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Wreckage from Iranian missiles and drones destined for Israel has been discovered across Iraq following Saturday night’s foiled bombardment.

A Republican Senator is pressing the Secretary of State to "immediately revoke" the visa issued to Iran's Foreign Minister ahead of his trip to a UN meeting in New York this Thursday.

Iranian government and military officials are doubling-down on their narrative that Sunday’s attack on Israel was a great success.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said Iran's attack on Israel last weekend and its financing of militant groups threatened stability in the Middle East and could cause economic spillovers.

For the last 45 years, Iranians have resorted to using humor as a crutch in coping with the country’s various challenges – including the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution, ongoing economic struggles, and the nuclear crisis.

Iran’s president has threatened Israel with a “severe, extensive and devastating” response to further military actions after Israel’s army chief stated plans to retaliate to Saturday night’s bombardment.

Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz called upon the world to toughen sanctions against Iran and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian that “China has noted Iran's statement that its action taken was limited and was an act of self-defense".

In the wake of Israel's declaration of retaliation to Saturday night's aerial bombardment, Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company denied any flight restrictions at Iranian airports.

Israel and Iran exchanged warnings and threats Monday, as the US government set out to contain the looming Israeli attack, fearing that a tit-for-tat between could lead to an all-out war.

UN nuclear inspectors in Iran have stayed away from related facilities since Sunday, amid threats of an Israeli attack, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA said on Monday.

Iranian commentators and media anticipate a gloomy year ahead for the country’s economy, largely attributing the outlook to government inefficiency and the immense pressure of US sanctions.

Iran shut down its nuclear facilities last Sunday over “security considerations,” UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi has said, expressing concern over the “possibility” of an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites.

During the 2.5-year tenure of President Ebrahim Raisi, Iran has seen its liquidity double due to a 100% increase in state debts to Iranian banks, aimed at compensating for the budget shortage and current expenses.

In a public statement on X, Iran's exile prince Reza Pahlavi urged collective action to topple the Islamic Republic amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

Recent reports from human rights organizations indicate a rise in the number of executions carried out in Iran.

A highly confidential leaked document reveals the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC)’s role in directing an international campaign aimed at disrupting the world economy in protest against Israel.

Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven (G7), is open to new sanctions on individuals engaged against Israel following the Iranian drone and missile attack, its foreign minister said on Monday.

Iranian women are facing tougher crackdowns for refusing to wear the compulsory hijab in the shadows of Iran’s conflict with Israel.

Iran's foreign minister warned on Monday of a harsh response if Israel decides to retaliate to Saturday night's onslaught of over 350 projectiles, telling his German counterpart that "the response will be immediate and all-encompassing".

While Iran’s oil production remained largely unchanged, the country was able to increase its oil exports by selling millions of barrels from floating storage during the first quarter of 2024.