours after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing American and other...

9 Jan 2020 8:38 AM IST

Iran launched missile attacks on US-led forces in Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

80 'American terrorists' killed in missile strikes: Iran media

State TV said Iran had 100 other targets in the region in its sights if Washington took any retaliatory measures.

8 Jan 2020 12:08 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a news conference in the capital Tehran. AFP photo

Iran won't bow down to US pressure for talks: Rouhani

Relations between Tehran and Washington reached crisis point in 2018 after US President Donald Trump abandoned a 2015...

17 Feb 2020 11:48 AM IST

Newly-elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is cheered by supporters as he arrives at the shrine of the Islamic Republics founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on July 6, 2024. Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on July 6 won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

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Masoud Pezeshkian's Victory: A Glimmer of Hope for Women's Rights and Reforms in Iran

9 July 2024 11:59 PM IST