Iran-linked militia blames Israel for drone attack in Iraq
Iraqi militia claims Israel behind drone bombing attack Sunday in western Iraq, near border with Syria.
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Iraqi militia claims Israel behind drone bombing attack Sunday in western Iraq, near border with Syria.

Caught on camera: Israel foils attempted drone kamikaze attack by explosive-laden unmanned aircraft operated by Iranian terrorists in Syria.

Netanyahu vows zero tolerance for Iranian 'aggression', says countries allowing terrorists to operate will 'face the consequences'.

Iranian kamikaze drone attacks were repulsed by Israel Thursday, IDF spokesperson says, prior to attacks on Iranian base.

Iranian proxies operating out of Syria planned multiple drone attacks, orchestrated by Iran's Quds Force, says senior IDF intel official.

National Security Research Institute Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin says Israeli strikes in Syria show exceptional intelligence.

Iran claims Israel, US do not have the strength to damage Iranian targets in Syria after Israel says it foiled drone attack.

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz slams PA chairman Abbas for not condeming bombing in which teenage girl was murdered on Friday.

Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Revolutionary Guards, says Iran test fired a new missile, doesn't provide details.

Netanyahu responds to the thwarting of an Iranian drone attack on Israel and quotes sages: 'If someone rises up to kill you, kill him first'

Iranian Deputy Defense Minister boasts his country has produced highly accurate missiles which it has not publicized.

Officials tell New York Times that Israel carried out several air strikes on munitions storehouses for Iranian-backed groups in Iraq.

Iran rolls out surface-to-air Bavar-373 which it says rivals the Russian S-400.

Satellite photos show Iranian weapons depot in Baghdad before and after air strike attributed to Israel.

Sweden officials say Stena Impero, captured by Revolutionary Guards in July, will be released soon.

PM confirms Israel actively working to prevent Iranian military consolidation in Iraq.

Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper says bombing of Iranian targets in Iraq done by Israel with permission from the United States and Russia.

French President says he will make proposals to Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions with US.

Turkey supporting Islamists in Syria as Iran furthers takeover of war-torn country.

Attended by US and Poland foreign ministers, United Nations Security Council discusses peace and security in the Middle East.

Senior IRGC commander boasts that Iran has the most advanced missile technology among the countries in the Middle East.

Secretary of State says US will take every action it can to prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria.

Western intelligence sources say tanker filled with Iranian oil is headed towards Syria, in violation of American sanctions.

Khamenei's military adviser says Iran made a mistake by signing 2015 deal, clarifies his country won't negotiate while under sanctions.

Satellite images show Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing to put one in orbit.

Grace 1, now known as the Adrian Darya 1, leaves Gibraltar despite US attempt to recapture the tanker.

Grace 1, seized over violations of sanctions on Syria, ready to depart Gibraltar despite last-minute effort by US to seize it again.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander rejects talks with US, says Hezbollah can destroy Israel on its own.

Iranian President says Israel is the main source of terrorism and war in the region.

Sources say Gibraltar will release Iranian oil tanker seized in July for violating sanctions on Syria.

Says JCPOA would not have been approved if Supreme Leader Khamenei had been opposed to it.

Iraqi citizens more upset about Iranian presence on their soil than about claimed US, Israeli, attacks on Iranian targets in Iraq.

Senior official in Gibraltar says reports in Iran that seized tanker will be released are untrue.

Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy warns that Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf may set off a war.

Secretary of State rips Iranian supreme leader's 'faux concern' for Arabs in Palestinian Authority and his call for violence against Israel.

France responds after Trump accused French counterpart Macron of meddling in the dispute with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Military presence in the Persian Gulf from outside the region would be a “source of insecurity”.

Iran's Defense Minister warns against US-led flotilla in the Gulf, says Israeli involvement would have "disastrous consequences".

Former German diplomat pulls out of job to facilitate European trade with Iran over criticism of Israel, defense of Iran.

Iranian Defense Minister says the “Bavar-373” will be unveiled later this month.

Iran asks UN Secretary-General to push back against the United States after it imposed sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Foreign Minister reveals that Israel is taking part in a coalition led by the United States to secure the Persian Gulf.

Hamas officials visited Tehran and asked for an increase in funding. In return, they promised to provide locations of missiles in Israel.

Tehran claims Iraqi tanker was smuggling fuel.

Iran says closing Strait of Hormuz would cause most regional oil wells to close, other ME countries to go into rapid economic 'freefall'.

Iranian FM mocks US sanctions against him, says US is isolated globally and has failed to build coalition against Iran.

Iraq's oil ministry denies an Iranian claim it seized an Iraqi oil tanker in the Gulf which was smuggling fuel.

Analyst of Arab issues says Iran knows they have no business in Syria, Iraq, suggests eliminating Revolutionary Guard's terror leader.

Trump envoy says Iran has 'exploited' Israel-Arab conflict - and is terrified of prospect of Middle East peace.

Oil tanker seen leaking oil near Syrian port city captured, is latest proof of Iranian attempts to skirt US sanctions.

Arab news outlets claim Israeli F-35 fighters responsible for two attacks on Iranian targets deep inside Iraqi territory.

Iranian diplomat says Iran is working to establish a military front against Israel along with Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

US envoy Jason Greenblatt: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the core conflict in the region. Iran is.

Iran calls Britain's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in the Persian Gulf a breach of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iranian soldiers use effigies of President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for target practice.

Tehran announces it is renewing activities at its Arak heavy water nuclear reactor.

Iranian official insists his does not plan to attack other countries with its ballistic missiles.

Israeli TV report says Israeli Ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer, went on a secret trip to Alaska related to coordination on Iran.

US official says Iran test-fired a Shehab-3 medium-range ballistic missile which flew more than 600 miles.

Iranian President signals his country might be willing to release British-flagged oil tanker if Britain releases a detained Iranian tanker.
