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U.S. sanctions 13 entities and targets Russian firms over Iranian weapons trade

The United States imposed sanctions on 13 entities and individuals procuring arms for Iran, including two Russian firms, Reuters wrote, citing U.S. Treasury Department, on Sept. 29.

30 September, 08:11 AM

Five arrested over alleged terror plot at UK air base, suspects linked to Iran

British counterterrorism police are investigating possible Iranian involvement in an alleged plot to carry out a terrorist attack on a U.S.-operated air base in Britain, The Guardian reported on Sept. 28.

28 September, 12:16 PM

Tehran insists diplomacy is only way forward after Trump rejects Hormuz plan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said diplomacy remains the only way to resolve the conflict with the United States and Israel after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had rejected Tehran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt the fighting, Reuters reported on Sept. 27.

27 September, 01:48 PM

Trump to sign Russia–Iran sanctions bill Friday — report

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to sign the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Friday, Sept. 18, RFE/RL correspondent Alex Raufoglu reported.

18 September, 10:49 PM

Houthis’ breakthrough in Yemen threatens Red Sea, Suez shipping

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of the strategic port city of Mocha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, increasing their influence over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s key maritime routes for global trade, Reuters reported on Sept. 10, citing Yemeni officials.

11 September, 03:42 AM

Russia secretly helping Iran build advanced supersonic cruise missiles — FT

Russia has been secretly helping Iran develop advanced supersonic cruise missiles in one of the most significant known transfers of strategic military technology from Moscow to Tehran, The Financial Times reported on September 1.

2 September, 12:00 PM

Putin publicly backs Iran, says Russia is ready to help

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin expressed support for Iran, assuring Tehran that Moscow was ready to “provide necessary assistance” and praising the “courage and resilience” of the Iranian people.

1 September, 11:46 PM

Lavrov defends Moscow's sole allies, Iran and North Korea — video

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defended Moscow’s strategic alliance with North Korea and Iran, questioning criticism of Russia’s reliance on pariah states in an RBC interview on Aug. 28.

31 August, 09:57 AM

Iran faces growing gasoline shortage as U.S. pressure squeezes imports

Iran is facing a growing fuel shortage as U.S. restrictions limit its access to imports, depleting supplies of a commodity that has previously triggered unrest in the country, Bloomberg reported.

25 August, 02:53 PM

Russia sending Iran explosives to rebuild military arsenal

Russia has begun supplying Iran with explosives and munitions, helping Tehran rebuild its missile and drone arsenal following strikes by the United States and Israel, NBC News reported on Aug. 18, citing a document from a European government.

18 August, 04:45 PM

Russia's export revenue jumps 27% in Q2 amid Iran war

A surge in oil and other commodity prices driven by the war in the Middle East has sharply boosted Russia's export revenue, according to the Russian Central Bank estimate dated Aug. 14.

17 August, 07:30 PM

Fading U.S.-Iran diplomacy hopes push oil prices higher

Oil prices rose on Aug. 17, as fading hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, along with slower tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, heightened market concerns about geopolitical risk, according to Reuters.

17 August, 12:43 PM

Iranian general offers $30,000 bounty for killing U.S. troops

Amir Hatami, chief of staff of Iran's ground forces, announced a $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing U.S. service members, Fox News reported on Aug. 16, citing Iranian state-aligned media.

17 August, 11:50 AM

Oil drops as cratering demand forecasts overshadow deadlocked Strait of Hormuz peace talks

Oil prices declined on August 13 as investors ‌assessed prospects for weaker global demand this year and higher U.S. crude stocks, while prices found support from a lack of progress in talks over the blockaded Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to supply, Reuters reported.

13 August, 12:49 PM

Iran used lessons from Ukraine war and drone swarms to shoot down U.S. F-15

Iran shot down a U.S. F-15 fighter jet in April using drone-swarm tactics informed by lessons from the war in Ukraine, The New York Times reported, citing an unnamed senior U.S. military official on Aug. 12.

12 August, 03:58 PM

Oil prices edge higher as Middle East supply risks intensify after maritime attacks

Oil prices edged higher on August 12 as escalating fears over a stalled U.S.-Iran peace deal and recent maritime attacks on two vessels intensified supply disruption concerns, even as inventories of U.S. crude swelled, Reuters reported.

12 August, 12:33 PM

Sybiha’s call to Tehran draws Caspian red line, forces Iran to back down from missile threat

Talks between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi came at a critical time for both nations following Tehran's threats to strike Ukraine with ballistic missiles, as both sides – particularly Iran – urgently required de-escalation, Middle East expert Ihor Semyvolos told Radio NV on August 4.

5 August, 10:03 AM

Iran claims scrapped plans to strike Ukraine

Tehran drew up plans to strike three targets in Ukraine after Ukrainian drones hit an Iranian tanker in the Caspian Sea, Mohsen Rezaee, a senior IRGC officer and member of the Expediency Discernment Council, told state broadcaster Press TV on Aug. 3.

4 August, 03:49 AM

Iran rejects Oman’s proposal for joint Hormuz control

Iran rejected an Omani proposal for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz, dashing hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough, Reuters reported on July 29.

30 July, 03:45 AM

Iran expects delivery of 400 Chinese MANPADS within weeks — Reuters

Iran expects to receive its first batch of 400 Chinese-manufactured man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) within the coming weeks, Reuters reported on July 29, citing anonymous sources.

29 July, 02:19 PM

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