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‘Not defenceless’: Iran uses Telugu movie clip to mock Trump's 'annihilate' threat

Iran has responded to US President Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” the Islamic Republic with a scene from Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 2023 action film Bhagavanth Kesari .

The Times of India · Sep 24

Iran Warns US It Is Ready to 'Inflict Crushing Blows' After Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Regime

Iran has threatened a severe military response after Donald Trump discussed annihilating the Islamic Republic, as US-Iran talks, sanctions and disruptions to regional energy routes continue.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

'Terrorist' or 'victims of terrorism'? Iran's Pezeshkian takes Trump head-on at UNGA

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took the UNGA stage on Wednesday and turned his fire on Donald Trump on American soil.

The Times of India · Sep 23

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AI leaders warn UN Security Council of risk to ‘humanity as a whole’ without regulation

The current moment in artificial intelligence development "calls for extreme care", OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Wednesday following weeks of global headlines about the risk of uncontrollable AI. Read our live blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24 · Sep 23

Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA as Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Islamic Republic

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He plans to address the ongoing conflict and urge diplomacy aimed at easing tensions with the US. The backdrop includes US President Donald Trump's warning of potential military action against Iran…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Trump says Witkoff, Kushner met Iranian officials, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

US President Donald Trump met with Iranian officials while attending the UN General Assembly to address ongoing tensions. This engagement follows months of stalled communications after a collapsed ceasefire in June. Trump mentioned a possible meeting with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during the assembly discussions. Meanwhile, discussions concerning the war…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN, then confirms direct talks

Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump asked whether he should "annihilate the Islamic Republic" or offer it a deal to rebuild before telling reporters that US and Iranian officials had met on the sidelines. Most of Iran's delegation walked out during his speech.

Euronews · Sep 22

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Deal or annihilation? Trump speaks about his 'big' Iran dilemma at UNGA

US President Donald Trump said he has a "big decision to make" on Iran as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, laying out two stark choices: Striking a deal with Tehran or "annihilate" the Islamic Republic.

The Times of India · Sep 22

Global Market Today: Asian bonds fall as geopolitical risks lift oil, yields

Brent crude extended gains in early Asian trading to over $91 a barrel after renewed fighting in the Middle East. The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month as American forces hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz and the Islamic Republic responded…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties

Iran's economy is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news

Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if the agreement the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman is finalized

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Iran security chief says Trump's 'recklessness' is fuelling a nuclear arms race

Iran's Mohsen Rezaei claims Donald Trump's actions increase global nuclear weapon desire. He stated international treaties proved ineffective against perceived United States aggression. Rezaei defended Iran's nuclear program, asserting adherence to all international regulations. The Islamic Republic maintains its atomic activities are strictly for peaceful purposes. Previous warnings indicated potential…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Who’s who in Iran’s new hardline security leadership

Earlier this month Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei reshuffled Tehran’s top security team, putting his own personal stamp on the appointments and readying the Islamic republic for a long-term confrontation with the United States.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

Iran moves to criminalise interviews with US, Israeli media, with prison terms up to 30 years

Iran's parliament on Sunday approved the broad framework of legislation aimed at tightening restrictions on suspected foreign influence, including proposed criminal penalties for engaging with media outlets considered hostile to the Islamic Republic, Iranian media reported.

The Times of India · Aug 16

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Radio France Internationale · Aug 13

France and 30 other countries condemn Iran's executions of protestors

More than 30 countries, including France, the United Kingdom and Canada, have condemned Iran's use of capital punishment, saying in a joint statement on Wednesday the Islamic Republic was executing protesters to "silence dissent". Tehran accused its critics of hypocrisy.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 12

Iran faces growing isolation and uncertain future amid 'dire' economic situation

As economic pressure mounts in Iran, RFI spoke to economist Djamchid Assadi about how this is leaving the country more isolated and strengthening the role of the Revolutionary Guards.

The Times of India · Aug 8

Gravely injured, 'a voice in the dark', not in Iran: Where is Mojtaba Khamenei?

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has stepped into one of the most powerful positions in the Islamic Republic after years of operating largely behind the scenes.

The Times of India · Aug 6

'Enemies sought to replicate Syria's fate': Pezeshkian hails Mojtaba Khamenei for 'united' Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday said "hostile powers" had tried to destabilise and overthrow the Islamic Republic, but credited the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with keeping Iran united and resilient amid mounting external pressure.

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Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation."

France 24 · Jul 29

Public executions in Iran spark anti-regime protests

The Islamic Republic publicly executed two Iranian protesters in Isfahan at dawn on July 28. Several hundred people gathered near a stage set up in the city’s Alikhani Square, but instead of cheering the execution, they chanted slogans against the police, prompting anti-riot units to disperse the crowd.

The Times of India · Jul 25

Children with guns: 12-year-olds trained, armed to man Tehran checkpoints

Images published by Iranian state news outlets on Saturday showed children receiving firearms training at a nighttime gathering at Tehran's Azadi Square. This comes amid reports that the Islamic Republic is recruiting minors as young as 12 to man checkpoints and perform security duties during the war.

Euronews · Jul 24

'All paths appear closed': Iranians weigh prospect of US invasion of their country

Euronews spoke to five Iranians about whether US boots on Iranian soil would mean liberation or catastrophe. Their answers revealed a country that has run out of easy answers after nearly 50 years of the Islamic Republic and months of war.

Roll Call · Jul 23

Trump linked Iran’s Hormuz attacks, midterms. Senators have doubts

Some foreign-policy-minded senators are dismissing President Donald Trump’s assessment that Iranian officials have been disrupting the Strait of Hormuz to influence the midterm elections. Several senators — Democratic and Republican — furrowed brows or shook their heads Wednesday when asked about Trump a day earlier replying “probably” when asked if…

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Iran launches attacks after latest round of US strikes

Bahrain is sounding its missile alert sirens Monday morning, warning of an Iranian retaliatory attack after U.S. airstrikes targeted the Islamic Republic

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Was regime change happening in Iran? The story of a soft coup

Iranian hardliners believed a soft coup was underway during negotiations with United States. Visible leaders pursued a deal abroad while internal authority contests grew. The funeral of Ali Khamenei exposed deep divisions and hardline anger. Mojtaba Khamenei's absence fueled fears of power consolidation by other officials. This struggle between competing…

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