Iranian losses in Syria 'triggering mutiny'
Source close to Revolutionary Guards tells Arab paper some Iranian officers refusing orders, as casualty count keeps rising.
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Source close to Revolutionary Guards tells Arab paper some Iranian officers refusing orders, as casualty count keeps rising.

Tehran shuts fake KFC branch down for association with American franchise, saying US is a 'major enemy.'

Authorities in Iran detain five local journalists, at least two of which are known to have openly criticized the government.

Iran arrests Lebanese-American on suspicion of having links to the American intelligence community.

Revolutionary Guards Colonel Ezzatollah Soleimani killed during 'advisory mission' near Aleppo, Iranian media reports.

Weeks after Obama begins lifting sanctions, Khamenei's orders for an 'economy of resistance' carried out in blockade of American goods.

Maj. Gen. Herzl Halevi warns Iran rapidly closing in on Israel's technological advantage.

Iran's ministry of culture targets Sadaf Taherian over bareheaded social media photos, exposes actress to public abuse.

Iranian Navy commander claims the country will send a fleet of warships to the Atlantic Ocean to show its "prowess".

Arab journalist unveils new Shi'ite proxy Iran has deployed to grab power in Gaza, armed with new sniper rifles and Fajr missiles.

US Secretary of State John Kerry will met Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif ahead of Syria talks, which will include Tehran for the first time.

Western sources say Russia has been helping Iran deliver weapons into Syria twice a day over the past 10 days.

Saudi FM says if Assad allies are serious 'we will know, and if they aren't we'll stop wasting time with them.'

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will accept invitation to join talks for the first time, after US agrees to include Tehran.

Tehran invited to join talks in Vienna for the first time, as White House continues to seek engagement with Islamic regime.

Top US military officer says Iran has 2,000 soldiers in Syria, 1,000 in Iraq; Defense Sec. hints at 'direct US action on the ground.'

Increasing numbers of Iranians are expressing doubts over Iran's intervention in Syria - but military operations look set to expand.

UN rapporteur says Iran is willing to discuss alleged human rights violations but hasn't taken any concrete steps.

Russia and Iran agree to strengthen their cooperation in order to bring stability and security to the Middle East.

US, Israeli officials reveal the breakdown in ties over Iran, as Israel had to spy to learn of nuclear talks, and US spied on strike plans.

United States, Britain, France and Germany call Security Council to take action over Iran’s recent ballistic missile test.

Speaker of Iran’s parliament warns the West his country will build nuclear plants if the implementation of the nuclear deal is delayed.

UN Secretary-General calls on Iran to impose a moratorium on executions after two juvenile offenders hanged.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister warns his country is ready to respond if Iran continues to meddle in the affairs of the kingdom's neighbors.

Iranian Foreign Minister says recent test of a long-range missile does not violate UN resolutions, despite claims to the contrary.

Ambassador Samantha Power says Iran's recent ballistic missile test was a clear violation of UN sanctions.

Qassem Soleimani spotted in Syria addressing Iranian military officers and members of Hezbollah.

France expresses concern after Iran tests a ballistic missile in violation of a UN resolution.

Senior Iranian official says Tehran willing to bolster existing forces by sending more soldiers, if Assad regime requests.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard unveils a secret underground missile base, says it is the "tip of the iceberg".

Senior council of clerics and officials in Iran approves implementation of nuclear deal with world powers.

Senior Revolutionary Guard officers killed fighting ISIS in the same week as Iran suffers its highest-profile casualty.

Some airlines stop flying over the region amid concerns over Russian airstrikes in Syria. At least one has missed and hit Iran.

Less than a week after its elite commander in Syria falls in battle, senior Iranian officers killed fighting ISIS.

GCC is set to purchase system via the US so as to defend against growing Iranian threat, in signs of a begrudging defense alliance.

United States admits a recent Iranian missile test was a violation of a UN resolution, but says nuclear deal will not be affected.

If true, claim suggests pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen have their hands on sophisticated anti-ship missiles, presenting a game-changing threat.

Iran says a verdict has been reached in the case of Jason Rezaian. No further details available.

Hossein Hamedani of the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guards Corps is the highest-ranking Iranian figure to be killed fighting in Syria.

Elite Quds Force general Hossein Hamedani killed by ISIS outside Aleppo; general led crackdown on Tehran protesters in 2009.

Russia's defense ministry denies American claim that Syria-bound Russian cruise missiles fired from the Caspian Sea had crashed in Iran.

Four cruise missiles aimed at Syria crash in Iran instead, according to US official who wouldn't detail regarding casualties.

Iran's Supreme Leader bans any further negotiations with the United States, explains the Americans harm Iran's national interests.


Iran announces it will introduce over 50 new oil exploration and production contracts as sanctions are lifted.

Tehran threatens to withdraw from Frankfurt book fair due to outstanding death order against Rushdie.

Ban Ki-Moon urges Iran to 'promote political solution' despite Tehran's terror proxy support, backing of Russian military involvement.

Iran expels senior official from Bahrain embassy after Bahrain cuts ambassadorial ties; Bahrain protests Iran hegemony in UN.

Iran says Russia's airstrikes against Syrian rebels will help solve the crisis in the country.

Bahrain expels Iranian envoy and recalls its own ambassador, accusing Iran of forming local terror groups and fomenting sedition.

Lebanese sources reveal hundreds of Iranian soldiers deployed in last 10 days for joint campaign with Hezbollah backed by Russian strikes.

464 Iranians among the 769 killed in 'stoning the devil' stampede, followed by Egypt with 75 dead; Iran steps up anti-Saudi rhetoric.

Iranian fishing ship headed to Yemen found filled with anti-tank shells, though Iran says accusations of it arming Houthis are 'baseless.'

Parliament chants 'death to America,' protests FM Zarif's historic handshake with Obama, after foreign ministry calls it an 'accident.'

Saudi-backed coalition in Yemen seizes of Iranian weapons vessel in first possible evidence Tehran is arming Houthi rebels.

World leaders have the Iran deal "all wrong," Netanyahu insists before UNGA speech Wednesday.

One UK parliamentarian talks tough on the Iran deal, Israel boycotts, in special interview.

Mohammad Javad Zarif ignored Iran's 'red lines,' asserts MP, by shaking hands with the president of an 'enemy nation.'

Both Assad allies attempt to convince world of their side in Syrian civil war amid concerns over closer Tehran-Moscow relationship.

Islamic Republic with numerous terror proxies promotes 'democracy' and war on terror at UNGA.
