Iranian authorities have banned an Egyptian TV series depicting a medieval Persian figure over historical “distortions” and “a biased approach,” state media reported Sunday. Watch in for more details!

Iran bans Egyptian TV series on story of Hassan-i Sabbah

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Pakistan showcased an overcoming of cross-border tensions that have dogged Iran-Pakistan relations over the last few months. The two signed as many as 8 agreements in areas ranging from security to economy and trade. But there can be no missing an undercurrent of tension between the two sides. Raisi was silent on the Kashmir issue raised by Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. And the long overdue gas pipeline deal between the two festers due to Pakistan's fear of US sanctions.

isi visits Pakistan: Can broken bridges repair?

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that the crew of a seized Portuguese-flagged ship linked to Israel which included Indians was granted consular access and was expected to be freed, Reuters reported on Saturday (Apr 27) citing Iranian media.

Iran says crew of Israel-linked ship which includes Indians will be freed

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Iran to release MSC Aries crew - IDF kills two Palestinians in West Bank - Israel's Rafah onslaught inevitable? - Tornado horrors in US midwest - Russia pounds Ukraine, alert sounded

Iran to release MSC Aries crew | Russia pounds Ukraine, alert resounded

The United States has imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s drone and missile industries in response to the attack on Israel earlier in the month. The sweeping effort is targeting more than a dozen entities, individuals, and vessels, including three Indian firms. It begs the question, who made the U.S. the police of the world?

Gravitas: US sanctions entities, including three Indian firms, for trading with Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has made it clear that any major attack on Tehran, will result in the annihilation of Israel. While Iran also claims that its nuclear weapon ban is still in place, the un atomic watchdog says Tehran is weeks and not months away from having enough enriched Uranium to build a nuclear bomb. So how far is iran from having nuclear weapons?

Iran's new warning to Israel

After more than 9 years, a group of Iranians travelled to Saudi Arabia for the Umrah. Due to the rift between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iranians were not able to go on the year-round pilgrimage to Mecca. Here's a look at the first batch of Iranians attending the pilgrimage.

First batch of Iranians in Saudi

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence by an Iranian revolutionary court for his involvement in the Mahsa Amini protests which broke out in 2022 in Iran, media reports said quoting his attorney's statement to the Iranian newspaper Sharq.

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for role in Mahsa Amini protests

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Macron warns: Europe is mortal - Russia: ATACMS will have no impact - UK child alcohol abuse tops charts - Iran confirms rapper Toomaj Salehi's death sentence - EC looks into MCC violations by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi

Macron warns: Europe is mortal | Russia: ATACMS will have no impact

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Gaza: US humanitarian pier attacked - China harbors US-sanctioned Russian ship - UK child alcohol abuse tops charts - Iran confirms rapper Toomaj Salehi's death sentence - EC looks into MCC violations by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi

Barclays profit falls | Iran cofirms rapper Toomaj Salehi's death sentence

Iran on Wednesday (Apr 24) rejected Argentina's request to arrest Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi over his alleged involvement in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people and injured over 300 others.

1994 Jewish centre bombing: Iran rejects Argentina's request to arrest minister Ahmad Vahidi

The United States has issued a stern warning to Pakistan. It has threatened to impose sanctions if the country does business with Iran. This comes as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi wraps up his 3-day visit to Pakistan. Why is the US angry?

Gravitas: US threatens Pakistan with sanctions over trade with Iran

Legislation pushing Joe Biden to increase sanctions on Iranian crude oil is on track to become law as early as this week. But analysts don’t expect the president to fully use his new powers any time soon. The measure was passed by the US House of Representatives over the weekend as a response to Iran’s attack on Israel earlier this month.

New sanctions could add as much as $8.40 to global prices

Iran and Pakistan released a joint statement on Wednesday (Apr 24) urging the United Nations Security Council to take stern action against Israel stating that the country had targeted neighbouring countries and foreign diplomatic facilities "illegally".

Iran and Pakistan call on UN Security Council to take stern action against Israel

Iranian lawmaker Javad Karimi Ghoddusi says there is only "a one-week gap from the issuance of the order to the first test" of a nuclear bomb, despite previous assertions of peaceful intentions. Watch in for more details!

Iranian lawmaker hints at a nuclear test

Iran is "weeks rather than months" away from having enough enriched uranium to develop a nuclear bomb, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi told. Watch in for more details!

IAEA Chief Grossi: Nuclear monitors fuel suspicions about Iran's activities

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday to inaugurate a hydropower and irrigation project that was long delayed. Raisi and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe are to witness the signing of five memoranda of understanding. Watch in for more details!

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka, to sign five MoUs

French police on Friday (Apr 19) arrested a man in Paris who had threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate, reported Reuters. The man was seen entering the consulate at 11 am local time, carrying what appeared to be a grenade and explosive vest, a police source was quoted by Reuters as saying.

French police arrest man who threatened to blow himself up at Iranian consulate in Paris

North Korea is sending its highest level delegation to Iran in nearly five years. The visit comes amid US' concerns that armed sales by Pyongyang and then are helping fuel conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine.

North Korean officials visit Iran in a rare public trip, confirm pro-Russia stance

IAEA Chief Grossi: Tehran could build nukes in 'weeks, not months'

Iranian President Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka to inaugurate hydropower project

The Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Sri Lanka for a one-day official visit. The brief State visit is aimed at strengthening ties between Tehran and Colombo. This is the first visit by an Iranian president to Sri Lanka since 2008.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's one-day visit to Sri Lanka

Legislation aimed at intensifying sanctions on Iranian crude oil is expected to become law, putting US President Joe Biden in a delicate position while attempting to balance geopolitical concerns and domestic economic interests.

Biden's Iran oil sanctions likely to spare global market from major disruption

Beginning of a direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. If they go to war today, who can win ?

Iran vs Israel : Will the conflict spiral into nuclear war? Comparing capabilities

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