WorldSanctions against Iran on brinkThe United States is on the brink of ushering in a fourth round of punitive United Nations sanctions against Iran.09 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldIranian group to challenge aid blockadeThe Iranian Red Crescent is planning to send humanitarian aid by sea to Gaza in a brazen challenge to Israel's sea blockade.08 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldIran could start arms race - ClintonHillary Clinton told Saudi college students that if Iran gets a nuclear weapon it could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.16 Feb 08:00 PM
WorldTehran braces for fresh protestsTonight, Iran begins marking 31 years since the country's Islamic revolution.10 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldClinton urged to influence on countries restricting Internet useUS senators are urging US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take more proactive steps in supporting organisations that promote 'Internet freedom' in countries such as Iran and China, where severe Internet restrictions are enforced.21 Jan 07:58 PM
Opinion<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies withinBombing by double agent highlights vulnerability of CIA.06 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldZuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowryFollowing the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.05 Jan 08:19 PM
WorldCleric's death breathes life into Iran's protest movementThe funeral of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, the eminent cleric and champion of reform, turned into a mass protest in Iran yesterday as the vast crowd chanted slogans against the government and clashed on the streets with security.21 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandNZ skipper absent as Iran seizes yacht crewA New Zealander was preparing to skipper a yacht in an international race when the boat was seized by Iranian authorities in territorial waters.01 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelSampling fruit leather in the Iranian mountainsJill Worrall finds a peaceful haven in Iran's Alborz Mountains.20 Nov 12:30 AM
TravelIran: The nuclear facility and the Unesco siteJill Worrall finds stark contrasts in central Iran's mountain region.09 Nov 10:45 PM
TravelIran: Waxing lyrical about love and wineJill Worrall laments the closure of a popular teahouse where visitors once recited the words of mystical poet Hafez.03 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelIran: Refuges along an old caravan routeJill Worrall visits the roadside inns which once housed camel caravans travelling the silk road.27 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelIran: Revealing clothes highlight society's dualityJill Worrall wonders how much longer Iran's leaders can control the personal freedoms of its citizens.20 Oct 02:30 AM
