The owner of the legendary New York delicatessen paid tribute to the filmmaker behind "When Harry Met Sally," whose iconic scene made the restaurant a cultural landmark.

Tehran's influence operations span continents, creating conditions for antisemitic attacks. The Sydney assault may be ISIS-linked, but Iranian infrastructure enables extremism worldwide.

Authorities are examining the Akrams' links to international jihadist networks after establishing their early November arrival in Manila. They maintained extensive connections to Australia's pro-Islamic State network – including ties to infamous jihadist spiritual leader Wisam Haddad.

"Israel has not destroyed even 3% of our missile launchers," Iranian Revolutionary Guards officer says. "We did not think that they would target our commanders and scientists in their own homes along with their families. We miscalculated and admit that we were wrong."

79-foot statue collapsed in Guaiba after winds exceeded 56 mph; no injuries reported.