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Iraq Recalls Iran Envoy In Rebuke To Ally Over Deadly Strikes

Iraq summoned Iran's envoy in Baghdad and recalled its ambassador from Tehran on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke to its ally over deadly missile strikes on its autonomous Kurdish region.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2024

Iran's increased belligerence and nuclear ambitions show why the west needs a more robust policy of deterrence

Numerous attempts by Houthi rebels to attack and disrupt cargo shipping in the Red Sea have been met by airstrikes by the UK and US on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen – including the capital Sana'a. The intervention represents a significant level of escalation in the Middle East and is indicative…

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024

Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart, discusses framework for India's involvement with Chabahar, North-South connectivity and Red Sea crisis

Tehran discussions focus on India's involvement with Chabahar port, North-South connectivity project, and maritime security threats.

The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024

US and UK intent on turning Red Sea into a bloodbath, says Turkey

Strikes against Yemen raise fears of wider escalation and expose tensions between European Union and US

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Countries file UN complaint over Boeing 737-800 shot down by Iran in 2020

The Ukrainian plane was hit by two missiles Iran says were fired in error shortly after takeoff, killing 176 people.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024

Iranian woman whipped 74 times for not covering her head

Flogging of Roya Heshmati sparks outrage in Iran for ‘inhumane’ punishment

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

As Middle East crisis grows, does Iran have control of its proxy forces?

Chances of a regional flare-up rest on the unclear intentions of Tehran and the groups it has nurtured

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024

Iran’s Raisi promises retaliation at funeral for victims of twin bombings

Authorities say 11 suspects arrested after attack in Kerman during memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2024

After striking throughout the Middle East, Iran's proxies now become the targets

Iran supports militant groups that have been striking out at U.S. and Israeli forces. These factions are increasingly under attack themselves as fighting in the region spreads.

WEKU · Jan 4, 2024

US eyes reports Iran has accelerated uranium enrichment

Tension has risen between Washington and Tehran amid the Israel-Gaza war.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2023