US Military: Iranian drone hit Israeli-owned tanker in Arabian Sea

The drone attack on the Campo Square tanker is at least the fourth suspected Iranian attack targeting a commercial vessel linked to Israeli businessmen in just two years.

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Iran denies harboring de facto al-Qaeda leader

After years of accusations it offered a safe haven to al-Qaeda members, Iran has dismissed a new UN report on the presence of the extremist group's de facto leader on its soil.

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Iran's 'Productivity Plan' likely to lead to an increase in corrupt transactions

Our latest Pro memo looks at how Iran's new strategy to drive economic growth will play out.

Bijan Khajehpour

In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics

US defense intelligence confirms Iran’s drone use in Ukraine

The Pentagon report comes a day after the UK government turned over weapons and other evidence to the United Nations that Iran had attempted to ship to Yemen's Houthi rebels in violation of international law.

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As sanctions bite, Iran's Raisi talks business in China  

The trip came at a moment of increasing international isolation, which has left Iran with fewer options than ever before in selling its lifeline oil.  

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Iran intel official says China in line to buy Tehran's drones  

Despite growing Western alarm over the Islamic Republic's drone shipments to Russia, the Iranian official said 90 countries were "queuing up" for purchases of the same products.   

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US unveils new sanctions on Iran's petroleum industry

The sanctions targeted nine entities the Treasury Department said were involved in producing, shipping and selling Iranian petrochemicals and petroleum.

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Clean air funding halved in Iran’s budget as pollution chokes much of country  

As much of Iran grapples with record levels of air pollution during the cold season each year, the government has halved the resources allocated to tackling the pressing issue despite an overall increase in the budget cap.  

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Iran shows off underground air base with Russia's Sukhoi jets

In the first public display of an underground air base, Iran presented missile-mounted warplanes and bombers at a moment of growing concerns over its controversial drone deliveries to Russia.  

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Culture

Hajipour’s 'Baraye,' anthem of Iran's protests, wins Grammy award

The first lady of the United States, Jill Biden, presented the award to Hajipour at the Grammy Awards, although Hajipour was not present. Biden called the song a “powerful and poetic call for women’s rights.”

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Analysis

Netanyahu counts Iran, Sudan as wins following Blinken visit

And Iraq worries about getting caught, again, in US-Israel-Iran crossfire.

By Week in Review

Iran’s FM visits Venezuela, Nicaragua to shore up 'anti-Western' alliances

The US recently eased sanctions on Venezuela, and the South American country’s openness to repair ties with Washington is worrisome for the Iranian government.

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