IRGC boasts missile might at Doha exhibit

Commanders of Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unexpectedly showed up at Qatar's DIMDEX exhibition. By Erin Viner The presence of the IRGC delegation was striking - when other…

IRGC vows vengeance against Israel

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is warning Israel that it will face swift revenge attacks if the IDF continues to target members of the elite force in the Middle…

Iran, Syria boost ties

The Arab Republic is hosting Iran’s top diplomat for talks in Damascus. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner "We are talking about strategic ties and today, aside from all the…

Iran, Russia, China begin joint naval drill

The "2022 Marine Security Belt" exercise will take place in the northern Indian Ocean, announced an Iranian armed forces official. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Speaking to the semi-official…

Merkel affirms German commitment to Israel

"Every government in Germany will have to side with Israel, and I believe that every government will indeed feel a commitment to your security," vowed outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel…

Assad, Putin meet as Syria violence worsens

The United Nations deems Syria unsafe for the return of refugees just one day after the country’s President Bashar al-Assad met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. By Erin Viner…

UN: Syrian elections don’t meet int’l demands

Candidacy for Syria’s 26 May presidential elections has now been closed, with 51 competitors running for office. Syrian Minister of Information Imad Sarah told reporters that the country’s constitutional court…

Assad’s top diplomat dies in Syria

Syria announced that it’s long-time Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem passed away at dawn today, although declined to disclose the cause of death. The veteran diplomat, 79, had health-related issues for…

Netanyahu: IDF will combat all threats to Israel

The Israeli Air Force conducted a retaliatory bombardment of Syrian military installations over the weekend after projectiles fired from the Arab Republic exploded adjacent to the border security barrier between…