Hoping for breakthrough, Iran-US hold historic, 'ambitious' talks

The United States and Iran held their highest level of talks in over 30 years, during which Tehran put "possibilities" on the table to resolve the longstanding dispute over its nuclear programme,......

29 killed in IS-claimed attack at Iran military parade

IMAGE: A view after the attack during a military parade in Ahvaz, Iran, on Saturday. Photograph: Tasnim News Agency/via Reuters At least 29 people, including women, children and......

'ISIL can't be defeated by air strikes alone'

Smoke rises from a recent US air strike on Islamic State (IS) militant positions in Khazir, on the edge of Mosul. Photographs: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is a......

Why Iran is upset with India

'Tehran,' Foreign Minister Zarif said, 'had expected the Modi government to be "more resilient" in the face of Washington's bullying,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: External Affairs......