WorldAgonising wait for children to be freedThree American hikers held in Iran for more than a year are pawns in a diplomatic game, say their families.23 Aug 02:32 AM
WorldIran's nuclear ambitions edge closerIran's ambitions to become a nuclear superpower edged closer to realisation yesterday.22 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldIran teen faces death on sex chargeAn 18-year-old Iranian is facing imminent execution on charges of homosexuality.08 Aug 06:40 PM
New ZealandNZ considers more sanctions on IranNew Zealand is considering imposing further sanctions on Iran as part of an international bid to halt its nuclear programme.26 Jul 11:41 PM
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