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The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site.

Iran’s Defense Ministry says one of its factories was attacked by drones in the central city of Isfahan.

Politicians and journalists are being targeted with espionage attacks, the UK government is warning.

Three suicide drones have attacked a U.S. base in eastern Syria, wounding two Syrian opposition fighters

Semiofficial Iranian news agencies are reporting that a German national has been arrested in Iran after photographing an oil facility

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jared Genser, lawyer for the family of Siamak Namazi, who's been jailed in Iran for seven years. Namazi wrote President Biden to tell him he's going on a hunger strike.

Here’s the latest for Sunday, January 15: At least 68 dead after plane crashes in Nepal; Biden to Americans: 'Pay attention' to MLK's legacy; Madrid health workers protest regional policies; Heavy snowfall in Iran brings joy and disruption.

BBC Persian journalists are trolled and harassed on a daily basis, and their families persecuted.

In total, the U.S. discovered 2,116 AK-47 assault rifles being smuggled on the vessel, which was crewed by six Yemeni nationals, officials said.

Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group has condemned the cartoons published recently by the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that mocked Iran’s ruling clerics

Iran sentenced three more people to death on Monday on charges of "waging war on God," accusing the protesters of killing members of a paramilitary force.

MEXICO CITY — (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday that Iran's sale of lethal drones to Russia for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the country may be "contributing to widespread war crimes." National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan leveled the charge against Iran on Monday as he spoke to reporters accompanying President Joe Biden on a trip to Mexico. While it did not signal a policy shift, the charge marked some of the sharpest U.S. rhetoric against Iran since it began providing weapons to Russia to support its nearly year-long war in Ukraine. But he acknowledged that “the way that they are actually carrying them out physically makes physical interdiction a challenge.”___Miller reported from Washington. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

The Biden administration says Iran’s sale of lethal drones to Russia for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the country may be “contributing to widespread war crimes.”.

Users can now access WhatsApp via proxy servers, helping them evade governments in Iran and elsewhere that have tightened internet controls.

Syria’s economy has hit its lowest point since its civil war started nearly 12 years ago, with spiraling inflation, a currency plunge and severe fuel shortages

Iran issued two death sentences to teenagers this week who were involved in the nationwide demonstrations and deemed to have waged "enmity against God."

"The risks at the top of this list are aging dictators and tech bros," said Ian Bremmer of the research and consulting firm Eurasia Group.

The U.S. military says two rockets have struck a base housing American troops in eastern Syria without causing any human or material losses

Data from the NASA mission EMIT will help the new initiative Carbon Mapper track the greenhouse gas methane from waste sites.

Iran on Friday held top military drills in a joint effort that involved air, sea and land based forces in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s state TV says the country’s military has kicked off its annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the strategic Strait of Hormuz

In his Christmas Day message, the pontiff also called for an "immediate end" to the war in Ukraine.

Iran has so far refused to support Russia with ballistic missiles, which Ukrainian officials have previously expressed concern about. Source: Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, in an interview to The New York Times Quote: "Iran is not hurrying to do this, for understandable reasons, because as soon as Russia fires the first missiles the sanctions pressure will grow.

DEAD SEA, Jordan — (AP) — Leaders from the Middle East and Europe gathered in Jordan Tuesday in a conference focused on bolstering security and stability in Iraq. The meeting included high-level officials from regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with leaders from France, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and the European Union. More recently, the country has been paralyzed by political gridlock, with the main dividing line running between Iran's allies and opponents. Tuesday's gathering was held as a follow-up to the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership convened in Iraq last year with France co-organizing. “Iraq probably is, given the past decades, one of the main victims of regional destabilization,” Macron said.

Leaders from the Middle East and Europe have gathered in Jordan on bolstering security and stability in Iraq

It’s time to revisit some of the most memorable events and images of 2022, including protests against Iran's leadership and its morality police, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, and much more.

Some 21-letter answers for Evan's 21st themeless Sunday Post puzzle.

The U.N. Economic and Social Council has voted to immediately oust Iran from the U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality

UNITED NATIONS — (AP) — The U.N. Economic and Social Council voted Wednesday to immediately oust Iran from the U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality because of its systematic violation of the rights of women and girls. The vote to remove Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women for the remainder of its 2022-2026 term was 29-8 with 16 abstentions in the 54-member council. Russia opposed the resolution and said before the vote that it wants an opinion from U.N. legal experts on whether the Economic and Social Council was legally able to oust Iran. Its 45 members, from all regions of the world, are elected for four-year terms by the UN Economic and Social Council. Iran was elected from the Asian region.

Janet Yellen on recession fears, inflation and the war in Ukraine; Families suing social media companies; Cape Town's College of Magic.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (AP) — Iran said Monday it executed its second prisoner detained amid the nationwide protests now challenging the country's theocracy. Iran's Mizan news agency, under the country's judiciary, identified the man executed as Majidreza Rahnavard. He had been convicted over allegedly stabbing two security force members to death Nov. 17 in Mashhad and wounding four others. Iran executed the first prisoner detained amid the demonstrations Thursday. The protests have expanded into one of the most serious challenges to Iran’s theocracy since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

A fire broke out early on the morning of Dec. 10 in the barracks in the town of Sovetske in Crimea, where Russian conscripts were reportedly accommodated, a number of local Telegram channels reported.

“The kingdom believes that hydrocarbon energy sources will remain an important resource to meet the needs of the world for the coming decades,” Prince Mohammed said. But perhaps most importantly for the Gulf states, Xi stressed his nation will keep being a major buyer of their oil. Also, Tehran backs regional militias, including Yemen's Houthi rebels with whom Saudi Arabia is fighting a war. Prince Mohammed made a point in his opening remarks, aired on state television, to applaud Qatar for its hosting of the World Cup. The U.S. has already has warned its Gulf Arab allies about working with Huawei over spying concerns.

Mohsen Shekari was hanged after being convicted of "enmity against God", state media report.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (AP) — Iran said Thursday it executed a prisoner convicted for a crime allegedly committed during the country's ongoing nationwide protests, the first such death penalty carried out by Tehran. It accused the man of blocking a street and attacking a security force member with a machete in Tehran. The Mizan news agency, run by the country's judiciary, identified the executed man as Mohsen Shekari. It said he had been convicted in Tehran's Revolutionary Court, which typically holds closed-door cases that have been internationally criticized in other cases. Iran has been rocked by protests since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained by the country's morality police.

Check out all the angles of Christian Pulisic's gutsy goal for the United States against Iran. He paid the price as he would suffer a pelvic contusion.

BBC journalists have been able to identify more people killed in Iran, and research confirmed that high numbers come from ethnic minority groups.

The court is hearing oral arguments in the case from Lorie Smith five years after hearing the case brought by Jack Phillips, a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding.

Star USMNT player Christian Pulisic thanked the fans back home for all their support during the 2022 World Cup after the U.S. lost 3-1 to the Netherlands.

Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered.

The United States and the Netherlands will vie for the opportunity to play in the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Saturday. The loser will go home.

The U.S. men's national team will take on the Netherlands in an elimination game on Saturday.

DOHA, Qatar — (AP) — United States midfielder Christian Pulisic hopes to play against the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Saturday after bruising his pelvic bone while scoring in the 1-0 win over Iran. Pulisic said he was going to consult with the medical staff in the hope of joining Thursday's training session. “I will do everything in my power to work with this medical team and make sure I can play," he said. Pulisic said he took a knee to the pelvic bone and not the genitals. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

United States midfielder Christian Pulisic hopes to play against the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Saturday after bruising his pelvic bone while scoring in the 1-0 win over Iran.

It’s time to take note when even Declan Rice admits a mid-season World Cup is proving physically challenging, The workhorse England midfielder said he was feeling the strain after playing three games already in Qatar with a match against Senegal in the round of 16 coming up Sunday.

Former USMNT player Alexi Lalas reveals his Top 10 teams at the 2022 World Cup after another round of group play.

Reaching the final 16 with Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Iran was another step for a team whose success is measured in television viewers and buzz along with final scores. President Joe Biden took note of the victory over Iran when speaking in Bay City, Michigan. The status of Christian Pulisic is uncertain after he bruised his pelvis crashing into the goalkeeper while scoring against Iran. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not make Pulisic available to media on Wednesday but posted a video of him dribbling a ball. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz, a former U.S. Soccer Federation adviser, praised their pace, which forced his team to adjust.

Reaching the final 16 with Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Iran was another step for a team whose success is measured in television viewers and buzz along with final scores. President Joe Biden took note of the victory over Iran when speaking in Bay City, Michigan. The status of Christian Pulisic is uncertain after he bruised his pelvis crashing into the goalkeeper while scoring against Iran. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not make Pulisic available to media on Wednesday but posted a video of him dribbling a ball. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz, a former U.S. Soccer Federation adviser, praised their pace, which forced his team to adjust.

American soccer hopes to be ascendant, to challenge the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA in the competition for U.S. market share.

The USMNT had a big day on Tuesday, beating Iran 1-0 to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar. Their World Cup may not kick off until 2023, but they're finally being paid like the world-class athletes they are. Making it to the knockout round of the World Cup guarantees the USMNT a prize of at least $13 million. That's the biggest World Cup payout the USWNT has ever received. (For example, the USWNT won their last World Cup, while the USMNT didn't even qualify.)

Christian Pulisic delivered the go-ahead goal for the U.S. in their win over Iran in the World Cup on Tuesday, but it came at a brutal price.

DOHA, Qatar — Christian Pulisic has been diagnosed with a “pelvic contusion” and is “day-to-day” after leaving the U.S. men’s national team’s 1-0 World Cup win over Iran at halftime, the team said. Pulisic suffered the injury while scoring the only goal of the match. He was transported to a local hospital as a “precaution,” head coach Gregg Berhalter said, and had felt some “dizziness.” But he was discharged from the hospital not long after midnight, and beat the rest of the players back to the team hotel, a team spokesman said. The USMNT plays the Netherlands in the Round of 16 on Saturday, just 90 hours after the win over Iran booked their place in the knockout stages. Pulisic’s teammates FaceTimed him from their locker room after the 1-0 win, and several said afterward that Pulisic was “OK” and in “good spirits.”

The USMNT got a much-needed win over Iran to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Here's what the "World Cup Now" crew had to say about it.

Gambling Insider Patrick Everson reports on how bettors won big after the USMNT defeated Iran and looks ahead to the team's odds against the Netherlands.

Fans across the nations have been glued to their TV screens as they battled it out in the World Cup.

The hastily assembled American squad was a ragtag group that included a mailman, a grave digger, a dishwasher and a school teacher the first time the United States faced England at the World Cup.

It was a pretty good World Cup debut for Jude Bellingham.

Problems with FIFA’s mobile application for World Cup match tickets caused hundreds of fans to miss the start of England's match against Iran.

“Rings of Power” star Nazanin Boniadi has delivered a powerful plea to prominent Hollywood creatives to support female protesters in Iran at an event Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles.

Britain's domestic spy chief says the country faces major security threats from the trio of Russia, China and Iran which all use coercion, intimidation and violence to pursue their interests.

Britain’s foreign minister has summoned Iran’s top diplomat in London to protest alleged threats against journalists in the U_K_ The Foreign Office said Friday that London’s Metropolitan Police had “contacted a number of U_K_-based journalists, having received credible information about a threat to their lives.”.

Top diplomats from the world’s major industrialized democracies are seeking to expand unified positions on Russia's war in Ukraine, China's growing global economic clout and Iran's crackdown on anti-government protestors.

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom.

The U.N. envoy for Yemen has warned that the risk of a return to fighting “is real,” urging warring parties to accept a longer extension of the current ceasefire due to expire next month.

Inside the grand hall of the United Nations, the world’s leaders are convening this week.

Iran on Thursday put the FIFA World Cup trophy on display for the first time, part of the trophy’s global tour ahead of the tournament that kicks off in neighboring Qatar in November.

Israel’s defense minister says it's important that the U.S. and Israel maintain capabilities for “defensive and offensive purposes" as he reiterated Israel's opposition to an emerging nuclear deal with Iran.

Tehran’s contemporary art museum has issued an apology for temporarily closing to handle a pest infestation.

Iraq’s top judicial body says it doesn't have the authority to dissolve the country’s parliament.

Salman Rushdie's agent says the writer is on a ventilator after being stabbed in the neck and abdomen on a western New York stage where he was about to give a lecture.

Thousands of Shiites gathered in Baghdad for a counter-rally called by Iran-backed groups against their rival, an influential cleric whose followers are staging a sit-in inside the Iraqi parliament, have left the area.

France’s presidency has focused on global warming, the war in Ukraine and the Iran nuclear deal in relaying details about the controversial dinner in Paris between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Western European powers are pressing Iran to agree to a revival of its 2015 nuclear deal after a months-long standstill in negotiations, warning that what’s on the table now is “the best possible deal.”.

Business leaders and officials from eight developing nations meeting in Bangladesh say more cooperation is needed among them to overcome dwindling foreign currency reserves, a growing energy crisis and supply chain disruptions.

Iran says it has begun enriching uranium up to 20% using sophisticated centrifuges at its underground Fordo nuclear plant, state TV reported, an escalation that comes amid a standoff with the West over its tattered atomic deal.

Five people have been killed and 44 others injured in a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in southern Iran.

Israel's prime minister is on a surprise visit to the United Arab Emirates.

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has urged Iran to cooperate with his inspectors amid a standoff over its atomic program and a threat by Western nations to censure Tehran over its noncooperation.

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it has seized two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.

A federal appeals panel has thwarted an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s attempts to be recognized as a foreign diplomat.

Swedish police say the riots that have shaken several cities and towns in the Nordic country are extremely serious crimes against society and suspect some protesters are linked to criminal gangs that intentionally target police.

Saudi Arabia says it won’t bear any responsibility for a shortage in global oil supplies after attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels affected the kingdom’s production.

Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile barrage that struck near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, saying it was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria that killed two members of its Revolutionary Guard.

The State Department says it's paying more than $2 million per month to provide 24-hour security to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a former top aide.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has thanked Israel for its efforts to end Russia's war with Ukraine.

Iran likely suffered another failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days.

Iran’s state-run news agency reports that a fighter jet has crashed onto a soccer pitch in a city in northwest Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is flying to the Gulf state of Bahrain.

The Army general tapped to take over as top U.S. commander in the Middle East is warning senators that if Russian invades Ukraine, it could create broader instability into the Middle East, including Syria.

The Biden administration is restoring some sanctions relief to Iran’s atomic program as talks aimed at salvaging the languishing 2015 nuclear deal enter a critical phase.

Israel's prime minister says the country is speeding up the rollout of a “new generation” of missile defense technology to help protect the country from rocket attacks.

When the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August, some Afghans resolved to escape and embarked on forbidding journeys of thousands of kilometers to Europe.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has made a historic trip to the United Arab Emirates, the first visit to the country by an Israeli premier.

Britain’s top diplomat is warning that “free democratic nations” must wean themselves off Russian gas and Russian money to preserve their independence.

The European diplomat chairing nuclear talks between Iran and world powers says negotiations in Vienna will resume Thursday.

France’s president and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince held a joint phone call with Lebanon’s prime minister during Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the kingdom.

France has announced multibillion-euro deals to sell fighter planes and combat helicopters to the United Arab Emirates.

A top aid official says thousands of Afghan refugees are fleeing the Taliban into neighboring Iran every day and the trend could eventually become a crisis for Europe.

The White House is responding skeptically after Iran’s chief negotiator announced that Tehran is ready to return to nuclear negotiations in Vienna by the end of next month.

The head of the UN's atomic watchdog plans to visit Iran before the end of next month amid questions about whether Iran will return to negotiations aimed at reviving the languishing 2015 nuclear deal.