The Supreme Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took it upon himself to convey a vigorous defense of his military forces after they shot down a civilian plane. He portrays his country as united amid crisis, and rail against the Trump administration as "clowns" trying to deceive the Iranian people.

WION Dispatch: Iranian Supreme leader hits out at US, calls Trump 'clown'

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in Friday's sermon that Iran's missile attacks on US bases in Iraq this month hit the US "slap on the face", giving divine support to the Islamic Republic.

Iran's Khamenei delivers Friday sermon, bid to quell public anger

After tensions between the US and Iran reached a tipping point leaving West Asia on the boil. The war of words between the several sides have intensified now and there has been a call for de-escalation from several countries. The tensions revolve around the 2015 nuclear agreement. The Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif has hit out at France, Germany and Britain for triggering the dispute mechanism of that nuclear agreement. Watch report:

Fineprint: Iran foreign minister hits out at E3 nations over breach of 2015 nuclear deal

Iranians buried their dead from an airliner shot down by the military as authorities on Wednesday identified more of the 176 victims of last week's crash, which led to days of rage against Iran's rulers followed by a police crackdown.

Iranians bury dead from downed plane after days of rage on the street

The United States has resumed joint military operations with the Iraqi forces after a long pause due to risen tensions after the death of top Iranian general General Qassem Soleimani after a US drone strike conducted near Baghdad airport.

US to resume joint military operations with Iraq to fight against IS

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Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is in India and met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Speaking at an event, Zarif ruled out any negotiations with the U.S. He also welcomed India to play a role in bringing peace in West Asia. WION's Palki Sharma summarises.

Gravitas: Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's India Visit: Key Takeaways

The Red Devils' have decided not to travel to Qatar amidst heightened tensions after Irani General Qassem Soleimani was killed in drone strikes executed by the United States.

Manchester United scrap plans to set training camps in Middle East amid tensions

Six Democratic hopefuls are sharing a platform for the principal discussion of the new year and the last before the much-awaited Iowa caucuses. The discussion on the grounds of Drake University highlights four of the six competitors driving the enormous presidential pack: Ex-Vice President Joe Biden; 32nd Mayor of South Bend Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg; and Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.

Democratic debate: Six candidates face off in Iowa's capital city Des Moines

Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Tuesday arrived here amid tensions growing between his country and the US post the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani and the retaliatory Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Iraq.

Iranian FM Javad Zarif arrives in India on 3-day visit

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Several people have been arrested in Iran over the downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane as Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that those responsible would be punished.

West Asia crisis intensifies; Countries mull legal action against Iran

India’s way is not to be disruptive and it is more of a decider than an abstainer, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on January 15 in New Delhi. Addressing a gathering at the Raisina Dialogue Jaishankar referred to tensions between the US and Iran saying they are two individualistic countries and what finally happened would depend on the players involved.

WION Dispatch: India's FM S Jaishankar defines India's evolving role in New Delhi

Around this time last week, the whole world had trained its eyes on the Al-Asad military base in Iran. This was Iran's chosen target for retaliation after the Americans killed Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani. The Americans said that they knew about the impending attack and the Iranians said that they never wanted to kill American soldiers in the first place. Watch report:

WION Dispatch: What remains of US largest base where US troops sheltered during Iran missile attack

Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in New Delhi lashed out at the United States and called the US leadership arrogant. WION brings you the compete highlight of Zarif's combative speech.

WION Dispatch: Iran Foreign Minister lashes out at US, blames for Ukraine plane downing

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is on a three-day visit to India amid tensions with the United States. He attended Raisina Dialogue - an annual conference where dignitaries from more than 100 countries across the world share their views on geopolitics and geoeconomics, climate change, counter-terrorism and other agendas of the next decade. Zarif talked on Ukrainian plane shooting by Iran and current tensions between Iran and the US. He talked about his outlook on the US government and warned that the current geopolitical situation in the region is ''very dangerous.''

Iranian FM Javad Zarif lashes out at US in India

Javad Zarif blames US for Ukrainian plane shooting at Raisina Dialogue 2020

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is on a three-day visit to India. While addressing the Raisina Dialogue, Zarif talked on Ukrainian plane shooting by Iran and current tensions between Iran and the US. He talked about his outlook on the US government.

Javad Zarif talk on Ukrainian plane shooting

Qasem Soleimani killing: US leadership is ignorant and arrogant, says Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif

Two missiles launched from an Iranian military site hit Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 on January 8, the New York Times report said on Tuesday. The Times reportedly verified security camera footage and stated that two missiles, fired 30 seconds apart, from an Iranian military site around eight miles from the plane.

Iran plane crash: Video shows missiles launched from an Iranian military site hit the plane 

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will arrive here on Tuesday on a three-day visit to India amid spiralling tension between the Middle East country and the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif to arrive in India today on 3-day visit

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The Kyiv-bound flight (PS752) of Ukraine International Airlines, had crashed minutes after the takeoff from the Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board. #WION #Iran #UkraineAirlines

Iran denies 'cover-up' over plane crash

European powers have triggered a dispute mechanism over the nuclear deal with Iran. This after the country took a further step back from its commitments, it is seen as a first step towards reimposing further united nations sanctions on Iran.

UK PM calls for a new ' Trump Deal '

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