Seventeen people died when an Iranian passenger boat capsized in heavy winds after running out of fuel in the Strait of Hormuz, the official IRNA news agency reported on Sunday.

The boat set sail on

Iran's defence minister on Wednesday stressed his country's warning against the US navy presence in the Gulf, reinforcing a threat dismissed by Washington as a sign of 'weakness' by Tehran.

'Iran wil

The threat of military strikes on Iran has upturned the quiet and comfortable lives once enjoyed by many Iranians, ushering in a new era of struggle and fear.

Like many Iranians, Maryam Sofi says the