The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on 15 entities targeting Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products, accusing Iran of using the funds for "destabilising activities" worldwide and in response to the protests in the country.
Iran on Friday reiterated its readiness to safeguard national interests while defending sovereignty and security "against any excessive demands or adventurism."
Iran's top military commander stated the country has strengthened its deterrence by upgrading ballistic missiles and shifting to an offensive doctrine after last year's conflict. He warned of a rapid response to any aggression, even as Iran and the US prepare for new nuclear talks.
The United States has said it is ready to engage in talks with Iran amid escalated tension between the two countries if Tehran is willing to meet, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) emphasising that Washington does not view dialogue as a concession or legitim
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday criticised the India-US trade deal, saying it undermines India's sovereignty as the US appears to be deciding India's trade and oil partners, and called for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.
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
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
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.
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
Trump warned Iran with fresh military deployments while signalling openness to talks, claiming Tehran wants a deal. He said US strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities and confirmed consultations on possible further action as tensions remain high.
Amid escalating unrest in Iran, AIMSA has urged the Indian Embassy in Tehran to help Indian students return home as passports remain withheld. The appeal comes as protests, internet shutdowns and a violent crackdown fuel renewed tensions between Iran and the United States.