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Why the war on Iran could backfire on US regime-change goals
Mortazavi: The war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than trigger regime change.
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Iran denies collapse is close as US claims IRGC running out of money
Iranian authorities defiant despite financial strain, saying they want to lift US blockade and pressure on their terms.
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Russia’s Lavrov discusses US war and regional security during Tehran visit
GCC states have pressed Moscow to help halt Iranian attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran support for Houthis probed as Yemen war re-erupts and Saudi cities hit
There have been new reports of Iranian support for the Houthis in Yemen amid a wave of attacks on Saudi cities.
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Iranian TV airs video said to show tanker explosion in Hormuz
Iranian state TV aired footage claiming to show an oil tanker exploding after striking a naval mine in Hormuz
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Iran war live: IRGC says supertanker hit naval mine in Hormuz, catches fire
Iran’s IRGC says an oil supertanker is on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine.
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How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm elections
Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.
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Hamburg court sentences Iranian agents over plans to attack Jewish leaders in Germany
Two men acting on behalf of Iran's spy agency have been sentenced to prison in Hamburg for planning to attack German-Jewish leaders.
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US destroys dhow suspected of Iranian command and control
The US says it destroyed an Iran-affiliated boat in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of conducting surveillance.
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Tehran denies involvement in UK Fairford air base incident as Britain summons Iranian ambassador
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being responsible for a terror-related incident in September at England's Fairford air base, which is used by the United States military. Following Tehran's denial, the British Foreign Office summoned Iran's Ambassador for talks.
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UK: Iran 'highly likely' to be behind RAF Fairford incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were "strong indications" of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran's ambassador. The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers.
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UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals
Tehran 'categorically denies' UK allegation, says it's willing to assist in probe into suspected plot at RAF Fairford.
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Two high-ranking Iranian defectors give DW a rare look into the mindset of the regime's loyal servants
Months of correspondence with two high-ranking defectors have given DW's investigative unit a rare look at the mindset of the regime's loyal servants — and revealed a clandestine circle that allegedly plots murders.
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Iran war live: 3 Saudi citizens killed in attacks on Riyadh airport
Civil Aviation Authority says King Khalid International Airport subjected to two attacks on Thursday.
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OpenAI bans Russian, Iranian ChatGPT propaganda networks
OpenAI said Thursday it shut down Russian and Iranian influence operations that used ChatGPT to create fake journalist personas and support a purported think tank spreading anti-Ukraine propaganda. The Iranian operation involved seven profiles posing as Western journalists to place lengthy articles in media outlets worldwide, the AI company said.
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Putin pledges Russia’s support to end US-led war on Iran
The Russian and Iranian presidents met in Turkmenistan ahead of regional summit.
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France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protests
The French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.
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Why music in Iran is more than just entertainment
Iranian authorities are trying to persuade prominent singers in exile to return home. While the state seeks to harness music as a political tool, music has also become a powerful expression of dissent and resistance.
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Has Russia’s fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?
Iran's oil exports have struggled amid a US blockade. A Russian energy crisis because of Ukrainian attacks could help.
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As more Iranian women reject hijab rules, regime looks at new ways to force compliance
As more women in Iran reject rules on wearing hijab headscarves, hardliners are shifting focus from "morality police" street enforcement towards social pressure in workplaces, services and businesses.