The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

European powers -- backed by the United States -- are pushing ahead with a plan to censure Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog at a board meeting starting Wednesday, diplomats told AFP. Tensions between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have repeatedly flared since…

Sanctions target national shipping company and airline for Tehran’s alleged transfer of weapons to Russia

Tehran says the European sanctions undermine Iranians’ fundamental rights by targeting airlines and shipping.

PM says last month’s attacks hit Tehran’s nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions.

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.

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire closely allied with US President-elect Donald Trump, met Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in a bid to defuse tensions between Tehran and Washington, The New York Times reported Thursday.

UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Tehran for talks aimed at more monitoring cooperation at Iran’s nuclear sites.

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi was to hold talks with top Iranian officials Thursday on Tehran's nuclear programme, a week after Donald Trump's re-election as US president.

In an ongoing crackdown on women's rights, Iran has established a new mental health facility in Tehran, the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, aimed at "treating" women and girls who resist wearing the hijab.

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is set to visit Tehran on Wednesday for crucial talks on Iran's nuclear programme, warning just ahead of his trip that room for manoeuvre is narrowing.

Tehran cites 1888 charts in effort to prove ownership of islands near strait of Hormuz that are also claimed by UAE