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Iran releases 5 Americans as US unfreezes billions in oil revenue for Tehran

The announcement that the Americans took off in a plane from Tehran just before 9 am Eastern, came as Biden and President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran were to attend the annual UN General Assembly meeting of world leaders in New York on September 19.

19 September 2023, 03:27 IST

Iran releases 5 Americans as US unfreezes billions in oil revenue for Tehran

Iran releases 5 Americans as US unfreezes billions in oil revenue for Tehran

Iran releases 5 Americans as US unfreezes billions in oil revenue for Tehran

19 September 2023, 03:27 IST

Iran releases 5 Americans as US unfreezes billions in oil revenue for Tehran

In a statement, Biden said 'five innocent Americans who were imprisoned in Iran are finally coming home.'

18 September 2023, 17:20 IST

Iran releases 5 Americans as US unfreezes billions in oil revenue for Tehran

Iran releases 5 Americans as US unfreezes billions in oil revenue for Tehran

Iran releases 5 Americans as US unfreezes billions in oil revenue for Tehran

18 September 2023, 17:20 IST

Mahsa Amini: A year into the protest movement in Iran, this is what’s changed

Amini died after being arrested for allegedly breaching hijab rules. The news of her death prompted nationwide protests, jolting the foundations of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

16 September 2023, 07:49 IST

Mahsa Amini: A year into the protest movement in Iran, this is what’s changed

Mahsa Amini: A year into the protest movement in Iran, this is what’s changed

Mahsa Amini: A year into the protest movement in Iran, this is what’s changed

16 September 2023, 07:49 IST

Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize two ships smuggling 1.5 mn litres of fuel

The two ships had 37 crew members in all from various countries, and were seized on their way out of Iran, it added.

14 September 2023, 16:50 IST

Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize two ships smuggling 1.5 mn litres of fuel

Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize two ships smuggling 1.5 mn litres of fuel

Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize two ships smuggling 1.5 mn litres of fuel

14 September 2023, 16:50 IST

State dept. defends limited release of Iranian funds for prisoners

Under the deal struck last month, Iran moved the five Americans from prison to house arrest and will allow them to return to the United States when the money is fully transferred.

13 September 2023, 03:22 IST

State dept. defends limited release of Iranian funds for prisoners

State dept. defends limited release of Iranian funds for prisoners

State dept. defends limited release of Iranian funds for prisoners

13 September 2023, 03:22 IST

US allows $6 billion transfer as part of Iran prisoner swap

Secretary of State Antony Blinken determined that waiving the sanctions was in the national security of the United States.

12 September 2023, 03:54 IST

US allows $6 billion transfer as part of Iran prisoner swap

US allows $6 billion transfer as part of Iran prisoner swap

US allows $6 billion transfer as part of Iran prisoner swap

12 September 2023, 03:54 IST

Blinken issues waiver to allow for US-Iran prisoner exchange

This is to allow the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar as part of a US-Iran prisoner swap

11 September 2023, 20:57 IST

Blinken issues waiver to allow for US-Iran prisoner exchange

Blinken issues waiver to allow for US-Iran prisoner exchange

Blinken issues waiver to allow for US-Iran prisoner exchange

11 September 2023, 20:57 IST

European Union official held in Iran prison in brutal conditions, family says

On Sunday, Floderus, who rose in the EU civil service to become a member of the diplomatic corps, turned 33 in Iran’s custody, in what appears to be another case of hostage-taking to exert pressure for the release of Iranian prisoners or other concessions from the West.

10 September 2023, 21:11 IST

European Union official held in Iran prison in brutal conditions, family says

European Union official held in Iran prison in brutal conditions, family says

European Union official held in Iran prison in brutal conditions, family says

10 September 2023, 21:11 IST

US seized Iranian oil over smuggling incident that escalated tensions in Gulf

The seizure of the oil from the vessel, the M/T Suez Rajan, is part of a larger and shadowy conflict with Iran. After the tanker began to steam toward the United States last spring, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the US military to increase patrols and deploy additional assets to protect shipping lanes.

07 September 2023, 04:44 IST

US seized Iranian oil over smuggling incident that escalated tensions in Gulf

US seized Iranian oil over smuggling incident that escalated tensions in Gulf

US seized Iranian oil over smuggling incident that escalated tensions in Gulf

07 September 2023, 04:44 IST

Faced with foreign exchange crunch, Pakistan looks up to Iran for life-saving drugs

For more than six months now, Pakistan has faced a severe shortage of life-saving drugs amid a crippled healthcare system.

06 September 2023, 11:08 IST

Faced with foreign exchange crunch, Pakistan looks up to Iran for life-saving drugs

Faced with foreign exchange crunch, Pakistan looks up to Iran for life-saving drugs

Faced with foreign exchange crunch, Pakistan looks up to Iran for life-saving drugs

06 September 2023, 11:08 IST