EU Sanctions On Iran ‘Unlawful’ Says Iranian FM
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian criticized the European Union's recent decision to expand sanctions against Iran, labeling them "unlawful".The EU's decision followed Iran's extensive drone and missile attack on Israel, which Tehran asserts was a defensive measure in retaliation to a suspected Israeli assault on its consulate in Damascus."It is regrettable to see the EU deciding quickly to apply...
Iran Plans To Build More Nuclear Plants
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization has reiterated plans to expand the number of nuclear power plants, aiming to reach a production capacity of 20,000 megawatts of nuclear electricity.Mohammad Eslami on Tuesday once again claimed that the project "seeks to align Iran with global standards in nuclear power production," referring to boosting electricity generation using nuclear reactors. Iran already has...
How Israeli Missiles Broke Iran’s Air Defense Lines
Around 4 am on April 19, Isfahan province was jolted by three powerful explosions. Israel's missiles had reached far into Iranian territory, a mere six days after Tehran's own drone and missile attack on Israel.Despite the clear evidence of the strike, the Islamic Republic persisted in its state of denial.Expanding its arsenal beyond the existing 21 mobile air defense...
Pakistan Army Chief Meets Iranian President To Improve Ties
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met Pakistan's army chief, Syed Asim Munir, during a three-day visit to Pakistan as the two countries aim to deepen ties after a year marked by conflict.Tensions escalated three months ago when Pakistan conducted airstrikes in southeastern Iran following attacks by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards within Pakistani territory. Both countries stated that their strikes aimed at "terrorist hideouts",...
Belgian Government Supports Adding IRGC To EU Terror List
Belgian MP of Iranian descent Darya Safai announced the country’s government supports her proposal to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization within the EU.Safai revealed that she submitted a resolution more than a year ago, emphasizing her persistent efforts to highlight the IRGC's activities."For a long time now, I have been making great efforts...
Iranian Goalie Faces Court After Hugging Female Fan
Hossein Hosseini, the captain of Iran’s Esteghlal FC and renowned goalkeeper, has been summoned to the Culture and Media Court.The action follows a police complaint regarding an incident during a football match on April 12 when a female fan tried to evade arrest for not wearing the hijab by hugging Hosseini.The fan, who had run onto the field to...
Amid Criticism Over Iran Ties, Crisis Group Hires Lobby Firm
The International Crisis Group has retained Mercury Public Affairs to lobby on its behalf, according to filings alerting the US Justice Department.The registration, filed on March 7, 2024, marks the first time the think-tank has reported lobbying activities in Washington since the first quarter of 2015.The move follows just months after an extensive investigation by Iran International revealed that the...
Iranian MP Wants Action Against Jordan For Destroying Drones Destined For Israel
Vahid Jalalzadeh, the head of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, has criticized Jordan's recent role in intercepting Iranian drones destined for Israel.The incident, which took place on April 13, saw Jordan's air force joining a US-led coalition downing Iranian drones that violated its airspace, part of an aerial bombardment of over 350 drones and missiles aimed at Israel.Jalalzadeh...
Israeli Airstrikes In Southern Lebanon Kill Two Senior Hezbollah Militants
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed two high-ranking members of Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. A video released by the Israeli army on Tuesday showed a strike on a car driving in Aadloun in southern Lebanon, which the army said killed a "significant operative in the Hezbollah's aerial defence unit."Hezbollah confirmed the death of one of its fighters, Hussein...
Iranian President Continues Anti-Israel Warnings
During a visit to Pakistan, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi issued a warning suggesting that any further Israeli attacks on Iranian soil could lead to the elimination of Israel."This time, the nation of Iran has punished Israel," Raisi stated, referring to the recent aerial bombardment which saw 350 projectiles launched towards Israel, though almost all were intercepted by Israel and...
