Iran touts its global missile power with enhanced ‘range, precision’
NICOSIA — Iran says it became the sixth largest missile power in the world. Officials said Iran’s military has accumulated thousands of missiles and rockets up to a range (more…)
Report: Iran using Arabic-language TV as weapon against Gulf states
WASHINGTON — Iran has established Arabic language television to stir unrest in neighboring Gulf Cooperation Council states, a report said. The American Enterprise Institute asserted that the Teheran regime (more…)
Uniformed Hizbullah forces take over for police in streets of Beirut
NICOSIA — The Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah has taken over for police in much of Lebanon’s capital. Hizbullah deployed uniformed fighters to stop Sunni attacks in Beirut. The fighters established checkpoints (more…)
Under Rowhani, Iran has growing centrifuge fleet for enrichment
NICOSIA — Iran has reported a large fleet of gas centrifuges designed for uranium enrichment. Officials said Iran’s nuclear energy sector has significantly increased its centrifuge fleet over the (more…)
Iran opposition reports attacks by Arab minority insurgents
NICOSIA — The Arab minority has renewed attacks in Iran. The Iranian opposition said Arab insurgents have attacked the Iranian provincial capital of Ahwaz. The opposition said a powerful (more…)
Report: Iran’s nuclear program was new president’s ‘brainchild’
LONDON – A major Western think tank has warned the United States not to expect significant nuclear concessions from Iran’s new president. The International Crisis Group asserted that President (more…)
U.S. Navy in the Gulf concerned about ‘significant threats from Iran’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy continues to envision the deployment of the controversial Littoral Combat Ship in the Gulf. The Navy has drafted a plan to deploy up to (more…)
Morsi’s ouster ends Hamas’ Sunni alignment, paves way back to Iran
LONDON — Hamas, in wake of the loss of Egypt, is discussing its return to Iran. Palestinian sources said Hamas, which supported the Sunni revolt against Teheran’s ally Syria, (more…)
Iran reports deployment of two short-range ballistic missiles
NICOSIA — Iran’s military has reported the introduction of enhanced missiles and rockets. The Iranian Army said it launched deployment of two enhanced weapons tested in 2013. The army (more…)