Renewed Israeli air strikes pound Hezbollah, Houthi targets
Israel launched air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis and Lebanon’s Hezbollah over the weekend in a bid to further degrade the Iran-backed groups as tensions with Tehran continue to flare.
Yemen’s Houthis serve Iran and will face more strikes, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Yemen's armed Houthi movement is advancing Iran's regional agenda and will face continued military action for their attacks on Israel.
Friday, 01/10/2025 Tehran daily calls for talks following Khamenei's defiant speech
A day after Iran’s Supreme Leader urged officials to dismiss US demands, a conservative newspaper in Tehran advocated for negotiations, describing them as the only viable path to addressing the country’s economic crisis.
Thursday, 01/09/2025 Iran unveils new loitering drone, announces drone buildup
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled its latest loitering munition drone, the Rezvan, during the ongoing military drills codenamed Great Prophet 19.
Thursday, 01/09/2025 Loss of Syria and financial stress preclude Iranian strike on Israel, generals say
Two senior IRGC commanders said this week that the Islamic Republic is currently unable to retaliate against Israel's October air strikes due to financial constraints and the loss of key regional ally Syria.
Thursday, 01/09/2025 Iran diverts focus to West Bank after fall of Assad, Israel says
Iran is pivoting toward arming Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank following the downfall of Tehran’s ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Israel’s Defense Minister said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 01/08/2025 Iran accuses Israel of destabilizing Syria, urges UN to intercede
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday urged the Security Council to hold Israel accountable for what he described as its destabilization of Syria.
Wednesday, 01/08/2025 Assad's fall shakes Iran's rulers, reinvigorates dissidents
The sudden departure of Bashar al-Assad from Damascus to Moscow exposed deep divisions between Iran’s government and its people. While state loyalists viewed the event as disastrous, many ordinary Iranians rejoiced in it with renewed hope.
Wednesday, 01/08/2025 Khamenei asks Iraq to expel US, urges reinforcement of Iran-backed militants
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Wednesday told the Iraqi prime minister that Tehran-backed militias should be strengthened and the United States must be ejected.
Wednesday, 01/08/2025 Israel says it continues to stand with Iranians in their fight for freedom
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations says the Jewish state will keep supporting the Iranian nation's fight against the Islamic Republic.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 Iran remains greatest threat to Israel, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Iran remains the Jewish state’s greatest threat as the country evaluates its latest defense budget.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 Syrian army defeated psychologically, Iran's FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has attributed the Syrian army's collapse to psychological warfare, warning that the rapid fall of the country's ally in Syria should serve as a cautionary tale for Tehran.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 Iran withdraws forces from Syria after Assad's fall - WSJ
Iranian forces have largely withdrawn from Syria following the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad in December, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing US, European, and Arab officials.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 What’s on the agenda for Iraqi PM's Tehran visit?
Iraq’s prime minister is set to visit Tehran on Wednesday to discuss regional issues following the tumultuous events of 2024, including the overthrow of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and the decline of Iran’s regional influence.
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