Iran's Khamenei praises Basij forces for confronting 'rioters'
"They have sacrificed their lives to protect people from rioters ... the presence of Basij shows that the Islamic Revolution is alive," Khamenei said in a televised speech.
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Iran: Israel behind explosion that killed IRGC colonel in Syria
The man, who was killed Tuesday, was identified as Col. Davood Jafari, who is a senior official at the Aerospace Force.
Breaching key restriction of nuclear deal, Iran ramps up enrichment to 60% at Fordo
The move comes in response to a resolution passed by the United Nations nuclear watchdog ordering more cooperation from Tehran.
Iran considering attack on World Cup, intel chief warns
Head of the Military Intelligence Directorate Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva warns Iran will continue to act aggressively amid ongoing protests at home as well as in the region and adds that the only thing stopping it from disrupting the event is concern over Qatar's reaction.
Iran accuses Israel of fomenting unrest as regime struggles to contain protesters
"Various security services, Israel and some Western politicians who have made plans for civil war, destruction and the disintegration of Iran should know that Iran is not Libya or Sudan," Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian tweeted.
Iranian protest escalates, Khomeini's old home set ablaze
The structure, in the city of Khomein, had not been occupied for the past 30 years, having been repurposed as a museum celebrating the life of the late ayatollah.
Israel offers 'life-saving aid to Gaza' after deadly fire
Flames were seen spewing out of the windows of the burning floor as hundreds of people gathered outside on the street, waiting for fire trucks and ambulances.
Netanyahu speaks with Turkish president, announces 'new era'
Relations were already on the mend under outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid who met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York in September, the first meeting between the countries' leaders in 14 years.
Iran reportedly behind drone attack on tanker owned by Israeli billionaire off Oman
The attack happened Tuesday night, a Mideast-based defense official said on condition of anonymity. Iran has been previously blamed for such incidents.
'Serious mistake': Gantz blasts FBI probe into Abu Akleh death
In September, the IDF concluded its own investigation into the death of the journalist, who was killed during a firefight between Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen in Jenin.