Category: 1. Iran
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US warns Houthis, Iran of consequences over Red Sea shipping attacks
The United States warned Iran and its proxy group the Houthis of “consequences” if they continue to target Red Sea shipping routes after its naval forces together with the British shot down 21 drones and missiles launched at them by the Yemeni-based militants on Tuesday. “If this continues there will be consequences for the…
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How Iran Might Respond To Worst Terrorist Attack In Decades
emergency personnel at the site where two explosions in quick succession struck a crowd marking the anniversary of the 2020 killing of Guards general Qasem Soleimani, near the Saheb al-Zaman Mosque in the southern Iranian city of Kerman on January 3, 2024. Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi condemned on January 3 twin blasts that killed at…
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World newspapers: Economy isn't number one for many voters
In our new USA TODAY/Boston Globe/Suffolk Poll, democracy and immigration outrank the economy on voters’ minds. … Continue Reading News Source: iranpress.com
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Iranian-New Zealand MP Suspended Amid Shoplifting Allegations
Dual national Golriz Ghahraman, a Green Party MP in New Zealand and prominent human rights lawyer of Iranian origin, has been suspended amidst shoplifting allegations. The Green Party has officially acknowledged the accusations and announced that Ghahraman will temporarily suspend all her portfolio duties until the matter is resolved. Reports suggest that the alleged incident…
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In Bahrain, Blinken says Iranian support for Houthis 'needs to stop' – The Times of Israel
In Bahrain, Blinken says Iranian support for Houthis ‘needs to stop’ The Times of Israel Continue Reading News Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/in-bahrain-blinken-says-iranian-support-for-houthis-needs-to-stop/
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User IDs and passport data leaks for 230K crypto users in Iran
A data leak from Iranian crypto exchange bit24.cash has exposed personal data from nearly 230,000 Iranian citizens, according to Cybernews. Iran has taken up cryptocurrency significantly due to limited access to foreign markets. In 2023, Iranian crypto exchanges saw almost $3 billion in transactions. Bit24.cash supports over 300 coins and tokens. Users complete a KYC…
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Turkmenistan Stops Gas Exports To Iran Amid Winter Cold
Iran’s already significant winter gas shortage has been exacerbated by Turkmenistan’s decision to halt gas deliveries to Iran, including gas swaps with Azerbaijan this year. This has created a challenging situation for Iran, which is struggling with a severe gas shortage during the winter months. The breakdown of these gas-related agreements underscores the urgent need…
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Al-Shabab seizes UN helicopter with 6 aid workers
Iran Press/ Africa: At least six aid workers who were on the plane are now being held by the al-Qaeda-linked armed group which has wreaked violence in the Horn of Africa for decades, Al Jazeera reported quoted Somalian local news agency “kaabtv “. The helicopter landed close to Gaboon village in the Galgaduud region due to a…
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Are Russia or Iran Behind Foreign Campaign Sweeping Israeli Social Media to Sow Internal Division? – Israel News
News Life and Culture Columnists and Opinion Haaretz Hebrew and TheMarker Partnerships Haaretz.com, the online English edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, gives you breaking news, analyses and opinions about Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.© Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd. All Rights Reserved Continue Reading News Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-10/ty-article-magazine/.premium/are-russia-or-iran-behind-campaign-sweeping-israeli-social-media-to-sow-internal-division/0000018c-f363-d431-a7df-fffbf8910000
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Iran develops new attack drone for Russia to use in Ukraine — Meduza
Iran has developed a new attack drone for Russia, reports British TV channel Sky News, referencing an anonymous source. According to them, the Shahed-107 is an explosive and reconnaissance drone. The new drone is from the Shahed-101 drone family, with a V-shaped tail. The drone is approximately 2.5 meters (eight feet) long and has a…