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Iran announces 15-day visa-free policy for Indians
New Delhi: Tehran on Tuesday announced the initiation of a 15-day visa-free policy for Indian tourists visiting the country, the Iran Embassy said in a statement here. Under the new order, Indian…
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Iran’s visa-free travel for Indian citizens comes into effect
The Islamic Republic of Iran is offering visa-free travel to citizens of India and 27 other countries, starting from Sunday, February 4. The move aims to increase tourism by attracting more visitors…
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Iran unveils homegrown anti-armour missile system
Tehran: The Iranian Army’s Aviation has unveiled an upgraded version of a domestically developed air-to-surface anti-armour missile system, according to a media report. Dubbed Shafaq (Dawn), the smart precision-guided missile system was…
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Iran executes four men convicted of spying for Israel
Tehran: Iran executed four terrorists convicted of espionage cooperation in favour of the Israeli regime, Iran State News Agency (IRNA) reported on Monday. The news agency reported that Iran’s judiciary announced that…
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Iranian, Qatari FMs discuss release of Tehran’s unfrozen funds
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed the use of Tehran’s unfrozen funds, the media reported. During a phone call…
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Pak asks Iran to probe killing of 9 Pakistanis in Saravan
Islamabad: The Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) said on Saturday that it is in touch with the Iranian authorities over the “horrifying and despicable” killing of Pakistani nationals by terrorists in the neighbouring…
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Iran FM voices readiness to enhance cooperation with Kuwait
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday voiced his country’s readiness to carry out all-out cooperation with Kuwait. He made the remarks in a phone call with Kuwait’s new Foreign Minister…
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Massive blast heard at industrial park in Iran’s Semnan province
Tehran: A massive blast was heard on Monday morning at an industrial park in the central Iranian city of Garmsar, Semnan province, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported. The source of the…
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Iran busts over 10 ‘terrorist cells’ after Kerman twin blasts: Official
Tehran: Iran has identified and destroyed more than 10 “terrorist cells” in the past weeks following the recent deadly “terrorist” attacks in the southeastern Kerman city, the media reported, citing Deputy Interior…
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Watch: Iran launches Sorayya satellite into 750-km orbit
Tehran: In a new aerospace milestone, the Islamic Republic of Iran has successfully launched its Sorayya satellite into orbit using a solid fuel-powered Qaim 100 satellite-carrying missile. The Sorayya, developed by the…
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Pak’s strike 1st external land attack on Iran since Saddam Hussein’s invasion
New Delhi: Pakistan’s attack on Iranian soil is the first external land attack on Iran since forces led by then Iraqi President Saddam Hussein invaded Iran in 1980s, starting a vicious eight-year…
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At least nine killed in Pakistan’s air strikes on Iran
Tehran: Nine people were killed in air strikes by Pakistan into Iranian territory on Thursday, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported. Islamabad’s military action comes after a missile attack by Tehran targetting…
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Pakistan expels Iran ambassador, recalls envoy after air strike
Islamabad: Following Iran’s launch of a barrage of missiles on Pakistan, Islamabad on Wednesday expelled the Iranian ambassador and recalled its ambassador from Tehran, Geo News reported. “Pakistan has decided to recall…
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Pakistan warns Iran over ‘violation of its airspace’
Lahore: Pakistan on Wednesday issued a strongly worded condemnation of Iran’s “violation of its airspace”, during which Tehran claimed to have targeted two bases belonging to the Jaish al-Adl militant group. It…
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Jaishankar, Iran minister hold discussion on Chabahar port in Tehran
Tehran: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began his engagements in Iran on Monday by meeting Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash during which the two sides held a detailed and “productive”…
