“The peoples and countries of the region do not welcome the American presence, and our strong responses to American hostilities continue,” Iran’s most senior military officer said.
Iran-backed militia threatens escalation after Iraqi security raids group suspected of rocket attacks against US forces
A powerful Iran-backed militia said Wednesday there would be “escalation” if Iraq’s prime minister continues to clamp down on armed groups, as tensions spiked following the killing of a prominent …
Pompeo says U.S. seized Iranian weapons on way to Houthi rebels in Yemen
At his news conference, Pompeo said that U.S. and unidentified “partner” forces interdicted a vessel off Yemen’s coast on June 28 that was … Reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, …
Missing Perspective in Media: Iran/Venezuela Ties Are None of US’s Business
The American state not only snuffs out lives by pressing knees to necks domestically, it also seeks to asphyxiate entire countries like Iran and Venezuela. When the US empire’s foes defy Washington’s …
Iran To Bolster Syria Air Defences, Counter US ‘Pressure’
Iran has said it will strengthen Syria’s air defences as part of a bilateral military deal aiming to “fight terrorism” and counter American pressure. Key US ally Israel, Iran’s arch-enemy, has …
Pompeo says U.N. arms embargo on Iran must be extended to prevent further regional conflict
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday urged the U.N. Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Iran and said the U.S. and partner forces last month seized a vessel carrying arms to …
Pompeo hints at Iran links in killing of Iraq expert
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday demanded justice over the killing of a prominent Iraqi jihadism expert and highlighted threats against him by Iran-linked groups. Hisham al-Hashemi, an …
Iran’s COVID-19 deathtoll surpasses 12,000
Reportedly, the disease was brought to Iran by a businessman from Iran’s Qom city, who went on a business trip to China, despite official warnings. The man died later from the disease. The Islamic …
Pakistan claims Kulbhushan Jadhav refused to file review petition against his death sentence
India has rejected Pakistan’s allegations about Jadhav’s involvement in spying and subversive activities and said he was kidnapped from the Iranian port of Chabahar where he was running a business.
Iran to Play Uzbekistan in Friendly
The match is scheduled for September 7, said Mehdi Kharati, head of the national teams committee. Iran will also play Syria in a warm-up match on September 3 in Tehran. Team Melli is third in Group C …