Iran Seizes Foreign Tanker in Gulf of Oman

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

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Iran has seized a foreign-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman, alleging that the vessel was carrying around six million litres of smuggled diesel fuel. Iranian authorities said the interception was part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal fuel trafficking in regional waters. Details of the

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US Sanctions Indian Firms Over Iran Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The United States has sanctioned several India-based companies and individuals for allegedly helping facilitate the sale and transport of Iranian petroleum products. The action is part of Washington’s ongoing effort to curb Iran’s oil revenues, which it says are used to support regional proxies and military programmes. Entities Named In The Action According to the […]

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Iran Suspends Visa Waiver For Indian Nationals

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has suspended its visa-waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders, starting 22 November 2025. From that date, Indian nationals will need to obtain a visa before entering or transiting through Iran. Reasons Behind The Move The decision follows multiple reports of Indian citizens being lured to Iran […]

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Iran Eyes BRICS Crypto Ties to Weaken Sanctions

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

The Iran government is exploring the possibility of using cryptocurrencies and digital payment channels in partnership with BRICS countries to reduce its dependence on the U.S. dollar and mitigate the impact of Western sanctions. Iran’s officials say they are investigating how trade settlements, payments and remittances might shift onto blockchain-based platforms or

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Putin, Netanyahu Speak Over Gaza, Iran Nuclear Tensions

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation on Saturday where they discussed recent Middle East developments with particular emphasis on the situation in the Gaza Strip, the status of Iran’s nuclear programme and security concerns in Syria. Moscow and Jerusalem labelled the discussion a “thorough exchange of views” and noted that Mr Putin […]

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US Sanctions 32 Entities Over Iran Missile Programme

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on 32 individuals and entities across eight countries—namely Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Türkiye, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany and Ukraine—accused of aiding Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production. The move targets procurement networks that funnel key components

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Iran-US Conflict “Fundamental, Not Tactical”

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2025

Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has declared that the country’s dispute with the United States is fundamental and not merely tactical. Speaking at a student gathering in Tehran on the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. embassy takeover, Khamenei characterised the U.S. as a long-standing adversary whose current overtures for cooperation are incompatible with its continued

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Iran Condemns U.S. Call to Resume Nuclear Testing

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The Iranian government has sharply condemned a public statement by U.S. President Donald Trump advocating a return to full-scale nuclear testing. Tehran, through its Foreign Ministry, labelled the call “hypocritical” and criticised the United States for demanding compliance from other nations while itself preparing to detonate nuclear devices. The reaction came shortly

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Iran Rejects US Offer of Talks, Denies Nuclear Sites Destroyed

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected a call from US President Donald Trump for renewed nuclear negotiations, and dismissed his claim that the US had destroyed Iran’s nuclear industry in recent air-strikes. Statement From Iran Khamenei said the supposed destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities was nothing but “keep dreaming!” He criticised the U.S. […]

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Iran Open to “Fair, Balanced” U.S. Nuclear Deal

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Iran has said it is willing to consider a “fair and balanced” nuclear proposal from the United States, though it noted that no formal offer has yet been made. Conditions for Engagement Tehran insists it will not relinquish its right to enrich uranium. At the same time, Iran says it is open to taking confidence-building […]