Iran assures US ‘we’re not trying to kill Trump’ after warning from Biden

Iran assures US ‘we’re not trying to kill Trump’ after warning from Biden

The message,sent through an intermediary,came after the Biden administration warned the US would consider any Iranian attempt on the life of Trump “an act of war”.

  • byJulian E. Barnes andFarnaz Fassihi

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Iran sets up mental health clinic to ‘treat’ women who refuse to wear hijab

Iran sets up mental health clinic to ‘treat’ women who refuse to wear hijab

The centre,called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal,is the Islamic Republic’s latest attempt to quash female dissent.

  • byMelanie Swan
Men charged in foiled Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Men charged in foiled Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

The US government has charged three men in a foiled plot by the Iran regime to kill president-elect Donald Trump,highlighting yet another attempt on the Republican’s life.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
In its first ground raid into Syria,Israel seizes a man it says spied for Iran

In its first ground raid into Syria,Israel seizes a man it says spied for Iran

A pro-government Syrian radio station reported Israeli forces carried out a “kidnapping operation” in the country’s south.

  • byMelanie Lidman andSamy Magdy
Iranian student harassed for not wearing headscarf strips down on campus

Iranian student harassed for not wearing headscarf strips down on campus

Human rights activists are urging the government to release the young woman who was last seen bundled into a car by police.

  • byAkhtar Makoii
Iran’s supreme leader threatens Israel,US with ‘crushing response’ over attacks

Iran’s supreme leader threatens Israel,US with ‘crushing response’ over attacks

His speech came as Iranian officials increase threats to launch yet another strike against Israel after the latter’s October 26 attack on the Islamic republic.

  • byJon Gambrell
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Why Iran may now choose surprise as its weapon of choice against Israel
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Why Iran may now choose surprise as its weapon of choice against Israel

Red lines have been crossed in the Middle East shadow war. Tehran is militarily weaker so it may have to seek other strategic advantages.

  • byRodger Shanahan
New ceasefire proposal for Gaza as protesters interrupt Netanyahu’s speech

New ceasefire proposal for Gaza as protesters interrupt Netanyahu’s speech

The proposal by Egypt’s president would see a two-day ceasefire in return for hostages. It also includes the release of some Palestinian prisoners and the delivery of aid.

  • byAmi Bentov andTia Goldenberg
Israel’s first open attack on Iran targets missile sites,but spares oil and nuclear ones

Israel’s first open attack on Iran targets missile sites,but spares oil and nuclear ones

Israel may have struck a significant blow against Iran’s ability to mass-produce missiles and made it more difficult for Iranian attacks to pierce Israel’s defences.

  • byJonathan Landay,Jon Gambrell,Adam Schreck andTia Goldenberg
As US election looms,Biden aides struggle with Middle East wars

As US election looms,Biden aides struggle with Middle East wars

If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have any hope that the warring parties will silence their guns before the US election,there was no sign that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent trip could pave the way for that.

  • byMichael Crowley andEdward Wong
Why did Israel attack Iran?

Why did Israel attack Iran?

Here’s a look at everything we know about the Israeli military action against Iran and the events that brought the countries to this point.

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