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Tag Archives: Iran
Hezbollah
Syrian war widens Sunni-Shia schism as foreign jihadis join fight for shrines
Europe
Resistance Seen in EU to Blacklisting Hezbollah
Iran
Iran Guards wield electoral power behind scenes
Iran
Israel fast-tracks development of Arrow III defense system over Iran concerns
Europe
U.S. warned Europe of Hezbollah operations before terror attacks last year
Somalia
Suspected pirates face unprecedented trial in US court
IAEA
Iran’s Arak reactor looms into Israeli, Western view
Qatar
Sunni Cleric Urges Muslims to Help Syria Rebels
Afghanistan
Taliban delegation visits Tehran to meet Iranian officials
Hamas
Iran cuts Hamas funding over Syria
State Department highlights Iran’s ‘marked resurgence’ of state-sponsored terrorism
The State Department’s Country Reports on Terrorism 2012 summarizes Iran’s extensive support for terrorists, including al Qaeda and Taliban members. The State Department also recognized Iran’s support for Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Nigeria arrests 3 alleged Hezbollah members
Nigerian authorities announced the arrest of three men believed to be tied to Hezbollah. Authorities believe the cell was going to target Israeli and Western interests.
Israel
When Assad shells rebels, Israel goes on alert and learns
Argentine prosecutor accuses Iran of establishing terror network in Latin America
Alberto Nisman, the Argentine prosecutor who investigated the 1994 AMIA bombing, issued a 500-page document that accused Iran of establishing terror networks throughout Latin America since the 1980s.
Argentina
Argentinian prosecutor alleges extensive Iranian terror activity in South America
Iran
Israeli or U.S. Action Against Iran: Who Will Do It If It Must Be Done?
Egyptian jihadists call for attacks in Shiite countries
Mohammed Zawahiri, the brother of al Qaeda’s emir, is one of the 20 Egyptian jihadists who issued a statement calling upon Sunnis to launch attacks in Shiite-led countries in response to the Bashir al Assad regime’s offensive in Qusayr, Syria. Iran and Hezbollah have reportedly joined the fight in Qusayr alongside Assad’s forces.
European Union
Rebels want arms post-EU embargo
Iran
State media claimed that Iran has fielded a “massive” quantity of missile launchers that will allow the Iranian military to “crush the enemy” with simultaneous fire from long-range surface-to-surface missiles. The claim could not be independently verified.
Al Nusrah Front
Iraqi Volunteers Join Both Sides Of War In Syria
Hezbollah
When Israel hits Syria, it hones military edge for wider war
Hezbollah
How Iranian weapons go through Syria to Hezbollah
Iran
The defense ministry said Iran has never sent “military forces” to Syria; IRGC chief Jafari stated in September that Quds Force members were in Syria to give the government “counsel and advice.” Syrian National Coalition chief Sabra alleged that “[t]housands of Iranian forces and its terrorist collaborators from Hezbollah are invading Syria.” The US has […]
Iran
A new report from the UN’s atomic energy agency said Iran is significantly expanding its nuclear program, and has started work on an alternative approach to developing a nuclear weapon. Advanced equipment for the enrichment of uranium is being installed at an accelerating pace at the Natanz plant, and work is progressing at other sites […]
Al Qaeda
Geneva talks on Syria last chance to avoid foreign intervention
Syria
West may boost Syria rebels if Assad won’t talk peace
Germany
In about-face, Germany backs blacklisting Hezbollah
France
Paris supports labeling Hezbollah over Assad ties
Argentina
Two Argentina bombing suspects among Iran presidential hopefuls