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‘A just struggle’: Netanyahu backs Soleimani’s killing as US ‘self-defense,’ says Quds head planned more attacks

Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020By Editor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the US assassination of a top Iranian commander a justified act of self-defense and said Donald Trump should be credited for “acting swiftly, forcefully and decisively.” … Read More >‘A just struggle’: Netanyahu backs Soleimani’s killing as US ‘self-defense,’ says Quds head planned more attacks

Iran’s Khamenei appoints Soleimani’s deputy as new head of Quds Forces

Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020By Editor

Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani was appointed to lead Iran’s elite Quds Force after its previous commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, was killed in a US airstrike on Friday. … Read More >Iran’s Khamenei appoints Soleimani’s deputy as new head of Quds Forces

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Pentagon chief threatens Iran with ‘pre-emptive action’ if embassy attacks continue

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020By Editor

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has warned that he will take “preemptive action” to “protect US forces” if he receives word of attacks by Iran or its “proxy forces,” claiming to have indications of such attacks in the future. … Read More >Pentagon chief threatens Iran with ‘pre-emptive action’ if embassy attacks continue

‘We can break America, but won’t lead Iran to war’ IRGC commander says after US embassy standoff

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020By Editor

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are not leading the country into a war with the US, but will not hesitate to wage one if forced to, the commander of the elite force said amid a row over US embassy in Baghdad. … Read More >‘We can break America, but won’t lead Iran to war’ IRGC commander says after US embassy standoff

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Trump says he ‘does not see war with Iran happening,’ hours after issuing ‘threat’ to Tehran

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump has said that the US is not gearing up for war with Iran, adding that he prefers peace to war. It comes just hours after the US leader upped the ante, making a pointed threat against Tehran on Twitter. … Read More >Trump says he ‘does not see war with Iran happening,’ hours after issuing ‘threat’ to Tehran

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Iraq Protests: Is the US trying to bring back Saddam’s Ba’ath Party?

Posted on December 6, 2019December 6, 2019By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the managing director of the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran and Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development of Iran Mohammad Rastad. … Read More >Iraq Protests: Is the US trying to bring back Saddam’s Ba’ath Party?

Iran wants US to pay $130 billion in damages for inciting riots and other ‘crimes against the nation’

Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019By Editor

Tehran has said the US should offer compensation to ordinary citizens whose lives have been damaged during the violent protests openly backed by Washington. … Read More >Iran wants US to pay $130 billion in damages for inciting riots and other ‘crimes against the nation’

Qatar and Kuwait Vow to Join US-Led Maritime Coalition, US Official Says

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019By Editor

The US has been pushing for creation of a naval coalition to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, calling on its allies to join in following a series of attacks on vessels in the region earlier this year that were blamed by Washington on Iran. … Read More >Qatar and Kuwait Vow to Join US-Led Maritime Coalition, US Official Says

‘Cross our red lines & be destroyed’: Iran’s elite IRGC chief warns US, Israel and Saudi Arabia at large pro-govt rally

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019By Editor

All external foes will be defeated if they make moves against Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander warned at a massive pro-government rally amid protests over fuel price hikes. … Read More >‘Cross our red lines & be destroyed’: Iran’s elite IRGC chief warns US, Israel and Saudi Arabia at large pro-govt rally

US-initiated ‘world war’ against Iran has failed and Washington has gone mad, IRGC militia commander says

Posted on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019By Editor

A “world war” against Tehran has been foiled, a militia belonging to Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards has announced, describing recent protests over fuel price hikes as a plot instigated by Washington and its allies. … Read More >US-initiated ‘world war’ against Iran has failed and Washington has gone mad, IRGC militia commander says