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Mideast Crisis

‘Second round’ of conflict with Iran looms, ex-Israeli officer warns

‘Second round’ of conflict with Iran looms, ex-Israeli officer warns

A second round of conflict with Iran is imminent, a former Israeli intelligence officer said on Sunday, two months after a US-brokered ceasefire ended a 12-day war between the two archenemies.

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Houthis' alleged use of cluster bombs

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Houthis' alleged use of cluster bombs

Israel says it launched airstrikes against the positions of Yemen's Houthis in Sanaa on Sunday, shortly after the group fired a ballistic missile allegedly armed with a cluster bomb warhead at Israel.

Khamenei rejects direct US talks, says hostility is 'unsolvable’

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday rejected calls by Tehran moderates for direct negotiations with the United States, insisting that Washington’s hostility cannot be resolved through talks.

Araghchi calls Israel a threat to Islamic countries in pan-Arab daily op-ed

Israel is threatening Muslim nations, Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday in an op-ed on a pan-Arab daily newspaper, urging Islamic countries to impose sanctions and form an international coalition against Iran's archenemy.

Oil could hit $200 if Hormuz Strait closed, Khamenei representative warns

Oil could hit $200 if Hormuz Strait closed, Khamenei representative warns

A representative of Iran's Supreme Leader has urged restrictions on Western shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such a move would drive global oil prices to $200 and deal an economic blow to Iran's adversaries.

Israel expands tanker fleet to sustain air operations deep into Iran - Ynet

Israel expands tanker fleet to sustain air operations deep into Iran - Ynet

Israel is buying two more aerial refueling aircraft to boost its long-range strike capability against Iran, Israeli outlet Ynet reported, as the Revolutionary Guards’ chief warned Saturday of harsher retaliation in any renewed conflict.

Iran seeks Belarus help to restore air defenses, Ukraine intelligence says

Iran seeks Belarus help to restore air defenses, Ukraine intelligence says

Iran has asked Belarus for assistance in restoring its damaged air defense and electronic warfare systems following the June conflict with Israel, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service said.

Lebanese politician calls to sever ties with Iran over Hezbollah support

Lebanese politician calls to sever ties with Iran over Hezbollah support

A Lebanese opposition figure has urged his government to expel Iran’s envoy in Beirut after senior Iranian official Ali Larijani reaffirmed Tehran’s backing for Hezbollah, deepening the controversy over Iran’s role in Lebanon.

Iran has built arms factories abroad, defense minister says

Iran has built arms factories abroad, defense minister says

Iran has established arms production facilities in several countries but will not disclose their names for now, Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said in a televised interview Friday night.

War with Israel not over, Iran's top security official says

War with Israel not over, Iran's top security official says

Iran must remain prepared for a fresh round of conflict as the war with Israel is not over, the Islamic Republic's top security official Ali Larijani said two months after a US-brokered ceasefire put an end to a 12-day war between Iran and Israel.

Iran briefly closes western airspace for military drills

Iran briefly closes western airspace for military drills

Iran temporarily closed large sections of its western airspace early on Friday to allow military drills, before restoring flights several hours later, local media reported.

Iranian hardliner says Israel plotting to install ex-president Rouhani as leader

Iranian hardliner says Israel plotting to install ex-president Rouhani as leader

A prominent Iranian conservative figure alleged that Israel seeks to orchestrate leadership change in Tehran by assassinating members of the Assembly of Experts to pave the way for former president Hassan Rouhani, Iranian media reported on Thursday.

Trump acted in judicious way in Iran attacks, Netanyahu says

Trump acted in judicious way in Iran attacks, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that US President Donald Trump acted in a judicious way in ordering attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June.

Iran stages missile drills, warns of stronger response in any new war with Israel

Iran stages missile drills, warns of stronger response in any new war with Israel

Iran’s navy test-fired a range of cruise missiles during large-scale drills on Thursday, striking surface targets in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, state media reported.

Minister says Iran’s GPS disruptions stem from drone threats

Minister says Iran’s GPS disruptions stem from drone threats

Iran’s communications minister confirmed on Wednesday that widespread disruptions to GPS and internet services were linked to “security considerations” and said raising tariffs for mobile operators had become unavoidable to sustain services.

Iranian MP warns of renewed war with Israel if Europe triggers snapback

Iranian MP warns of renewed war with Israel if Europe triggers snapback

An Iranian lawmaker warned that Tehran would resume war with Israel and withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if European powers trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism that would reinstate UN sanctions on Iran.

Iran must weigh security over diplomacy if neighbors host threats – Farhikhtegan

Iran must weigh security over diplomacy if neighbors host threats – Farhikhtegan

Iran’s state-affiliated Farhikhtegan newspaper warned on Wednesday that Tehran should prepare for “potential threats from its northern borders” following the US-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan deal to develop the Zangezur corridor.

Iran says it has new, more advanced missiles ready if attacked

Iran says it has new, more advanced missiles ready if attacked

Iran’s defense minister said on Wednesday that the country has developed a new generation of missiles with greater capabilities than those used in the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, and would deploy them in the event of further hostilities.

Weakened by war, Iran's Revolutionary Guards grow more central – Bloomberg

Weakened by war, Iran's Revolutionary Guards grow more central – Bloomberg

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) emerged from its 12-day confrontation with Israel in June bruised but more entrenched in the country’s power structure, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

Yemen accuses Iran of pushing Houthis to prolong war, block peace efforts

Yemen accuses Iran of pushing Houthis to prolong war, block peace efforts

Yemen’s foreign minister accused Iran on Sunday of driving the Houthi movement to reject peace initiatives and prolong the country’s decade-long conflict, Asharq al-Awsat reported.

Palestinian woman arrested over espionage for Iran, Israel says

Palestinian woman arrested over espionage for Iran, Israel says

A 24-year-old Palestinian woman from Beit Ummar in the occupied West Bank has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran, according to Israeli media on Monday.

Senior Khamenei adviser says another war with US, Israel ‘may happen’

Senior Khamenei adviser says another war with US, Israel ‘may happen’

A top military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader warned on Sunday that another war with Israel or the United States was likely, dismissing the current ceasefire as just another phase in the conflict.