Washington, April 3 (IANS) US forces struck a key highway bridge in Iran, escalating tensions as President Donald Trump warned there was “much more to follow” and urged Tehran to make a deal.The strike hit the B1 bridge linking Tehran with the nearby city of Karaj. A US military official said the attack targeted “a planned military supply route for Iran’s missile and drone forces.”Iranian state media said the bridge was not yet operational and not being used by the military. Officials …
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Tehran, April 2 (IANS) Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called on the Iranian people to plant saplings in honour of those killed in the US-Israeli strikes and as a symbol of prosperity, hope and a national response to the “enemies.”He made the remarks in a Wednesday message to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and ahead of the traditional occasion of “Sizdah Bedar” or “Nature Day,” which marks the end of the Nowruz holidays, falling …
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian conveying to him Eid and Nowruz greetings and also discussing the current security situation in the West Asia region. During the call, PM Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region and also asserted the significance of safeguarding freedom of navigation along with keeping the shipping lanes open and secure.This was PM Modi’s second phone conversation with the Ira…
Tehran, March 21 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the country has intelligence about Israel’s plans to attack its infrastructure.He made the remarks in a post on social media platform X on Friday (local time) while stressing that Iran would show “zero restraint” if its infrastructure is attacked.”We are men and women of principles. Iranians do not sneak-attack adversaries while engaged in dialogue. Only when attacked do we powerfully respond,” Araghchi said, addi…
Tehran, March 21 (IANS) Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has stressed that the recent attacks on parts of Turkey and Oman were not carried out by the Iranian armed forces or its allies.He made the remarks in a message to extend congratulations on the arrival of Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday (local time), which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and Nowruz, the beginning of the Iranian new year that falls on March 21, according to a statement published on his website.Khamenei said Iran has…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his greetings to citizens on the occasions of Eid-ul-Fitr and Navroz, wishing for peace, prosperity, and well-being for all. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister extended warm wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr.”Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this day further brotherhood and kindness all around. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak,” PM Modi said.In a separate message, he also greeted people on Navroz…
Tehran, March 21 (IANS) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that his country does not seek war with Muslim states, according to the official news agency IRNA.He made the remarks in a message to extend congratulations on the arrival of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and Nowruz, the beginning of the Iranian new year that falls on March 21, Xinhua news agency reported.Commenting on recent tensions between Iran and some of the Arab states in the wake of the US and…