Iran hit back at the UK, France, and Germany for jointly condemning its recent missile advances, specifically the unveiling of the Fattah-2 ballistic missile, which Tehran says is "hypersonic.

Iran says claims over launch of Fattah-2 hypersonic missile 'misleading'

Iran is now looking to capitalise on its restored ties with longtime rival, the Sunni powerhouse Saudi Arabia, as well as neighbouring Arab states at a time when Washington-Tehran ties are facing testing times.

Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss scope of improving military ties amid Israel-Hamas war

The Persian Gulf, a region already simmering with tensions, witnesses a new provocation: Iranian drones capturing startling footage of an American aircraft carrier. This incident signals a bold display of force against U.S. naval forces in the region. Delve into this high-tension episode, its implications for regional stability, and the delicate dance of military balance between Tehran and Washington.

Gravitas: High stakes in the high seas: Iran's drone encounter with US aircraft carrier

A US Navy warship responded to a distress call from a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden that had been seized by armed individuals and is now safe, US officials said on Sunday. The tanker, which had been carrying a cargo of phosphoric acid, was identified as the Central Park by the vessel's company. The officials did not identify the attackers.

Iranian Navy, IRGC undertake joint operation, intercepts Eisenhower Carrier Group in Gulf of Aden

An Israeli billionaire-owned container ship was attacked in the Indian Ocean by drones suspected to have been launched by Iran. On Friday, CMA CGM’s ship Symi came under the attack of a triangle-shaped, bomb-carrying Shahed-136 drone while in international waters, an American defence official told AP news agency.

Israel-owned container ship comes under attack of Iranian drones: Report

Iran is facing condemnation from human rights groups as it executed a 17-year-old named Hamidreza Azari for murder in the town of Sabzevar. The incident reignited concerns about the country's practice of hanging individuals for crimes committed by minors.

Iran executes 17-year-old boy for murder, human rights groups express outrage

Iran is emerging as a global leader in the production of cheap and lethal weapons. The country is investing heavily in its indigenous defence industry. These days, its focus is on hypersonic missiles. An important weapon in modern warfare. We get you more details in this story.

Fattah II: Iran's latest hypersonic missile

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In the turbulent landscape of West Asia, a new development is sending shock waves in the region often seen as a Tinder Box. Iran has unveiled its new and improved Hypersonic weapon the Fattah-2. Iran unveiled the improved variant of the missile just months after stunning the world with its first Hypersonic missile.

Gravitas: Is Iran's Fattah-2 Hypersonic Missile a game changer in West Asia?

A United States warplane on Tuesday (Nov 21) attacked an air base west of Baghdad and killed several Iran-backed militiamen, the Pentagon said. This came after a short-range ballistic projectile was fired at American and allied personnel in Iraq.

US forces attack Iraqi air-base, kill Iran-backed forces

A US fighter jet attacked two targets in Iraq killing five people. The US called the strike a retaliation for repeated attacks on its troops in the country. An Iraqi security Force official confirmed that the strike killed five fighters of the Hezbollah group.

Airstrikes by the US kills five pro-Iran fighters

Russia's mercenary group intends to provide an air defence system to Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah or to the regime in Tehran, as part of an "unprecedented defence cooperation" between the two US adversaries, the White House said on Tuesday (Nov 21).

Russia's Wagner group to offer air defence to Hezbollah or Iran, says US

Toomaj Salehi, a well-known Iranian rapper, has been freed on bail after spending more than a year behind bars for supporting nationwide protests that were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

Iranian rapper released on bail after a year in jail for backing protests over Mahsa Amini's death

Iran seems to have softened its otherwise harsh stance against the West. In the latest development the Islamic nation's Supreme leader Ali Khamenei addressed possibilities around a plausible nuclear deal with the West in his speech to Iran's nuclear scientists.

Iran unveils new hypersonic weapon 'Fattah 2'

A UN nuclear watchdog report has revealed that Iran's estimated stockpile of enriched uranium had reached more than 22 times the limit set out in the 2015 accord between Tehran and world powers.

Iran has uranium stockpile 22 times of limit set in 2015 deal: Report

Iraq can now pay Iran for power under a fresh 120-day waiver that the US authorized, according to US officials on Tuesday. They emphasized that Tehran could only use the money for humanitarian needs and aimed to allay allegations that the US was providing Iran with the money.

US renews waiver letting Iraq pay Iran for electricity

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly said that Iran will not directly enter the ongoing Israel-Hamas war when he spoke to Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh earlier this month.

Did Supreme Leader Khamenei tell Hamas chief that Iran would not directly enter war against Israel?

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian rejected allegations that Iran was behind a drone attack in the Red Sea targeting a US missile destroyer, as reported by CBS in an exclusive report.

Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian denies Iran's involvement in Red Sea drone attack

The United States has carried out two air strikes on Iran-linked sides and its aligned groups in Syria.

US airstrikes on Iran-linked sites in Syria, strikes hit training facilities and safe house

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who on Saturday (Nov 11) landed in Saudi Arabia to attend a summit on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, said that now was the time to take decisive action rather than mere talks.

'Gaza not an arena for words, should be for action,' says Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi's wife Jamileh Alamohoda has sent out a series of letters to the spouses of European leaders. What was in these letters? Why is Raisi's wife being criticised for it?

Gravitas: Iranian president's wife writes letter to French first lady, receives backlash

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi's family member stated that the activist has ended her hunger strike after she was allowed to get medical treatment without wearing the compulsory head covering.

Iran's jailed Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi ends hunger strike

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's wife Jamileh Alamolhoda has once again sparked controversy in Iran due to her public and political activism. Earlier this week, she wrote to French President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte Macron urging her to ask her husband to press for a ceasefire in the Gaza War.

Iran: Raisi's wife criticised for writing to French First lady

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have shot down a US military drone, news agencies have reported citing US officials. Houthi rebels in the past have shot down American drones, but the latest incident has taken place just when the situation in the Middle East is tense due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels shoot down US drone off Yemen

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