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Iran port fires rage 2 days after blast killed 46

Iran's state TV showed images of firefighters dousing the flames, and said the damage will be assessed after the fire is fully brought under control.

Smoke billows at the site of explosion that took place at the Shahid Rajaee port dock on April 27.(AFP)
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 04:18 PM IST
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Iran orders probe into port blast that killed 40

The explosion probably resulted from a fire that broke out at the hazardous and chemical materials storage depot.

Smoke billows at the site of an explosion that took place a day earlier at the Shahid Rajaee port dock southwest of Bandar Abbas in the Iranian province of Hormozgan on April 27, 2025.(AFP)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 12:50 AM IST
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US-Iran war next? Tehran's military on ‘high alert’ after Trump moves bombers

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has placed the country's armed forces on ‘high alert’

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has placed armed forces on alert(AFP)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 10:07 PM IST
ByYash Nitish Bajaj

‘No choice' but to acquire nukes: Khamenei's aide over Trump's threat to Iran

US President Donald Trump had last week reportedly threatened Iran of “bombing” if Tehran did not agree to a nuclear programme deal. 

Ayatollah Khamenei had promised to hit back if Trump carried out his threat to bomb the Islamic republic if it did not make a nuclear program deal.(AP)
Published on Apr 01, 2025 08:37 AM IST

Donald Trump's warning to Iran on nuclear deal: 'There will be bombing'

Trump's remark came on a day when Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States.

US President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he walks to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.(AFP file photo)
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 11:22 PM IST

Washington and Tehran: A struggle for leverage

Under the Biden regime, Iran engaged in indirect talks to revive the nuclear agreement. This shows that any diplomatic settlement will need engaging with the US

The Ayatollah, in a meeting with the heads of the three branches of government, argued that the US goal is “not to resolve issues but to exert control and impose their agendas”. (AP)
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 08:00 PM IST

‘Houthis act independently, Iran does not need proxies', says Khamenei

Over the years, Iran has been aligned with groups across the region that describe themselves as the "Axis of Resistance" to Israel and U.S. influence.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Tehran does not need proxies in the region and that Yemen's Houthis(via REUTERS)
Published on Mar 21, 2025 03:34 PM IST
Reuters |

US threats of military action to Iran over nuclear deal ‘unwise’, says Khamenei

The Iranian supreme leader said that negotiations will not get the US sanctions removed from Tehran, but would rather tighten their knots and increase pressure.

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on March 9, 2025 shows
US president Donald Trump (L) had recently written to Iran, urging it to negotiate a new nuclear deal. (AFP)
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 05:00 AM IST

‘Do whatever the hell you want’: Iran president to Trump over nuclear deal talks

The Iranian president's remarks come just days after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Tehran will not be bullied (by the US) into negotiations.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that he will not negotiate with the US. (AP)
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 04:58 AM IST

Iran's Khamenei on Trump's military action threat: ‘Some bully govts’

Donald Trump said he wrote a letter to Iran's leadership, urging the country to negotiate a new nuclear deal.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded to Donald Trump's remark threatening military action against Tehran.(AFP)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 09:42 PM IST

Trump says he reached out to Iran’s Khamenei over advancing nuclear programme

However, there was no immediate response from the office of 85-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate authority over state matters.

US President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Bloomberg)
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 09:08 PM IST

Khamenei vows resistance against Israel as thousands join Nasrallah's funeral

Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black vowed support for Hezbollah at the funeral of Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine.

The funeral ceremony for Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli strike in September 2024, was be held at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium on the outskirts of Beirut. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)(AFP)
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 06:21 PM IST

Iran's Khamenei calls US Gaza plan ‘stupid’ and 'will lead to nowhere'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the US government’s plan to remove the existing Palestinian population from Gaza is ‘stupid’ and ‘will lead to nowhere.’

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 17, 2025,(AFP)
Published on Feb 18, 2025 09:47 PM IST
Bloomberg |

Protests at Tehran University after student's murder: activists

Protests at Tehran University after student's murder: activists

Protests at Tehran University after student's murder: activists
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 02:30 AM IST
AFP |

Iran: Khamenei rejects US nuclear talks, calls negotiations with Trump 'unwise'

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized potential talks with the US, declaring them unwise and dishonorable

Although he refrained from giving a clear directive to avoid dealing with Washington, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei nevertheless implied that
Published on Feb 07, 2025 03:24 PM IST
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Iran's Khamenei says experience proves talks with US 'not smart'

IRAN-NUCLEAR-USA:Iran's Khamenei says experience proves talks with US 'not smart'

Iran's Khamenei says experience proves talks with US 'not smart'
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 03:01 PM IST
Reuters |

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei names Hezbollah leader as his Lebanon 'representative'

Hezbollah is part of the "axis of resistance", an alliance of Iran-backed armed groups opposed to Israel and its US ally.

Qassem was named Hezbollah leader in October 2023 after heir apparent was killed in an Israeli strike shortly after Nasrallah's death.(Reuters)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 03:06 PM IST
AFP |

Iran's strong reaction to France bus campaign against supreme leader

Iran condemned a French bus poster depicting Ayatollah Khamenei, calling it insulting amid strained relations.

 Iran angrily denounced on Thursday a
Published on Jan 09, 2025 12:57 PM IST
AFP |

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei - likely to be Iran's next Supreme leader?

Iran’s Assembly of Experts were instructed to make an immediate and confidential decision regarding the succession

Mojtaba Khamenei (right) will likely succeed his father as Iran's supreme leader(Iran International)
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 04:37 PM IST
By | Written by Ria Amol Wadikar

Iran plans ‘harsh, regretful’ response against Israel? What Khamenei instructed

Following the October 26 attacks, Israel cautioned Iran against further retaliation, while Tehran, asserting it does not desire war, pledged to respond.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting in Tehran. (via REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 01, 2024 03:48 PM IST

Why X suspended Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's new account

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's account on X was suspended for violating rules after it posted messages in Hebrew amid rising tensions with Israel.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Israel's attack on Iran
Published on Oct 28, 2024 01:49 PM IST

Khamenei on Israel's attack on Iran: ‘Neither be exaggerated nor downplayed'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran reserves the right to respond to Israel's aggression.

A woman holds a Palestinian flag and a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during an anti-Israel rally in Tehran. (Photo by AFP)
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 03:22 PM IST

Iran's supreme leader says Yahya Sinwar's death won't stop ‘Axis of Resistance’'

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei said that Hamas will remain alive despite Yahya Sinwar's death

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Hamas would live on.(AFP)
Published on Oct 19, 2024 01:27 PM IST
Reuters |

Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's likely successor, killed in airstrike: Report

Israel-Iran war updates: Hashem Safieddine was reportedly targeted in an underground bunker in Lebanon's Beirut on Thursday night by Israel.

Senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine speaks in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon. (REUTERS file)
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 01:26 PM IST

Iran supreme leader's first reaction after Hezbollah chief Nasrallah killed

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned what he described as Israel's "short-sighted" policy.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (Via REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 05:34 PM IST

India slams Iran's Khamenei over remarks on minorities in country: ‘Misinformed’

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei raised the “suffering” of Muslims in India, Gaza and Myanmar

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.(AFP file)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 10:17 PM IST

Hamas chief killing: Iran orders direct attack; US speaks on ‘right to defend’

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Activists and supporters of Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) attend an absentee funeral prayers for slain Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, next to his poster in Rawalpindi on July 31, 2024, following his assassination in an air strike in Tehran. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)(AFP)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 07:51 AM IST

Iran's Khamenei lauds anti-Israel US campus protesters in open letter

In a rare move, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei voiced his support for anti-Israel protestors on US college campuses.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hailed the US campus students for their
Published on May 30, 2024 03:50 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

Why was Iran President Ebrahim Raisi called ‘Butcher of Tehran’?

Ebrahim Raisi of Iran was sanctioned by the US in part over his involvement in the mass execution of thousands of political prisoners in 1988.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a press conference in New York.(AFP file)
Updated on May 20, 2024 03:48 PM IST

Iran supreme leader says Israel will 'be slapped' for consulate strike

Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attacked Israel after an airstrike on its consular annex killed seven Revolutionary Guards.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Reuters)(via REUTERS)
Published on Apr 04, 2024 07:07 AM IST
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