Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah even as Washington insisted the truce plan had been coordinated with Israel. The United States and allies issued a joint call for a 21-day halt in the fighting in Lebanon.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Defies Ceasefire Calls And Vows To Keep Battling Hezbollah

<p>Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has spoken about&nbsp;the idea of striking a deal with Iran, aimed at ending hostilities if he is elected president in the upcoming presidential elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, he did not mention any specific details of the deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I would do that,” Trump&nbsp;said, adding, "We have to make a deal because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal.”</p>

<p>The Republican presidential candidate made the&nbsp;statement while speaking to reporters on Thursday (Sep 26) in New York City, and said that talks are necessary because of the threat posed by Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;&nbsp;US: Donald Trump Briefed On Alleged Assassination Threats From Iran</strong></p>

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<p>In 2018, Trump withdrew from a deal agreed to by the Obama administration alongside major world powers that granted Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for limits on its weapons program. Since then, Iran has returned to enriching uranium to the&nbsp;levels required&nbsp;for creating nuclear weapons, a threat that is likely to heighten tensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Threats from Iran to assassinate Trump</strong></h2>

<p>The statement by Trump also comes a&nbsp;day after the US intelligence agencies briefed the former president about "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's&nbsp;campaign issued a statement, highlighting that the threat of assassination was an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intel-warns-trump-of-real-and-specific-threats-from-iran-to-assassinate-him-761693"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Big threats on my life by Iran': Trump says after US intelligence warns him of assassination threat</strong></a></p>

<p>Later, the Republican presidential candidate in a social media post&nbsp;said that big threats were there on his life by Iran, adding that moves were already made, but did not work out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, on Thursday, a grand jury indicted multiple Iranians on charges related to hacking Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.</p>

<p>Trump said that he was prepared to make a deal with Iran “within one week after the election” if he had won in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“But Iran would have made a deal with us,” he&nbsp;said. “It would have been a great deal for them. The only thing is they cannot have nuclear weapons.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has spoken about the idea of striking a deal with Iran, aimed at ending hostilities if he is elected president in the upcoming presidential elections.

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has spoken about the idea of striking a deal with Iran, aimed at ending hostilities if he is elected president in the upcoming presidential elections. However, he did not mention any specific details of the deal. "I would do that,” Trump said, adding, "We have to make a deal because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal.” The Republican presidential candidate made the statement while speaking to reporters on Thursday (Sep 26) in New York City, and said that talks are necessary because of the threat posed by Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. Watch | US: Donald Trump Briefed On Alleged Assassination Threats From Iran × In 2018, Trump withdrew from a deal agreed to by the Obama administration alongside major world powers that granted Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for limits on its weapons program. Since then, Iran has returned to enriching uranium to the levels required for creating nuclear weapons, a threat that is likely to heighten tensions in the Middle East. Threats from Iran to assassinate Trump The statement by Trump also comes a day after the US intelligence agencies briefed the former president about "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him. Trump's campaign issued a statement, highlighting that the threat of assassination was an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in the US. Also read: 'Big threats on my life by Iran': Trump says after US intelligence warns him of assassination threat Later, the Republican presidential candidate in a social media post said that big threats were there on his life by Iran, adding that moves were already made, but did not work out. Moreover, on Thursday, a grand jury indicted multiple Iranians on charges related to hacking Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Trump said that he was prepared to make a deal with Iran “within one week after the election” if he had won in 2020. “But Iran would have made a deal with us,” he said. “It would have been a great deal for them. The only thing is they cannot have nuclear weapons.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says would strike a deal with Iran to end hostilities, if elected

After evacuating her family from the village of Seddiqine in southern Lebanon, Feryal Mehsen went back to fetch belongings. It was then that an Israeli airstrike hit close by. Now in a shelter in Beirut, she sits scrolling through messages from friends and relatives checking if she survived the blast.

Israel-Hezbollah War: New Humanitarian Crisis Brewing In West Asia

Massive bombing in Lebanon creates panic and aggravates the humanitarian crisis in the country. In the face of the absolute humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, a regional escalation is taking place. On Monday 23 September, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 600 and injured 2,000 people in just one day, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

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Iran has brokered ongoing secret talks between Russia and Yemen's Houthi rebels to transfer anti-ship missiles to the militant group, three Western and regional sources said, a development that highlights Tehran's deepening ties to Moscow.

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As tensions in West Asia escalate, world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and they have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. Watch to know more.

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Iranian MP Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani links Ebrahim Raisi’s chopper crash to pager explosion. MP claims a pager blast led to the helicopter crash that led to the death of Raisi’s death. A resurfaced picture of the Former Iranian President shows a pager kept in background. Allegation comes as Tehran-backed Hezbollah reels from the pager and walkie-talkie blasts

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Iran is ready to end its nuclear standoff with the West, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, while calling for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine through dialogue. Iran's clerical establishment hopes to see an easing of U.S. sanctions that have crippled the country's economy.

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Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed to support Hezbollah as Israel continues its aerial assault across Lebanon. He said that killing of Hezbollah commanders can't defeat the group. Watch in for more details!

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<p>The US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him, his presidential campaign said in a statement on Tuesday (Sept 24). The statement highlighted that the threat of assassination was an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“President Trump was briefed earlier today by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the United States,” Steven Cheung, Trump's Campaign communications director said on Tuesday night.</p>

<p>Later, Donald Trump in a social media post on X, said that big threats are there on his life by Iran, adding that moves were already made, but did not work out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Big threats on my life by Iran. The entire U.S. Military is watching and waiting. Moves were already made by Iran that didn’t work out, but they will try again. Not a good situation for anyone. I am surrounded by more men, guns, and weapons than I have ever seen before. Thank you to Congress for unanimously approving far more money to Secret Service - Zero “NO” Votes, strictly bipartisan. Nice to see Republicans and Democrats get together on something. An attack on a former President is a Death Wish for the attacker!," he wrote on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cheung said that intelligence officials have identified these "continued and coordinated" attacks increased in recent months and law enforcement officials across all agencies have been working to ensure Trump is protected and the upcoming elections are free from interference.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Ryan Routh Made Second Attempt On Trump's Life</strong></p>

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<p>"Make no mistake, the terror regime in Iran loves the weakness of Kamala Harris and is terrified of the strength and resolve of President Trump. He will let nothing stop him or get in his way to fight for the American people and to Make America Great Again," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Past assassination attempts on Trump&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, two assassination attempts have been made on Republican presidential nominee Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first failed assassination attempt on Trump was made on July 12, during one of his rallies in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a bullet grazed his ear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second attempt&nbsp;was made on September 15 at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. In the latest development, Ryan Routh, the gunman who attempted to kill Trump has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors, on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-gunman-ryan-routh-charged-with-attempted-assassination-by-prosecutors-761682"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Trump gunman Ryan Routh charged with attempted assassination by prosecutors</strong></a></p>

<p>The US presidential elections are scheduled for November 5, with Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris facing each other in competition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran,&nbsp;has previously denied US claims of interfering in American matters. However, on the reports of threats of assassination attempt on Trump, Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York and the ODNI did not immediately respond to requests for comment.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him, his presidential campaign said in a statement on Tuesday (Sept 24).

The US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him, his presidential campaign said in a statement on Tuesday (Sept 24). The statement highlighted that the threat of assassination was an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in the US. “President Trump was briefed earlier today by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the United States,” Steven Cheung, Trump's Campaign communications director said on Tuesday night. Later, Donald Trump in a social media post on X, said that big threats are there on his life by Iran, adding that moves were already made, but did not work out. "Big threats on my life by Iran. The entire U.S. Military is watching and waiting. Moves were already made by Iran that didn’t work out, but they will try again. Not a good situation for anyone. I am surrounded by more men, guns, and weapons than I have ever seen before. Thank you to Congress for unanimously approving far more money to Secret Service - Zero “NO” Votes, strictly bipartisan. Nice to see Republicans and Democrats get together on something. An attack on a former President is a Death Wish for the attacker!," he wrote on X. Cheung said that intelligence officials have identified these "continued and coordinated" attacks increased in recent months and law enforcement officials across all agencies have been working to ensure Trump is protected and the upcoming elections are free from interference. Watch | Ryan Routh Made Second Attempt On Trump's Life × "Make no mistake, the terror regime in Iran loves the weakness of Kamala Harris and is terrified of the strength and resolve of President Trump. He will let nothing stop him or get in his way to fight for the American people and to Make America Great Again," he said. Past assassination attempts on Trump Earlier, two assassination attempts have been made on Republican presidential nominee Trump. The first failed assassination attempt on Trump was made on July 12, during one of his rallies in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a bullet grazed his ear. The second attempt was made on September 15 at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. In the latest development, Ryan Routh, the gunman who attempted to kill Trump has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors, on Wednesday. Also read: Trump gunman Ryan Routh charged with attempted assassination by prosecutors The US presidential elections are scheduled for November 5, with Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris facing each other in competition. Iran, has previously denied US claims of interfering in American matters. However, on the reports of threats of assassination attempt on Trump, Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York and the ODNI did not immediately respond to requests for comment. (With inputs from agencies)

'Big threats on my life by Iran': Trump says after US intelligence warns him of assassination threat

A video released by the IDF on Monday claimed to show Israeli air strikes hitting Russian-made DM-3 cruise missiles just as it was ready to launch from within a building in southern Lebanon.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah capabilities targeted

Pezeshkian Addresses UNGA, Accuses Israel Of Committing Genocide in Gaza

<p>Israel carried out extensive air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing 492 people, including 21 children, and injuring 1600 others in air raids on towns and villages, according to the Lebanese health ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has bombarded several areas in Lebanon and warned of further significant strikes in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon’s northeast, which are reportedly now underway.</p>

<p>The Israel Defence Forces warned people to immediately leave the homes and other buildings where the Iran-backed Hezbollah has allegedly stored weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lebanon received more than 80,000 suspected Israeli calls, asking people to evacuate, the Lebanese officials said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/get-out-immediately-israeli-military-tells-people-in-lebanon-to-move-away-from-hezbollah-targets-761141"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Get out immediately: Israeli military tells people in Lebanon to move away from Hezbollah targets</strong></a></p>

<p>The head of telecoms company Ogero, Imad Kreidieh, confirmed to Reuters, saying such calls were "psychological warfare to cause havoc and chaos".</p>

<p>This morning the IDF, through its spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said Hezbollah had “militarised civilian infrastructure” and “turned southern Lebanon into a battlefield”.</p>

<p>He further advised “civilians from Lebanese villages located in and next to buildings and areas used by Hezbollah for military purposes” to immediately move out of harm’s way for their own safety.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel's army chief vows to hit anyone who threatens Israelis</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier, spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said, "Hezbollah intends to launch these weapons toward Israel, and we will not allow it! Stay away for your own protection."</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</em></strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel carried out extensive air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing 492 people, including 21 children, and injuring 1600 others in air raids on towns and villages, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Israel carried out extensive air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing 492 people, including 21 children, and injuring 1600 others in air raids on towns and villages, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israel has bombarded several areas in Lebanon and warned of further significant strikes in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon’s northeast, which are reportedly now underway. The Israel Defence Forces warned people to immediately leave the homes and other buildings where the Iran-backed Hezbollah has allegedly stored weapons. Lebanon received more than 80,000 suspected Israeli calls, asking people to evacuate, the Lebanese officials said. Also read: Get out immediately: Israeli military tells people in Lebanon to move away from Hezbollah targets The head of telecoms company Ogero, Imad Kreidieh, confirmed to Reuters, saying such calls were "psychological warfare to cause havoc and chaos". This morning the IDF, through its spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said Hezbollah had “militarised civilian infrastructure” and “turned southern Lebanon into a battlefield”. He further advised “civilians from Lebanese villages located in and next to buildings and areas used by Hezbollah for military purposes” to immediately move out of harm’s way for their own safety. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel's army chief vows to hit anyone who threatens Israelis × Earlier, spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said, "Hezbollah intends to launch these weapons toward Israel, and we will not allow it! Stay away for your own protection." Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel strikes more than 300 Hezbollah targets, 492 killed, over 1600 injured

An Iranian Member of Parliament has made a startling claim, he has hinted that a pager similar to the ones used to target Hezbollah in Lebanon exploded inside the chopper of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi leading it to crash in May. Watch in for more details!

Iranian MP Links Pagers Blast To Ex-Iran President Raisi's Death

The state of Israel has expanded its war with Hezbollah, currently Lebanon is witnessing one of its bloodiest days since the 1975-90 Civil War. The Lebanese Health Ministry has said that at least about 550 people have lost their lives during the fierce Israeli bombardment that has happened in the last 48 hours. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Iran's&nbsp;elite Revolutionary&nbsp;Guards&nbsp;Corps (IRGC) has ordered all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by its Hezbollah allies in Lebanon blew up in deadly attacks last week, two senior Iranian security officials told <em>Reuters</em>.</p>

<p>One of the security officials said a large-scale operation is underway by the IRGC to inspect all devices, not just communication equipment. He said most of these devices were either homemade or imported from China and Russia.</p>

<p>Iran was concerned about infiltration by Israeli agents, including Iranians on Israel's payroll and a thorough investigation of personnel has already begun, targeting mid and high-ranking members of the IRGC, added the official, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This includes scrutiny of their&nbsp;bank accounts both in Iran and abroad, as well as their travel history and that of their families," the security official said.</p>

<p>Iran's&nbsp;Foreign, Defence and Interior Ministries were not immediately available to respond to the comments made by the security officials to Reuters.</p>

<p>In a coordinated attack, the pager devices detonated on Tuesday across Hezbollah's strongholds. On Wednesday, hundreds of Hezbollah walkie-talkies exploded. The attacks killed 39 people and injured more than 3,000 people.</p>

<p>Lebanon and Hezbollah say Israel was behind the attacks. Israel has neither denied nor confirmed involvement.</p>

<p>The security official declined to give details on how the IRGC force, comprising 190,000 personnel, are communicating. "For now, we are using end-to-end encryption in messaging systems," he said.</p>

<p>According to the same official, there is widespread concern among&nbsp;Iran's&nbsp;ruling establishment. IRGC officials have reached out to Hezbollah for technical assessments, and several examples of exploded devices have been sent to Tehran for examination by Iranian experts.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Lebanon Hezbollah pagers explosion: Lebanese Information Minister Calls It 'An Israel Aggression'</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Missile, nuclear facilities&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Another Iranian official said the Islamic Republic's main concern was the protection of the country's nuclear and missile facilities, particularly those underground.</p>

<p>"But since last year, security measures at those sites have increased significantly," he said in reference to stepped up measures after what Iranian authorities said was Israel's attempt to sabotage&nbsp;Iran's&nbsp;missile program in 2023. Israel has never commented on this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There has never, ever been such tight security and extreme measures in place as there are now," he added, suggesting that security has been significantly increased beyond previous levels after the pager explosions in Lebanon.</p>

<p>The IRGC is a powerful political, military and economic force in Iran with close ties to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Set up after the 1979 Islamic Revolution to protect the clerical ruling system, it has its own ground force, navy and air force that oversee&nbsp;Iran's&nbsp;strategic weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It exerts influence in the Middle East through its overseas operations arm, the Al Quds Force, by providing money, weapons, technology and training to allied groups: Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, Yemen's Houthis and militias in Iraq.</p>

<p>Iran's&nbsp;military uses a range of encrypted communication devices, including walkie-talkies, for secure communication, said the first Iranian source. While specific models and brands might vary, Iranian military communications equipment was often developed domestically or sourced from a combination of local and foreign suppliers, he said.</p>

<p>He said&nbsp;Iran's&nbsp;armed forces have stopped using pagers for over two decades.</p>

<p>Tehran has developed its own military-grade radio transmissions through its defence industry to avoid reliance on foreign imports, especially due to Western sanctions imposed on Tehran over its nuclear program, he added.</p>

<p>However, in the past, Iran has imported communication devices from countries such as China and Russia and even Japan.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-pager-explosions-israel-wanted-to-detonate-devices-later-but-was-forced-to-act-earlier-know-why-760096"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hezbollah pager explosions: Israel wanted to detonate devices later but was forced to act earlier. Know why</strong></a></p>

<p>Iran and Israel have been locked in a shadow war for decades, with mutual allegations of sabotage and assassination plots.</p>

<p>The conflict, including between Israel and Hezbollah, has intensified in the past year in parallel with the Gaza war, which erupted after the Palestinian Hamas group attacked southern Israeli communities on Oct. 7.</p>

<p>Iran and Hezbollah have blamed Israel for assassinating Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah's most senior military commander, Fuad Shukr, in Beirut a few hours earlier in July. Israel said it killed Shukr but it has not confirmed it was behind Haniyeh's death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran does not recognise Israel's right to exist. Khamenei has previously called Israel a "cancerous tumour" that "will undoubtedly be uprooted and destroyed".</p>

<p>Israel believes that Iran poses an existential threat. It also accuses Iran of secretly trying to develop nuclear weapons, though Iran denies seeking to build a nuclear bomb.</p>


Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has ordered all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by its Hezbollah allies in Lebanon blew up in deadly attacks last week, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters.

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has ordered all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by its Hezbollah allies in Lebanon blew up in deadly attacks last week, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters. One of the security officials said a large-scale operation is underway by the IRGC to inspect all devices, not just communication equipment. He said most of these devices were either homemade or imported from China and Russia. Iran was concerned about infiltration by Israeli agents, including Iranians on Israel's payroll and a thorough investigation of personnel has already begun, targeting mid and high-ranking members of the IRGC, added the official, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter. "This includes scrutiny of their bank accounts both in Iran and abroad, as well as their travel history and that of their families," the security official said. Iran's Foreign, Defence and Interior Ministries were not immediately available to respond to the comments made by the security officials to Reuters. In a coordinated attack, the pager devices detonated on Tuesday across Hezbollah's strongholds. On Wednesday, hundreds of Hezbollah walkie-talkies exploded. The attacks killed 39 people and injured more than 3,000 people. Lebanon and Hezbollah say Israel was behind the attacks. Israel has neither denied nor confirmed involvement. The security official declined to give details on how the IRGC force, comprising 190,000 personnel, are communicating. "For now, we are using end-to-end encryption in messaging systems," he said. According to the same official, there is widespread concern among Iran's ruling establishment. IRGC officials have reached out to Hezbollah for technical assessments, and several examples of exploded devices have been sent to Tehran for examination by Iranian experts. Watch: Lebanon Hezbollah pagers explosion: Lebanese Information Minister Calls It 'An Israel Aggression' Missile, nuclear facilities Another Iranian official said the Islamic Republic's main concern was the protection of the country's nuclear and missile facilities, particularly those underground. "But since last year, security measures at those sites have increased significantly," he said in reference to stepped up measures after what Iranian authorities said was Israel's attempt to sabotage Iran's missile program in 2023. Israel has never commented on this. "There has never, ever been such tight security and extreme measures in place as there are now," he added, suggesting that security has been significantly increased beyond previous levels after the pager explosions in Lebanon. The IRGC is a powerful political, military and economic force in Iran with close ties to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Set up after the 1979 Islamic Revolution to protect the clerical ruling system, it has its own ground force, navy and air force that oversee Iran's strategic weapons. It exerts influence in the Middle East through its overseas operations arm, the Al Quds Force, by providing money, weapons, technology and training to allied groups: Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, Yemen's Houthis and militias in Iraq. Iran's military uses a range of encrypted communication devices, including walkie-talkies, for secure communication, said the first Iranian source. While specific models and brands might vary, Iranian military communications equipment was often developed domestically or sourced from a combination of local and foreign suppliers, he said. He said Iran's armed forces have stopped using pagers for over two decades. Tehran has developed its own military-grade radio transmissions through its defence industry to avoid reliance on foreign imports, especially due to Western sanctions imposed on Tehran over its nuclear program, he added. However, in the past, Iran has imported communication devices from countries such as China and Russia and even Japan. Also read | Hezbollah pager explosions: Israel wanted to detonate devices later but was forced to act earlier. Know why Iran and Israel have been locked in a shadow war for decades, with mutual allegations of sabotage and assassination plots. The conflict, including between Israel and Hezbollah, has intensified in the past year in parallel with the Gaza war, which erupted after the Palestinian Hamas group attacked southern Israeli communities on Oct. 7. Iran and Hezbollah have blamed Israel for assassinating Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah's most senior military commander, Fuad Shukr, in Beirut a few hours earlier in July. Israel said it killed Shukr but it has not confirmed it was behind Haniyeh's death. Iran does not recognise Israel's right to exist. Khamenei has previously called Israel a "cancerous tumour" that "will undoubtedly be uprooted and destroyed". Israel believes that Iran poses an existential threat. It also accuses Iran of secretly trying to develop nuclear weapons, though Iran denies seeking to build a nuclear bomb.

Iran's Guards ban communications devices after pager explosions in Lebanon against Hezbollah

Iran showcased a new ballistic missile named 'Jihad', developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, during a military parade in Tehran on Saturday. WION decodes Iran's new missile.

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As a fear of a wider regional war looms the deadly pagers and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon believed to be carried out by Israel has put Iran on its toes. An Iranian Member of Parliament has made a startling claim, he has hinted that a pager similar to the ones used to target Hezbollah in Lebanon exploded inside the chopper of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi leading it to crash in May. Watch in for more details!

Iranian MP Links Pagers Blast To Ex-Iran Prez Death

<p>After a wave of explosions from pagers and walkie-talkies swept Lebanon on Sep 17 and Sep 18 targeting Hezbollah group members, an Iranian MP now claims that the same kind of attack might have killed former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.</p>

<p>This came after pager and other blasts killed at least 39 people and injured over 3000 across Lebanon and Syria. Lebanon has blamed Israel for allegedly carrying out such grave sort of attacks. Israel remains silent on this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iranian MP Ahmad Bakshayesg Ardestani said Raisi also used to have a pager with him and an image of the deceased Iranian leader with a pager on a table surfaced online recently, which raises similar doubts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ahmad believes the same kind of attack also has some link with Raisi’s death, primarily pointing fingers at Israel’s Mossad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Raisi, who died in a chopper crash in May, was next in line to succeed Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.</p>

<p>"One likely scenario regarding the deadly helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi is the explosion of his pager," Ardestani said.</p>

<p>Watch |&nbsp;<strong>Lebanon Pager Blast: Taiwan-made pagers targeted: Reports</strong></p>

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<p>However, the Iranian government released a final investigation report earlier in September, stating that severe weather conditions like thick fog were the primary causes of the May helicopter crash.</p>

<p>But Iranian MP Ahmad reiterated his speculation and added that Iran played a role in the purchase of the pagers that exploded in Lebanon, suggesting that Iranian agencies should also probe the incident separately.</p>

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<p>Raisi, a hardliner who was seen as the next in line to succeed Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei, took a strong stance in domestic and international politics. He was a long-time member of the Assembly of Experts, which is responsible for picking a successor for the supreme leader when he dies. His helicopter crashed on May 19 in a mountainous region near the Azerbaijan border.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Raisi became president in 2021 after succeeding Hassan Rouhani. He was also infamous for the 1988 mass execution that shocked the world was gave him the name of "Butcher of Tehran'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After a wave of explosions from pagers and walkie-talkies swept Lebanon on Sep 17 and Sep 18 targeting Hezbollah group members, an Iranian MP now claims that the same kind of attack might have killed former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

After a wave of explosions from pagers and walkie-talkies swept Lebanon on Sep 17 and Sep 18 targeting Hezbollah group members, an Iranian MP now claims that the same kind of attack might have killed former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. This came after pager and other blasts killed at least 39 people and injured over 3000 across Lebanon and Syria. Lebanon has blamed Israel for allegedly carrying out such grave sort of attacks. Israel remains silent on this. Iranian MP Ahmad Bakshayesg Ardestani said Raisi also used to have a pager with him and an image of the deceased Iranian leader with a pager on a table surfaced online recently, which raises similar doubts. Also Read | Iran`s Guards ban communications devices after pager explosions in Lebanon against Hezbollah Ahmad believes the same kind of attack also has some link with Raisi’s death, primarily pointing fingers at Israel’s Mossad. Raisi, who died in a chopper crash in May, was next in line to succeed Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. "One likely scenario regarding the deadly helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi is the explosion of his pager," Ardestani said. Watch | Lebanon Pager Blast: Taiwan-made pagers targeted: Reports × However, the Iranian government released a final investigation report earlier in September, stating that severe weather conditions like thick fog were the primary causes of the May helicopter crash. But Iranian MP Ahmad reiterated his speculation and added that Iran played a role in the purchase of the pagers that exploded in Lebanon, suggesting that Iranian agencies should also probe the incident separately. Also Read | Explained: How were the deadly Hezbollah pager explosions carried out in Lebanon? Raisi, a hardliner who was seen as the next in line to succeed Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei, took a strong stance in domestic and international politics. He was a long-time member of the Assembly of Experts, which is responsible for picking a successor for the supreme leader when he dies. His helicopter crashed on May 19 in a mountainous region near the Azerbaijan border. Raisi became president in 2021 after succeeding Hassan Rouhani. He was also infamous for the 1988 mass execution that shocked the world was gave him the name of "Butcher of Tehran'. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday, state media said, amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia.</p>

<p>Iran stands accused by Western governments of supplying both drones and missiles to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine, a charge it has repeatedly denied.</p>

<p>The solid-fuel Jihad missile was designed and manufactured by the aerospace arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and has an operational range of 1,000 kilometres (more than 600 miles), state news agency IRNA said.</p>

<p>The Shahed-136B drone is an upgraded version of the Shahed-136, with new features and an operational range of more than 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles), it added.</p>

<p>New President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the annual parade in Tehran, commemorating the 1980-88 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq.</p>

<p>"Today, our defensive and deterrent capabilities have grown so much that no demon even thinks about any aggression towards our dear Iran," he said.</p>

<p>"With unity and cohesion among Islamic countries...we can put in its place the bloodthirsty, genocidal usurper Israel, which shows no mercy to anyone, women or children, old or young."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strike-on-beirut-lebanon-ministry-says-at-least-31-killed-including-3-kids-760701"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israeli strike on Beirut: Lebanon ministry says at least 31 killed including 3 kids</strong></a></p>

<p>Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a similar tirade against Israel to delegates to an annual meeting of Muslim clerics hosted by Iran, calling on Islamic countries to "completely cut off their economic relations" with Israel and "weaken political ties."</p>

<p>"This inner strength can eliminate the Zionist regime, this malignant cancerous tumour, from the heart of the Islamic community in Palestine and get rid of US domination and coercive interference in the region," he said.</p>

<p>Middle East tensions have soared since Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 sparking war in Gaza and drawing in Iranian allies around the region.</p>

<p>The tensions have intensified in recent days as the focus of Israel's firepower has shifted north to the Lebanon border where its troops have been battling the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Iran says Israel Will Face "A Crushing Response From The Axis Of Resistance"</strong></p>

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<p>An Israeli air strike on Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold on Friday killed 31 people, including two of its top commanders, Lebanese authorities said, hot on the heels of deadly sabotage attacks on the group's communications earlier this week.</p>

<p>Britain, France, Germany and the United States slapped new sanctions on Iran earlier this month, alleging that it had been providing ballistic missiles for Russia's war effort in Ukraine.</p>

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Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday, state media said, amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia. Iran stands accused by Western governments of supplying both drones and missiles to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine, a charge it has repeatedly denied. The solid-fuel Jihad missile was designed and manufactured by the aerospace arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and has an operational range of 1,000 kilometres (more than 600 miles), state news agency IRNA said. The Shahed-136B drone is an upgraded version of the Shahed-136, with new features and an operational range of more than 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles), it added. New President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the annual parade in Tehran, commemorating the 1980-88 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq. "Today, our defensive and deterrent capabilities have grown so much that no demon even thinks about any aggression towards our dear Iran," he said. "With unity and cohesion among Islamic countries...we can put in its place the bloodthirsty, genocidal usurper Israel, which shows no mercy to anyone, women or children, old or young." Also read: Israeli strike on Beirut: Lebanon ministry says at least 31 killed including 3 kids Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a similar tirade against Israel to delegates to an annual meeting of Muslim clerics hosted by Iran, calling on Islamic countries to "completely cut off their economic relations" with Israel and "weaken political ties." "This inner strength can eliminate the Zionist regime, this malignant cancerous tumour, from the heart of the Islamic community in Palestine and get rid of US domination and coercive interference in the region," he said. Middle East tensions have soared since Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 sparking war in Gaza and drawing in Iranian allies around the region. The tensions have intensified in recent days as the focus of Israel's firepower has shifted north to the Lebanon border where its troops have been battling the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Watch | Iran says Israel Will Face "A Crushing Response From The Axis Of Resistance" × An Israeli air strike on Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold on Friday killed 31 people, including two of its top commanders, Lebanese authorities said, hot on the heels of deadly sabotage attacks on the group's communications earlier this week. Britain, France, Germany and the United States slapped new sanctions on Iran earlier this month, alleging that it had been providing ballistic missiles for Russia's war effort in Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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