Iran Nuclear deal

August is a critical deadline for a potential nuclear agreement with Iran. The US, UK, Germany, and France aim to finalise a deal by then, threatening to reimpose UN sanctions through a 'snapback' mechanism if the talks fail.

Vinay Patel Jul 18, 2025

The GBU-57A/B 'Bunker Buster' is a 30,000-pound non-nuclear bomb, America's largest conventional weapon. Designed to penetrate 200 feet of earth, concrete, and steel, it's crucial for targeting deeply buried sites like Iran's Fordo nuclear facility.

Vinay Patel Jun 23, 2025

An Israeli strike near Iran's nuclear site caused an explosion and tremor, killing 5. Israel then hit all three major Iranian nuclear sites.

Vinay Patel Jun 16, 2025

Currently, there are many covert nuclear regimes, who don't admit to transgressions even when caught.

Rishabh Jain Sep 30, 2019

At least 8,000 people have been arrested as anti-government protests in Iran enter their third week.

Roger Baird Jan 12, 2018

Iran's demonstrations has entered the seventh day with no signs of dying down as Khamenei blames the unrest on "enemies".

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 04, 2018

Iran's supreme leader says Donald Trump's government is one of the "most cruel and corrupt" in the world.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 28, 2017

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.

Priya Joshi Dec 09, 2017

Son of terrorist Osama bin Laden has made once again headlines after he called on fellow Muslims around the world to avenge his father's death and rise against the West.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 10, 2017

Comments came weeks after US President Trump refused to re-certify the deal, arguing that Iran was not complying with it, in spite of UN nuclear watchdog saying the opposite.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 10, 2017

"We have built, are building and will continue to build missiles," he told the Iranian parliament.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 29, 2017

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened to "shred" the accord if the "other side" scraps it.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 19, 2017

The agreement ,which was spearheaded by Barack Obama, helps to limit Iran's capabilities to create a nuclear weapon.

Jordan Bhatt Oct 13, 2017

The lawmakers who were briefed by US President Donald Trump's administration said an announcement on the nuclear deal will be made on 13 October.

Ananya Roy Oct 12, 2017

Brigadier General Rasoul Sanayee Rad of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps made the remarks amid rumours Trump could designate the corps as terrorist group.

Ananya Roy Oct 12, 2017

Tehran has promised "crushing" response to Washington if the elite Islamic Revolution of Guards Corps (IRGC) is labelled as a terrorist group.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 09, 2017

He also called Kim Jong-un "Little Rocket Man".

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 24, 2017

Iran says Trump's "shameless and ignorant remarks" demonstrate his lack of "knowledge and awareness".

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 20, 2017

Remarks come as Israeli PM and world leaders gather to discuss the Iran nuclear deal at the UN assembly.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 18, 2017

US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley said Iran should allow IAEA to inspect its military, nonmilitary and undeclared nuclear sites.

Ananya Roy Aug 31, 2017

Washington imposed sanctions on six Iran-based satellite companies earlier this month.

Isabelle Gerretsen Aug 15, 2017

Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri also asked US officials to exercise caution while speaking about 'powerful' countries such as Iran.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jul 18, 2017

The Trump administration will not pass the buck to a future government, the secretary of state said.

Romil Patel Apr 20, 2017

In 2015, US and other nations agreed to lift sanctions against Iran in exchange for Tehran curbing its nuclear programme.

Pavitra Dwibhashyam Apr 19, 2017

Judiciary spokesman said an Iranian-American has also been detained on fraud charges.

Divya Kishore Mar 06, 2017

Tehran concluded three days of war games with rockets, tanks, artillery and helicopters on Wednesday.

Pavitra Dwibhashyam Feb 23, 2017

Thousands of people marched across Iran to celebrate the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Sofia Lotto Persio Feb 10, 2017

The test is aimed to 'showcase the power of Iran's revolution and to dismiss the sanctions'.

Tareq Haddad Feb 04, 2017

Iranian foreign ministry calls comments made by US officials 'baseless, repetitive and provocative'.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 03, 2017

The White House could have sanctions in place by Friday.

Harriet Sinclair Feb 02, 2017