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Iran ‘mapping’ locations of Jewish diaspora for ‘hit squads to target’ in event of attack by Israel

Hit squads could be deployed if Israel ever attacked Iran, it is claimed

The Independent UK

China, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women

China and Iran have called on mutual neighbor Afghanistan to end restrictions on women's work and education

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping to visit Iran

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Iran, the foreign ministry said Thursday, as a three-day trip to China by the leader of the Islamic republic drew to a close.

Bangkok Post

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Rafsanjani's Family Urges Iranian Authorities to Release his Daughter

The family of the former Iranian president, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, demanded the release of his daughter, Faezeh, who was arrested by the authorities last September on charges of incitement to protest. The Jamaran website, affiliated with the office of the first Supreme Leader Khomeini, reported that the family said they…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Iran Hold Indirect Talks on Possible Prisoner Exchange

The Biden administration is holding indirect discussions with Iran on a possible prisoner exchange to secure the release of American citizens imprisoned in Iran, with Qatar and the United Kingdom playing an intermediary role in the talks, according to NBC news channel. It quoted four unnamed sources saying that the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China, Iran call for Iran sanctions to be lifted; Xi to visit

China's President Xi Jinping and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, called on Thursday for the lifting of sanctions on Iran as an integral part of a stalled international agreement on its nuclear programme.

Reuters

'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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

Al Jazeera

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

Radio France Internationale

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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.

WEKU

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

Al Jazeera

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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