Iraqi militias claim drone attack as Iran’s proxies continue threats
The latest drone attack highlights the growing complexity of regional conflicts and Israel's evolving defense strategies.
Islamic Republic News Agency
Russia-Iran ties are gaining strength
Tehran and Moscow bolstering ties should be a security concern.
Op-eds
Iran’s Foreign Minister in Lebanon amid war with Hezbollah
Iran's top diplomat is in Lebanon, but what does that mean for the current conflict in the Middle East?
Op-eds
Iran’s president heads for Qatar as Iran’s army trains with Oman
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is heading to Qatar for the 19th Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties amid Iran’s ongoing regional maneuvers.
Op-eds
Russia-Iran ties in spotlight as Russian PM visits Iran
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's visit to Iran highlights growing ties between the two nations, as they deepen economic cooperation and strengthen their anti-Western alliance.
Op-eds
Can Iraqi militias be deterred from attacking Israel?
It is clear that the Iraqi militias are expanding their war against Israel and are increasingly a danger.
Op-eds
Hezbollah’s strategic gamble in terrorism: Is it paying off?
Hezbollah is likely gambling on a war of attrition until it gets the order from Iran to increase its attacks in quantity and quality.
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Ahead of UNGA session, Iran on a diplomatic offensive amid Hezbollah-Israel flare-up
Iran is also working with non-western groups at the UN. IRNA noted these include the Non-Aligned Movement, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, BRICS, and others.
Op-eds
Iran rallies proxy groups and allies to vote against Israel ahead of UN speech
Iran is rallying its proxy groups, including Lebanon's Amal Movement and Iraqi allies, to oppose Israel ahead of the UN General Assembly session.
Op-eds
Iran Launches Satellite Into Orbit Using Domestic Missile
The United States expressed concern on September 14 after Iran successfully launched a satellite into space using a rocket developed by its widely sanctioned Islamic Revolutionary...
Flash Briefs
On Abraham Accords anniversary, Iran pushes Gulf ties
The Houthis attacked Israel on September 15 on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords, and at 6:32am, symbolically almost the same time as the October 7 attack.
Op-eds
The Houthi missile attack is Iran’s latest move
It’s worth thinking of the attack in light of Iran’s overall war against Israel in the region using its proxies rather than seeing it in a purely Houthi-centric context.
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IDF’s multi-front challenge: From Rafah to Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) completely dismantled the Rafah Brigade of Hamas, the IDF said on September 12. The announcement came as Israel faced off against increasing attacks from Hezbollah in Lebanon....
Op-eds
Iranian President Pezeshkian’s visit to Iraq boosts economic ties and diplomacy
Iranian President Pezeshkian is visiting Iraq to strengthen economic ties and diplomatic relations, focusing on cooperation and Shi'ite shrines.
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Blinken Confirms Iranian Ballistic Missile Transfers to Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on September 10 that the Islamic Republic of Iran is supplying Russia with Fath-360 close-range ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine....
Flash Briefs
Turkey’s ‘Islamic’ offensive against Israel grows as Gaza war rages
Turkey's President Erdogan is using the October 7 attack to rally Muslim countries diplomatically against Israel, seeking regional leadership.
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Israel faces surge in security incidents as threats rise on all fronts
These new challenges from the West Bank and Egypt do not come in a vacuum - the Iranian Axis wants to exploit them.
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Iranian Lawmaker Admits Tehran Sent Missiles to Russia
A member of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee acknowledged on September 8 that Iran had transferred ballistic missiles to Russia for use in...
Flash Briefs
Hezbollah continues attacks as IDF brigade drills for conflict in the north
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 11th Reserve Brigade completed a brigade-level exercise in northern Israel as it continues to prepare troops for a possible escalation with Hezbollah. The IDF has also...
Op-eds
Iran Summons Australian Ambassador for Instagram Post Celebrating LGBTQ+ Awareness Day
Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned Australia’s ambassador to Tehran over an Instagram post by his embassy celebrating an LGBTQ+ awareness day, Iranian state media reported on September...