.@StateDeptSpox says the US will be watching the Iranian funds transferred to Qatar closely to make sure they are only spent on humanitarian goods and will "have the ability to freeze them again if we need to."
Iraq FM is expected to visit Iran tomorrow on Wednesday as the deadline on the implementation of the Baghdad-Tehran security agreement on Iraqi Kurdistan region nears. Iraq FM will visit Iran tomorrow on Wednesday. Bilateral relations, regional and int'l issues are expected to be discussed in his visit to Tehran. The visit transpires as September 19 deadline regarding Tehran-Baghdad security agreement on Iraqi Kurdistan region looms
1 year agoDefense Minister Yoav Gallant reveals that Iran is establishing an airport in southern Lebanon, 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Israeli border, which is being used “for terror purposes.” Gallant says the airport is being built in the Qalaat Jabbour mountain region. “In the pictures, you can see the Iranian flag flying over the runways, from which the Ayatollah government plans to operate against the citizens of Israel,” Gallant says
The Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency expresses his dissatisfaction with what he considers "disdain" of Iran's nuclear escalation in light of the reduction in tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kenani: (US-Armenia joint exercise) US forces have never sought to provide security. Everywhere they have gone they have caused instability and security problems.The problems in the region must be solved by the countries of the region. We see the presence of extra-regional forces in the region as contrary to stability and security
NATO's deputy chief says defense alliance very worried about Iran-Russia partnership, wants to bolster cooperation with Israel
Warningwarning Confirmed: An internet disruption has been registered in Iran for the second night in a row from ~1:00 am local time; Network data show connectivity falling down to 71% of ordinary levels
Mossad director David Barnea says Iran had intentions to provide Russia with short and long-range missiles in addition to the UAVs that it sold. This was foiled, he says. "They have intentions to sell other weapons that will also be foiled. Our fear is that the Russians will transfer advanced weapons to the Iranians in return, which will certainly endanger our peace and maybe even our existence here."
Iran President had a phone call with Iraq PM, saying Tehran will not tolerate "movements by terrorist and separatist groups", a reference to Kurdish opposition groups in Iraqi Kurdistan. Iraqi PM said the country is committed to the fight against elements threatening security
.@TheJusticeDept announced Friday the successful disruption of a multimillion-dollar shipment of crude oil by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that was bound for another country, after seizure of over 980,000 barrels of crude oil carried by Suez Rajan
Iranian media: 3 people were killed in an explosion at the Arad Koh waste treatment plant in the capital, Tehran
The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in response to the GCC statement: We have always emphasized friendly cooperation in the field of energy, including the Arash field
Biggest cyber adversaries per @CIA's Cohen, China is 1, followed by Russia. Iran & North Korea "tied for 4th"
Iran's new ambassador to SaudiArabia arrived in Riyadh today on Tuesday
Iran stock of uranium enriched up to 60% is estimated to have grown by 7.5 kg to 121.6 kg according to an IAEA report
Iran's overall enriched uranium stockpile down compared to May, still 18 times 2015 limit: IAEA
PM Netanyahu confirms: Israel to build new security fence on Jordan border; massive barrier needed to block arms transfers to terror groups. Reminder: Israeli forces recently foiled smuggling of powerful Iranian explosives via Jordan
Iran received Russian Yak-130 combat training aircraft - IRNA agency
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - southern Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with leaders of Islamic Jihad in Beirut earlier today
1 year agoAfter meeting Syrian president, PM and FM, Iran FM @Amirabdolahian left Damascus for Beirut
Defense Intelligence in Iran announces the thwarting of a "complex plan" to carry out an Israeli operation in the country's defense industries sector
Iran State Media: The success of defense agencies in preventing a sabotagennThe Information Protection Organization of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Support was able to prevent a sabotage in the defense industries of the Islamic Republic of Iran through a complex plan
Iran FM met his Syrian counterpart today in Damascus, capital of Syria. He had earlier met Syrian PM
Iranian Ministry of Security: Dismantling an Israeli network that planned bombings
Iran FM @Amirabdolahian departed for Syria. Iran FM embarked on a trip to Syria. After meeting senior Syrian officials, he will also pay a visit to Lebanon
Israel Defense Minister warns UN chief that the possibly of war with Hezbollah is growing, says Iran is pushing Nasrallah for an action
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announces the release of 3 Iraqis "kidnapped" in Iran
Iran MFA spox says the Iran, US deal on prisoner swap is "progressing", adding "if this is implemented correctly, it can be a constructive step toward taking next steps in a responsible return of the US to the agreement"
Iran MFA spox: US sends messages for direct talks with Iran to resolve differences & to pave the way for implementation of JCPOA. But new sanctions, seizure & unloading Iran's oil are inconsistent with the messages. This approach is against recent understanding on prisoner swap
