Armed attack in southern Iran kills Sufi Sheikh and two followers
An armed attack on a Sufi Sheikh resulted in the deaths of two followers, with the Sheikh succumbing to his injuries on Thursday, according to Kurdish human rights sources.
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Polish state company sold parts used in Iranian drones, Radio Zet reports
A Polish state-owned company sold parts which were used in Iranian combat drones, private broadcaster Radio Zet reported on Thursday without naming sources, adding that prosecutors had been investigating the issue since 2022.
Argentina to promote law to try Iranian leaders blamed for 1994 bombing
Argentina's president said Wednesday that his government will promote a law that will allow accused persons to be tried in absentia for grave crimes, paving the way for the prosecution of Iranian leaders for an attack against a Jewish center 30 years ago.
Imprisoned Iranian politician blames Khamenei for nation's crises
In a letter from Tehran's Evin Prison, jailed ‘reformist’ Mostafa Tajzadeh who had shunned the recent Iranian presidential elections, blamed the nation's economic and other crises on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's policies.
A look at threats against Trump by Iranian officials
Iran’s acting foreign minister categorically rejected the idea that his country could have had a plan to assassinate Donald Trump, contradicting several statements by high-ranking officials who have threatened the former US president in the past few years.
US privately warned Iran over 'suspicious' nuclear activities: Report
The Biden administration warned Iran privately over the country’s nuclear program last month, after the US and Israel detected suspicious activities by Iranian scientists “under an academic umbrella” that could be relevant to the production of weapons.
Election reactions from Tehran: Few care, fewer hope
Iran’s 2024 presidential election -- held almost a year early, after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in May -- gave rise to a President that few had heard of a few weeks before.
After Iran’s election some ultraconservatives come under pressure
Some hardliner candidates from Iran’s recent presidential election, along with a key commentator who aided their parliamentary victory, are facing pressure from fellow conservatives to exit the political scene.
Iran's acting FM champions Pezeshkian's 'new' foreign policy at UN
Iran's Acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri-Kani, has lauded the purported new foreign policy direction under President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian, while steadfastly defending Tehran's support for regional proxy groups.
Can Trump-Vance be both Iran hawk and Russia dove?
With J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential pick, former President Donald Trump aims to solidify his core base while extending his reach – but the prospect of the duo in the White House raises questions about the future of US foreign policy.
Iranian hacking group steps up global cyber war
Iranian hacker group MuddyWater has expanded its operations to countries such as Azerbaijan, Portugal, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and India, using newly developed malware.
Pezeshkian and the last stand of Iran's 'reformists'
In its latest move, Iran’s “Reform Front” says it will not interfere in newly-elected President Pezeshkian’s decisions, but will instead support his administration and question decisions when necessary.
Iran denies alleged plot to assassinate Trump
Iran's acting Foreign Minister has denied allegations of an Iranian plan to assassinate former US President Donald Trump just days after an assassin shot him during a campaign rally.
Drone attack reported on US base in Iraq
Two armed drones on Tuesday targeted Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase, which hosts US forces and other international forces in western Iraq, two Iraqi military sources told Reuters.
New report: EU can list IRGC a terrorist entity
A new report commissioned by the Hague Initiative refutes the EU foreign policy chief's argument for not listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the EU's terror list.
US tightens Trump’s security after tip on Iran’s killing plot: CNN
US authorities have intensified security measures around former President Donald Trump after receiving intelligence reports of an Iranian plot to assassinate him, a CNN report said, although no links have been established between the plot and a recent shooting at a Trump rally.
Israel arrests three over alleged Iranian espionage ties
On Tuesday, Israel charged one man and detained two others for espionage on behalf of Iran, according to the Shin Bet security service.
Iran open to resuming nuclear talks - acting foreign minister
Tehran remains open to resuming negotiations with Washington on restoring their participation in a nuclear agreement, Iran's acting foreign minister told Newsweek magazine in an interview published on Tuesday.
Pezeshkian faces criticism for attending religious events amid transition
The Iranian president-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, has sparked controversy by spending time attending religious ceremonies, while his critics decry his lack of political planning before taking office.
Iran’s Hispan TV promoting antisemitism in Latin America, says rights group
The US-based Anti-Defamation League (ADL) published a report on Monday accusing Iran's Spanish-language Hispan TV of spreading antisemitism to its audience of 600 million.
Iran’s new cabinet will be facing old problems
The process to form a new cabinet in Iran has officially begun with President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian appointing former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as the head of the Strategic Council for Transition.