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'No Infighting': Iran Opposition Seeks Elusive Unity to Unseat Regime

Five months since protests broke out in Iran, a divided opposition in and outside of the country is seeking unity that has so far eluded foes of the country. Opponents of the Shiite theocracy, which has ruled Iran since the 1979 revolution that ousted the shah, have long been known…

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US Says Iran-based Saif al-Adel is New Al-Qaeda Chief

Saif al-Adel, an Iran-based Egyptian, has become the head of Al-Qaeda following the July 2022 death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the US State Department said Wednesday. "Our assessment aligns with that of the UN -- that al-Qaeda's new de facto leader Saif al-Adel is based in Iran," a state department spokesperson…

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US and Iran in indirect talks on prisoner swap deal: Report

Qatar and UK are acting as intermediaries to secure agreement to release Americans jailed in Iran, NBC News reports.

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Iranian chess player in exile has no regrets about removing hijab

An Iranian chess player, who moved to Spain after she competed without a hijab and had an arrest warrant issued against her back home, has no regrets over her bold gesture in support of the protest movement against her country's clerical leadership.

Reuters

EU expected to sanction IRGC entities over drones sent to Russia for war

Until recently, most of the EU focus was on Iran's nuclear program and not on the IRGC military activity abroad.

Axios

Yemen, UAE Discuss Deterring Houthis, Efforts to Implement Donor Pledges

Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik intensified his meetings on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai to coordinate efforts to deter attacked by the Iran-backed Houthi militias on oil ports and launch donor pledges to complete projects and support the economy. Abdulmalik met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed…

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Britain Provides UN with Evidence on Iran's Arms Violation

The British government on Tuesday said it presented evidence proving Iran has violated UN resolutions on the proliferation of weapons and linking the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the smuggling of weapon systems in violation of a UN Security Council Resolution. In a statement, the British Defense Ministry said…

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Report: US Considers Sending Seized Iranian Weapons to Ukraine

The US military is considering sending Ukraine thousands of seized weapons and more than a million rounds of ammunition once bound for the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. US officials said they are looking at sending Ukraine more than 5,000 assault rifles, 1.6 million…

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US officials point to Russia using Iranian drones in Ukraine

American defense officials sought to dispel any doubt that Iran is supplying drones for Russia’s war in Ukraine, releasing photos and analysis of unmanned aircraft deployed in the conflict to demonstrate Tehran’s involvement

The Independent UK

Extremist thought to be in Iran is de facto new leader of al-Qaida, UN says

Veteran Egyptian Saif al-Adel viewed as formidable threat by western officials

The Guardian - UK

Iran becoming global drone producer on back of Ukraine war, says US

Officials share declassified intelligence as US seeks wider support for sanctions against Tehran

The Guardian - UK

Iranian presidential visit to China strengthens anti-Western coalition

Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing's "solidarity" with Tehran on Tuesday as he hosted the Islamic Republic's President Ebrahim Raisi at the start of a three-day trip.

Radio France Internationale

China's Xi expresses support for Iran amid Western pressure

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has expressed support for Iran during a visit by its president as Tehran tries to expand relations with Beijing and Moscow to offset Western sanctions over its nuclear development

The Independent UK

China supports Iran to safeguard rights over nuclear issue - Xi

China supports Iran in safeguarding its legitimate rights and promoting the early and proper resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue, Chinese President Xi told his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Despite Khamenei's amnesty, most protesters in Iran won't go free, advocate says

Iran has jailed up to 20,000 people in months of protests against the regime. The announcement that it's pardoning prisoners is an empty gesture, a human rights lawyer says.

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Iran Says US Responsible for Any Israeli Attack against it

Iran warned it would firmly respond to any move threatening its security, saying the US was responsible for any action taken by its ally Israel. The Israeli army said its Defense Forces and US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched Juniper Oak, a joint drill Sunday focused on air defense, cyber security,…

Evening Standard

Iranian chess player in exile in southern Spain for not wearing headscarf

Sara Khadem is one of the latest sportswomen to refuse to wear a head covering since anti-government protests last September

Reuters

China's Xi hosting Iranian President Raisi for talks in Beijing this week

China's President Xi Jinping will hold talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during his visit to China over the next three days, state media reported on Tuesday.

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Australia warns of foreign surveillance operations, names Iran

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil says intelligence agency shut down an Iranian operation targeting a dual citizen.

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Australia Says It Busted Iran Spying Op Targeting Protester

Canberra said Tuesday it had busted an Iranian surveillance operation targeting an activist who joined demonstrations in Australia over the death of Mahsa Amini. Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests after 22-year-old Amini died in police custody, where she was being held for breaching the country's dress rules for…

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Iranian President Begins Visit to China

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in China on Tuesday for a three-day visit, flanked by a large delegation including his central bank chief and ministers for trade, the economy and oil. Raisi will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the capital Beijing, with the pair expected to…

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Venezuela to Contract for 2 Iran-built Oil Tankers in Challenge to US Sanctions

Venezuela will contract with an Iranian shipyard to build two oil tankers under an existing construction agreement bedeviled by payment delays and difficulties with needed certifications, Reuters cited people familiar with the matter as saying. This is seen as a challenge to the US sanctions. It comes weeks after the…

The Guardian - AU

Australia foils Iran surveillance plot and vows to bring foreign interference ‘into the light’

Home affairs minister reveals incident included monitoring an individual’s home and extensively researching their family

AAP

Bad foreign actors to be named after Iran plot foiled

In a major crackdown on the scourge of foreign interference, Australia will name and shame countries found to be undermining the nation's political processes.

Zenger

German Chancellor Makes No Mention Of Iran In Antisemitism Strategy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands accused of whitewashing the world's top state-sponsor of Jew-hatred and Holocaust denial.

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