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Mideast Crisis

Iran says facing 'hybrid war' despite end of 12-day conflict

Iran says facing 'hybrid war' despite end of 12-day conflict

A senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Thursday the country remained under attack in a “hybrid war” waged by the United States and Israel, even after the end of their 12-day military confrontation in June.

Israel retains capabilities inside Tehran, Mossad chief says

Israel retains capabilities inside Tehran, Mossad chief says

The head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, David Barnea, says there are still capabilities buried within Tehran, ready to be activated while Iran continues to hunt down suspects.

Iran armed forces chief hails Russia’s stance during 12-day war

Russia took firm positions during the 12-day war with Israel, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi said in a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev in Tehran on Wednesday.

US fired $500mn in THAAD missiles defending Israel, Pentagon papers show

Pentagon budget documents seeking urgent new funding show that the US has fired around $500 million worth of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missiles to defend Israel, primarily during its June war with Iran.

Sanctions and graft decimated Iran oil revenues, ex-Treasury official says

Sanctions and graft decimated Iran oil revenues, ex-Treasury official says

Iran hemorrhages the value of about four out every five barrels of oil it manages to export, a former senior US Treasury official told Iran International, as sanctions forced funds to be lost in corrupt smuggling networks.

Iran’s 'eye for an eye' strategy deterred Israel, Revolutionary Guards say

Iran’s 'eye for an eye' strategy deterred Israel, Revolutionary Guards say

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that its retaliation for Israeli strikes during a 12-day war in June has deterred its arch-foe.

Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss defense ties as US and Riyadh stage counter-drone drills

Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss defense ties as US and Riyadh stage counter-drone drills

Iran’s top security official said on Wednesday that Tehran and Riyadh had held discussions on defense cooperation during talks in the Saudi capital, while the United States and Saudi Arabia concluded their largest-ever counter-drone exercise in the region.

Iran says defensive readiness deters renewed attack after June strikes

Iran says defensive readiness deters renewed attack after June strikes

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, said on Wednesday that Tehran’s defensive preparations had deterred enemies from launching a fresh assault, after visiting a tactical headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ ground force.

US senator says Israel’s strike in Qatar imperils Gaza peace bid

US senator says Israel’s strike in Qatar imperils Gaza peace bid

Israel’s recent strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar could undermine fragile efforts toward ending a nearly two-year-old war in Gaza, South Dakota Republican Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) told Iran International.

Iran security chief visits Saudi leadership for rare meeting

Iran security chief visits Saudi leadership for rare meeting

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his brother, the defense minister, on Tuesday in a rare high-level meeting between regional rivals, following an Israeli attack in Qatar last week.

Gunmen kill police officers in Iran's restive southeast

Gunmen kill police officers in Iran's restive southeast

Armed men opened fire on a police vehicle in Sistan-Baluchestan province, killing at least two officers, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday.

Iran says US talks depend on Washington’s will, not mediators

Iran says US talks depend on Washington’s will, not mediators

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that possible negotiations with the United States will hinge on Washington’s readiness for a deal based on mutual interests without threats or intimidation, not on which regional state mediates.

Iran, allies submit draft IAEA resolution to ban attacks on nuclear sites

Iran, allies submit draft IAEA resolution to ban attacks on nuclear sites

Iran and five other countries have submitted a draft resolution to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s annual general conference calling for a ban on any attack or threat of attack against nuclear sites under UN safeguards, Iran’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Iran rejects Arab-Islamic summit’s call for two-state solution

Iran rejects Arab-Islamic summit’s call for two-state solution

Iran rejected references to a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the final communique of the Arab-Islamic emergency summit in Doha, saying the approach would not resolve the issue and accusing US policies of sustaining Israeli aggression.

Houthis, short of Iranian missiles, ramp up drone strikes on Israel

Houthis, short of Iranian missiles, ramp up drone strikes on Israel

The Iran-backed armed Houthi group in Yemen is holding back on missile attacks on Israel and are instead launching more drones as smuggling of vital parts from Tehran dwindles amid seizures at sea, security analysts told Iran International.

Iran security chief says 'rootless' Netanyahu pushing Americans to suicide

Iran security chief says 'rootless' Netanyahu pushing Americans to suicide

Ali Larijani, Iran’s newly appointed security chief, courted controversy on Monday by suggesting Americans could be driven to suicide when hearing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describe Israel as a bulwark of American civilization.

No Arab capital safe from future Israeli strikes, Pezeshkian says in Doha

No Arab capital safe from future Israeli strikes, Pezeshkian says in Doha

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Israel’s September 9 strike on Hamas leaders in Doha amounted to terrorism and warned that no Arab or Muslim capital is safe from future attacks.

Netanyahu, Rubio say attacks on 'atomic cancer' Iran save the West

Netanyahu, Rubio say attacks on 'atomic cancer' Iran save the West

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday told reporters in Jerusalem that their surprise attacks on Iranian nuclear sites in June helped save the West from attack.

Iran nuclear industry cannot be destroyed by strikes, atomic chief tells IAEA

Iran nuclear industry cannot be destroyed by strikes, atomic chief tells IAEA

Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami told the International Atomic Energy Agency’s annual general conference in Vienna on Monday that Tehran’s atomic program will not be destroyed by military operations, accusing Israel and the United States of illegal strikes on its facilities.

Mossad knows location of Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium - Jerusalem Post

Mossad knows location of Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium - Jerusalem Post

Israel’s Mossad has sufficient knowledge of the location of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpiles and could intervene if Tehran attempts to use them, The Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday citing unnamed sources.

Israeli court finds ultra-orthodox Jew guilty of spying for Iran

Israeli court finds ultra-orthodox Jew guilty of spying for Iran

An ultra-orthodox Jew from the religious suburb of Beit Shemesh was convicted at the Jerusalem District Court of carrying out missions for Iranian officials during the 12-day war in June.

Iran to table resolution against attacks on nuclear sites at IAEA conference

Iran to table resolution against attacks on nuclear sites at IAEA conference

Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami departed for Vienna to attend the IAEA’s annual general conference, saying Tehran would push for a ban on attacks against atomic facilities, as the Supreme National Security Council outlined strict conditions on future inspections.