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As tensions mount, Iran may attack Israel in the next two days, reports WSJ

The heightened tensions follow Tehran's accusation against Israel regarding an airstrike on a diplomatic building in Damascus, Syria on April 2, which killed its top military officials

Iran's supreme leader reiterates promise to retaliate against Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterated on Wednesday a promise to retaliate against Israel over the killings of Iranian generals in Syria. Khamenei spoke at a prayer ceremony celebrating the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, saying the airstrike that demolished Iran's consulate in Syria earlier this month was wrongdoing" against a diplomatic post that is considered Iranian territory. When they attack our consulate section it looked like they attack on our territory, Khamenei said. The evil regime must be punished, and it will be punished. The strike killed 12 people: seven Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, four Syrians and a Hezbollah militia member. Israel has not acknowledged its involvement, though it has been bracing for an Iranian response to the attack that was a significant escalation in their long-running shadow war. State TV broadcast Khamenei's remarks live. He did not elaborate on the way Iran would retaliate. Khamenei also criticised the Wes

Iran's foreign minister warns of 'preemptive measure' against Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister stressed that the United Nations and the international community should find a political solution at an earliest before things reach a "boiling point"

Israeli ambassador urges China to talk with Iran, stop escalation

While Tehran is a known backer of Hamas, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has denied his country was involved in the strike

US considering lifting sanctions on Iran's supreme leader Khamenei

The Biden administration is considering lifting sanctions on Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as part of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal

Judge under US sanctions set for the presidency as Iranians vote

After voting in the capital Tehran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Iranians to cast ballots

Iran insists on US lifting sanctions to revive 2015 nuclear deal: Know more

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reiterated Tehran's position that US sanctions must be lifted before the country returns to its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal

US accused of blocking South Korea from unfreezing Iranian assets

Javad Zarif accused the US of following former President Donald Trump's "failed policy" on Iran, after American officials stated unwillingness to authorise South Korea to unfreeze Iranian assets

Intense preparation paves way for Iraq's pontiff to meet Ayatollah

The geopolitical undertones weigh heavy on the meeting, along with twin threats from a viral pandemic and ongoing tensions with rocket-firing Iranian-backed rogue groups

Iran: Sailors from seized South Korean tanker to be released by Tehran

Iran maintains the tanker and its 20-member crew and captain were stopped because of the vessel''s "environmental pollution," a claim rejected by the vessel''s owner

US is a long way from lifting Iran sanctions, says Antony Blinken

On the issue of Afghanistan peace process, he said Zalmay Khalilzad was offered to stay in his capacity of United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation in the Biden admin

'US has urgent responsibility to ensure Iran do not acquire nuclear weapon'

At his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Blinken said: "An Iran with a nuclear weapon ... would be an Iran that will be even more dangerous than it already is"

Iran warns against hostile moves on anniversary of Soleimani assassination

Iran's chief diplomat called on the United States President Donald Trump to "be careful of a trap"

US imposes sweeping sanctions on Iran, targets Khamenei-linked foundation

The department imposed sanctions on what it described as a key patronage network for Khamenei

Iran confirms damaged Natanz nuclear site was centrifuge facility

Iranian officials had previously sought to downplay the fire, which erupted early on Thursday, calling it only an incident that affected an industrial shed

Iran to announce nuclear facility incident's cause at 'appropriate time'

The Iranian security official says there has been no radioactive contamination following the "incident"

Delhi violence: Iran's Khamenei asks India to 'confront extremist Hindus'

In a tweet on Monday, Zarif said Iran condemned the "wave of organised violence against Indian Muslims" and urged Indian authorities to "not let senseless thuggery" prevail

India faces diplomatic heat as Delhi violence draws global criticism

The deadly violence left 53 dead and over 200 injured as pro and anti-Citizenship Act protesters came face to face in the national capital

Iran must be strong to ward off 'enemy threat', prevent war: Khamenei

"We do not want to threaten anyone," said Iran's Supreme leader

Trump is a 'clown' who will betray Iranians: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

He said the 'cowardly' killing of Soleimani had taken out the most effective commander in the battle against the Islamic State group