Monday, November 18, 2024

Iran Government Says Revolutionary Guards Attack Israel’s ‘Spy HQ’ in Iraq

By Parisa Hafezi and Timour Azhari DUBAI/BAGHDAD, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they attacked the spy headquarters of Israel in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, state media reported late on Monday, while the elite force...

Iran’s Guards Attack Islamic State in Syria in Response to Bloody ‘Terrorist Attacks’

DUBAI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they had launched missile attacks against the "perpetrators of terrorist operations in the Islamic Republic. Particularly the Islamic State" in Syria, state media reported. "The...

Iraq Condemns Iran’s “Aggression” on Erbil, Will Take Legal Measures – Statement

BAGHDAD, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Iraq condemned on Tuesday Iran's "aggression" on Erbil that led to civilian casualties in residential areas, according to a statement by the country's foreign ministry, after its Revolutionary Guards said they attacked Israel's "spy...

UK to ‘Wait and See’ on Possible Further Strikes Against Iran Regime-Backed Houthis, Says...

LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain will "wait and see" before deciding to launch fresh military strikes against the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen in order to protect international shipping, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said on Monday. "Let's wait and...

China Urges Larger-Scale Gaza Peace Conference as Conflict Escalates

BEIJING, Jan 15 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a larger, more authoritative Israeli-Palestinian peace conference and a timetable to implement a two-state solution as the Gaza conflict escalated and the Red Sea...

Iran Regime-Backed Houthis Vow Strong Response After New US Strike

By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Mohammed Ghobari WASHINGTON/ADEN, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The Houthi militia threatened a "strong and effective response" after the United States carried out another strike in Yemen overnight, further ratcheting up tensions...

What Is the Israel-Palestinian Conflict About and How Did It Start?

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas have been waging war for 100 days since gunmen from the Palestinian militant group went on the rampage in southern Israel, triggering an Israeli military campaign in which...

Biden: US Delivered Private Message to Iran About Houthi Attacks

By Steve Holland and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States had delivered a private message to Iran about Iran-backed Houthis responsible for attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea. "We delivered...

US Carries Out New Strike on Iran Regime-Backed Houthis in Yemen

By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Mohammed Ghobari WASHINGTON/ADEN, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen's Houthi forces on Friday, after President Joe Biden's administration vowed to protect shipping in...

Iran Says US-Britain Attack on Houthis Will Fuel Instability in Region

DUBAI, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday it condemns the U.S.-Britain attack on Houthis in Yemen warning that it will fuel "insecurity and instability" in the region, Iranian state media reported. "We strongly condemn the...