country

Iran

Politics

Foreign minister defends expenditure on overseas trips

The previous administration spent MVR27 million on travel expenses last year.

31 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives to restore ties with Qatar and Iran

Discussions have started with both nations, the new foreign minister announced.

22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Severing ties with Iran risks Indian Ocean stability, says opposition

The Maldives opposition has slammed the government’s decision to sever its 40-year-old diplomatic ties with Iran as “irrational adventurism” that may destabilise the Indian Ocean.

18 May 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives severs diplomatic ties with Iran

The foreign ministry said Iran pursues policies that are “detrimental to peace and security in the region which in many ways, is also linked to stability, peace and security of the Maldives.”

17 May 2016, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

To bolster rights at home, Maldives must speak up for human rights abroad

One of the best ways Maldives can support the global human rights movement is by voting to extend the UN mandate for a special rapporteur for Iran, writes Iranian journalist Roozbeh Mirebrahimi.

04 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

Police holding discussions to repatriating Iranian fishermen

23 Jun 2014, 10:47 AM

Crime

Iranian boat and suspects connected with heroin seizure released

09 Apr 2014, 11:54 AM

Crime

Police reveal details of record drugs seizure

03 Apr 2014, 5:41 PM

Politics

Comment: Iranian people need Maldives’ leadership at the UN

25 Mar 2014, 2:41 PM

Politics

Comment: Maldives should honor its history by supporting the rights of the Iranian people

17 Dec 2013, 1:08 PM

Politics

Shaheed more “actor than rapporteur”: Iran’s human rights chief

28 Aug 2013, 8:28 PM

News In Brief

Ahmadinejad sends independence day congratulations to President Waheed

31 Jul 2012, 11:43 AM

News In Brief

President Waheed discusses expanding Iranian relations

04 Jun 2012, 12:28 PM

News In Brief

Iranian Ambassador Nabi Hassani-Pour meets President Waheed

01 May 2012, 5:40 PM

Politics

Dr Shaheed’s report on Iran reveals six-fold increase in executions since 2003

13 Mar 2012, 8:09 PM

News In Brief

Iranian President congratulates Dr Waheed on “winning presidential elections”

13 Mar 2012, 12:14 PM

Politics

Iran secretly executing hundreds of prisoners: Dr Ahmed Shaheed

18 Oct 2011, 5:54 PM

Politics

Maldives to host 2013 World Tourism Day

18 Oct 2011, 10:08 AM

Culture

Wikileaks releases details of Maldivian national’s detention in Guantanamo

06 Sep 2011, 6:01 PM

News In Brief

Maldives beaten 4-0 in World Cup qualifying game against Iran

24 Jul 2011, 6:06 PM

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