Iran: West did not object to introduction of advanced centrifuges
NICOSIA — Iran made news last week by claiming the West had accepted the use of Teheran’s latest gas centrifuge for the nation’s nuclear program. As information about the (more…)
Iran seeks new young recruits to fight rebels in Syria
NICOSIA — Iran, concerned over the loyalty of Hizbullah, has expanded recruitment to help defeat Sunni rebels in Syria. Diplomatic sources said Iran was reaching out to young Muslims (more…)
Turkish firm blocked from shpping Boeing aircraft engines to Iran
WASHINGTON — The United States has moved to block a Turkish attempt to export aircraft engines to Iran. The Commerce Department issued an order that banned a Turkish company (more…)
Iran claims Hizbullah’s missiles now capable of ‘pinpoint’ accuracy
NICOSIA — The Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah has enhanced its missile and rocket arsenal. Iran asserted that Hizbullah improved the accuracy of a range of missile and rockets based in Lebanon. (more…)
Iran announces advanced centrifuges after breakthrough U.S. deal
NICOSIA — On the heels of its landmark if preliminary nuclear agreement with the West, Iran has reported the assembly of advanced centrifuges. Officials said the Teheran regime was (more…)
Funds from Iran’s IRGC again flowing Palestinian PFLP
LONDON — Iran has renewed funding to a secular Palestinian militia. Palestinian sources said Iran has resumed funding to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, with offices (more…)
Iran holds naval exercises with Qatar on heels of coast guard drills
NICOSIA — Iran and Qatar are planning a military exercise. Officials said Iran and Qatar would conduct a naval exercise in 2014. They said the exercise would focus on (more…)
Yemen intelligence thinks Iran helping Al Qaida destabilize government
CAIRO — Yemen has suspected Iran of helping Al Qaida in mass-casualty attacks. Security sources said Iran has been smuggling arms and explosives that have reached Al Qaida in (more…)
Iran’s naval strategy is asymmetrical, geared to fast missile ships
WASHINGTON — The Iranian Navy has focused on its fleet of fast missile craft, a report said. The Institute for Gulf Affairs reported that the Iranian Navy was developing (more…)