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A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reached

A landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreement, planned for signing in Switzerland, follows years of escalating tensions and a complex history of nuclear negotiations and regional conflicts.

The Economic Times

100 days on, Ali Khamenei remains unburied: What's delaying the funeral of Iran's longest-serving supreme leader?

Over 100 days after his death in a US-Israel strike, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been buried. The prolonged delay, attributed to security concerns for his successor Mojtaba Khamenei and potential damage to the remains, has fueled speculation and left the nation in a state of confusion…

The Times of India

Could this one man have been behind terrorist attacks on Jewish communities across Europe?

Legal papers, expert investigations and social media posts tell story of how a 32-year-old Iraqi appeared to run ‘proxy’ campaign

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Iranian General’s Niece Arrested After Showing Off Glamorous Lifestyle In Los Angeles

Hamideh Soleimani Afshar documented her glitzy life on social media, posting photos of opulent holidays, expensive cars, and lavish parties.

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Who Is Sarinasadat Hosseiny? ICE Arrest Puts Soleimani Family Link in Focus

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained Sarinasadat Hosseiny, a relative of the late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, in Los Angeles, raising security concerns.

International Business Times UK

US authorities arrest relatives of late Iranian military commander who were living in Los Angeles

State department said niece and grandniece of Qassem Soleimani, killed in 2020 US drone strike, celebrated attacks against US soldiers

The Guardian - US

End of the Basij: What the Death of Gholamreza Soleimani Means for Iranian Protesters

Israeli strikes reportedly killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran, potentially weakening Iran's protest-crackdown forces as war tensions escalate.

International Business Times UK

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Who Is Asif Merchant? Pakistani Man Who Admitted Iran Sent Him to Arrange Trump Assassination at Campaign Rally

A federal jury in Brooklyn found Asif Raza Merchant guilty of plotting to assassinate a US president on behalf of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

International Business Times UK

Iran and the US have been at war for decades – and there’s no end in sight

It may seem that the US and the Middle East are currently embarking on yet another forever war. But the truth is that this is just the latest instalment of an undeclared military conflict between the two nations that has been ongoing since the 1980s.

The Conversation

Congress inches toward reclaiming war powers with AUMF repeals - Roll Call

After several fits and starts, lawmakers have finally repealed the 2002 Iraq War and 1991 Gulf War authorizations.

Roll Call

Was al-Assad's top adviser assassinated before his downfall in Syria?

Syria's ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad's adviser Luna al-Shibl died in a suspected hit after Tehran's top general warned she was a spy. Recently leaked videos show her mocking Putin and Hezbollah with al-Assad.

Euronews

How a regional reset has left isolated Iran fighting to stay relevant

Iran is entering one of the most difficult moments in its history. The alliances it had built across the region are falling apart, Western sanctions have returned and its rivals are gaining ground. As Tehran tries to hold on to partners and protect its borders, it is discovering how sharply…

Radio France Internationale

Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela Warns Odds of Attack on the Country Have Risen from 10% to 80%: 'Facts On the Ground Have Changed'

James Story claimed one potential approach could be a targeted strike on a senior Maduro ally, similar to the 2020 operation that killed Iranian official Qassem Soleimani

Latin Times

What happens next in US-Iran relations will be informed by the two countries’ shared history

The Trump administration’s decision to bomb Iran dramatically marks the now nearly half-century of hostility between the United States and Iran, which began in 1979 with Iran’s takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and the taking of 52 diplomatic hostages.

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Al Jazeera

What is the War Powers Act – can it stop Trump from declaring war on Iran?

While the US Constitution gives Congress power to declare war, the reality is far more complicated.

Al Jazeera

How Trump’s position has changed on Iran, splitting MAGA base

‘I may do it. I may not’: Trump’s position on the Iran-Israel conflict has shifted over the past week of violence.

The Independent UK

Israeli strikes kill Iran's Revolution Guard leader, Gen. Hossein Salami

Iranian state television has confirmed that Gen. Hossein Salami, the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, was killed in Israel’s strikes Friday morning

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Sen. Cotton Urges Trump To Reinstate Security Details For Officials

Senator Tom Cotton urges President Trump to prioritize security for officials targeted by foreign adversaries, especially from Iran.

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US charges IRGC officer with killing of American citizen in Iraq

US says Mohammad Reza Nouri orchestrated the killing of Stephen Troell in 2022 as revenge for Qassem Soleimani.

The Independent UK

Murder and terrorism charges brought against Iranian officer in 2022 killing of American in Iraq

An Iranian officer blamed for the 2022 killing of an American in Iraq has been charged in New York with federal murder and terrorism crimes

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Iran Pledges Not To Assassinate Donald Trump, Easing Tensions

Iran assures Biden administration it won't assassinate Trump, amid DOJ allegations and tensions over Soleimani's killing.

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Iran Seeks Meeting With Elon Musk To Ease Tensions

Iran seeks to ease tensions with Trump through a meeting with Elon Musk, discussing various topics including Iran's nuclear program and relations with the U.S.

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Iran Pledges Not To Assassinate Donald Trump, Easing Tensions

Iran assures Biden administration it won't target Trump after alleged assassination plot. Tensions rise post-Soleimani killing.

The Independent UK

Iran sent note to the White House promising not to kill Trump

The message came in response to a September letter from the US warning against making any threats against Trump’s life

Al Jazeera

Why is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s new intel tsar, so controversial?

An isolationist in a key role for US-backed wars, Gabbard’s positions on Iran, Russia, Syria and India will be watched.

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