Kataib Hezbollah, a hard-line Iraqi militia linked to Iran, held Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, hostage for more than two years.
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What to Know About Kataib Hezbollah, the Iraqi Militia That Held Tsurkov Captive
Kataib Hezbollah, a hard-line Iraqi militia linked to Iran, held Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, hostage for more than two years.
Iran Holds State Funeral for Military Commanders and Nuclear Scientists
A procession of marchers honored prominent figures killed during the 12-day war with Israel.
Russia Stands Aside as Israel Attacks Iran
Analysts say the Kremlin is prioritizing its own war against Ukraine, as well as its relations with Gulf nations that don’t want to see a stronger Iran.
Israel Strikes Iran State Broadcaster, Widening Attacks
Israel’s escalated offensive indicates that its aims go beyond dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.
What Is Iran’s Quds Force?
The group is one of the most powerful and shadowy arms of Iran’s military, and it has long been on the front line of a shadow conflict with Israel.
What to Know About the New Head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi was appointed to lead the group after his predecessor, Gen. Hossein Salami, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Iraq Suspends the Saudi-Owned MBC Channel After Protesters Storm Office
The action came after the channel aired a report describing a number of leaders of Iranian backed armed groups as terrorists.
Iranian General Is Seen in State Media After Questions Over His Whereabouts
Brig. Gen. Esmail Ghaani, commander of the elite Quds Force, appeared in video footage on Tuesday as Tehran braces for a possible counterstrike by Israel.
Iran Has Accused Israel of Assassinations on Its Soil Before
Iran has blamed Israel for a series of targeted killings carried out within its borders.