IRAN – Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar are privately lobbying the US government, urging it to not launch military action on Iran, warning that such actions would destabilize the region, both politically and economically. While these countries have remained silent publicly as Iran continues facing mass protests, they are pressing US officials behind the scenes […]
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Iranian Protests Death Toll at 645 as US Warns Americans to Leave Iran
IRAN – The Iranian protests death toll is now at least 645, with 10,721 protesters having been arrested, according to a report on Monday. The country has been under an internet blackout for over 100 hours as of the 16th day of the protests. Iran has been rocked by waves of protests since last month, […]
US Weighing Strong Options for Iran as Trump says Tehran has Reached Out
IRAN – Donald Trump on Sunday said that the US is weighing strong options for Iran over the rising protestors’ death toll in the ongoing Iran protests. “These are violent – if you call them leaders – I don’t know if they’re leaders or just, they rule through violence. But, we’re looking at it very […]
Death Toll in Iran Protests Continue to Rise as Calm Returns in Some Cities
IRAN – The death toll in Iran protests continue to rise, with the latest number being 65 as of Saturday Jan. 10. The protests took place in 512 locations in 180 cities in all 31 provinces, resulting in the deaths of 50 protesters, 14 law enforcement and security officials, and one government-affiliated civilian. Demonstrations also […]
Death Toll in Iran Protests Rise to 42 as Trump’s Threats of Intervention Continue
IRAN – The death toll in ongoing Iran protests which have run for 12 days straight had risen to 42 as of Wednesday Jan. 7, according to an American based, Iran-focused, human rights group’s news agency – HRANA. Among the dead include 29 adult civilians, 8 security personnel and 5 children under the age of […]
Israel Planning Attacks on Iran with American Participation
ISRAEL – Israel is planning attacks on Iran, with Netanyahu’s upcoming meeting with Donald Trump on De. 29, aimed at presenting military package options for dealing with Iran. Netanyahu will present Trump with updated intelligence information on developments of Iran’s ballistic missile program, with an increasing Israeli focus on the file compared to the nuclear […]
US Raided and Seized Cargo on a Ship Bound for Iran from China
CHINA – According to American officials speaking on condition of anonymity, last month the US raided a ship bound for Iran from China and seized its cargo. The operation was carried out in the Indian Ocean, with the materials seized being claimed to be military-related. One official said the cargo included components that could have […]
Iran Doesn’t Seek Nuclear Weapons, Ready for Peaceful Deal; Deputy FM
IRAN – The Iranian deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on Tuesday said that Iran isn’t seeking nuclear weapons, adding that Tehran aims to reach a peaceful nuclear agreement with the US. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Strategic Forum, Saeed emphasized that Tehran’s nuclear program is peaceful, based on Iran’s domestic capabilities. “Nuclear weapons are not […]
Cairo Agreement on Iran’s Cooperation with IAEA No Longer Valid; Abbas Araghchi
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that the Cairo agreement on Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is no longer valid, following snapback sanctions. “The three European countries thought they could achieve results through the snapback mechanism, but that tool was ineffective and only made diplomacy more […]
Russia-Iran Nuclear Power Deal; What We Know
IRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi on Friday announced a $25 billion Russia-Iran nuclear power deal, which will include the construct of 4 third-generation advanced nuclear power units in Southern Iran’s Hormozgan Province. “Negotiations and agreements were made, especially in the area of building power plants larger than Bushehr […]
Iran Always Ready for Negotiations or War; Abbas Araghchi
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday said that Tehran isn’t afraid to engage in negotiations on any issues which are outstanding, while also affirming Iran’s readiness to war. “We have no fear of negotiations, just as we have no fear of war,” he stressed. The United States have stated that it […]
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Eliminates Militants Behind Police Patrol Attack that Killed 5
IRAN – The Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday said that they killed all the terrorists who were behind police patrol unit attack in Sistan and Baluchestan. In a statement, the IRGC’s Quds Base said its fighters carried out three joint operations at dawn in the cities of Iranshahr, Khash and Saravan. According […]
Iranian Envoy Expelled From Australia, Citing Antisemitism
AUSTRALIA – Australia have expelled the Iranian envoy and suspended the operations of its embassy in Iran, claiming that Tehran had been directing antisemitic attacks within Australia. Announcing the decision, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday that the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) had gathered “credible intelligence” linking the Iranian government to attacks on the […]
Attacks on Police Patrol Units in Iran Kill 5
IRAN – At least 5 Iranian police officers were killed on Friday after targeted attacks on police patrol units in the southeastern parts of the country. The attacks took place along the Khash-Iranshahr route in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, according to the police information center. The attackers are said to have fled the scene, […]
Iran to Resume Talks with IAEA in Coming Days
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei on Monday said that Tehran will resume talks with IAEA in coming days, following a visit by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Deputy Director General Massimo Aparo to Tehran last week. Baqaei said Aparo’s visit was meant to “examine how Iran and the agency interacted” after […]