The Latest Breaking News from Qassem Soleimani

Saudi soccer team refuses to play in Iran over busts of slain general, in potential diplomatic row

Saudi state media say a Saudi soccer team has refused to play a match in Iran because of busts of a slain Iranian general placed on the sidelines

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Saudi-Iran Asian Champions League game cancelled in row over Soleimani bust

Saudi club refuses to leave locker room for game against Iran’s Sepahan over statue of slain Iranian general in stadium.

Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023

Iran unveils armed drone resembling America's MQ-9 Reaper and says it could potentially reach Israel

Iran’s Defense Ministry has unveiled a drone resembling America’s armed MQ-9 Reaper, claiming that the aircraft is capable of staying airborne for 24 hours and has the range to reach the country's archenemy Israel

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Who is Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Iran’s new security chief?

Ahmadian is a career military man who has not held any known positions in any presidential administrations.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

Trump's real crimes are being ignored

Like Richard Nixon, Trump is being punished for his sins against the dominant order, not his most serious crimes

Salon · Mar 31, 2023

Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement

Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023

IRGC: Avenging Soleimani Is Our Primary Goal

A top Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander said on Friday that Tehran seeks to kill former senior US officials, including former President Donald Trump, for their involvement in the 2020 killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani. “God willing, we will be able to kill Trump… [former secretary of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2023

Iran Says it has Developed Long-range Cruise Missile

Iran has developed a cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km, a top Revolutionary Guards commander said on Friday. Separately, Amirali Hajizadeh, the head of the Revolutionary Guards aerospace force, also spoke of Iran's often repeated threat to avenge the US killing of a top Iranian commander, saying "We…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2023

Why is US repeal of Iraq war authorisation still relevant?

Congressional lawmakers are trying – again – to repeal 2002 law critics say gives too much power to the US president.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

Iran condemns EU vote over ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC

Response from Tehran on Thursday’s move has ranged from defiance to warnings of consequences for Europe.

Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2023