Latest in Tag: Tehran Highlight
Latest in Tag: Tehran
Opinion| Oppressing women, from Tehran to Washington, is it about sustaining the patriarchy or money?
Governments and companies utilise the profound connections between womenâs rights and economic and political progress to their advantage. People would do well to understand this and to also see that itâs about money, not just the patriarchy.
Tehran denies US seizure of Iranian arms on way to Houthis in Yemen
Trumpâs administration has been pushing UN to strengthen arms embargo on Iran
At protests, police absolutely did not shoot, says head of Tehran police
Hezbollah warns of retaliation against US troops in regionÂ
Iran urges regional cooperation, exit of foreign forces
Foreign forces in the region cause problems and insecurity for regional nations and endanger the maritime and energy security, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says.
UK sends new warship to Gulf amid tensions with Tehran
Zarif accuses US of turning the region into âmatchbookâ
London rejects tanker exchange with Tehran
South Korea to join European mission in Strait of HormuzÂ
Iran frees 12 Indian crew members of MT Riah tanker, Pompeo wants to visit TehranÂ
Germany rejects Washington’s strategy toward Iran, suspicious about UKâs proposalÂ
Tehran will firmly confront any US aggression, says Iranâs FM
US military was “cocked, loaded to retaliate” but Trump changed his mind
Trump says he can negotiate when Iran is ‘ready’ for talks
Saudi Arabia accused Tehran of being involved in alleged attacks on their crude oil pipeline
Syrian, Russian airstrikes hit Idlib after day of Teheranâs summit failure
At Tehran summit, Erdogan calls for ceasefire in Syria; Iran, Russia reject
War drums beat as Netanyahu accused Tehran of lying about nuclear weapons
Trump declares Israelâs claims as vindication, Iran describes them as âchildishâ
Fajr International Film Festival: Tehran meets Hollywood
Iranian actors, Indian directors and a Hollywood icon have come together in Tehran at Asia’s oldest film festival. DW’s Theresa Tropper spoke with the festival’s director, Reza Mirkarimi.DW: What distinguishes the “Fajr International Film Festival” from other major festivals? Reza Mirkarimi: We are the oldest film festival in Asia and as such, we provide a …
Trumpâs statement in accordance with concerns towards Tehranâs policies: Egypt
Egypt stressed in the statement the necessity of enhancing trust in the Middle East
Iran and Saudi Arabia struggle to reconcile differences
Tehran has claimed that 10 countries are willing to mediate a reconciliation between regional adversaries Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Monet, Pollock paintings from Tehran to make world premiere in Berlin
Hidden away for decades, a Tehran collection of Western paintings is to go on show in Berlin. The politically charged exhibition, which nearly flopped due to Holocaust denying caricatures, is a premiere.
Iran starts trial over Saudi embassy burning
Iranian protesters accused of storming the embassy of Saudi Arabia have attended their first hearing before a Tehran court. Forty-eight people, including four clerics, face charges over the January incident.
Progress comes in small steps one year after Iran nuclear deal
It was a historic diplomatic success: the Iran nuclear deal. Tehran has stopped its nuclear program, sanctions have been lifted, and Iran has come out isolation. Still, disappointment is growing.
Arab League condemns attacks on Saudi embassy in Tehran
The statement did not mention prospective joint measures against Iran
Kuwait recalled its ambassador to Tehran amid diplomatic crisis between Riyadh and Tehran
Arab League will hold an urgent meeting Sunday to discuss the latest developments between Saudi Arabia and Iran
British and Iranian embassies to reopen in Tehran and London
Iranian and British embassies are due to be reopened in London and Tehran. The move comes almost four years since protesters ransacked the British ambassadorial residence in Tehran and burned the Union flag.
Al-Azhar condemns partial demolition of Sunni mosque in Tehran
Sunni institution called such acts âincitementâ
Iran president visits Turkey hoping to fix troubled ties
Rouhani will meet his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, where the powerful neighbours are expected to discuss security concerns as well as trade opportunities.
Iranian judge summons Facebook CEO for breach of privacy
Internet use is high in Iran, partly because many young Iranians turn to it to bypass an official ban on Western cultural products, and Tehran occasionally filters popular websites such as Twitter and Facebook.
Iran slams Syrian opposition chief, confirms poll monitors
Jarba is not running against Assad in a 3 June presidential vote but Iranâs Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian hit out regardless.
New Kurdish opposition group calls for Iran dialogue
They dubbed it the âOrganisation of Free and Democratic Society for East Kurdistan,â abbreviated to KODAR.
Iranâs Zarif says new diplomacy has isolated Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin âNetanyahu shamelessly makes a scene saying Iran denies the Holocaust, Iran wants to build a nuclear bomb to carry out another Holocaust,â Zarif said.
UNâs Iran rights watchdog slams case of death-row woman
AFP- A UN human rights monitor on Monday urged Tehran to halt the planned execution of an Iranian woman for the alleged murder of a former intelligence official, saying her trial had been deeply flawed. The case of Reyhaneh Jabbari, who claims she acted in self-defence after a sexual assault, raises concerns because of her …
Iran court overturns ex-US Marineâs death sentence
Convicted of espionage, with the penalty being cut to 10 years in jail
Iran says not considering alternative UN pick
AFP- Iran signalled its defiance Saturday over Americaâs refusal to grant a visa to its chosen UN ambassador, saying it does not plan to pick an alternative envoy. Tehran also said it was examining its legal options over the row, which has undermined a cautious thaw in relations after decades of enmity following the storming …
Iran director screens film to save man on death row
AFP – An Iranian film director is to hold a private screening of his latest movie on Saturday to raise funds to save the life of a 26-year-old on death row. Mostafa Kiaei, director of âSpecial Lineâ, said he had learnt by accident of the young manâs case and wanted to help raise the âblood …