Saturday, July 27, 2024

US Targets Enablers of Iran’s Drone Production in Sanctions Action

By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, May 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Friday issued sanctions targeting entities it accused of enabling Iran's drone program, in Washington's latest action seeking to disrupt the production and proliferation of the unmanned aerial...

Islamic Republic Made Sea-Launched Ballistic Missile Available to Houthis, Tasnim Newspaper Says

DUBAI, May 29 (Reuters) - Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday that Tehran's sea-launched ballistic missile Ghadr has been made available to Yemen's Houthis. "Iran's sea-launched ballistic missile, named Ghadr, now has been made available...

Jordan Foils Islamic Republic-Led Plot to Smuggle Weapons Into the U.S.

By Samia Nakhoul and Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN, May 15 (Reuters) - Jordan has foiled a suspected Iranian-led plot to smuggle weapons into the U.S.-allied kingdom to help opponents of the ruling monarchy carry out acts of sabotage,...

White House Warns Tehran Against Meddling in Gaza Protests in US

WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday accused Tehran of trying to take advantage of Gaza-related protests in the U.S. and described such behavior as unacceptable, following a warning by the top U.S....

Two Vessels Catch Fire After Missile Strikes off Yemen’s Aden

CAIRO, June 9 (Reuters) - Two ships caught on fire after being hit by projectiles off Yemen's Aden, two UK maritime agencies reported on Sunday. The British security firm Ambrey said on Sunday an Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship was struck by a missile 83 nautical miles...

Iran Releases Oil Carried by Tanker St Nikolas, Cargo Owner Says

ATHENS, July 25 (Reuters) - Iran has released the oil cargo of a Greek-owned, Marshall-Islands-flagged tanker it seized in the Gulf of Oman earlier this year, a shipping source told Reuters on Thursday. The vessel, M/T St....

Sweden and Iran Exchange Prisoners in Breakthrough Deal

By Niklas Pollard and Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM, June 15 (Reuters) - Sweden and Iran carried out a prisoner exchange on Saturday, officials said, with Sweden freeing a former Iranian official convicted for his role in a mass execution in the...

After Zeraati Stabbing, More Iran International Journalists Are At Risk in UK, Channel Says 

By Natasha Phillips At least six journalists working for the Iran International television network in the UK are at risk of harm from the Iranian regime, according to Adam Baillie, the spokesperson for the London-based...

Islamic Republic Condemns Canada’s Listing of Revolutionary Guards as Terrorist Group

DUBAI, June 20 (Reuters) - Iran condemned Canada's listing of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization as "an unwise and unconventional politically-motivated step," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani was quoted as saying by the semi-official...

Swedish Security Service Says Iran Uses Criminal Networks in Sweden

STOCKHOLM, May 30 (Reuters) - Swedish security service SAPO said on Thursday that the Iranian government had been using criminal networks within Sweden to carry out violent acts against other states, groups, and individuals. The Security Service said...