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US-Israeli strikes on Iran risk long-term blowback, ex-envoy Malley says

US-Israeli strikes on Iran risk long-term blowback, ex-envoy Malley says

US and Israeli attacks on Iran nuclear in June achieved tactical wins but might ultimately backfire in unforeseen way, UAE-based newspaper The National quoted former US special envoy for Iran Robert Malley as saying.

Iran rebuilt Hezbollah supply channels via Turkey, maritime routes - Ynet

Iran rebuilt Hezbollah supply channels via Turkey, maritime routes - Ynet

Iran and Hezbollah have reconstituted parts of their weapons-transfer and financing network using third-country routes, maritime channels and money-exchange systems after earlier air and land corridors were disrupted, Israel’s Ynet news outlet reported.

Iran Guards say talk of new war is psychological warfare, not real threat

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards spokesman said Israel is in no position to launch a new war, describing current rhetoric as psychological pressure rather than a real military threat, in remarks published on Monday.

Iran turns to armed forces to help tackle economic woes

Iran's president said on Sunday the Defense Ministry and the armed forces could play a wider role in helping the government address structural economic shortfalls, arguing that their technical and human-resource capacities should be aligned with national development goals.

Iran Guards redeploy top commander to fix Houthi turmoil - Yemeni outlet

Iran Guards redeploy top commander to fix Houthi turmoil - Yemeni outlet

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has sent a senior commander back to Yemen to address what Yemeni opposition media describe as a leadership crisis within the Houthi movement, according to a report by the opposition site Defense Line.

Foreign powers must choose 'diplomacy or war' after June conflict, Iran FM says

Foreign powers must choose 'diplomacy or war' after June conflict, Iran FM says

Tehran is prepared for another round of conflict, Iran’s foreign minister said, warning that foreign powers must choose between the path of nuclear diplomacy set out in the 2015 deal and the 12-day war that erupted in June.

Iran military spokesman vows Israel’s destruction

Iran military spokesman vows Israel’s destruction

Israel’s destruction remains a core aim for the Islamic Republic, Iran’s top armed forces spokesman said on Thursday at a memorial ceremony in Tehran, as senior officials sharpened their rhetoric amid growing talk of another clash with Israel.

Iran to send test alerts as fear of another war looms

Iran to send test alerts as fear of another war looms

Iran will run a drill to test its mobile phone warning system on Friday, Iranian media said, sending test alerts to selected users between 10 and 12 local time as officials speak more often of renewed conflict with Israel.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it dismantled US-Israeli spy network

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it dismantled US-Israeli spy network

The intelligence division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday it had dismantled what it described as a spy network directed by US and Israeli spy agencies inside Iran.

Iran’s low-cost drones have shifted regional balance, senior Guards commander says

Iran’s low-cost drones have shifted regional balance, senior Guards commander says

The efficiency and affordability of Iran’s combat drones have reshaped the regional military balance and challenged Western air superiority, a senior adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Aerospace Force said on Tuesday.

Iran foreign minister doubles down on strengthening ‘axis of resistance’

Iran foreign minister doubles down on strengthening ‘axis of resistance’

Iran’s foreign ministry has channeled much of its political and diplomatic capacity into strengthening regional alliances and supporting what it describes as ‘axis of resistance,’ Minister Abbas Araghchi told parliament on Monday.

Iran says it will resist Western pressure even if it means war

Iran says it will resist Western pressure even if it means war

Iran will not accept Western demands to curb its nuclear and missile programs even at the risk of another war, security chief Ali Larijani said on Monday, accusing the United States and its allies of seeking Tehran's submission.

Iran passive defense chief says underground missile sites largely intact

Iran passive defense chief says underground missile sites largely intact

Iran’s underground missile and ammunition facilities withstood the 12-day conflict and US strikes thanks to two decades of hardening and design, said Iran’s passive defense chief in an interview with the Story of the War podcast on Saturday.

Iran will not reveal new missile details for now, Guards official says

Iran will not reveal new missile details for now, Guards official says

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the country’s missile program has advanced significantly since the 12-day war with Israel, describing the gains as a major leap in capability while declining to disclose new details about its weapons development.

US sees chance to strip Hezbollah of arms by choking Iran’s cash flow

US sees chance to strip Hezbollah of arms by choking Iran’s cash flow

The United States is seeking to exploit what it sees as a rare opportunity in Lebanon to choke off Iranian funding to Hezbollah and press the group to disarm, a senior Treasury official said, as Washington steps up efforts to contain Tehran’s regional influence.

US warns Iraq over cabinet posts for Iran-backed armed groups, source says

US warns Iraq over cabinet posts for Iran-backed armed groups, source says

Washington has warned Baghdad that it will not recognize Iraq’s next government if any ministries are handed to armed factions linked to the Islamic Republic, a source in Iraq’s Kurdistan region told Iran International on Friday.

Trump says Iran has asked about lifting US sanctions

Trump says Iran has asked about lifting US sanctions

Iran has approached Washington to ask whether US sanctions could be lifted, US President Donald Trump told the leaders of the C5+1 Central Asian countries at the White House on Thursday.

Australia passes law to list state sponsors of terrorism

Australia passes law to list state sponsors of terrorism

Australia’s Parliament has passed a law allowing the government to list foreign state entities such as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as sponsors of terrorism, after intelligence linked the group to antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.

Iran has built missile power beyond pre-war levels, foreign minister says

Iran has built missile power beyond pre-war levels, foreign minister says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran's current missile power exceeds levels before a 12-day war with Israel in June and that its arch-foe was defeated in the conflict.

Israeli media say Iran arming Iraqi militias for possible conflict

Israeli media say Iran arming Iraqi militias for possible conflict

Iran is supplying Shi’ite militias in Iraq with more advanced weapons in preparation for a possible new round of fighting with Israel, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. 

Iran military warns officials against commenting on foreign defense cooperation

Iran military warns officials against commenting on foreign defense cooperation

Iran’s armed forces said on Tuesday that any public remarks about the country’s military or defense cooperation with other nations are invalid unless confirmed by its headquarters, state media reported.

Revolutionary Guards say Iran's enemies lack strength to start new war

Revolutionary Guards say Iran's enemies lack strength to start new war

The spokesman for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the country’s adversaries are not in a position to launch another war, arguing that their initial objectives of regime change and territorial disintegration have already failed.