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Iranian Olympic medalist defects to Europe

Kimia Alizadeh, only woman to win an Olympic medal for Iran, becomes latest athlete to defect from Iran,cites 'injustice' towards athletes.

Iranian Olympic medalist defects to Europe

Report: Mossad helped smuggle Iranian nuclear scientist

Britain smuggled Iranian nuclear scientist from Iran to Britain, with assistance of Israeli Mossad and other intelligence agencies.

Report: Mossad helped smuggle Iranian nuclear scientist

It's official: Yoav Galant defects to Likud

Construction Minister to resign from government and Knesset for desire to run in Likud primaries; may be appointed minister w/o portfolio.

It's official: Yoav Galant defects to Likud

Report: Assad's Former Defense Minister Defects and Flees

Two years after being placed on house arrest, Former Syrian Defense Minister Ali Habib has reportedly fled to Turkey.

Report: Assad's Former Defense Minister Defects and Flees

Over 70 Syrian Officers Defect to Turkey

As many as 73 Syrian military officers defected from the Syrian army and have crossed the border into Turkey with their families.

Over 70 Syrian Officers Defect to Turkey

Syrian Army General and Son Defect to Jordan

A high-ranking officer in the Syrian Army and his son have defected to Jordan. He said morale in Pres. Bashar al-Assad’s regime is low.

Syrian Army General and Son Defect to Jordan

Iran Probes Diplomat's Defection in Norway

Iran said Saturday it is investigating the reported defection of one of its diplomats in Norway.

Iran Probes Diplomat's Defection in Norway

Where is Syria's Deputy President?

Farouk Al-Sharaa disappeared 10 days ago. Syrian statements on whether he has defected are contradictory.

Where is Syria's Deputy President?

Report: More Senior Syrian Officials May Defect

Members of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s inner circle are secretly making plans to defect to the opposition, say U.S. officials.

Report: More Senior Syrian Officials May Defect