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Iran using European ports to arm Hezbollah

The Telegraph reveals that Iran is using European ports to provide cover for shipments of weapons to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon.

Iran using European ports to arm Hezbollah

US held secret talks with Iran on Houthi attacks

US and Iranian officials tell The Financial Times the US has held secret talks with Iran in a bid to convince Tehran to use its influence over the Houthis to end attacks in the Red Sea.

US held secret talks with Iran on Houthi attacks

'Hamas is determined to continue fighting in Gaza'

Iranian leadership claims that senior Hamas officials in Gaza have conveyed messages that the organization maintains its military strength and is determined to continue fighting.

'Hamas is determined to continue fighting in Gaza'

Israel needs a paradigm shift towards Iran

Jerusalem must stop prevaricating and instead focus on eliminating the single most fundamental threat to Israel’s existence today, which is the Islamist regime in Tehran. Opinion.

Israel needs a paradigm shift towards Iran

Pro-Israel signs hang at entrance to Tehran

Signs calling for Netanyahu to attack the Iranian regime were hung by anti-government activists in Tehran.

Pro-Israel signs hang at entrance to Tehran

FBI's Silent Battle: Thwarting Iran's sleeper cells

This multi-layered problem is intertwined with a web of espionage, subterfuge, and the dark arts of intelligence warfare, surveilling charities, religious centers, schools, and healthcare facilities with ties to Tehran's regime. Op-ed.

FBI's Silent Battle: Thwarting Iran's sleeper cells

US threatens IAEA action against Iran

US threatens future action against Iran at UN nuclear watchdog if it continues its failure to cooperate in probe of uranium traces.

US threatens IAEA action against Iran

One dead in fire at oil refinery in Bandar Abbas

One dead and three injured after furnace at refinery catches fire during repair.

One dead in fire at oil refinery in Bandar Abbas

'Dilute all your highly enriched uranium'

Responding to latest IAEA report, US calls on Iran to dilute all of the uranium it has enriched to up to 60% purity.

'Dilute all your highly enriched uranium'

Iran executed more than 800 people in a single year

The number has grown with international attention on Gaza and the regime attempting to suppress protests against the country's religious laws.

Iran executed more than 800 people in a single year

Conservatives secure victory in election

Iranian conservatives secure the bulk of seats in elections for Assembly of Experts and the national legislature. Voter turnout was just 41 percent.

Conservatives secure victory in election

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad agent'

Iran’s judiciary says it executed a “terrorist” over a 2023 drone attack that targeted a defense ministry site in Isfahan.

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad agent'

Iranian court orders singer to write anti-US song

Iran's Revolutionary Court sentences Shervin Hajipour, winner of 2023 Grammy for song about Mahsa Amini, to nearly 4 years in prison, orders him to post about regime's achievements and produce anti-US propaganda.

Iranian court orders singer to write anti-US song

Iranian satellite put into orbit with Russian help

Iran launches Pars-I satellite with a Russian Soyuz-2.1b rocket. The satellite was launched from a base located some 8,000 kilometers east of Moscow.

Iranian satellite put into orbit with Russian help

US and Britain sanction Houthi supporters

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted in sanctions imposed by the US and the UK.

US and Britain sanction Houthi supporters

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran continues to bar its most seasoned inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program.

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium

'US and Britain seek to escalate tensions'

Iran criticizes US and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, says the two countries seek to "escalate tensions and crises" in the region.

'US and Britain seek to escalate tensions'

'No question Hamas is evil, it's not up for debate'

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announces sanctions against Iran for supplying weapons to Russia, threatens more if Iran gives Russia ballistic missiles.

'No question Hamas is evil, it's not up for debate'

Iran blames Israel for gas pipeline explosions

Iran’s claims follow a New York Times report last Friday which said that Israel carried out the covert attacks on the two major gas pipelines inside Iran.

Iran blames Israel for gas pipeline explosions

Report: Two killed in Israeli attack in Damascus

Israeli strikes in Damascus targeted Iranian figure, command centers of Iranian militias, reports claim.

Report: Two killed in Israeli attack in Damascus

'Iran's uranium enrichment activity remains high'

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran continues to enrich uranium well beyond the needs for commercial nuclear use.

'Iran's uranium enrichment activity remains high'

IDF finds Iranian equipment under UNRWA headquarters

The new find includes drives and servers that directly connect the agency to Iran.

IDF finds Iranian equipment under UNRWA headquarters

Iran asked Hezbollah to avoid war in the north

Officials tell The Washington Post that Iran cautioned Hezbollah that war with Israel would risk precious gains in the region.

Iran asked Hezbollah to avoid war in the north

New mural with threats against Israel unveiled

The mural consists of phrases in Hebrew and Farsi stating: "We are stronger and more determined than ever. Are you ready for 2 million displaced people?", along with depictions of missiles.

New mural with threats against Israel unveiled

To bomb or not to bomb? A fantasy

The five members of the Israeli war cabinet assembled in the special underground bunker situated on the outskirts of Jerusalem and then fantasy took over. A short story.

To bomb or not to bomb? A fantasy

'Iran is the worst violator of human rights'

The German Foreign Minister explains why Iran is still not listed as a terrorist country in the EU, and what the European Union has done against it instead.

'Iran is the worst violator of human rights'

Iran unveils new weaponry in latest show of force

Iran unveils what it says is a locally made anti-ballistic missile system and a low-altitude air defense system.

Iran unveils new weaponry in latest show of force

Israel behind explosions of gas pipelines in Iran

Officials tell The New York Times that Israel carried out covert attacks on two major gas pipelines in Iran this week.

Israel behind explosions of gas pipelines in Iran

'There is no room for the UNRWA in Gaza'

On a state trip to Germany, Foreign Minister Israel Katz delivered a speech denouncing the UNRWA and calling for the world to join together against Iran.

'There is no room for the UNRWA in Gaza'

The U.S. needs a paradigm shift towards Iran

Islamists are inherently apocalyptic, interventionist and expansionist. Washington needs to examine its longstanding assumptions towards Tehran and fundamentally revise them. Op-ed.

The U.S. needs a paradigm shift towards Iran

US cyberattack targeted Iranian ship

Officials say the US recently conducted a cyberattack against an Iranian military ship that was collecting intelligence on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

US cyberattack targeted Iranian ship

'The Zionist entity will depart the world'

A speech for the 45th anniversary of the Iranian revolution declared that Iran took orders from no power and had the upper hand militarily.

'The Zionist entity will depart the world'

Carter and Khomeimi's legacy: 45 years of turmoil

The February 11, 1979 revolt let to subsequent MIddle East turmoil, and engulfed in a storm of delusions, superstitions, disillusionment, and rebellion, Iranian society today teeters on the brink of collapse. Op-ed.

Carter and Khomeimi's legacy: 45 years of turmoil

Israeli flag on bridge in Tehran

An Israeli flag hanging on a bridge in Tehran. A citizen, who photographed the flag, says in the video that was posted online: "The pain of the people of Israel is the same pain; the pain of a struggle against terrorists."

Israeli flag on bridge in Tehran

Iran seeks to ban Israel from world soccer

Iran's soccer federation asks FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, to suspend Israel's due to the war in Gaza.

Iran seeks to ban Israel from world soccer

'Escalation in Lebanon will be Netanyahu’s last day’

Despite threat to Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian also says a political solution is the only way to end the Gaza war.

'Escalation in Lebanon will be Netanyahu’s last day’

Will Iran allow its proxies to be destroyed? Op-ed.

The Iranians are well aware of the extent of Israeli superiority in the field of intelligence and information and that assassination attempts could be directed against key Iranian leaders at a time when Iran is weak internally. Op-ed.

Will Iran allow its proxies to be destroyed? Op-ed.

Iran recruiting British Muslims to spy on Jews

Iran is recruiting British Muslims on pilgrimages to spy on Jews and dissidents upon their return to the UK, the Daily Mail says.

Iran recruiting British Muslims to spy on Jews

Israel’s American frenemy

Some Bidenites subscribe to the fantasy that all conflict can be ended by negotiated compromise based on self-interest. Others are viscerally hostile to Israel and some have had links to Iran. Opinion.

Israel’s American frenemy

Iran denies planning October 7th massacre

The Iranian ambassador to the UN says his country provides extensive support to Hamas, but had no role in planning the attack.

Iran denies planning October 7th massacre

In the mad West, Iran disarms and Israel oppresses

Are they insane? No, they are Woke. On the list of the world's top persecutors of journalists, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Iran and Israel are listed together. Op-ed.

In the mad West, Iran disarms and Israel oppresses

The connection between Iran, Hamas and Sinwar

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari unveils new intelligence information about the funds that Iran transferred to Hamas and to its leader, Yahya Sinwar.

The connection between Iran, Hamas and Sinwar

Couple sent by Iran as sleeper agents to murder Jews

Couple sent to Sweden by IRGC lived in country for 5 years under fake names before being activated in plot to murder 3 Jewish citizens of Sweden, including community leader and dual US citizen.

Couple sent by Iran as sleeper agents to murder Jews

US launches military strikes in Syria

US begins retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias for drone strike that killed three US service members.

US launches military strikes in Syria

Iran begins construction of four nuclear plants

Iran has begun construction on four more nuclear power plants in the country’s south, with expected total capacity of 5,000 megawatts.

Iran begins construction of four nuclear plants

'Time to further disable the Iran-backed militias'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the US is preparing to take significant action in response to the deaths of three service members in Jordan.

'Time to further disable the Iran-backed militias'

US to strike Iranian targets after Jordan strike

The US has reportedly approved plans for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for Iranian-back militants' strike on US bases.

US to strike Iranian targets after Jordan strike

IRGC forces begin withdrawal from Syria

Iranian forces have been recalled from Syria following multiple casualties from Israeli airstrikes.

IRGC forces begin withdrawal from Syria

Israeli-Americans sue Iran over October 7 massacre

Dozens of victims and relatives of victims of Hamas' October 7 massacre file lawsuit in New York court, demand one billion dollars in compensation from Iran.

Israeli-Americans sue Iran over October 7 massacre

US sanctions Iranian, Hezbollah financial network

US sanctions three entities and one individual based in Turkey and Lebanon for giving "critical financial support" to financial network used by Quds Force and Hezbollah.

US sanctions Iranian, Hezbollah financial network

'We're suspending attacks against US'

Kataib Hezbollah says it will suspend its attacks against US forces in the region. Pentagon spokesman: Actions speak louder than words.

'We're suspending attacks against US'

Biden decides how to respond to strike on US troops

US President tells reporters that the US does not need a wider war in the Middle East, but did not elaborate on his decision, which came after consultations with top advisers.

Biden decides how to respond to strike on US troops

Biden may order drastic retaliation for drone strike

US officials claim that the attack has crossed US President Biden's 'red line', but that the US will still not risk open war with Iran.

Biden may order drastic retaliation for drone strike

'Biden response to Jordan attack will be powerful'

President Biden is wary of triggering a war with Iran, but is likely to retaliate for attack which killed US service members, according to CNN.

'Biden response to Jordan attack will be powerful'

Iran: We executed four people spying for the Mossad

Four people suspected of working for Israel, plotting to bomb Defense Min. site, have been executed, Iran says.

Iran: We executed four people spying for the Mossad

Unveiling the shadows behind the massacre

'The Black Shabbat: A critical analysis of the October 7th tragedy'. Book Review.

Unveiling the shadows behind the massacre

Iran seizes oil tanker, detains 14 crew members

Iran claims the foreign oil tanker was transporting “smuggled fuel”, says crew on board was "of Asian origin".

Iran seizes oil tanker, detains 14 crew members

US secretly alerted Iran ahead of ISIS attack

Wall Street Journal reports that the US secretly warned Iran about ISIS' plan to carry out the terrorist attack in Kerman early this month.

US secretly alerted Iran ahead of ISIS attack

Rouhani banned from running for elite assembly

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani banned from running in election for the body which appoints and can dismiss the supreme leader.

Rouhani banned from running for elite assembly

Iran's Reign of Terror

The revenge of terrorist criminals on innocent Iranian youth. Op-ed.

Iran's Reign of Terror