Iran Current Affairs, GK & News

Fact Sheet: Saudi-Iran Détente

March 17, 2023

China’s recent announcement of the Saudi-Iran détente in West Asia has been viewed as a strategic move aimed at securing long-term economic interests and establishing political influence in the region. This deal is set to rival the traditional role played by the United States in the area and has far-reaching implications for global politics. Low-risk, ..

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What is the Basij?

October 14, 2022

The Basij, also known as the Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed, is a volunteer paramilitary force in Iran that has been deployed by the government to respond to the recent protests sparked by the death of a woman following her arrest by the morality police for “improperly” wearing her headscarf. In this article, ..

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State Sponsor of Terrorism Tag

April 18, 2022

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has asked the President of the United States Joe Biden to designate Russia with a “state sponsor of terrorism” tag. Doing so will activate the harshest suite of sanctions available with the US government against Russia. About the Tag Any country can be designated as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism” ..

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Iran’s Noor 2 Satellite

March 10, 2022

A military satellite, Noor-2, has been launched into orbit at an altitude of 500 kilometres or 311 miles from the earth by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Overview: This is the Islamic Republic’s second military satellite launch. In April 2020, the first Noor military satellite was launched at an orbit of 425km or 265 ..

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Khaibar-buster Missile

February 24, 2022

On February 9, 2022, Iran unveiled a new missile called “Khaibar Buster Missile”, which is capable of hitting nearby US bases and Israel. About Khaibar-Buster Khaibar-buster is a reference to Jewish castle, which is overrun by Muslim warriors led by Prophet Mohammed. It has a range of 900 miles. The missile runs on solid fuel. ..

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UN on Iran’s Death Penalty

October 26, 2021

A human rights expert from United Nations has described the Iran’s Death penalty as “an arbitrary deprivation of life”. Key Points UN described that the executions carried out in Iran is often used as a political tool. The death penalty is often imposed on arbitrary and vague grounds. UN asked Iran to reform laws and ..

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