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Tanker Fleet Nears Venezuela Amid US Tensions
Iranian tankers filled with gasoline neared Venezuela; It's unclear if US will interdict the tankers; gasoline movement runs counter to sanctions on Iran
Israel & Middle East
Cyberattack: Anti-Israel message takes over multiple Israeli websites
Hundreds of Israeli websites were the target of a cyberattack on Thursday morning, their homepages being replaced with an anti-Israel video and message.
Anti-Semitism
Pompeo, Netanyahu accuse Iran supreme leader of endorsing Nazi ‘Final Solution’
After Khamenei shares graphic that invokes term, PM warns that ‘any regime that threatens the destruction of Israel faces a similar danger’
Anti-Semitism
Iran Prioritizes Anti-Israel Quds Day Rallies Despite Severe COVID-19 Scenario
Iran approved & encouraged anti-Israel Quds Day rallies despite severe COVID-19 circumstances; Their parliament banned any Iranian cooperation with Israel.
Israel & Middle East
Supposed Israeli Strikes in Eastern Syria Kill Seven Iranian-Backed Militias
Seven casualties are reported in eastern Syria after supposed Israeli airstrikes; Iranian-backed militias were targeted in this attack
Anti-Semitism
Iran’s Khamenei Lashes Out in Anti-Semitic Tweets Against Israel, UK
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Khamenei on Sunday issued a series of antisemitic-laced tweets against Israel, also blaming Britain for creating Israel.
Anti-Semitism
Holy Jewish Site of Esther & Mordechai Set Ablaze in Iran – Reports
National Director of Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Jonathan Greenblatt announced Friday on Twitter that the tomb of Esther and Mordechai in Iran was torched.
Middle East
Iran Progresses Anti-Israel Bill, Plans to Establish Embassy in Jerusalem to ‘Palestine’
Iranian parliament approved a bill including list of measures against Israel, such as establishment of Iranian embassy in Jerusalem to 'Palestine'
Distress of Nations
Iran Joins Lebanon, Turkey, and Syria in Economic Danger as Rial Takes Massive Dip in Two Days
Iranian Rial dropped nearly 10% between Sunday & Tuesday; US sanctions seen as primary source of Iran’s downward economic trend; COVID-19 is also a factor.
Middle East
Friendly-Fire Leaves Multiple Iranians Dead in the Gulf of Oman During Training Exercise
At least 19 Iranian casualties are reported after a naval friendly-fire incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman during a training exercise
Israel & Middle East
Iran Linked to Failed Cyber-Attack on Israel’s Water Systems in April
Reports indicate Iranian involvement in a failed cyber-attack on Israeli water systems; The attack was detected before any effects could take place
Middle East
Report: Iranian Border Guards ‘Laughed’ as They Tortured & Drowned Afghan Migrants
A group of 50 to 70 Afghan migrants attempting to cross the border into Iran were allegedly beaten, tortured, and in some cases drowned by Iranian security guards on May 1.
US News
Trump Vetoes Iran War Powers Resolution, Swipes at Republicans Who Backed it
Pres. Trump vetoed war powers resolution that would have curbed his ability to launch military action against Iran without Congressional authorization.
Israel & Middle East
Senior Defense Officials: Iran Pulling Out of Syria as Israel Pummels its Forces
Significant increase of airstrikes blamed on Israel has led Iran to reduce forces and decrease weapons smuggling by air, says Senior Defense Minister.
Israel & Middle East
Syrian Air Defences Activated by Allegedly Israeli Airstrikes Over Aleppo
Israel has previously struck several military research facilities believed to have been a center for chemical and biological weapons.
Israel & Middle East
The United Nations Human Rights Council Praises Iran
A majority of countries contributing to this travesty of the truth made a mockery of human rights by treating Iran as shining example of those values.
Europe
Mossad Gave Berlin Intel on Hezbollah Ops on German Soil Ahead of Ban — Report
Israel’s Mossad spy agency gave information to Germany on Hezbollah’s activities on its soil ahead of the country ban of the terror group this week.
Europe
Germany Conducts Raids After Complete Ban of Hezbollah
Germany officially bans Iranian-backed terror regime Hezbollah; Raids conducted throughout country targeting several supporters of the organization.
Middle East
US Sanctions Iranian and Iraqi National Over Support of Iran’s Quds Force
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Taif Mining Services LLC and its owner over accusations he helped support Iran's elite Quds Force.
Israel & Middle East
Report: Israel Strikes Pro-Iranian Militia Base in Syria
Syria accused Israel of carrying out pre-dawn airstrikes near Damascus, saying that its air defences units had engaged "incoming Israeli warplane activity."
Christian Persecution
Iran Imposes Flogging on Christian Convert for Peaceful Protest
The Islamic Republic of Iran imposed a sentence of lashes and prison on Mary (Fatemeh) Mohammadi, one of Iran’s most famous converts to Christianity.
Middle East
Trump says he’s Instructed Navy to ‘Destroy’ any Iranian Gunboats Harassing US Ships
Pres. Trump instructs US Navy to fire on any Iranian ships that harass it at sea, following 11 IRGCN vessels coming dangerously close to US ships.
Middle East
Iran’s IRGC Claims to have put First ‘Military Satellite’ in Orbit; US: Launch may have Failed
Iran’s IRGC says they launched country’s first “military satellite” into orbit as they attempt to show off military capabilities at sea, air & space.
Middle East
Turkey Becomes Mid-East Epicenter of the COVID-19 Outbreak as they Approach 100,000 Cases
Turkey has surpassed Iran as number one COVID-19 infected country in Mid-East, though there is significant speculation of Iran’s reported number of cases.
Israel & Middle East
Israeli Strike in Syria Targets Senior Iranian Officials and Other High-Level Targets
Reports of the Syrian air defense systems being alerted on Monday evening; Strikes believed to be targeting several Iranian targets in the area.
Middle East
Iran’s Guard Acknowledges Tense Encounter with US; Accuses American Navy Ships of Sparking Incident
Iran acknowledged it had tense encounter with US warships last week, but alleged without offering evidence that American forces sparked the incident.
Israel & Middle East
Iran Shows off Drones that can Reach Israel, Threat Increases
Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled new drones over the weekend for the Islamic Republic’s army and air force; Claims they could reach Israel from Iran.
Middle East
Pompeo urges UN to extend arms embargo on Iran
Pompeo over the weekend urged the United Nations Security Council to extend the international arms embargo on Iran, set to expire in October.
Africa
Iran Regime, ISIS and Other Extremists Exploit Coronavirus to Wreak Havoc
Iranian Regime, the Islamic State and other extremist groups all over the world are watching for an opening due to the pandemic.
Middle East
US Navy: Iran Harasses US Vessels in Gulf, Came Within Yards of Colliding
Iranian IRGC boats harass US warships, according to a new report, coming dangerously close; incidents happened in the Persian Gulf
Middle East
Turkey Follows Iran for the Second Most Cases of Coronavirus in the Middle East
Turkey has over 60,000 cases of COVID-19 despite their attempts to cover it up; The government implemented a two-day curfew over the weekend
Middle East
Report – More Accusations that Iran is Concealing the True Death Toll from COVID-19
Iran is facing more scrutiny over their reported number of deaths from the coronavirus; A German news outlet has suggested a much higher rate of casualties
Middle East
Report: Coronavirus Economic Impact Could Block Iran from Funding Terror
The coronavirus crisis economic impact on Iran is likely to force a substantial reduction in funding terror in the region, an INSS report said on Tuesday.
Middle East
Pro-Iran Factions in Iraq Maneuver to Topple Another PM-Designate
Pro-Iranian groups in Iraq are maneuvering to topple Prime Minister-designate Adnan al-Zurfi, who would be the third leader to be deposed in six months.
Middle East
As deaths soar, Iran’s military sets up 2,000-bed Coronavirus hospital in exhibition center
Iran announced another 144 deaths on Friday as the military completed work on 2,000-bed field Coronavirus hospital in an exhibition center in the capital.
Middle East
Report: Iranian Parliament Speaker Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Reports indicate that Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani has tested positive for the coronavirus and he is now in self-quarantine
Middle East
Trump Warns Iran will ‘Pay Heavy Price’ if they Attack Troops in Iraq After Regime Ramps up Threats
Iran is increasing their systematic & coordinated threats against US in Iraq. Iran’s IRGC: any “small mistake” by Washington would be met with force.
Israel & Middle East
Reports Claim Iran may have Lost Nearly 15,000 People Including 17 Officials due to Coronavirus
The NCRI, in its daily update using sources on the ground in the country, stated Monday that it has evidence of over 14,200 dying of coronavirus nationwide.
Middle East
Gas Flow from Iran to Turkey Temporarily Stops After Explosion Occurs on Pipeline
An explosion occurred on a pipeline running from Iran to Turkey that has paused the flow of gas between the two countries.
Middle East
Pompeo and Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Trade Jabs Over Coronavirus, Rumors & Aid
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out Monday at Iran, accusing the country of spreading dangerous rumors about COVID-19
Middle East
Iran’s Coronavirus Propaganda Scapegoats America
The embrace of coronavirus conspiracies by Iran in recent days has exposed the Islamist regime's focus on retaining power while sacrificing its own people.
Israel & Middle East
A Person Dies of Coronavirus Every 10 minutes in Iran, Country’s Health Ministry says
Iran’s health ministry said that a person is dying of coronavirus every ten minutes as caseloads continue to rise and hospitals reach a breaking point.
Middle East
Coronavirus Hits Terrorists Hardest from ISIS to Iran – Analysis
Amid all the chaos caused by the coronavirus tidal wave, it may also rid the world of many of its worst terrorists or at least freeze their activity.
Israel & Middle East
Satellite Images Reveal Mass Graves Being Prepared in Iran Amid Coronavirus Death Toll
Newly released satellite images reveal Iran has been preparing mass graves for victims of the Coronavirus; The Regime accused of covering up real death toll
Middle East
An Unprecedented Number of Locusts Dominate Southern Iran
Reports from inside of Iran say that the number of locusts is seven-fold compared to that of 2019; The agricultural and economic ramifications are critical.
Christian Persecution
Interactive TV Show Gives Iranian Christians a Voice
Through an interactive satellite TV program called “Signal,” members of the country’s underground church have the opportunity to share their stories.
Middle East
Report: Iran Arrests Man for Photographing Piles of Coronavirus Victim Bodies
Iranian Reports indicate police arrested a man this week after a video surfaced showing piles of corpses, presumably of Chinese coronavirus victims.
Middle East
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force Commander Assassinated in Damascus
Quds Force Commander assassinated in southern Damascus on Friday; He was reportedly killed in close proximity to the IRGCC regional headquarters.
Middle East
Iran’s Enriched Uranium Inventory Now Five Times Beyond the 2015 Nuclear Deal
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on Tuesday that Iran obtains five times more enriched uranium than the limit that was set in the 2015 Nuclear Deal
Middle East
Iran Temporarily Releases 54,000 Prisoners to Try & Stop Coronavirus from Spreading in Jails
Iran temporarily released more than 54,000 prisoners in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in the country’s overcrowded prisons.
Israel & Middle East
Israel seizes $4 million in Iranian terror money sent to Hamas
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday signed an order to seize $4 million transferred from Iran to Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East
Deputy Health Minister of Iran Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
Iran becomes serious concern in the mid-east amid their coronavirus outbreak; Reports showing Iran's deputy health minister tested positive for the virus
Israel & Middle East
Iran’s Government and Media Lied about Coronavirus Outbreak, Riots Erupt
Iranians are scared and angry as their government has been lying and their media instructed not to report on the coronavirus outbreak as it rapidly spreads.
Middle East
Iran blacklisted by 200 member nations of Financial Action Task Force
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to return Iran to the 'blacklist' of countries involved in bankrolling & financing terror.
Middle East
Rouhani: Iran will never yield to US pressure for talks
Iran will never hold talks with US under pressure, Pres. Rouhani said Sunday, adding Tehran's help was essential in establishing security in the Mid-East
Middle East
US warship seizes Iranian-designed missiles in the Arabian Sea
"The weapons seized include 150 'Dehlavieh' anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), which are Iranian-manufactured copies of Russian Kornet ATGMs," the statement said.
Israel & Middle East
Israel Conducts Airstrikes on Iranian Targets Near Damascus – Report
Syrian air defenses downed several missiles coming across the Golan before they hit targets in the capital Damascus, Syrian state television said Thursday.
Israel & Middle East
Iran warns Israel of ‘crushing response’ to any aggression
Iran will respond forcefully to any Israeli action against its interests in the region, the country’s Foreign Ministry warned Wednesday: Reports Reuters
Middle East
Iran Fails to Place Satellite into Orbit, Fourth Failure in a Row
Iran succeeded in launching a new satellite into outer space, but failed to place the satellite into orbit on Sunday, according to Iranian reports.
Middle East
Hezbollah-dominated government emerges in Lebanon for the first time since 1990
For the first time since the departure of Syrian troops from Lebanon in 1990, the latter country has a government in which only Hezbollah and its allies are represented.
Europe
40+ World Leaders Convene in Jerusalem for 75th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation; Netanyahu Gets Blunt on Iran
Over 40 world leaders or their officials have gathered in Jerusalem; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: There will not be another Holocaust.
Canadian News
Harper misquote shows why ‘regime change’ needed in some Canadian newsrooms
Stephen Harper did not advocate military intervention in Iran, or indeed any intervention. But that made for a better story.
Morality
Rouhani says Iran Enriching more Uranium than before Nuclear Deal
Islamic Republic president says his government working to prevent confrontation or war; dialogue with world powers difficult but ‘possible’.
Middle East
Democrats are Siding with a Genocidal Terror State
It’s no coincidence that Iran labels its fight against America & Israel as “The Resistance,” & the Democrats have labeled their war on Pres. Trump, as “The Resistance.”
Middle East
Trump Says he ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ if Iran agrees to Negotiate with US
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he does not care if Iran agrees to negotiate with the United States after a senior adviser earlier suggested the Islamic Republic would have no choice but to agree to talks.
Middle East
‘DEATH TO LIARS!’: Iranians Turn On Ayatollah, Demand Resignation Over Shot Down Plane
Thousands took to the streets of Tehran on Saturday to protest & demand that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei resign after lying about shooting down Ukrainian plane.
