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Israeli Security Agency Foiled an Iranian Attempt to Recruit Israeli Jewish Women to Spy for Iran
"Rambod" requested that the Israeli women take photos of the U.S. embassies in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, other government buildings, and a shopping mall.
Ahead of Iran Deal Decision, White House To “Focus the Fire on Trump”
The White House hopes the message will be amplified by current and former officials in the U.S. and in Israel who believe Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal was a mistake.
U.S. Military Links Prolific Hacking Group to Iranian Intelligence
The group has also tried to breach organizations in North America, but there is less publicly available information on those hacks.
Twitter Allows Iranian Threats to Assassinate Former President Trump
Lawmakers accuse social media platform of double standard
China Buys More Sanctioned Oil from Iran, Venezuela at a Bargain
China doubled down on imports of Iranian and Venezuelan crude in 2021, taking the most from the U.S.-sanctioned regimes in three years, as refiners brushed off the risk of penalties to scoop up cheap oil.
After ‘Death to America’ Chant, Iranian Athletes Want to Cancel Wrestling Match
An organization of world-class Iranian athletes is urging USA Wrestling to cancel a February match with Iran's squad after "Death to America" chants.
Iran Calls for Release of Afghan Funds During Taliban Envoy’s Visit
Hardline Islamist Taliban insurgents took control of Afghanistan on Aug. 15 as U.S. and other foreign forces withdrew after a 20-year presence in support of its Western-backed Kabul government.
Iran Hosts Crucial Meeting Involving Afghan Rivals
The Taliban are under pressure from neighboring countries and the global community at large to promote national political reconciliation and form an inclusive government that respects human rights of all Afghans before the world considers granting legitimacy to the rule in Kabul.
Iranian Judiciary Workers Protest for Higher Pay in Rare Demonstration
AFP reported protesters chanting, "If our problem is not resolved, we will shut down the justice system!"
U.S. Warns Iran of Severe Consequences If Americans Attacked
Iran's sanctions included U.S. General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It also included former White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien.