US accuses Iran of ‘actively facilitating’ attacks on bases in West Asia. Washington says it will not allow threats to its interests to ‘go unchallenged’ after increase in attacks on its forces in the region. But with current attacks, would a US President really be willing to become embroiled in another war, especially in an election year?

Gravitas: US vows to hold Iran responsible for attacks on troops in West Asia

The United States on Monday (Oct 23) accused Iran of “actively facilitating” rocket and drone attacks on its forces in Iraq and Syria. This comes after Iran-backed militias in Iraq claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on US bases in the two countries.

White House says Iran ‘actively facilitating’ attacks on US military bases

The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia held talks in Iran on Monday (Oct 23), marking their first meeting since the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh went under the control of Azerbaijan, with Russia stating that the main issue was resolved and further work needs to be done on a peace treaty.

Armenia, Azerbaijan hold talks in Iran as Russia claims main issue resolved in Nagorno-Karabakh

In their first meeting since Azerbaijan regained control of Nagorno-Karabakh, the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan convened in Iran on Monday. Russia stated that the primary issue had been settled, subject to additional work on a peace treaty. The summit was held against the backdrop of escalating Middle East tensions, following Azerbaijan's swift advance into the disputed territory.

Iran hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan talks, Russia says main issue resolved in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armita Geravand, an Iranian woman who was left in a coma in the aftermath of an alleged assault on the Tehran metro by female police officers, is reported to be "brain dead", state media said on Sunday (Oct 22).

Armita Geravand, Iranian teen allegedly assaulted by police, likely 'brain dead'

According to local sources, two female journalists were sentenced to up to seven years in prison by an Iranian court for, among other things, "collaborating" with the US administration. Both have been behind bars since September 2022, when they reported on Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.

Iran journalists who covered Amini death get jail sentences

Two Iranian female journalists, Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, who were detained for their reporting on the death of Masha Amini, have been handed lengthy prison sentences, according to a statement from the judiciary on Sunday (Oct 22), media reports said.

Two women Iranian journalists sentenced to jail for reporting on Mahsa Amini's death

Iran warned Israel Wednesday (Oct 18) that time was “running out” for the Jewish nation after a strike at a Gaza hospital left hundreds dead, as per a claim by the Gazan authorities that holds Israel responsible for it.

‘Time is OVER,’ Iran warns Israel after deadly Gaza hospital strike

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi slammed Israel's bombardment of the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, predicting that the incident would bring the Israeli state to its knees.

Iran President Raisi says Gaza Hospital attack is 'beginning of the end' of Israel | World DNA

The American forces in Iraq were targeted in two separate drone attacks on Wednesday. One of the Armed drones caused minor injuries to the Troops. Even though the American Military has managed to intercept the unmanned aerial vehicle Washington at this moment is on heightened alert for activity by Iran-backed groups.

Washington on heightened alert for activity by Iran-backed groups

The sources, who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity, refused to identify the attacker, but in light of the rising tension in the region over the Israel-Hamas conflict, Washington is keeping a close eye out for any activity by groups backed by Iran.

The heads of MI5 and the FBI have issued an unprecedented joint warning, expressing concerns that the ongoing Middle East crisis could elevate the risk of domestic terrorist attacks, media reports said.

MI5, FBI warn of Iran-backed domestic 'terrorist attacks' at Five Eyes meeting

The United States President Joe Biden will pay a solidarity visit to Israel on Wednesday following the Hamas attacks. Iran has warned of possible preemptive actions against Israel in the coming hours. As Tel Aviv gears up for a ground offensive on the Gaza strip, Hamas says they are ready and it does not scare them.

Israel-Palestine war | Iran: Resistance axis won't allow Israel do whatever it wants

Iran has jailed the lawyer of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish woman whose death sparked massive anti-regime and anti-hijab protests. Saleh Nikbakht, the attorney representing Amini's family, was sentenced to one year in prison on charges of "propaganda activities against the system", Iran International outlet reported on Tuesday (Oct 17).

Iran jails lawyer of Mahsa Amini whose death sparked anti-hijab protests

Iran has warned Israel that it would have to intervene if the latter continues to attack Gaza, a report has claimed. Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian communicated Tehran’s views through the UN that it won’t remain a “silent spectator”.

Israel vs Hamas: Iran threatens to intervene if Israel doesn’t stop attacking Gaza, says report

In a shocking incident, one of Iran's most prominent filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui, was found dead alongside his wife at their home. According to the reports, the 83-year-old and his wife were found dead with knife wounds in their necks.

Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui stabbed to death, found dead in his home | World News | WION

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan on Sunday (Oct 15) slammed some of its officials on X, and "severed ties" with those who shook hands with an Iranian minister.

Israel envoy accuses UN of having 'blood on its hands' over Iran minister handshake

The war is raging between Israel and Hamas and attacks from both sides are intensifying. It's now 9 days since Israel declared war on Hamas after an unprecedented ground air and sea assault by the militants over the weekend. The death toll continues to mount on both sides.

Israel-Palestine war: Egypt steps up diplomatic efforts to get humanitarian aid into Gaza

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Wednesday.

Israel-Palestine war: Iran has long backed the Hamas militant group

Iran on Saturday (Oct 14) issued a fresh warning to Israel calling it to halt its offensives against Gaza before it is "too late". Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, during his visit to the Lebanese capital Beirut, said that there was still a political opportunity to avert a widespread crisis in the region but "in the next few hours, it will be too late".

Iran warns Israel to halt its offensives against Gaza before 'it is too late'

The Central Investigation Agency (CIA) has revealed new details about one of its most famous operations, and more. The spiriting out of six US diplomats who escaped from the US embassy in Tehran in 1979 has inspired a Hollywood movie as well.

While recounting ‘Argo’ rescue from Iran, CIA calls 1953 coup undemocratic

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday (Oct 13) said that the Pentagon was ready to deploy more military aid to Israel and called the United States’ support for Israel “iron clad.

Israel-Hamas war: US Defense Secretary Austin reiterates Washington’s support, calls Hamas 'worse than' ISIS

In an effort to diffuse a divided political opposition over $6 billion in Iranian monies that were kept in a Qatari account following Hamas's attacks on Israel, top US officials pledged to prevent the money from being moved to Tehran without Washington's approval.

US tells Qatar to deny Iran access to funds

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