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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

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49m ago Houthis grow weapons autonomy: Iran and China deepen arsenal; Saudi air defences strain
1h ago Trump's ‘mother of all bombs’ hit on Iran could be a fireworks show
1h ago Saudi diplomat says Iran encourages Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom
2h ago Another tanker catches fire near Hormuz after two cargo ships sunk in attacks
2h ago Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthis in latest escalation

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International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024

Syria's Leader Says Elections Could Take 4 Years: Al Arabiya Interview

Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told Al Arabiya TV on Sunday that elections could take four years, noted the importance of ties with Iran and Russia, and called for the United States to lift sanctions.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024

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Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100

Former president faced series of economic and foreign policy crises, including Iran hostage affair and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

The Guardian - US · Dec 29, 2024

Italian journalist’s arrest in Iran alleged to be reprisal for detention of suspected arms dealer

Cecilia Sala, 29, was detained in Tehran three days after US warrant used to hold Swiss-Iranian businessman in Milan

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained by police while reporting in Iran

Italy's foreign ministry says an Italian journalist who was reporting in Tehran has been detained by the Iranian police

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

More than 30,000 Syrians returned home since al-Assad’s fall, Turkiye says

Many who fled the civil war hope to return, as Syrians hold day of remembrance for victims of al-Assad regime.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2024

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Italian journalist arrested and held in solitary confinement in Iran

Il Foglio war correspondent Cecilia Sala taken in by police while reporting in Tehran, says Italy’s foreign ministry

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Detained In Tehran

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained in Tehran while reporting for Il Foglio. Italian authorities working to secure her release from Evin prison.

Italy says working to free journalist under arrest in Iran for over a week

Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for Il Foglio and Chora Media, was arrested in Tehran on December 19, authorities said.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2024

Yemen civilians flee Sanaa airport after Israeli strike

People rushed out of Yemen's Sanaa International Airport on Thursday, 26 December, shrouded in dust after Israel said it struck multiple targets linked to the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Israeli Strikes Hit Yemen As Netanyahu Fires Warning

Israeli air strikes pummelled Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday, with Huthi rebel media reporting six deaths.

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2024

Israeli Forces Strike Yemeni Cities, Killing Civilians And Damaging Infrastructure

Israeli strikes in Yemen's Sanaa and Hodeidah cause casualties and damage, escalating tensions with the Iran-backed Houthi group.

South Africa Faces Potential Trade Sanctions Over Foreign Relations

Key Republicans are pressuring South Africa to align its foreign policy with U.S. interests to maintain trade benefits under AGOA, risking job losses and e...

Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back

The foreign minister of the new government in Damascus says Iran must not ‘spread chaos’ in Syria.

Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2024

Could the Houthis be next? Yemenis reflect on the fall of Syria’s al-Assad

Bashar al-Assad’s fall was a blow to Iran and its regional supporters, but anti-Houthi Yemenis see a rare opportunity.

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests

Iran’s government says it has lifted a ban on access to WhatsApp and Google Play after more than two years

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Israel admits it killed Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran

Israel threatens to decapitate Houthi leadership in Yemen

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Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2024

Israel acknowledges it assassinated Hamas chief Haniyeh for first time

Defence Minister Israel Katz warns Houthi rebels that Israel will ‘behead’ its leaders as it did to Hamas.

Iran Recruiting Children For Attacks On Israeli Targets In Europe

Iran recruiting minors in Europe for attacks on Israeli targets, raising concerns about child exploitation.

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2024

Netanyahu Vows To Act With 'Force, Determination' Against Yemen's Huthis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to retaliate against Yemen's Huthi rebels after they fired a missile at Tel Aviv, warning that Israel would target what he described as the last remaining arm of "Iran's axis of evil".

Lebanese Politician And Syrian Insurgent Discuss Future Relations

Lebanese and Syrian leaders discuss post-Assad relations, accountability, and challenges in Syria's transition.

National Security Adviser Urges Trump To Pursue Iran Nuclear Deal

Jake Sullivan highlights potential for Trump to secure new Iran nuclear deal despite past tensions. Iran's weakened position in Syria may prompt reconsider...

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2024

The year ahead in the Middle East: A weakened Iran has big implications for China

The wheels of history have been turning rapidly in the Middle East over the last year.

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2024

Syria's New Leader Vows Not To Negatively Interfere In Lebanon

Two weeks after seizing power in a sweeping offensive, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has stepped up regional contacts, vowing in a meeting Sunday not to "negatively" interfere in neighbouring Lebanon.

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