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K.C. Singh | Trump’s Dilemma Over Iran: Compromise Or a Long War?

K.C. Singh | Trump’s Dilemma Over Iran: Compromise Or a Long War?

The war began, with the US and Israel launching extensive air attacks on Iranian military facilities on February 28....

31 July 2026 2:16 AM IST

K.C. Singh | Iran War Crisis Point: Quick Truce, Or Grave Escalation?

K.C. Singh | Iran War Crisis Point: Quick Truce, Or Grave Escalation?

There is a noticeable gap between the two negotiating positions, both being based on maximalist agendas. However,...

30 March 2026 10:55 PM IST

AA Edit | Middle East in Flames as US-Israel War on Iran Spreads

AA Edit | Middle East in Flames as US-Israel War on Iran Spreads

Iran retaliates across Gulf; regional conflict raises global fears

1 March 2026 9:32 PM IST

AA Edit | War & Peace Prize For Trump?

AA Edit | War & Peace Prize For Trump?

Mr Trump’s latest initiative in imploring for a week’s ceasefire in the harshest and coldest part of the northern winter...

30 Jan 2026 10:59 PM IST

Jafari said the ballistic missile range was based on the limits set by the countrys Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is the head of armed forces. (Photo:)

Iran replies to pressure from Europe with threats of increasing...

Iran has repeatedly said its missile programme is defensive and not negotiable.

26 Nov 2017 5:10 PM IST

Protesters beat effigies of Trump with sticks in front of the former embassy compound while what appeared to be a dummy ballistic missile was put on display in a sign of defiance following new US sanctions. (Photo: AFP)

Iranian protesters chant death to America,' burn US flags

Thousands of Iranians protested in Tehran against Trump's policies and to mark the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy...

4 Nov 2017 5:46 PM IST

Iran said last month it could abandon the nuclear agreement within hours if the United States imposes any new penalties. (Photo: AP)

Iran will react strongly to any wrong move by US on nuclear deal:...

Washington extended some sanctions relief for Iran on Thursday under Tehran's 2015 deal with world powers.

17 Sept 2017 8:14 PM IST

In December, Ahmadinejad had said: Iran is suffering from mismanagement and the Rouhani government (Hassan Rouhani) believes that they own the land and that the people are an ignorant society. (Photo: AP)

Ex-Iranian president Ahmadinejad arrested for inciting unrest

The country has deployed Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces and Afghan mercenaries in order to stem the anti-government...

8 Jan 2018 10:15 AM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo: AP)

Discontent will not die out in Iran

Tehran, like everyone else, was caught on the hop, and evidently remains uncertain about the gravity of the threat it...

4 Jan 2018 2:58 AM IST

Jafari said the ballistic missile range was based on the limits set by the countrys Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is the head of armed forces. (Photo:)

Iran's supreme leader says enemies' like Trump behind protests

In a speech carried on state television, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei broke his silence on the protests for the first time.

3 Jan 2018 4:58 PM IST

Hassan Firuzabadi, senior military advisor to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was responding to questions from local media on the recent arrest of environmentalists. (Photo: File)

West used 'lizards' to spy on Iran's nuke programme: Ayatollah...

'The West had often used tourists, scientists and environmentalists to spy on Iran.'

14 Feb 2018 4:29 PM IST

Five of the countries -- Greece, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan -- have already heavily reduced their purchases from Iran. (Photo:AP)

US oil sanctions will be given a fitting reply: Iran leader Ayatollah...

Iran's supreme leader called the end of oil sanction waivers by the United States a hostile measure that won't be left...

24 April 2019 6:15 PM IST