CNN | Iran launches missiles into eastern Syria, targets ISIS CNN The missile strikes are the first reported ground-to-ground attack from Iran into Syria since the Arab country descended into a civil war in 2011 and represent a major escalation of Iran's role in the war in Syria. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ... |
CNBC | US Fighter Jet Shoots Down Syrian Warplane New York Times A handout provided by an official Iranian news site shows a missile launched by the Revolutionary Guards Corps from western Iran, toward Islamic State bases in Syria. Credit Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. Iran's Revolutionary Guard strikes Syria for Tehran attacks Iran Fires Several Missiles at Syria Following Tehran Attacks Iran Launched An Unprecedented Ballistic Missile Attack On Syrian City |
Reuters | Iran's supreme leader criticizes US policies toward Tehran Reuters BEIRUT Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lashed out on Sunday at U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and what he characterized as its hostility to the Islamic Republic. "This inexperienced group has not recognized the people and ... Iran's supreme leader dismisses Trump: 'Don't mind what this new guy in US fusses about' US efforts to change Iranian government always ended in failure: Ayatollah Khamenei |
Washington Post | Iran, China hold joint naval drill in Persian Gulf Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's navy has conducted a joint exercise with a Chinese fleet near the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. The official IRNA news agency said Sunday's drill included an Iranian warship as well as two Chinese warships, a ... Iran and China conduct naval drill in Gulf Iran & China conduct joint naval exercises in strategic Strait of Hormuz Iran, China begin naval drill in Strait of Hormuz |
The Hill (blog) | We can't let Qatar face Iran alone The Hill (blog) With a population of only 2.2 million, a land area the size of Connecticut, and a small military force, Qatar is barely 100 miles from Iran, the enemy of oil-producing states throughout the region, and a budding nuclear power. (By comparison, Iran has ... 'The war after Isis': has Trump opened the door to conflict with Iran? Iran fisherman shot and killed by Saudi coast guard Saudi coast guard kills local fisherman, says Iran TV |
New York Times | Iran Bans Zumba, and Its Fans Fume - The New York Times New York Times An Iranian government institution promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle effectively banned Zumba classes for being contrary to Islamic precepts. |
Iran Hits Targets in Syria in Response to ISIS Attacks Wall Street Journal (subscription) Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Sunday it launched missiles into eastern Syria targeting Islamic State militants in response to an attack on Iran's parliament and a shrine in Tehran, warning that it would retaliate in like manner on anyone else ... |
Washington Post | How Iran fights the Islamic State Washington Post This month, the Islamic State successfully carried out its first attack on Iranian soil, resulting in 17 dead and some 50 injured. Iran is a top target for the Islamic State — and has been since the group rose to prominence in 2014. But Iranian ... Attacks in Iran show Tehran's chickens coming home to roost Iran accuses Saudis of supporting terrorist groups Iran says Saudi supports militants on its turf after attacks |
The Jerusalem Post | A post-nuclear deal strategy on Iran takes shape The Jerusalem Post The Senate's near-unanimous decision on Thursday to sanction Iran for its human rights record, its ballistic missile work and its funding of militant organizations worldwide marks a new phase in congressional policy toward the nation just two years ... Understanding The New Iran Sanctions US Senate's Iran Sanctions Are Breach of Nuclear Deal: Senior Iranian Official Iran MPs mull countermeasures against US sanctions bill: Lawmaker |
NPR | Iran Says It Killed Mastermind Of Deadly Attacks On Parliament And Mausoleum NPR Iran says security forces have killed the "mastermind and main commander" of last week's attacks in Tehran that killed 17 people. ISIS had claimed responsibility for the violence at the parliament and the mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini ... Will Iran Descend Into Chaos? 'Do you think we will go away?' Islamic State says after attacks in Iran that leave 12 dead The Saudi-Iran War Comes to Washington |