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US imposes sanctions on top Iranian officials after protest violence
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US sanctioned Iran's interior minister and IRGC-linked figures over protest crackdowns, while the EU designated the IRGC a terrorist group. Israel welcomed the move, Iran condemned it, and new EU measures targeted officials, drone programmes and human rights abuses.
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"They do want to make a deal": Trump says Iran open to talks as US weighs
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Trump stated that Iran wants a deal but warned of military action if talks fail. Iran agreed to negotiations only on equal terms, rejecting limits on its defence. The US is weighing tougher military options as warships move closer, amid rising tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Arab League chief backs US-led Gaza peace board, says "we have to try"
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit defended Arab backing of the US-led Gaza peace board, warned a strike on Iran would be disastrous for global peace, criticised past US vetoes on ceasefire calls, said the world is entering a Cold War phase, and highlighted strong India-Arab ties.
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Arab League chief warns war with Iran would be 'disaster for world peace'
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit warned that any military action against Iran would be disastrous for regional and global peace, defended Arab support for a US-led Gaza peace board, criticised past US vetoes on ceasefire calls, and said the world is already in a Cold War ph
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EU's designation of IRGC a 'strategic miscalculation', says Iranian Ambass
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Terming the European Union's decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation a "strategic miscalculation," the Iranian Ambassador to India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, has warned that such moves ignore the "realities on the ground" and violate inte
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Trump mulling expanded military options against Iran amid post-protest cra
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Officials said the measures now under consideration exceed those examined roughly two weeks ago, when the administration was focused on fulfilling Trump's public commitment to halt the killing of protesters by Iranian government security forces and affiliated militias. Those officials spo
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EU designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist group
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
EU foreign ministers designated Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, citing violent crackdowns and security concerns. Israel welcomed the move, while Iran called it a strategic mistake. The decision eases legal action against IRGC members and comes alongside new EU sanctions over huma
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Pete Hegseth warns Iran, says US military "will be prepared" for action
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons as the US boosts its military presence in the Middle East. Citing recent operations and naval deployments, he said Washington is reasserting deterrence, while President Trump urged Tehran to strike a nuclear dea
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Iran: Deputy NSA Pawan Kapoor holds consultations with Iranian counterpart
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor visited Tehran on Wednesday for consultations with his Iranian counterpart Dr Ali Bagheri Kani, the Embassy of India in Iran shared on Thursday.
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France shifts stance, backs EU move to designate Iran's IRGC as terrorist
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that France would join its European partners in backing the IRGC's inclusion on the EU's list of terrorist entities. "France will support the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on th
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Trump renews Iran nuclear threats, signals possible military action as ten
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on January 28, issuing a renewed and stark warning to Tehran over its nuclear program and threatening military action if negotiations fail to produce an agreement, reported CNN.
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Top Iranian official Ali Larijani holds talks with Deputy National Securit
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani met Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor in Mumbai as US-Iran tensions escalated over stalled nuclear talks. President Donald Trump issued fresh warnings to Tehran, while Iran responded defiantly and the US steppe
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