An Iranian cyber operations front organization that’s a target of new U.S. sanctions was itself the victim of an attack that looted its own hacking tools and dumped them on the internet two years ago.
Iran’s rial plunges to record low amid rise of tensions
As tensions between Iran and the US escalate, Iran’s currency rial continues to lose its value against major currencies, including the US dollar, in Tehran’s unofficial market. On Wednesday, a day …
Four decades later, veterans of the Iran-Iraq war still can’t forget
Forty years ago began one of the most devastating episodes in modern Middle East history: the Iran-Iraq war. The brutal conflict was initiated by Iraq’s dictator Saddam Hussein, who was supported by …
Iran victims of Iraq gas attack fight for recognition
Iraq’s June 28, 1987, gas attack on Sardasht, a Kurdish town in northwestern Iran, is considered to be the first time chemical weapons deliberately targeted civilians in an urban area. “The dead and …
Arab Leaders Voice Alarm At UN Over Iran Tensions
Arab leaders voiced fears Wednesday before the United Nations of new conflict in the region as tensions soar between Iran and the United States. The annual extravaganza of international diplomacy at …
Saudi King Salman Targets Iran During Debut at United Nations
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz took aim at Iran during his debut on Wednesday at the annual United Nations meeting of world leaders, calling for a comprehensive solution to contain Riyadh’s …
Russia, China, Iran Are All a Threat to U.S. Elections: Acting Homeland Security Secretary
U.S. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said on Wednesday that Russia, China and Iran are all a threat to U.S. elections through influence campaigns. But Wolf told a congressional hearing …
Report: Iran’s Guard flew surveillance drone over USS Nimitz
Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard force has managed to fly a surveillance drone over the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier which last week transited through the Strait of …
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams Iran in UN speech
During his speech at the UN, King Salman said the Middle East has been suffering from major political and security challenges, blaming Iran for much of the region’s instability.
Iran: Gov’t distances itself from execution of wrestler Afkari
National champion was executed on Saturday after Iran said he killed a security officer during 2018 demonstration.