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Iran Threatens Crushing Retaliation as Pompeo Lauds U.S. Pressure Campaign
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released its warning after the completion of large military exercises that prompted a high alert at two regional U.S. bases.
Can America Do Anything About the Russia-Iran Axis?
U.S. policy involving Russia and Iran in the Middle East has struggled for coherence for years. Now the two countries are drawing closer, in arenas from Aghanistan, to Syria, to Lybia.
Iran Leader Says U.S. is Kneeling on the Neck of Weaker Nations
Iranian leaders have repeatedly expressed support for anti-racism protesters in the U.S., even while suppressing anti-government demonstrations at home.
Good Money After Bad: America's Failed Policy in Lebanon
Today, terrorist group Hezbollah effectively controls Lebanon.
Iran's Ayatollahs Are Down but Far From Out
The Iranian regime is hurting right now, but it can still come back.
Iran Won't Start War, General Says as Drill Targets Mock U.S. Carrier
Iranian forces launched an "all-out and multi-layer" attack on a life-size replica of an American Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
U.S. Calls Iran Drill Targeting Fake Navy Warship 'Irresponsible, Reckless'
"The U.S. Navy conducts defensive exercises with our partners promoting maritime security in support of freedom of navigation; whereas, Iran conducts offensive exercises, attempting to intimidate and coerce," the 6th Fleet said.
With a Potential Iran-China Deal, Time for Israel to Reassess Its Policy
Given recent events, Israel must commit to decoupling from China.
U.S. Intercept of Iran Plane Over Syria Is Latest in Line of Air Disasters
The U.S. and Iran have both accidentally shot down passenger planes in the heat of battle, killing hundreds of civilians as a result of the longstanding feud between the countries.
The Democrats' Pro-Iran, Anti-Israel 2020 Platform
The Democratic Party can no longer be described as "pro-Israel."
Iran Says Airliner Intercept by Warplane Over Syria 'Under Investigation'
A spokesperson for U.S. Central Command confirmed to Newsweek that it was a U.S. F-15 that intercepted a Mahan Air passenger plane, reportedly causing it to rapidly descend, injuring passengers.
Iran Seeks Deals with Russia and China to Build Coalition to Resist U.S.
Iran is seeking to extend a 20-year deal with Russia while the Islamic Republic negotiates a quarter-century agreement with China, signaling a new push to establish an international coalition against U.S. economic and political pressure.
Iran Renews Threat of 'Counter Blow' Against U.S. for Soleimani Killing
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the threat during a meeting with new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, urging Baghdad to expel U.S. troops from the country.
Trump's Casual Approach to Cyber Warfare Puts National Security at Risk
The CIA should not have free rein with a tactic that could implicate the United States in a new war—in the worst-case scenario, nuclear conflict with Russia or China.
Iran Diplomat Proposes Sanctions Club With Russia, China, to Resist U.S.
Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali claimed that the U.S. is trying to weaken all three countries and urged closer cooperation.
Remembering the AMIA Bombing: Why It Matters 26 Years Later
Argentina still has real work to do to reach out to its Jewish community and right its past wrongs.
Iran Suppresses New Protests Amid Triple Threat of Worsening Crises
Iranian security forces reportedly fired tear gas to clear protesters in the southwest of the country on Thursday, as the regime grapples with a series of explosions, sanctions and coronavirus.
Iran Threatens Israel, U.S. for 'Lying' About Killing Advisers in Syria
Israel conducts semi-regular strikes on Iranian forces and their allies across the border in Syria, having vowed not to let Tehran establish a foothold in the war-torn nation.
U.S. Needs a Broad Response to China-Iran Moves
The U.S. cannot remain silent while two of its arch-foes openly ally with one another.
Iran's Bushehr Port Fire Sets 7 Ships Ablaze After String of Explosions
A fire broke out on Wednesday in Iran's Bushehr port, setting at least seven ships ablaze, amid a string of recent fires and explosions across the country.
Iran Throttles Internet After Anti-Execution Hashtag Goes Viral
The movement was sparked by death sentences for three men who took part in anti-government protests last year.
Iran Official Jokes About U.S. Navy Fire, Alludes to Nuclear Site Attack
Foreign ministry spokesperson Seyed Abbas Mousavi told reporters that the fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard was "interesting" but "not relevant to us."
Iran Explosions: The Main Suspects
A series of explosions and other incidents at sensitive military and industrial sites have raised suspicions someone is conducting a broad sabotage campaign against Iran.
Iran Nuclear Deal is a Thing of the Past, Not of the Future
The situation with Iran has dramatically changed since the 2015 nuclear deal was inked.
Iranian President Halts Weddings and Large Gatherings to Stop COVID
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for a nationwide halt on large gathering like weddings in order to curb the rise in coronavirus infections.
U.S. Says Iran's New Syria Defense Deal Won't Stop Efforts to Fight ISIS
"U.S. service members will continue to execute the Defeat ISIS mission in Syria, working in conjunction with vetted local forces in northeast Syria and around At Tanf Garrison," a Pentagon spokesperson told Newsweek.
The Horror of Femicide in Iran
Basic human rights are under assault in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran Signs Military Deal with Syria to Boost Air Defenses, Challenge U.S.
"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.
U.S. Economic, Military Pressure Drives Deeper Venezuela, Iran Ties
A Venezuelan official told Newsweek that the U.S. has no right to intervene in the bilateral relations of two sovereign states" and an Iranian official said his country is "not threatened by U.S. bullying piracy and its unlawful pressure."
Iran Sees New Single-Day Record of COVID-19 Deaths for 2nd Time This Week
The Iranian government on Sunday mandated that everyone wear masks in public to curb the spread of the pandemic.