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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Leader of Left in UK Parliament: Support Workers in Iran, Ban IRGC
By Nazenin Ansari
Iran is witnessing a surge of protests by workers in various sectors, including nurses, gold merchants, retirees, teachers, truck drivers, and oil and gas employees. These protests, which have been ongoing since...
US Spy Chief Says ‘Increasing Number’ of Foreign Actors Seek to Influence US Elections
WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - There are an increasing number of foreign actors, including non-state actors, seeking to influence U.S. elections, and Russia, China and Iran are the most significant, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told...
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,...
Iran Says Crew of Israel-Linked Ship Freed
May 3 (Reuters) - Iran has released the crew of a seized Portuguese-flagged ship linked to Israel, but remains in control of the vessel itself, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized the container ship MSC...
Iran Says Crew of Israel-Linked Ship to Be Released
April 27 (Reuters) - Iran’s foreign minister said the crew of a seized Portuguese-flagged ship linked to Israel have been granted consular access and are expected to be freed, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards...
