Apr 01 Israeli airstrike destroys Iran’s consulate in Damascus, occupants killed or wounded, Syria says By Albert Aji, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press An Israeli airstrike that demolished Iran’s consulate in Syria on Monday killed two Iranian generals and five officers, according to Syrian and Iranian officials. Continue reading
Mar 15 US, G-7 allies warn of new sanctions if Iran provides ballistic missiles to Russia By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Iran's U.N. Mission said last month there are no legal restrictions to prevent it from making ballistic missile sales. Continue reading
Mar 08 Iran is responsible for the ‘physical violence’ that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN probe finds By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press A U.N. fact-finding mission says Iran is responsible for the “physical violence” that led to the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 and sparked nationwide protests against the country’s mandatory headscarf laws and its ruling theocracy. Continue reading
Mar 01 First Iranian parliament vote since 2022 mass protests sees low turnout despite government push By Associated Press It wasn't immediately clear if voter apathy or an active desire to send a message to Iran's theocracy depressed the number of voters coming to polling stations Friday across the Islamic Republic. Continue reading
Feb 28 Many in Iran are frustrated by unrest and poor economy. Parliament elections could see a low turnout By Associated Press Iran is holding parliamentary elections this Friday, yet the real question may not be who gets elected but how many people actually turn out to vote. Continue reading
Feb 22 U.S. promises new sanctions on Iran for its support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, potential missile sale By Zeke Miller, Associated Press National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Thursday that the U.S. will be “imposing additional sanctions on Iran in the coming days" for its efforts to supply Russia with drones and other technology for the war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Houthis continue attacks on Red Sea shipping By Associated Press The Houthis launched attacks Thursday on both Israel and a ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, setting the vessel ablaze and again demonstrating their ability to launch assaults despite facing U.S.-led airstrikes targeting their forces. Continue reading
Feb 20 Attacks on ships and U.S. drones show Houthis can still fight despite airstrikes By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Analysts warn that the longer their attacks go on, the greater the risk to the global economy. Meanwhile, the U.S.-led campaign has boosted the rebels' standing in the Arab world, despite their human rights abuses in a longer, stalemated conflict… Continue reading
Feb 19 Houthi missile attack damages Belize-flagged ship, forcing crew to abandon it By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Since November, the Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted ships in the Red Sea and surrounding waters over Israel’s war targeting Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Feb 14 After explosions hit Iranian natural gas pipeline, offical blames ‘sabotage and terrorist action’ By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Details were scarce, though the blasts hit a natural gas pipeline running from western Iran north to cities on the Caspian Sea. Continue reading