Iranian Scientists Recruited by Israel’s Mossad Behind Explosions at Natanz Nuclear Plant - Report - Sputnik International

The sabotage operation at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Fuel Enrichment Facility in April was carried out by top Iranian nuclear scientists working as agents for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, Israeli media reported on Thursday.

Situation ‘Calm’ at Iran-Afghanistan Border after Clashes with Taliban - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Clashes ensued between Iranian soldiers and Taliban members at the Iran-Afghanistan border, which appear to have resulted in no injuries and were afterwards described as a “misunderstanding”.

Iran holds large-scale military drill after US navy confrontation | Al Jazeera

Iran’s army is holding a large-scale sea, land and air military drill, which comes shortly after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and United States Navy had a confrontation in the Sea of Oman over a seized oil tanker.

Iran’s FM: US, EU Should Avoid Excessive Demands in JCPOA Talks - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – In order for the next round of negotiations on the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to achieve rapid progress, the US and the European parties must refrain from making excessive demands and any request beyond the JCPOA, the Iranian foreign minister said.

Yemen joins other Arab countries in recalling ambassador to Beirut

Yemen became the fifth Arab country to recall its Lebanese ambassador because of diplomatic tension between Beirut and Riyadh concerning remarks by the Lebanese Information Minister.

Officials: Iran behind drone attack on US base in Syria | Al Jazeera

United States officials believe Iran was behind a drone attack last week at a military outpost at al-Tanf in southern Syria where American troops are based.

Israel Approves $1.5Bln Budget for Possible Strike Against Iran's Nuclear Facilities - Report - Sputnik International

The budget reportedly includes money for a variety of aircraft, intelligence-gathering drones, and specific munitions required for such an operation, which would need to target heavily guarded underground facilities.

Iran blames Israel for Beirut blast investigation killing of protesters - The Jerusalem Post

Iran condemned the killing of protesters in Lebanon, describing Thursday's shootings as seditions backed by Israel, state-run Press TV said on Twitter on Friday.

Blinken warns of 'other options' if diplomacy fails on Iran nuclear issue - China.org.cn

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that the United States would turn to "other options" if diplomacy fails to curb Iran's nuclear program, saying "time is running short."

Israel claims ‘right’ to strike Iran ‘at any moment’ to prevent it from obtaining nukes, FM Lapid says after meeting with Blinken — RT

 Israel reserves the right to attack Iran at any time of its choosing, under the pretext of stopping it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, Tel Aviv’s FM Yair Lapid said after meeting with his American and Emirati counterparts.

Protest held in Beirut against visit by Iran’s foreign minister

Lebanese demonstrated Wednesday in Beirut against an imminent visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Third tanker carrying Iranian fuel to Lebanon has reached Syria - The Jerusalem Post

A third tanker carrying Iranian fuel for distribution in Lebanon has reached the Syrian port city of Baniyas, TankerTrackers.com reported on Twitter on Wednesday.

Azerbaijan, Turkey to hold military exercise near Iran border - The Jerusalem post

Azerbaijan and Turkey will hold a military exercise in Azerbaijan near the border with Iran from Tuesday to Friday, amid heightening tensions between Iran and Azerbaijan, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Sunday.

Iranian president says his country does not trust US gov't's promises - China.org.cn

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday that his country does not trust the promises made by the U.S. government, while noting that he seeks effective interaction with all the countries of the world.

Nuclear surveillance deal with Iran keeps hopes for talks alive • FRANCE 24

 

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Turchia: il governo presenta il muro lungo il confine con l'Iran per fermare i rifugiati afghani

 

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Syrian air defenses shot down 21 of 24 Israeli missiles fired in latest raid on Damascus, Russian military says — RT World News

 Syrian air defenses intercepted most of the missiles fired during a recent Israeli raid on Damascus, the Russian military said, noting that 21 projectiles were downed during the attack that was launched from Lebanese airspace.

Israeli missile strike targets Syrian capital - China.org.cn

A fresh Israeli missile strike targeted sites in Damascus at midnight Thursday, state news agency SANA reported.

Israeli leader to meet with Biden as tensions grow in Middle East | Al Jazeera

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s meeting with President Joe Biden comes as tensions rise with its regional arch enemy, Iran, and as Israel renews its bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip amid Palestinian protests.

US Confident That Iran Responsible For Attack On Mercer Street Tanker - Blinken - UrduPoint

The United States is confident that Iran is responsible for the attack on the Mercer Street oil tanker, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday.