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US Believes Iranian-American Journalist Is Detained in Iran, AP Reports

Nov 3 (Reuters) - Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster, is believed to have been detained by Iran for some months, the Associated Press reported on Sunday, citing authorities. The imprisonment of...

Khamenei Says US, Israel Face ‘Crushing Response’ for Confronting Iran, State Media Reports

Nov 2 (Reuters) - Islamic regime's leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that the United States and Israel will "undoubtedly receive a crushing response" for what they do against his country, state media reported. "Enemies, including America...
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Woman Strips off Clothes at Iran University in Apparent Protest, Reports Say

DUBAI, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A young woman stripped to her underwear at an Iranian university on Saturday in an apparent protest against the country's strict Islamic dress code, according to online videos and media reports. A video posted...

ANALYSIS – Iran’s Regime Braces for Trump Victory, Fearing More Israeli Strikes, Western Sanctions

By Samia Nakhoul and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Iran’s leadership and allies are bracing for what they would regard as a dreadful outcome of the imminent U.S. presidential election: A return to power of Donald Trump. Opinion polls...

Germans Should Leave Iran or Risk Being Held Hostage, Says Berlin

BERLIN, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Germany has long had a travel warning for Iran and asked nationals to leave because, as seen from the execution of a German-Iranian national, Tehran takes German citizens hostage, said a foreign ministry...

‘The Mullahs’ Hidden Face’: Exclusive Interview With Author Emmanuel Razavi

By Nazenin Ansari "You have targeted 'dangerous' individuals who resort to killing and kidnapping their opponents and journalists whenever it benefits them. Even in France, it's wise to refrain from disclosing your address or personal...

Iran Preparing Strike on Israel From Iraqi Territory Within Days, Axios Reports

WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Israeli intelligence suggests Iran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days, possibly before the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two unidentified Israeli...

Israel Breaks up Another Iran Spy Ring, Security Services Say

By Jonathan Saul JERUSALEM, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Israeli security forces have broken up a suspected spy ring inside Israel that was working on behalf of Iranian intelligence - the latest such espionage group in weeks to be...

Israel Can Reach Anywhere in Iran, Netanyahu Says

JERUSALEM, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Israel is able to reach anywhere in Iran should the need arise, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. Netanyahu, in a speech to new military officers, said that Israel has unprecedented freedom of...

Germany to Close Iranian Consulates After Execution of Dual National

BERLIN, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a German-Iranian national but will allow Tehran's embassy to remain open, the foreign ministry said...