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DISPUTES

Iran’s president cautions a broader regional conflict could lead to consequences that are ‘irreversible’

Israel is attempting to escalate tensions in the Middle East by provoking Iran to engage in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, which is supported by Tehran, according to Iran’s president. He cautioned that such actions could lead to “irreversible” consequences. Masoud Pezeshkian made these remarks to journalists upon his arrival in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. He stated, “We do not wish … Continue reading Iran’s president cautions a broader regional conflict could lead to consequences that are ‘irreversible’

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DEFENCE

After the attacks on Hezbollah, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stopped using all types of communication devices

Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has instructed all personnel to refrain from using any communication devices following a series of deadly attacks last week that resulted in the explosion of thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies utilized by its Hezbollah allies in Lebanon, according to two senior Iranian security officials who spoke to Reuters. One official indicated that the IRGC is conducting a comprehensive operation … Continue reading After the attacks on Hezbollah, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stopped using all types of communication devices

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Iran tells Hezbollah Chief Israel will face devastating response after assaults on communication systems

Hossein Salami, the Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, conveyed to Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah on Thursday that Israel will encounter “a devastating response from the axis of resistance,” as reported by state media. This statement follows recent assaults on the communication systems of Lebanese Hezbollah. The term “axis of resistance” encompasses Iran-aligned militant groups across the Middle East, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in … Continue reading Iran tells Hezbollah Chief Israel will face devastating response after assaults on communication systems

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Russia’s Shoigu visits Iran for security talks following North Korean meetings

Sergei Shoigu, a senior Russian security official, engaged in discussions with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran on Tuesday, as reported by Russian and Iranian media. This meeting follows Shoigu’s recent encounter with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. Since the onset of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has strengthened its relationships with both Iran and North Korea, nations that are adversarial towards the … Continue reading Russia’s Shoigu visits Iran for security talks following North Korean meetings

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Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon injured in an electronic pager explosion

Iran’s envoy to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, sustained minor injuries on Tuesday due to the detonation of an electronic pager, as reported by Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. This incident coincided with multiple explosions of similar devices throughout Lebanon. According to a source cited by Fars, “Amani has a superficial injury and is currently being monitored in a hospital.” Security sources informed Reuters that over 1,000 … Continue reading Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon injured in an electronic pager explosion

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DISPUTES

What is the reason for the differences between Russia and Iran on the Zangezur Corridor?

Russia and Iran are experiencing heightened tensions in the South Caucasus, primarily due to a proposed transportation route known as the Zangezur corridor. Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, have recently voiced their support for this corridor, which aims to connect Azerbaijan and its exclave Nakhchivan to Russia and Turkey, circumventing Armenian checkpoints and creating a new link between Asia, Europe, and the Middle … Continue reading What is the reason for the differences between Russia and Iran on the Zangezur Corridor?

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DIPLOMACY

Iran’s president will attend the BRICS summit in Russia

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to participate in the forthcoming BRICS summit in Russia, as reported by Tehran’s ambassador in Moscow on Sunday. This announcement comes amid escalating tensions with Western nations regarding military collaboration between Iran and Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Tuesday that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from Iran, which are expected to be deployed in Ukraine … Continue reading Iran’s president will attend the BRICS summit in Russia

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Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attacks into Israel for the first time

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would impose a “heavy price” on the Iran-aligned Houthis controlling northern Yemen, following their missile strike that reached central Israel for the first time on Sunday. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea reported that the group launched a new hypersonic ballistic missile, which traveled 2,040 km (1,270 miles) in just 11.5 minutes. Initially, the Israeli military stated that the … Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attacks into Israel for the first time

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DIPLOMACY

Iran summons heads of four European embassies

Iran’s foreign ministry called in the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands on Thursday, as reported by the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan news agency. This action followed allegations regarding missile transfers to Russia and the announcement of new sanctions. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Tuesday that Russia had acquired ballistic missiles from Iran, which are expected to be deployed … Continue reading Iran summons heads of four European embassies

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IAEA Chief Grossi expresses optimism about engaging in discussions with the Iranian president by November

Rafael Grossi, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, expressed his intention to engage in discussions with Iran’s newly elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, by November regarding the enhancement of Iran’s collaboration with his agency. This statement was made on Monday. Ongoing challenges persist in the relationship between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), notably Iran’s restriction on uranium-enrichment specialists from the inspection team … Continue reading IAEA Chief Grossi expresses optimism about engaging in discussions with the Iranian president by November

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