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Iranian singer without hijab freed on bail

An Iranian court on Monday freed on bail a female singer who performed in an online concert two weeks ago without adhering to the strict Islamic dress code, local media reported.

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Khamenei says Iran does not have or need regional proxy forces

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denied on Sunday that militant groups around the region functioned as Tehran’s proxies, warning that if his country chose to ‘take action’, it would not need them anyway.

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Iran lawmakers for relaxing hijab bill

Iranian lawmakers have asked to amend a bill that would impose tougher penalties on women who refuse to wear the mandatory hijab, local media reported on Wednesday...

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Iran confirms increase in IAEA nuclear inspections

Iran confirmed Saturday that it has allowed watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to increase the number of inspections it carries out into Tehran’s nuclear programme, state media reported.

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Iranian singer gives online concert without hijab

An Iranian singer was on Thursday hailed as a hero by supporters but faced prosecution from the judiciary after giving an online concert not wearing the hijab in defiance of the dress code.

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Khamenei says Assad’s fall will not weaken Iran

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday the weakening of the anti-Israel ‘resistance’ after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in Syria would not diminish Tehran’s power...

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Damascus embassy of Iran vandalised

Iran’s embassy in Syria was vandalised on Sunday, an AFP photographer said, after Islamist-led rebels declared the fall of Tehran ally Bashar al-Assad following a sweeping offensive that culminated in Damascus.

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Iran, Russia, Turkey discuss Syria in Doha

The top diplomats from Iran, Turkey and Russia met in Qatar on Saturday for talks on Syria, where rebel forces have taken parts of the country in a lightning offensive.

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ICC warrant for Netanyahu not enough: Khamenei

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday that a war crimes case against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war was insufficient and that he deserved a ‘death sentence’...

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Western powers move to censure Iran at UN nuclear meet

European powers and the United States have submitted a resolution censuring Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, diplomats told AFP on Wednesday, as Tehran warned of a ‘proportionate’ response if it passes...

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Upholding solidarity and economic imperatives

THE recent escalation in the Middle East, associated with intensified Israeli military operations in Gaza, has drawn constant global attention. The war has made ripple effects on Lebanon, Yemen and Iran. The ongoing conflict has provoked responses from Iran, striking missiles directly on Israel, which is unprecedented, in response to the death of many...

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IAEA chief tours sensitive Iran nuclear plants

The UN nuclear chief toured two Iranian uranium enrichment plants that have been the focus of Western concern on Friday after Tehran said it was ready to address ‘doubts’ about its ambitions.

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Israel hits 30 targets in south Beirut

The Israeli military on Thursday said it struck around 30 targets in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a bastion of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, over the past 48 hours...

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Saudi crown prince asks Israel not to attack Iran

Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler on Monday called on Israel to respect Iran’s sovereignty and refrain from attacking Iranian soil, highlighting warming ties between the Middle East rivals.