Biden Opposed To Removal Of IRGC From Terror List But Questions Remain
Opponents of a deal with Iran welcomed signals that President Joe Biden is opposed to delisting the Revolutionary Guard as a terror group, but questions linger.
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Iran Reports Seizing Foreign Tanker For Carrying 'Smuggled Fuel'
Iran has seized a “foreign vessel” in the Persian Gulf for carrying “smuggled fuel”, Fars news website close to the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) reported Saturday.
Some Iran Lawmakers Defend Nuclear Negotiators Against Hardliners
Some Iranian lawmakers have defended the foreign minister against hardliners who claim Iran's negotiators have made too many concessions in the nuclear talks.
State Department Says Biden Considers Qods Force A Terror Group
The US State Department said Friday that President Joe Biden regards Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s extraterritorial Qods (Quds) Force a terrorist group.
Air Quality In Iran's Capital Tehran Turns 'Hazardous'
Iran’s capital Tehran on Friday had the worst air quality index in the world, according to data by IQAir -- a global air quality monitoring company.
Tehran Daily Warns Of Afghan Infiltrators, Takfiri Recruits In Iran
A conservative newspaper in Tehran says the knife attack on clerics in Mashhad this week was an outcome of Iran's "wrong policy" about Afghan immigration.
Meta Removes Two Separate Iranian Cyberespionage Networks
Meta, formerly the Facebook company, has removed two Iranian cyberespionage groups that were targeting academics, activists, journalists and other victims.
Iran Says Cutting Russia From UN Human Rights Council A Political Move
Iran voted against the resolution move to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), calling it “politically motivated”.
Iran-Backed Groups Cheering After Latest Terrorist Attack In Israel
Supporters of Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah and Palestinian militant group Hamas held street parties celebrating the terrorist attack in downtown Tel Aviv.
US Looking Into Possible Iranian Connection In Arrests Of Two Men
US investigators are reportedly looking into whether two suspects arrested for impersonating federal agents could have been Iranian intelligence infiltrators.
US Air Base In Iraq Reports Foiled Drone Attack
United States forces say they have shot down a drone hovering near Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts American troops, in the Iraqi province of al-Anbar.
Saudi Arabia, Allies Send Ambassadors Back To Lebanon
Along with a ceasefire in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Yemen announced the return of their envoys to Lebanon as a sign of tension reduction among Arab states.
Iran Cracks Down On Witnesses Who Testify About Rights Abuses
Fifteen human rights groups have urged international organizations to take action to stop Iran's persecution of witnesses testifying against its violations.
Top US General Says IRGC Quds Force Is A Terrorist Organization
The top US general says he does not support removing Iran's Quds (Qods) Force, an arm of its Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), from a US terrorism list.
US Says It Won’t Allow Iran To Draw IMF Reserves In Dollars
The US Treasury says Washington will not allow Iran to access in dollars its reserve assets maintained by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Iran Media Say $7 Billion To Be Released For Freeing Three Hostages
Media in Tehran say $7 billion of Iran's frozen funds in South Korea will be freed in exchange for the release of three American dual citizens held as hostages.
Cruz Says Biden 'Deliberately' Keeping Congress In Dark On Iran Deal
Senator Ted Cruz has criticized the Biden administration for ‘deliberately’ keeping Congress in the dark over the details of a potential nuclear deal with Iran.
Two US Soldiers Reported Injured In Attack In Eastern Syria
The US-led coalition in Syria says two of its troops were lightly injured when artillery rounds hit a base housing American troops in the country’s north-east.
Firebrand Cleric's Supporters Campaign To Elevate His Political Status
Viral videos on social media showing eulogists praising the firebrand Friday Prayer Imam of Mashhad, Ahmad Alamolhoda, raise questions abut his political aims.
Iran, Russia Hold Conference To Boost Trade Ties Amid Western Sanctions
Iran and Russia held a trade conference Thursday in Moscow with representatives of over 370 businesses present.
Iran Says No IAEA Access To Camera Footage At Nuclear Site Without JCPOA
Tehran said Wednesday that before the 2015 nuclear deal is revived it will not give the IAEA access to data from cameras at a new centrifuge parts plant in Esfahan.