Iran


Foreign minister defends expenditure on overseas trips
The previous administration spent MVR27 million on travel expenses last year.
31 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


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
Police holding discussions to repatriating Iranian fishermen
23 Jun 2014, 10:47 AM
Iranian boat and suspects connected with heroin seizure released
09 Apr 2014, 11:54 AM
Police reveal details of record drugs seizure
03 Apr 2014, 5:41 PM
Comment: Iranian people need Maldives’ leadership at the UN
25 Mar 2014, 2:41 PM
Comment: Maldives should honor its history by supporting the rights of the Iranian people
17 Dec 2013, 1:08 PM
Shaheed more “actor than rapporteur”: Iran’s human rights chief
28 Aug 2013, 8:28 PM
Ahmadinejad sends independence day congratulations to President Waheed
31 Jul 2012, 11:43 AM
President Waheed discusses expanding Iranian relations
04 Jun 2012, 12:28 PM
Iranian Ambassador Nabi Hassani-Pour meets President Waheed
01 May 2012, 5:40 PM
Dr Shaheed’s report on Iran reveals six-fold increase in executions since 2003
13 Mar 2012, 8:09 PM
Iranian President congratulates Dr Waheed on “winning presidential elections”
13 Mar 2012, 12:14 PM
Iran secretly executing hundreds of prisoners: Dr Ahmed Shaheed
18 Oct 2011, 5:54 PM
Maldives to host 2013 World Tourism Day
18 Oct 2011, 10:08 AM
Wikileaks releases details of Maldivian national’s detention in Guantanamo
06 Sep 2011, 6:01 PM
Maldives beaten 4-0 in World Cup qualifying game against Iran
24 Jul 2011, 6:06 PM