Iran kicks off annual military drill near Strait of Hormuz and issues warning to Western warships
The two-day exercises, which are taking place in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, are codenamed Mohammad Rasoulallah.
Iranian oil tanker explodes and sinks off China, leaving 32 presumed dead
The stricken ship had been listing for over a week and now official admit there is 'no hope' of there being any survivors.
Iran's new drug laws could spare 5,000 prisoners the death penalty
Easing of drug-trafficking laws by Iranian judiciary hailed as important step in halting executions worldwide.
Iran's Khamenei blames US and UK for anti-government protests
Iran's supreme leader accuses the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel for orchestrating the anti-regime campaign against Tehran.
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The protests began 28 December in Mashhad over economic issues and have since expanded to several cities.
Rouhani breaks silence on anti-government protests but does not condemn 'death to Khamenei' chants
Iranian president said his countrymen are free to voice their demands and protest but urged them not to destroy public property.
Israel conducts air strikes and warns Iran against proxy war via Hamas
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out air strikes for two consecutive days against Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip.
'Death to Khamenei': Violence erupts during anti-government protests in Iran, 3 killed
Slogans like "death to Khamenei" and "death to dictator" were heard at rallies as the demonstrations entered the third day.
Iran hard-liners rally in their thousands as new protests challenge government
The demonstrations commemorate a mass 2009 pro-government rally challenging those who rejected the re-election of hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Women in Tehran will not be arrested for breaching Iran's dress code laws
Police in the Iranian capital of Tehran have said that women will no longer be arrested if they are in breach of the country's conservative dress code regulations.
We rubbed American noses into dirt, says Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei
Iran's supreme leader says Donald Trump's government is one of the "most cruel and corrupt" in the world.
Iran arrests 230 partygoers for drinking and dancing
Around 230 partygoers were rounded up for drinking and dancing by police in Iran, according to the official Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA).
Fresh hope for British mum Zaghari-Ratcliffe as Iran courts mark her 'eligible for early release'
British-Iranian Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe who has been held in Iran for more than 18 months is eligible for early release.
Israel threatens to return Lebanon 'to the Stone Age'
A top Israeli minister also warned that his country would not hesitate to take military action against Iranian facilities in Lebanon.
Hassan Rouhani's olive branch to Saudi Arabia – stop bombing Yemen and stand up against Israel
If Saudi Arabia stops the bombing of Yemen and stops bowing to Israel and stands straight, then we will have no problems with them, Rouhani said.
Boris Johnson in 'frank talks' with Iranian Foreign Secretary over release of jailed Briton Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
The UK's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson had a two-hour meeting with Mohammed Javad Zarif in which he appleaded for Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe to be released on humanitarian grounds.
'Incompetence and failure': Iran leader attacks Donald Trump over Jerusalem move
Iran's supreme leader has criticised Donald Trump for his decision to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Trump travel ban allowed to go ahead by US Supreme Court
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Iran warns Europe: We will increase strike range to include you if Tehran threatened
Top Iranian military general insists Iran's decision not to increase strike range beyond 2,000km is due to "strategic doctrine" and not inability.
Lebanese PM Hariri refutes Saudi Arabia house arrest claims calling it 'a lie'
Prime Minister Saad Hariri tweeted that his stay in Saudi Arabia was to consult security situation in Lebanon.
Israel ready for close cooperation with 'moderate' Arab states like Saudi Arabia, says military chief
IDF chief says Israel would be willing to share intelligence with Riyadh in order to rein in Iran, the arch-rival of both Saudi Arabia and Israel.
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