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Iran sentences rapper Toumaj Salehi to death on speech-related charges
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The verdict was issued by Branch 1 of Isfahan's Revolutionary Court, which found Salehi guilty of "corruption on earth," a charge that can carry the death penalty. Salehi's lawyer, Amir Raeesian, revealed the sentence to the media outlet Shargh on April 24, 2024. Raeesian denounced the rulin
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International Atomic Energy Agency confirms no damage to Iran's nuclear si
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In a statement released today, the United Nations Atomic Watchdog said it is monitoring the situation very closely. It further said that IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi has emphasised the ongoing need for utmost restraint from all parties, adding that nuclear facilities should n
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Iran's Isfahan "completely calm and secure," says state media report hours
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Central city of Isfahan is "completely calm and secure", Al Jazeera reported citing the country's Mehr News Agency on Friday, hours after explosions were reported near the city's airport.
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"We should send rockets not at each other, but rather to the stars," says
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Following the reports of Israeli strikes on Isfehan city in Central Iran, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in a veiled comment on Friday has said that rockets should be sent to stars rather than at each other.
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Israel fires missiles in retaliatory strike against Iran, says US official
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In retaliation to recent attacks by Iran, Israel during early hours on Friday morning (local time) launched missile strikes against Tehran, ABC News reported citing a senior US official.
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'Not detained, all of them are free to go': Iran envoy to India on Indians
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Iranian envoy to India, Iraj Elahi, has said that the Indian nationals, crew members of MSC Aries, are not detained and that they are free to go.
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Iran's President warns Israel that next retaliatory operation will not be
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Addressing a parade of the Iran Army on the occasion of National Army Day, President Raisi said that Iran's retaliatory operation against the Israeli regime, dubbed 'Operation True Promise', was "limited" and "punitive", according to a report by IRNA.
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"Responsibility for escalating situation lies with Israel": Iran's Ambassa
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
ran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi on Sunday defended its attack on Israel, saying that the Iranian legal and legitimate response in targeting Israeli military infrastructure on Saturday night was based on the inherent "right of self defence".
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Retaliatory strike called off on Iran following phone call between Netanya
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Following a barrage of drone strikes fired by Iran on Saturday towards Israel, a New York Times report states that Israel decided to carry out a retailtory attack on Tehran on Sunday morning, however it was cancelled after a phone call took place between US President Joe Biden and Israeli
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Iran's attack on Israel was "dangerous, unnecessary escalation": Rishi Sun
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Terming the attack by Iran on Israel as "dangerous and unnecessary escalation", UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned Tehran's attack in strongest terms while thanking coordinated global response in intercepting the missiles and saving lives not just in Israel, but in neighbouring Jorda
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Tehran: Indian Embassy issues additional helpline numbers amid tensions in
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid escalated tensions in the region, the Indian Embassy in Iran issued additional helpline numbers for the assistance of Indian citizens after Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones on Israel.
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Confrontation between Tehran, Tel Aviv "not over yet": Israel's Defence Mi
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Gallant said that Israel was attacked with missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles and Israel Defence Forces (IDF) thwarted the attack.
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