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Siamak Namazi allowed to leave Iran prison for a week: Siamak Namazi, who was convicted of spying, released from detention amid reported US-Iran talks on ...
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Siamak Namazi allowed to leave Iran prison for a week
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Ex-UN official held in Iran allowed to leave the country for medical treatment | DW | 01.10.2022
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Siamak Namazi allowed to leave Iran prison for a week: Siamak Namazi, who was convicted of spying, released from detention amid reported US-Iran talks on ...
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Siamak Namazi allowed to leave Iran prison for a week
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Ex-UN official held in Iran allowed to leave the country for medical treatment | DW | 01.10.2022
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: Sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over possibility of greater ...
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to ...
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Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack: DUBAI: Iran said on Wednesday its military was ready to confront any attack by Israel ...
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Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack
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US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel
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Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge ...
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Sexual assault and brutal beatings: Iran renews violent hijab crackdown: Videos from Iran showed women struggling as "Morality Police" officers tried ...
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Sexual assault and brutal beatings: Iran renews violent hijab crackdown
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Iran navy escorting Iranian commercial ships to the Red Sea, commander says: Iran’s navy is escorting Iranian commercial ships to the Red Sea ...
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Iran navy escorting Iranian commercial ships to the Red Sea ...
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How America Can Prevent War Between Iran and Israel: Threaten Tehran, Pressure Netanyahu
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IRGC commander says Iran may 'revise' nuclear posture if attacked by Israel: The region is bracing for a possible Israeli response to Iran’s unprecedented attack ...
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IRGC commander says Iran may 'revise' nuclear posture if attacked by ...
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Iran parades drones, missiles to signal readiness for potential Israeli attack: As regional tensions run high, Iran paraded drones, missiles and soldiers on ...
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Iran parades drones, missiles to signal readiness for potential Israeli ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense'
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Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on ...
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Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi
Quick Glance: Call for Restraint: Putin Engages With Iran's Raisi
  • During a phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned against further escalation in the Middle East, emphasizing the potential 'catastrophic consequences.'

  • Putin expressed the expectation for all parties to exhibit reasonable restraint to prevent a new round of confrontation that could lead to 'catastrophic consequences' for the entire region, as outlined by the Kremlin's report on the call.

  • The already tense situation in the Middle East heightened over the weekend following Iran and its allies launching over 300 missiles and drones towards Israel. Israel reported successfully intercepting 99% of the projectiles using air defense systems.

  • Moscow and Iran share strong military and political ties. The call on Tuesday was initiated at the request of the Iranian side.
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Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals: SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian ...
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Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals
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Hezbollah claims to target IDF base with ‘Burkan’ missile: Hezbollah, backed by Iran, targets IDF in northern Israel. Tensions escalate with attacks on multiple ...
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Hezbollah claims to target IDF base with ‘Burkan’ missile
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The world is failing to take financial measures against Iran’s terror threat: The Financial Action Task Force’s current trajectory suggests a regrettable descent ...
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The world is failing to take financial measures against Iran’s terror ...
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Malaysia PM Anwar calls Iran’s drone attack on Israel ‘legitimate’: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the strike was retaliation for Israel’s bombing of the ...
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Malaysia PM Anwar calls Iran’s drone attack on Israel ‘legitimate’
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Suspected Iranian spy ship sails home, leaving troubled waters: The Iranian cargo ship is suspected of having provided targeting information and intelligence to ...
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Suspected Iranian spy ship sails home, leaving troubled waters
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Iran’s reprisal attack on Israel: A failed attack or a veiled warning?: The feared reprisal had been almost two weeks in the making. But when Iran finally pushed ...
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Iran’s reprisal attack on Israel: A failed attack or a veiled warning?
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US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s weekend attack on Israel
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US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s weekend ...
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Saudi Arabia didn’t take part in intercepting Iranian attacks on Israel: Sources: Suadi Arabia did not participate in intercepting Iranian drones and missiles ...
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Saudi Arabia didn’t take part in intercepting Iranian attacks on Israel: ...
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China tells Iran cooperation will last after attack on Israel: China’s top diplomat told Iran that the nations can work together across a range of areas in the ...
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China tells Iran cooperation will last after attack on Israel
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Iran attacks Israel: Iranian president calls Putin : From Russia where the Kremlin says Iran's President has called Vladimir Putin to discuss the attack on ...
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Iran attacks Israel: Iranian president calls Putin
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The Gaza War Goes Global | by Joschka Fischer - Project Syndicate: Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Iran’s unprecedented decision to launch a direct ...
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Visiting targeted air base, IDF chief promises response to Iranian attack: Iran will 'face consequences of its actions,' Halevi warns; military spokesman says ...
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Visiting targeted air base, IDF chief promises response to Iranian attack
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Iran attack on Israel stokes celebration, fears in Tehran: TEHRAN -- Weekend festivities to mark the end of Ramadan were drawing to a close when Bahareh ...
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Iran attack on Israel stokes celebration, fears in Tehran
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Iran vows 'massive and harsh response' should Israel attack | Africanews: Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend in response to ...
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Iran vows 'massive and harsh response' should Israel attack | Africanews
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Zelensky condemns attack on Israel: Ukraine also knows the horror of Iranian terror drones
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Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support
  • President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

  • Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.

  • Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.

  • US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.
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Israel army chief warns Iran after retaliatory attack | Africanews: The Iranian attack on Saturday came in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike two weeks ...
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Israel army chief warns Iran after retaliatory attack | Africanews
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Live updates: Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel: Iran has launched drones toward Israel, according to an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson ...
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Live updates: Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel
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Iran says it gave warning before attacking Israel. US says that's not true: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Sunday that Iran gave ...
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Iran says it gave warning before attacking Israel. US says that's not ...
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What Iran’s attack on Israel revealed about its weapons arsenal : Iran’s first direct attack on Israel demonstrated the advances of its domestic weapons program ...
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What Iran’s attack on Israel revealed about its weapons arsenal
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Iranian notice of attack may have dampened escalation risks: WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD/DUBAI: Turkish, Jordanian and Iraqi officials said on Sunday (Apr 14) Iran gave ...
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Iranian notice of attack may have dampened escalation risks
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Israel delays Rafah offensive plans amid heated debate over response to Iranian attack
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Israel delays Rafah offensive plans amid heated debate over response to ...
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G7 ‘ready to take measures’ in response to further destabilization by Iran: G7 leaders offered their full support for Israel on Sunday following an attack by ...
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G7 ‘ready to take measures’ in response to further destabilization by Iran
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Israeli army vows response to Iran strikes - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
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Iran state TV airs video of Chile fires claiming destruction in attack on Israel: Iran’s state broadcaster aired footage of wildfires in Chile, falsely claiming ...
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Iran state TV airs video of Chile fires claiming destruction in attack on ...
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Slain Iranian general planned, executed Hamas’ massacre: Iranian organization, linked to Supreme Leader, praises late general for role in mass murder of 1 ...
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Slain Iranian general planned, executed Hamas’ massacre
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Iran says any action against its interests will get a severe response - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
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Iran’s Jewish community praises attack on Israel - Here's why: Iran’s regime showcases its dwindling Jewish population to the world as an anti-Zionist ...
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Iran’s Jewish community praises attack on Israel - Here's why
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Live updates: Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel: Iran has launched drones toward Israel, according to an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson ...
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Live updates: Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel
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Netanyahu rival Lapid says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran: JERUSALEM: Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday accused Prime Minister Benjamin ...
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Netanyahu rival Lapid says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
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Iran threatens to strike Israel's nuclear sites if its facilities are bombed: Tehran warns it will also reconsider its commitments to atomic agreements if ...
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Iran threatens to strike Israel's nuclear sites if its facilities are ...