Tehran

The bazaar is typically cited as a barometer for the socio-economic and political situation in Iran.

Arshin Adib-Moghaddam Jul 03, 2018

After Washington outlined plans to expand its nuclear capabilities Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has said the US is "shamelessly threatening Russia with atomic weapon".

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 04, 2018

#Where_is_She? movement on social media puts focus on woman "disappeared" after peaceful protest against Iran's strict dress code.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 23, 2018

The two-day exercises, which are taking place in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, are codenamed Mohammad Rasoulallah.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 22, 2018

Iran's chief public prosecutor says the ongoing anti-government protests are the result of a CIA plot.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 05, 2018

The Iranian supreme leader vows to address the nation about the protests soon and accused "enemies" of orchestrating the events.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 02, 2018

Iranian president said his countrymen are free to voice their demands and protest but urged them not to destroy public property.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 01, 2018

Slogans like "death to Khamenei" and "death to dictator" were heard at rallies as the demonstrations entered the third day.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 31, 2017

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.

James Tennent Dec 28, 2017

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

Britain is planning to transfer £400m to Iran in a goodwill payment to release jailed mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Brendan Cole Nov 16, 2017

Ramli Abdul Majid's body was brought down from a height of 4,300 metres.

Karen Noronha Oct 29, 2017

Both Iran and North Korea are facing global isolation for ambitious missile activities.

Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 06, 2017

The US Senate passed a legislation approving a new set of sanctions against Iran as well as against Russia and North Korea.

Ananya Roy Jul 31, 2017

The president said: 'States sponsoring terrorism risk falling victim to evil they promote'.

James Tennent Jun 07, 2017

Iranian voters will decide the fate of moderate President Hassan Rouhani.

Mostafa Naderi May 18, 2017

At least 69 injured in blast in Zemestanyurt mine.

Brendan Cole May 03, 2017

Saeed Karimian, 45, founded Persian language Gem TV in London in 2007 and was sued by Iran.

William Watkinson Apr 30, 2017

President Hassan Rouhani, who is seeking a re-election, asks Iranian army to stay away from politics.

Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 20, 2017

At the last minute, the women were told they couldn't participate in a planned run.

Lydia Smith Apr 11, 2017

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

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 03, 2017

The 17-storey building caught fire at 8am local time, and burned for for three and a half hours before it collapsed.

Alex Wheeler Jan 19, 2017

A further 38 people have been hospitalised following the collapse of the iconic building.

Callum Paton Jan 19, 2017

Tehran has said the charges are baseless and politically motivated.

Brendan Cole Dec 07, 2016

'Do you think we and our nation will let him do that?' the Iranian president said.

Graham Lanktree Dec 06, 2016

At total of 80 individuals were injured in the accident after one train slammed into another waiting at a station.

Callum Paton Nov 25, 2016

Defiant Iranians drink alcohol and smoke cannabis at parties that flout Islamic Republic's morality laws

Special Correspondent Sep 08, 2016

The Briton holds dual nationality and had reportedly been 'active in the economic field.'

Romil Patel Aug 17, 2016

Mohammed al-Nimr says the authorities have buried his pro-democracy father but won't reveal where.

Orlando Crowcroft Aug 04, 2016

Among the four US nationals was Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian.

Ananya Roy Aug 03, 2016