Iran unveils first hypersonic ballistic missile

The move is likely to heighten Western concerns over the Islamic Republic’s defense capabilities. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner The first domestically made hypersonic ballistic missile was presented at…

Iran hit by new EU, UK sanctions

This, as a UN-appointed expert says the Ayatollah regime has committed violations in recent months that may amount to crimes against humanity By Erin Viner "We want to make clear…

Iranian currency sinks to new low

The Rial has depreciated amid the country's increasing isolation over its disputed nuclear program, human rights violations and the  transfer of armed “suicide drones” to Russia to help it in…

Israel: all options on table to stop nuclear Iran

The latest reassertion was made by Israeli Defense Minister Lieutenant General Yoav Gallant at the Munich Security Conference (MSC). By Erin Viner "When we speak of preventing Iran from gaining…

French demand IRGC terror listing

Two consecutive rallies have been held in Paris by thousands of people opposed to Iran's ruling authorities. By Erin Viner The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) organized a…

Blinken urges calm by Israelis, Palestinians

The two-day visit by Washington’s top diplomat to the region comes amid some of the bloodiest violence between the two sides in years. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner United…

Herzog address European Parliament

The Israeli leader delivered the keynote address to the EP on the eve of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. By Erin Viner Israeli President Isaac Herzog extolled the horrors of…

EU defers IRGC terror listing

At a Foreign Ministerial session in Brussels, the 27 Member Bloc imposed a fresh round of sanctions on Iran but held back from designating its Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)…

Europe votes to blacklist IRGC

The European Parliament has called for the European Union (EU) to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist organization, accusing the powerful force of brutally repressing anti-government protests…

Tehran executes UK-Iranian “spy”

The hanging of the once-prominent politician Alireza Akbari drew widespread condemnation, further straining ties with the West. By Erin Viner Iranian state media announced the execution of the 61-year-old dual…