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Iran intel minister stays silent on Gaza deal, says Tehran thwarted Israel

Iran intel minister stays silent on Gaza deal, says Tehran thwarted Israel

Iran's intelligence minister on Thursday steered clear of any comment on a US-backed deal aimed at winding down the Gaza war but said Tehran had foiled Israeli designs for regime change.

Iran military deployed global network to source aircraft parts - researchers

Iran military deployed global network to source aircraft parts - researchers

Fresh research and US court filings have traced an expansive international network supplying helicopter parts and even a full American-made aircraft to Iran’s military.

Khamenei lifted all limits on missile range, senior Iranian MP says

A senior Iranian lawmaker said on Wednesday that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had lifted all limits to the range of Iran’s missiles, signaling a potential major shift to Tehran's defense posture after a punishing June war.

War Department name change signals US belligerence, Iran's Basij says

The head of Iran’s Basij domestic militia on Wednesday alleged that the recent renaming of the US Department of Defense to the Department of War signals that Iran and Israel are pursuing new wars.

Israel says it foiled Iranian plot to smuggle weapons into West Bank

Israel says it foiled Iranian plot to smuggle weapons into West Bank

Israel’s Shin Bet security agency said on Wednesday that it thwarted an Iranian operation to move a large cache of advanced weaponry into the occupied West Bank for planned attacks on Israeli targets.

Australia moves to label Iran’s Guards a terrorist organization under new bill

Australia moves to label Iran’s Guards a terrorist organization under new bill

Australia has introduced legislation that would, for the first time, allow its government to designate foreign state entities -- including Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) -- as terrorist organizations.

Iran ready to repel any new aggression, Revolutionary Guards commander says

Iran ready to repel any new aggression, Revolutionary Guards commander says

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps' Aerospace Force said on Tuesday that Iranian forces had recovered from a 12-day war with Israel in June and were ready to respond to any fresh attack.

Iran announces upcoming joint naval drill in Caspian Sea

Iran announces upcoming joint naval drill in Caspian Sea

Iran said on Tuesday it would soon stage a joint naval exercise in the Caspian Sea with the other four littoral states, saying the sea was off-limits to outside powers.

Netanyahu says Iran seeks to put US in missile range

Netanyahu says Iran seeks to put US in missile range

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran is developing long-range ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States, warning that Tehran’s expanding weapons program poses a global security threat.

US will 'take to grave' wish to limit Iran's missile range, official says

US will 'take to grave' wish to limit Iran's missile range, official says

A senior Iranian official on Tuesday rejected the idea of limiting Iran’s missile program, repeating that Washington’s proposal to cut missile range was unacceptable.

Leaked Russian files show Iran’s €6bn plan to buy 48 Russian fighter jets

Leaked Russian files show Iran’s €6bn plan to buy 48 Russian fighter jets

Leaked Russian defense documents indicate Iran has signed a €6 billion deal to buy 48 Su-35 fighter jets from Moscow, with deliveries expected between 2026 and 2028, according to reports by Defense Security Asia and Newsweek.

Iran Revolutionary Guards chief says navy ready to counter threats

Iran Revolutionary Guards chief says navy ready to counter threats

Iran’s naval forces are fully prepared to confront any threat across its islands, coasts, and territorial waters, the Revolutionary Guards chief said during a visit to an IRGC naval base, warning that any move by adversaries will be met with a firm response.

Iran protests neighbors allowing enemy drones and missiles to fly through airspace

Iran protests neighbors allowing enemy drones and missiles to fly through airspace

Iran has formally protested to some neighboring countries for allowing what it described as “enemy drones, missiles and micro-aircraft” to fly through their airspace during recent regional hostilities, the commander of Iran’s Border Guard said.

Iran reverse-engineered US stealth drone tech - Israeli daily

Iran reverse-engineered US stealth drone tech - Israeli daily

Israeli financial daily Calcalist reported that Iran has possessed American stealth drone technology since 2011 and has since produced at least five radar-evading unmanned aerial vehicles.

Iran says upgraded communication satellite ready for December launch

Iran says upgraded communication satellite ready for December launch

Iran’s upgraded Do-Namay 1 satellite, described as the country’s first hybrid remote-sensing and communications satellite, is ready for launch and expected to be placed in orbit in December, a senior aerospace official said.

Israeli officials see no sign of imminent Iran strike - reports

Israeli officials see no sign of imminent Iran strike - reports

Israel’s military and defense establishment said on Saturday there was no indication of an imminent Iranian strike or an Israeli plan to hit Iran, Israeli media reported, after opposition politician Avigdor Liberman warned that Tehran was preparing a surprise attack.

Revolutionary Guards say Oct. 7 attacks caught them unawares

Revolutionary Guards say Oct. 7 attacks caught them unawares

A top commander in Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel came as a surprise to them, its Hezbollah allies and even the Palestinian group's political leaders.

Iran talks down war fears but US deployments stir anxiety

Iran talks down war fears but US deployments stir anxiety

Iranian officials are downplaying talk of another war with Israel and the United States but US carrier and tanker movements have sparked anxiety as weary citizens weigh readiness for a possible re-run of a punishing summer war.

Boeing to get $123mln to replace bombs used in Iran strikes - Bloomberg

Boeing to get $123mln to replace bombs used in Iran strikes - Bloomberg

Boeing is set to receive a contract worth up to $123 million to replace the 14 massive bunker-buster bombs expended during June’s US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday,citing a Pentagon budget document and three people familiar with the matter.

Iran deploys armored vehicles in Zahedan on third anniversary of ‘Bloody Friday’

Iran deploys armored vehicles in Zahedan on third anniversary of ‘Bloody Friday’

Armored and military vehicles were deployed across Zahedan and other cities in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province on Tuesday as authorities tightened security for the third anniversary of the September 30, 2022 Bloody Friday killings, local outlet Haalvsh and residents said.

Iran behind botched attempt to contact Ben-Gvir's daughter, Shin Bet says

Iran behind botched attempt to contact Ben-Gvir's daughter, Shin Bet says

Iranian operatives posing as the manager of an Israeli rapper attempted to lure the 17-year-old daughter of firebrand National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir into an online meeting, Israel's security agency said.

Iran threatens war with US if attacked by Israel again

Iran threatens war with US if attacked by Israel again

Iran will enter a war with the United States if Israel launches a new attack on the Islamic Republic, a senior Iranian official and former chief commander of the Revolutionary Guard said on Sunday.