The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Israel: Iran was behind drone incursion from Syria

The Israeli military says Iran appears to have been behind the launch of a drone that was shot down over Israeli airspace this week

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Analysis - Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support

Saudi Arabia's unpredictable crown prince is pushing hard to realign Middle East dynamics, engaging with old foes and orchestrating OPEC oil cuts like the ones on Sunday which took the global market by surprise.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2023

U.S. discussing freeze-for-freeze approach to Iran nuclear program

The approach includes some sanctions relief in exchange for Iran freezing parts of its nuclear program.

Axios · Apr 3, 2023

Why some Texans feel targeted by bills banning land ownership from China, Iran and Russia

Jerry Pi identifies as a conservative and has donated to Republican candidates for years. He recalled how he started leaning into politics during Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s senate confirmation hearings in 2018.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023

IRGC Confirms Death of Commander Who Disappeared 41 Years Ago in Beirut

The fate of Iranian military attaché Ahmad Motevaselian, who disappeared in Beirut in 1982 along with three other Iranians, has been confirmed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after 41 years of mystery and conflicting accounts. During a meeting with Motevaselian’s family on Saturday, the head of the IRGC,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

Iran Says it Warned Off US Navy aircraft Close to Gulf of Oman

The Iranian navy said it identified and warned off a US reconnaissance plane near the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. "After the warning, the plane was prevented from entering the country's skies without authorization," said the report, identifying the plane as a US Navy…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

Analysis: Saudi prince pivots to peace after years of war

In the years since Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman catapulted to power, it’s hard to find a controversy in the Middle East that doesn’t somehow involve the 37-year-old heir to the throne

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Israel Shoots Down Drone It Says 'Came From Syria' Following Strikes

Israeli airstrikes hit several sites in Syria’s Homs province early Sunday, wounding five soldiers, Syrian state media reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

Israel's Defense Minister Visits West Bank, Slams Iran

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to dismiss last week, has completed his visit to the occupied West Bank and warned against Iranian interference. "We will not allow the Iranians and Hezbollah to harm us.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

Israel's Defense Minister visits West Bank, criticizes Iran

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to dismiss last week, has completed his visit to the occupied West Bank and warned against Iranian interference.

Reuters · Apr 2, 2023