A sophisticated fuel oil smuggling network that some experts believe generates at least $1 billion annually for Iran and its agents has flourished in Iraq since Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani took office in 2022, five informed sources told Reuters. The operation exploits a government policy under which Iraq allocates fuel oil to asphalt plants … Read more
Given the prevailing perception of Iran’s Islamic regime as the most immediate threat to American national security, Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025 could have profound consequences for the ruling mullahs’ regime. Despite its reckless and disruptive behavior and its military maneuvers intended to showcase its military might and impress its perceived enemies, … Read more
KARACHI: Iranian Consul General Hassan Nourian stressed that Pakistan and Iran can play a decisive role in bringing about world peace. He praised Pakistan’s stand against atrocities in Palestine and praised the enthusiasm and affection towards Iran among the Pakistani people, a press release said. Nourian also highlighted the historical relationship between the two regions, … Read more
The Israeli army announced on Sunday that it had carried out a ground raid in Syria, capturing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks. It was the first time in the current war that Israel announced that its troops were operating on Syrian territory. Israel carried out airstrikes in Syria several times in the last … Read more
Oil prices fell by about $4 a barrel on Monday after Israel’s retaliatory strike against Iran over the weekend bypassed oil and nuclear facilities and did not disrupt energy supplies. By 1445 GMT, Brent crude futures fell $4.13, or 5.43%, to $71.92 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures lost $4.04, or 5.63%, … Read more
The White House said President Biden is “deeply concerned” about a possible leak of US intelligence about Israel’s plans for an attack on Iran. Meanwhile, Israel is increasing pressure on Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting the group’s financial network. Débora Patta reports.
Jerusalem — Israeli police announced Monday that they had arrested seven Israeli citizens accused of being a spy network collecting information on Israeli military bases and energy infrastructure on behalf of Iranian intelligence. The internal security agency and police “succeeded in dismantling a spy ring involving seven Israeli citizens who were operating on behalf of … Read more
It has been a year since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel was caught off guard, despite warnings from the Military Intelligence Directorate. Two letters warned the Israeli government, followed by the Shin Bet which relayed the same information, hinting at a possible imminent war planned by Iran’s proxies. They believed … Read more