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Iran: 21 killed and dozens hurt in coal mine blast

At least 21 people have died and scores more are injured after an explosion at a coal mine in northern Iran on Wednesday.

Turkey

Founder of Iranian TV station shot dead in Istanbul

The founder of an Iranian satellite TV station, GEM TV, has been shot dead in Istanbul.

Iran

Iran presidential election: who to watch

With less than one month to go until its presidential election, Iran is gearing up for a political showdown.

Israel

'Syria retained chemical weapons' - US Defense Secretary Mattis

US Defense Secretary James Mattis claims Syria has retained chemical weapons, despite a 2013 agreement to hand them over to the international community.

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Iran

Iran's Ahmadinejad disqualified from running for president

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and hardline rival Ebrahim Raisi were both approved to run in May’s presidential election by a government vetting body, while former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was

USA

Iran nuclear deal branded a "failure" by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

As President Donald Trump orders a review of US policy regarding Iran, Tillerson compares Iran to North Korea

World

"Syria's war will lead to the collapse of US global dominance" - Ahmadinejad

Iran's presidential election is on May 19. Euronews spoke to former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who wants to run for what would be his third mandate.

Iran

"Trump has chosen the path of war" - Ahmadinejad speaks exclusively to Euronews

Fighting talk from the hardline former president who is standing in Iran's presidential election on May 19.

Iran

Rohani ready to defend legacy as Iran's election looms

Rohani ready to carry reformist flag in Iran's election

Iran

Iran marks national Army Day with parades

Trucks carrying missiles drove past a podium in Tehran draped with images of President Hassan Rouhani. There was an air display by fighter jets and bombers.

Iran

Floods in Iran kill at least 35

At least 35 people have died and eight are reported missing after heavy rains triggered flash floods in north-west Iran.

Iran

More than 1,000 register to run for presidency in Iran

There are two key players, current leader Hassan Rouhani and hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran

Rouhani to run in Iran's election

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has registered to run in the country's upcoming presidential poll in May.

Russia

Russia, Iran, Syria denounce US 'act of aggression'

The three foreign ministers meeting in Moscow slammed the US missile strike on a Syrian airbase in response to an reported use of chemical weapons as 'unacceptable'.

Iran

Defiant Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to run for Iran's presidential election

Iran's former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run in next month's presidential election, despite being told by the Supreme Leader to stay out of the race.

Iran

Scores of candidates register for Iran's presidential election

Discontent has risen over steep rises in consumer prices, coupled with stubbornly high unemployment. Many Iranians are struggling to make ends meet, despite the lifting of international sanctions that

World News

Death sentences soar but executions fall in 2016 says Amnesty

Campaigners aginst the death penalty for 36 years, Amnesty International's annual report says the number of executions has fallen around the world, but the number of people sentenced to death has jump

World News

Amnesty International blasts Beijing as global death penalty toll falls

Amnesty International has released its global death penalty report, with China, Iran and Saudi Arabia the world’s top executioners.

Iran

Iran warns US not to repeat attack on Syria

Iran warns US not to attack again

Iran

Fears of more chaos in the Middle East after US strike in Syria

In Iran, Iraq and Egypt, many called the move reckless.