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Family, Friends of Swedish Diplomat Facing Death Penalty in Iran Speak Out
Johan Floderus, who was working with Afghan refugees, has been accused of spying for Israel. Western officials call it a case of “hostage diplomacy.”
'We Shall Respond': 3 US Soldiers Killed in Suspected Iran-Sponsored Drone Strike
A drone attack on a U.S. airbase in Jordan near the Syrian border on Sunday killed three troops. Iran has denied involvement.
Knockoff Iranian Drone Sold on Alibaba Was Meant for War, Documents Show
The drone, advertised as being for survey mapping, is described in documents as a "suicide UAV used on the battlefield." The supplier said it was destined for Ukraine.
Knockoff Iranian Kamikaze Drone Listed for Sale on Alibaba, Then Vanishes
A drone for sale by a Chinese supplier looked strikingly similar to Iran's Shahed-136. The listing was removed after Motherboard contacted the supplier.
Assassination of Hamas Leader in Lebanon Has Israel Bracing for Retaliation
While Israel has not officially taken responsibility for the drone strike that killed Saleh al-Arouri, Israeli and U.S. officials told VICE News they expect the situation to escalate.
Commercial Flights Are Experiencing 'Unthinkable' GPS Attacks and Nobody Knows What to Do
New "spoofing" attacks resulting in total navigation failure have been occurring above the Middle East for months, which is "highly significant" for airline safety.
Israel Is Stretched Thin and Hezbollah Knows It
Hezbollah has stepped up attacks on Israel's northern border, as all eyes are on the Lebanese militant group's next move as Israel prepares its Gaza offensive.
‘Clear Signal’ Sent That Israel-Hamas War Could Escalate Regionally
Intelligence officials tell VICE News attacks by Iranian proxies against US targets and Israel could indicate a broader regional conflict may be on the cards.
16-Year-Old Iranian Girl In Coma ‘Following Attack by Morality Police’
Armita Geravand is being treated in hospital following an incident on the Tehran Metro. Iran’s authorities denied any assault took place by the morality police.
This Rapper Has Been ‘Brutally Tortured’ in Prison For Supporting Iran’s Protests
Toomaj Salehi has been imprisoned since October 2022 for supporting protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
Viral Footage of Security Guard Slamming Student’s Head Into Stairs Sparks Fury in Iran
A new wave of rebellion against the Iranian regime’s dress-code mandate for women is spreading across universities.
Iran Unveils 'Quantum' Device That Anyone Can Buy for $589 on Amazon
What Iran's military called “the first product of the quantum processing algorithm” of the Naval university appears to be a stock development board.