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News and updates about Iran

Report:

Iran helping Russia produce thousands of attack drones

Document cited by Washington Post shows Russia is preparing, with the help of Iran, to produce more than 6,000 attack drones by 2025.

Iran helping Russia produce thousands of attack drones

Iranian FM in Saudi Arabia:

'We continue to support Palestine'

Iranian Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia, says Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict is "the most important issue in the Islamic world."

'We continue to support Palestine'

Report:

Russian delegation hid in hotel as Israel struck Iranian plant

Russians were in Tehran to gain drone-building expertise while Mossad struck a site in Isfahan believed to be an arms production hub.

Russian delegation hid in hotel as Israel struck Iranian plant

Iran:

90-year-old among those arrested in latest crackdown on Bahais

Almost 60 Bahais reportedly arrested in Iran in recent weeks.

90-year-old among those arrested in latest crackdown on Bahais

Two days after being released:

Journalist who interviewed Amini's father re-arrested

Iranian authorities re-arrest journalist who interviewed the father of Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked months of protests.

Journalist who interviewed Amini's father re-arrested

Iran sees record number of candidates register for elections

Nearly 49,000 people file paperwork seeking to run as candidates in Iran's parliamentary elections in March.

Iran sees record number of candidates register for elections

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'No link between prisoner swap and release of money'

Iranian Foreign Minister rejects any link between prisoner swap with the US and recent release of frozen assets in South Korea.

'No link between prisoner swap and release of money'

Iran:

9 Bahai members arrested on smuggling charges

Iran bans the Bahai faith, which it considers a heretical offshoot of Islam.

9 Bahai members arrested on smuggling charges

Iran:

Journalist who interviewed Amini's father freed from jail

Iranian journalist who was jailed after interviewing father of woman whose death sparked protests says she has been released.

Journalist who interviewed Amini's father freed from jail

Iran:

Four dead in attack on Shiite shrine

Iranian State media reported that two assailants were involved in the shooting at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz.

Four dead in attack on Shiite shrine

Israel against US Iran deal:

Strengthening Iranian nuclear deal supports terrorism

'Arrangements which do not dismantle Iran's nuclear structure do not stop its nuclear program,' PM's office says.

Strengthening Iranian nuclear deal supports terrorism

Shin Bet thwarts Iranian espionage attempt in Israel

Jewish resident of Iran is detained for questioning, admits to receiving assignments from Iranian security sources.

Shin Bet thwarts Iranian espionage attempt in Israel

Iran:

'We can build a supersonic cruise missile'

Iran claims it has the technology to build supersonic cruise missile, amid tensions with the US in the Persian Gulf.

'We can build a supersonic cruise missile'

Canada announces new sanctions on Iranian officials

Canada sanctions Iran's new security chief, alongside six Iranians accused of destabilizing the Middle East and Ukraine.

Canada announces new sanctions on Iranian officials

Iran:

Over 90 reporters questioned or arrested since protests began

Mass demonstrations erupted in September 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini while in police custody.

Over 90 reporters questioned or arrested since protests began

Airstrike in Syria:

Scientist in missile precision project may have been killed

New research shows Syrian center where six were killed is a massive military facility serving Iran, Hezbollah, and the Syrian military.

Scientist in missile precision project may have been killed

Former Supreme Court candidate:

'Netanyahu is an Iranian spy'

Attorney Ofer Bartel causes outrage with stunning claim on Israeli television.

'Netanyahu is an Iranian spy'

Iran:

Jailed woman sews lips together as part of protest

Kurdish woman jailed in Iran sews her lips together at start of hunger strike to protest not being allowed leave from jail.

Jailed woman sews lips together as part of protest

Biden's blinders

My mother taught me that one person can make a difference. My father taught me that one person must make the difference.

Biden's blinders

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'Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Protesters demonstrating outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran call for expulsion of Swedish Ambassador to Iran.

'Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Iran launches military drill on UAE claimed islands

Drill meant to show 'authority and combat defense preparations of the IRGC Navy in protecting security of the Gulf and the Iranian islands.'

Iran launches military drill on UAE claimed islands

Shin Bet:

Iranian effort to pose as Israelis online in spy op thwarted

Iranian phishing operation had agents pose as well-known Israelis to contact Israeli citizens, install malware on their computers.

Iranian effort to pose as Israelis online in spy op thwarted

Iran’s Ayatollahs poke the US in the eye

The threat posed to the US by Iran’s Ayatollahs extends to Latin America up to the US-Mexico border. Not only Israel is endangered. Op-ed.

Iran’s Ayatollahs poke the US in the eye

Amnesty International:

'Iran doubling down on hijab crackdown'

Amnesty International says Iranian authorities have in recent months launched intensified crackdown against women who violated dress rules.

'Iran doubling down on hijab crackdown'

Iran:

'We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites'

Iran says it gave detailed answers to UN watchdog about two sites that inspectors say bore traces of man-made uranium.

'We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites'

Iran claims:

'We caught a 'terror squad' that was working for Israel'

Iranian state media reported that the members were in contact with individuals in various European countries, including Denmark and Holland.

'We caught a 'terror squad' that was working for Israel'

Iranian regime:

'Crisis in Israel's heart deeper than crisis in PM's heart'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman links operation to give PM Netanyahu a pacemaker to controversy over judicial reform.

'Crisis in Israel's heart deeper than crisis in PM's heart'

Khamenei:

'Desecrators of Quran should face the most severe punishment'

Iranian Supreme Leader calls on Sweden to hand over those who burn the Quran to Islamic countries.

'Desecrators of Quran should face the most severe punishment'

The ongoing Iranian revolution

The world must not remain silent on the truth of the Iranian situation and must not do business with the killers of innocent Iranians.Op-ed.

The ongoing Iranian revolution

Iraq:

Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Hundreds of protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire. No embassy staff harmed.

Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Report:

Iran seeks operatives' release by Israel for Elizabeth Tsurkov

Abduction of Israeli-Russian researcher in Iraq allegedly motivated by desire for deal to secure release of Iranian agents held by Israel.

Iran seeks operatives' release by Israel for Elizabeth Tsurkov

Iran, Iran, Iran and Nasrallah

It is not for Nasrallah (Iran) to decide when there is a war, but for Israel to do so, and it will choose its time, place and method. Op-ed.

Iran, Iran, Iran and Nasrallah

Mark Levin:

'Biden sides with Iran against Israel'

A stark warning from Mark Levin about the dangers Israel faces from the current US administration.

'Biden sides with Iran against Israel'

Israeli citizen charged with spying accuses Biden of 'cover-up'

He is charged with 8 counts of acting as a foreign agent and illegal arms deals but is this just Biden trying to cover up for his son?

Israeli citizen charged with spying accuses Biden of 'cover-up'

US intelligence assessment:

Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment

New US assessment says Iran has moved to increase its capacity to produce an atomic bomb, but has stopped short of that so far.

Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment

Iran claims:

Mossad involved in Quran burning in Sweden

Iranian Ministry of Defense claims the Swedish activist who burned the Quran served as an agent of the Mossad.

Mossad involved in Quran burning in Sweden

Why Iran is so hostile to Azerbaijan

Iran was hostile towards Azerbaijan long before Baku opened up an embassy in Tel Aviv. Op-ed.

Why Iran is so hostile to Azerbaijan

Iran executes two men over 2022 attack on Shiite shrine

Iran publicly executes two men over October 2022 attack which was claimed by ISIS.

Iran executes two men over 2022 attack on Shiite shrine

Iran claims:

'We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision'

The comments come a day after the US military said it blocked attempts by Iran to seize commercial tankers in international waters.

'We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision'

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch ICJ case against Iran over 2020 downing of jet after elimination of Soleimani.

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

Iran tries to seize tankers near Strait of Hormuz, shots fired

The Iranian naval vessels backed off after the US Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.

Iran tries to seize tankers near Strait of Hormuz, shots fired

Rights group:

Iran has executed at least 354 people so far in 2023

Iran Human Rights says the pace of executions in Iran is much higher than in 2022.

Iran has executed at least 354 people so far in 2023

Op-ed:

The Mossad thwarts Iran, the world shrugs

Iran is hell-bent on killing Israelis, but the Mossad's latest success could have its would-be perpetrators and leaders more deterred Op-ed.

The Mossad thwarts Iran, the world shrugs

Iran sued in international court over downed Ukrainian jetliner

Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine to take Iran to International Court of Justice over jetliner downed in 2020.

Iran sued in international court over downed Ukrainian jetliner

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Mossad abducted leader of terror squad in Iran to thwart attack

Mossad reveals new information about Iranian plot to attack Jewish, Israeli targets in Cyprus.

Mossad abducted leader of terror squad in Iran to thwart attack

'I screwed up'

US Ambassador regrets tweet comparing victims to terrorists

Ambassador Tom Nides assured that there is no deal with Iran on the table. 'Biden was gonna make sure that Israel was never surprised'

US Ambassador regrets tweet comparing victims to terrorists

Iran’s rejection of growing Turkish influence in the region

The Zangezur Corridor is a key issue in the power struggle between Turkey and Iran that can affect the entire world. The story. Op-ed.

Iran’s rejection of growing Turkish influence in the region

Iran files complaint against Canada at top UN court

Iran claims Canada breached its state immunity by designating it a sponsor of terrorism.

Iran files complaint against Canada at top UN court

Europe to retain Iran ballistic missile sanctions

The sanctions, which were part of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, are due to expire in October.

Europe to retain Iran ballistic missile sanctions

Foreign Min. to Blinken: Iran's influence behind recent violence

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about recent violence, Iran, peace, and Visa Waiver Program.

Foreign Min. to Blinken: Iran's influence behind recent violence

Netanyahu:

'We acted in Iran and will continue'

Israel confirmed that Iran's Revolutionary Guards implicated in yet another plot to attack Jews and Israelis on foreign soil.

'We acted in Iran and will continue'

Iran's Foreign Minister visits UAE

The visit concludes a three-day tour of Gulf states as Iran seeks to ease tensions with its neighbors.

Iran's Foreign Minister visits UAE

Iran blames 20 countries, including Israel, for protests

Iranian intelligence names 20 countries, including Israel, which it claims were involved in protests following the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran blames 20 countries, including Israel, for protests

Netanyahu sends message to US:

'No agreements with Iran are acceptable'

Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that Israel will not be part of the most recently emerging agreements between the United States and Iran.

'No agreements with Iran are acceptable'

Amid reports of Iran deal:

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

State Department announces Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will meet senior Israeli officials.

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

Israel estimates:

New deal between Iran and US - within weeks

Despite US claims that reports of new Iran deal are not accurate, Israel says Pres. Biden is determined to reach understandings with Tehran.

New deal between Iran and US - within weeks

Israeli amb. calls on parliaments to adopt IHRA definition

At IPU Morocco, Amb. Danny Danon calls for global parliaments to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Israeli amb. calls on parliaments to adopt IHRA definition

Report:

Details of 'imminent' Iran deal emerge

US aiming to reach unwritten agreement, which Iranian officials call a “political cease-fire,” which would prevent a further escalation.

Details of 'imminent' Iran deal emerge

Khamenei:

'Judea and Samaria a major battleground against Israel'

Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Islamic Jihad leader in Tehran, congratulates group over latest campaign against Israel.

'Judea and Samaria a major battleground against Israel'

Op-Ed:

The intricate labyrinth of the political stage in Iran

The political theatre in Iran is unpredictable, as numerous power-hungry figures twist facts and present a skewed picture of events. Op-ed.

The intricate labyrinth of the political stage in Iran