Yemen: Gulf allies deny teaming with Al Qaida against Houthis
Al Qaida has joined the battle against Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the Yemeni city of Taiz. The Saudi-led coalition has been fighting the Houthis for control of Taiz for (more…)
Egypt follows Gulf states’ lead in banning Hizbullah leaders
An Egyptian security official said that Egypt decided to ban the Hizbullah leaders, including chief Hassan Nasrallah, from entering after the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) decision to label Hizbullah (more…)
Iran space launch seen as preparation for long-range nuclear missiles
Iran is preparing to test a space launch vehicle that U.S. officials believe is the base of the Islamic Republic’s secret program to develop nuclear-capable long-range missiles. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran sets billions of new cash for advanced Russian jets, submarines
Iran is using its new infusion of cash from sanctions relief to significantly upgrade its air force and navy. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Key American official ‘unsure’ where Iran’s uranium was stored
The American official overseeing the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal has admitted he was unsure of the location of tons of Iran’s uranium. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Ignoring Obama, Iran upgrades its nuclear-capable Emad missile
Iran is upgrading its nuclear-capable Emad ballistic missile in open defiance of U.S. President Barack Obama. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Hardliners disqualified thousands of candidates in major Iran vote
By Jack Caravelli Iranians will go to the polls on Feb. 26, choosing the composition of the 290 member parliament as well as voting for members of the 88 (more…)
Iran says it got intel from phones of captured U.S. sailors
Iran obtained intelligence from the SIM cards from two satellite phones that were in the possession of the 10 captured American sailors. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Russia-Iran Lukhoil deal signals expanded trade as sanctions end
By Jack Caravelli Russian energy giant Lukoil’s agreement announced last month to resume investment in Iran is the latest sign of growing Russia-Iran trade that is accelerating in the (more…)