Iran Sentences Kurdish Political Prisoners to Death Amid Tensions with Israel

TEHRAN, Iran – A Tehran court has handed down death sentences to four Kurdish political prisoners accused of collaborating with Israel. This decision comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, raising concerns about the prisoners’ safety and the fairness of the judicial process. According to the Norwegian-based human rights group Hengaw, the lives of the prisoners are in imminent danger due to political decisions being made by the Iranian government. Hengaw also expressed concerns …

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Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Fatal Bombings in Iran, Raising Security Concerns

TEHRAN, Iran – Islamic State claimed responsibility for a series of deadly bombings in Iran that occurred on Tuesday. The attacks targeted an Iranian military parade in the city of Iranshahr, leaving numerous casualties in their wake. The bombings have raised concerns about the rise of extremist violence in the region, as Iran continues to grapple with internal and external security threats. The Iranian government has condemned the attacks, vowing to swiftly and decisively respond …

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Iran: Twin Blasts Mark Fourth Anniversary of Soleimani Killing

Two deadly explosions rocked the city of Tehran, Iran on the fourth anniversary of the killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. The twin blasts caused chaos and panic in the city, leaving many injured and several dead. The timing of the explosions, coinciding with the anniversary of Soleimani’s death, has raised concerns about potential acts of retaliation or unrest in the region. The details surrounding the explosions are still unclear, and there is speculation about …

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Bolton Speculates on Culprit Behind Iran Explosions Near Soleimani Burial Site

Washington, D.C. – Former National Security Adviser John Bolton shared his thoughts on the recent twin blasts near the burial site of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani. Bolton weighed in on who he believes is behind the explosions. The twin blasts near Soleimani’s burial site raised questions about the possible perpetrators behind the attack. Bolton, a prominent figure in national security, added his perspective to the ongoing discussion, offering insight into the potential motives and …

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Iran: Twin Blasts Near Soleimani Burial Site Leave 103 Dead

KERMAN, Iran – Two explosions near the burial site of Qasem Soleimani, a slain Iranian military commander, resulted in the death of at least 103 people and left 188 others injured in the city of Kerman on Wednesday. Iranian officials described the incident as a terror attack and stated that the twin blasts threatened to escalate tensions in the region, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of Soleimani’s death in a US air strike. State TV …

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Explosion: Iran Reports Many Killed in Blasts at Ceremony Honoring Slain General

TEHRAN, Iran – An explosion was heard in Iran as the country reported that many people were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring a slain general. The event was organized to commemorate the life of General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in January 2020. The explosions took place in a village in the country’s Kerman province during a ceremony attended by both military and civilian individuals. The exact number …

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Sabotage and Retaliation: Iran Executes Four Alleged Israeli Collaborators

Iran executed four individuals on charges of “moharebeh,” including three men and one woman. The individuals were accused of collaborating with Israel and engaging in actions deemed as sabotage against the country’s security. The group was reported to have been guided by Mossad, the intelligence agency of Israel. The four were also charged with kidnapping Iranian security forces and setting fire to the cars and apartments of some agents. These executions occurred shortly after an …

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Biden’s Iran Sanctions Waiver Faces Republican Scrutiny

The United States extended a sanctions waiver that critics denounced as identical to continuing to fund Iran’s disruptive activities as its proxies attack U.S. forces across the Middle East. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla. in an interview with Fox News, stated, “It is absolutely outrageous the Biden Administration continues to find ways to send Iran money, especially from Iraq, where the same Iranian-backed militias who are targeting American forces increasingly run the show and are helping …

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Senate Approves Biden’s Ambassador to Israel Nomination Despite Growing Republican Resistance

Despite increasing Republican opposition, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved President Biden’s nomination for Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, on Wednesday. During a private meeting, the committee members decided to advance Lew by a vote of 12 to 9. The whole Senate will soon hold a vote on his nomination. As the war in Israel escalates, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said last week that the Democrats will move swiftly to confirm him. Every …

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McConnell’s Message to the World: It’s Time to Stand with Israel

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has called on the Biden administration and international allies to implement fresh sanctions against Iran in the wake of an attack on Israel, believed to be orchestrated by Hamas. There’s been widespread speculation about Iran’s involvement in the attack, given the history of the Iranian regime’s support for the Islamist militant group Hamas. In a recent statement, McConnell claimed that Iran had provided training and resources to Hamas and emphasized …

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