Iran-backed forces are assembling drones and retrofitting rockets in the territory of an American ally. They are used in attacks on U.S. outposts in Iraq and Syria.
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Once, This Was Iraqi Farmland. Now It’s Controlled by an Iran-Linked Militia
Iran-backed forces are assembling drones and retrofitting rockets in the territory of an American ally. They are used in attacks on U.S. outposts in Iraq and Syria.
U.S. Airstrikes Contain Twin Messages to Iran, American Officials Say
The airstrikes were the latest gamble by the United States to modify Iran’s behavior, few of which have worked in the past.
Hamas Attack on Israel Brings New Scrutiny of Group’s Ties to Iran
Officials from Iran and Hezbollah helped plan the attack, people familiar with the operation said, but the U.S. and its allies have not found evidence directly linking Tehran.
Early Intelligence Shows Hamas Attack Surprised Iranian Leaders, U.S. Says
The information has fueled doubts in the United States that Iran, a longtime supporter of the Palestinian militant group, played a direct role in planning the assault in Israel.
Iran’s Loyal Security Forces Protect Ruling System That Protesters Want to Topple
The Revolutionary Guards — the country’s most powerful military force — have become so deeply woven into Iran’s economy and power structure that they have everything to lose if the system falls.
Israel Tells U.S. It Killed Iranian Officer, Official Says
Israeli officials say the officer, Sayad Khodayee, was a leader of a covert unit tasked with abductions and killings of Israelis and other foreigners around the world. Iran does not acknowledge that the unit exists.
Foreign Drones Tip the Balance in Ethiopia’s Civil War
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pulled off a stunning reversal in the year-old conflict with the help of armed drones supplied by the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Iran.
Mysterious Hacker Group Suspected in July Cyberattack on Iranian Trains
An investigation by a cybersecurity company has concluded that a little-known group opposed to the Iranian government was most likely behind the hack that caused chaos on the railway system.
Second Close Call Between Iranian and American Vessels Raises Tensions
The tense encounters come as the two countries have resumed talks over renewing the 2015 nuclear agreement. The latest episode ended only after an American warship fired warning shots.