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Iran plot suspect says he was told to break journalist’s arms and legs

Iran plot suspect says he was told to break journalist’s arms and legs

A man accused of plotting attacks on Iran International journalists told a London court on Thursday that his Iranian handlers had instructed him to break one journalist’s arms and legs and assault another to stop him from criticizing the Islamic Republic.

Israel bars United Airlines pilot over alleged Iran links - Ynet

Israel bars United Airlines pilot over alleged Iran links - Ynet

Israel has barred a United Airlines pilot of Iranian descent from serving on flights to the country over unverified social media allegations that he supported Iran's government, the Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah, Ynet reported Wednesday.

Iraq plays down Iran border disruption as more closures reported

Conflicting accounts emerged Wednesday over Iraq's plans for its border with Iran, as Baghdad attributed the closure of one major crossing to technical shortcomings while reports said more could be shut amid US pressure to restrict trade routes with Tehran.

Canada orders Iranian man deported over role in sanctions evasion

Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board has ordered the deportation of an Iranian man living in Toronto over his role in a criminal network that helped Iran evade international sanctions, Global News reported Wednesday, citing a 36-page ruling.

IRGC threatens undersea cables, but can it disrupt global internet?

IRGC threatens undersea cables, but can it disrupt global internet?

The Revolutionary Guards' threat to target undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz raises questions about its feasibility, as the waterway carries a fraction of global bandwidth and damaging its cables would not shut down the world's internet.

Iran-Pakistan border trade halt leaves trucks and cargo stranded

Iran-Pakistan border trade halt leaves trucks and cargo stranded

Trade between Iran and Pakistan remained suspended at two major border crossings on Tuesday, leaving trucks and cargo stranded, with Pakistani authorities citing security and anti-smuggling measures and Iran pointing to technical difficulties.

Iran threatens stronger response to new US attack as Lavrov visits Tehran

Iran threatens stronger response to new US attack as Lavrov visits Tehran

Iranian military officials warned of a stronger response to any renewed US attack on Monday, as Russia's foreign minister visited Tehran for talks and regional security concerns grew following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Iran signals possible nuclear policy shift, threatens US retaliation

Iran signals possible nuclear policy shift, threatens US retaliation

Iranian officials raised the possibility of a shift in nuclear policy and threatened retaliation against further US-Israeli attacks, while Tehran outlined its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.

Architect of Guards' missiles becomes Iran's defense minister

Architect of Guards' missiles becomes Iran's defense minister

Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, a sanctioned veteran of Iran's missile industry with ties to the Revolutionary Guards, became defense minister on Sunday, following his predecessor's killing in the war with the United States and Israel.

German court jails two men over spying for Iran's Guards

German court jails two men over spying for Iran's Guards

A German court convicted two men of spying on prominent Jewish figures and preparing attacks against them on behalf of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Quds Force, sentencing both to prison on Thursday.

Man in Iran International attack plot told police he was paid £2,000 to film

Man in Iran International attack plot told police he was paid £2,000 to film

A man accused of plotting an attack on Iran International journalists in Britain told police he had received £2,000 for filming, according to interview transcripts read at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday.

Meta, Google remove Iran matchmaking app after child marriage report

Meta, Google remove Iran matchmaking app after child marriage report

Meta and Google removed Iran’s “Adam and Eve” matchmaking app and related promotional accounts after an investigation found girls as young as 13 were being listed as prospective spouses, US-based rights group HRANA said Monday.

Suspect in plot to attack Iran journalists sought embassy visit, UK court hears

Suspect in plot to attack Iran journalists sought embassy visit, UK court hears

A man accused of plotting an attack on Iran International journalists in Britain discussed an “embassy” visit with one contact and told another he had been promised £150,000 and help resolving his criminal case in Iran, a London court heard.

UK blames IRGC for RAF plot, vows crackdown on Iranian networks

UK blames IRGC for RAF plot, vows crackdown on Iranian networks

Britain said on Monday that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had “almost certainly” directed a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, as it vowed to crack down on Iranian criminal networks, sanctioned two Iranian nationals and summoned Iran’s ambassador.

World leaders condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

World leaders condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

An attack by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport drew condemnation from European leaders, the United Nations and regional governments on Sunday.

UK court hears how alleged Iran spy operation targeted Iran International

UK court hears how alleged Iran spy operation targeted Iran International

Men accused of spying for Iran exchanged information about Iran International’s offices and presenter Kambiz Hosseini, while one defendant discussed money transfers and his legal troubles with contacts in Iran, a London court heard.

Three years after October 7, Iran pays the price of miscalculation

Three years after October 7, Iran pays the price of miscalculation

Three years after Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, the Islamic Republic faces a weakened network of regional allies, direct military confrontation and mounting economic pressure, upending its long-held strategy of deterring enemies while keeping war away from its territory.

Iran's reported $200 million Hezbollah aid angers cash-strapped citizens

Iran's reported $200 million Hezbollah aid angers cash-strapped citizens

Reports that the Islamic Republic sent $200 million to Lebanon's Hezbollah have drawn anger from Iranians struggling with rising living costs, low wages and medicine shortages, according to messages sent to Iran International.

Three Iranians spied on Iran International journalists in UK, prosecutors say

Three Iranians spied on Iran International journalists in UK, prosecutors say

Three Iranian men spied on Iran International journalists to assist Iranian intelligence services and prepare for serious violence against at least one target, prosecutors told a London court Tuesday.

Iranians cross into Armenia to earn what they cannot at home

Iranians cross into Armenia to earn what they cannot at home

Economic crisis is driving some Iranians across the border to Armenia for construction, taxi and delivery work, turning a longtime holiday destination into a source of income for families struggling to make ends meet at home.

Iran’s Olympiad paradox: Building scientific talent for a future abroad

Iran’s Olympiad paradox: Building scientific talent for a future abroad

Iran’s scientific Olympiad system has become a pipeline of elite talent into universities feeding sensitive nuclear, missile and technology sectors, even as many of the same high achievers leave the country for better opportunities abroad.

Two Iranians charged over foiled plot targeting Manchester Jews

Two Iranians charged over foiled plot targeting Manchester Jews

Two Iranian men have been charged over a terrorist plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community that was disrupted before it could be carried out, British police said Friday.