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Trump sought options to bomb Iran last week, but held off: source

Trump sought options to bomb Iran last week, but held off: source

He asked for options on attacking Iran’s main nuclear site but decided against taking the dramatic step.
US intelligence agencies say Iran, Russia have tried to interfere in 2020 election

US intelligence agencies say Iran, Russia have tried to interfere in 2020 election

Top US officials alarmed that foreign actors are seeking to sway election outcome.

Threat to evacuate US diplomats from Iraq raises fear of war

Threat to evacuate US diplomats from Iraq raises fear of war

This could open the possibility of military action, with just weeks to go before US Nov 3 election.
US moves to restore all UN sanctions on Iran

US moves to restore all UN sanctions on Iran

All the remaining parties to the nuclear deal immediately notified the Security Council that they did not recognise the US move.
Several injured as US fighter jet flew near Iranian passenger plane over Syria: pilot

Several injured as US fighter jet flew near Iranian passenger plane over Syria: pilot

The Iranian plane, belonging to Mahan Air, was heading from Tehran to Beirut.
UN expert deems US drone strike on Iran's Soleimani an 'unlawful' killing

UN expert deems US drone strike on Iran's Soleimani an 'unlawful' killing

The January drone strike in Iraq that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani and nine other people.
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of top general

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of top general

Tehran prosecutor Ali Alqasimehr says the warrants had been issued on charges of murder and terrorist action.

Iran frees American, US allows dual citizen to visit Iran in deal

Iran frees American, US allows dual citizen to visit Iran in deal

White House expresses hope that this could lead to an opening in the bitter relationship.
Iranian fuel tankers approach Venezuelan waters despite US warning

Iranian fuel tankers approach Venezuelan waters despite US warning

Venezuela's defence minister had pledged that the military would escort the tankers once they reached the country's EEZ.

All mosques in Iran to reopen temporarily on Tuesday

All mosques in Iran to reopen temporarily on Tuesday

CORONAVIRUS | The move comes even though some parts of the country have seen a rise in Covid-19 infections.

US Senate fails to override Trump veto of Iran war powers

US Senate fails to override Trump veto of Iran war powers

The resolution would have reined in Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran.
Trump tells US Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they 'harass'

Trump tells US Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they 'harass'

'I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea,' Trump tweeted.

US stalling massive IMF liquidity boost over Iran, China - sources

US stalling massive IMF liquidity boost over Iran, China - sources

US opposing IMF's new fundraising as it does not want Iran and China to have access to billions in new resources with no conditions.

Hackers linked to Iran target WHO staff emails during coronavirus - sources

Hackers linked to Iran target WHO staff emails during coronavirus - sources

CORONAVIRUS | WHO has been under a sustained digital bombardment by hackers seeking information about the outbreak.

US spies find coronavirus spread in China, N Korea, Russia hard to chart

US spies find coronavirus spread in China, N Korea, Russia hard to chart

The agencies also have limited insight into the full impact of the pandemic in Iran.
Former FBI agent Levinson believed to have died in Iran custody

Former FBI agent Levinson believed to have died in Iran custody

His family makes the claim, basing this in information from unnamed US officials.

Rouhani: US should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran amid coronavirus

Rouhani: US should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran amid coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | Your help offer is the biggest lie in history, Iran president tells the US.

Iran's Khamenei rejects US help, vows to defeat coronavirus

Iran's Khamenei rejects US help, vows to defeat coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | Iran’s supreme leader calls offer from 'charlatans and liars' strange.

S'pore expresses appreciation to M'sia for evacuating its citizens in Iran

S'pore expresses appreciation to M'sia for evacuating its citizens in Iran

CORONAVIRUS | M'sia allowed 8 Singaporeans on its repatriation flight from Tehran which arrived in KL this morning.

Flight with M'sians evacuated from Iran arrives on KL

Flight with M'sians evacuated from Iran arrives on KL

UPDATED 1.50PM | CORONAVIRUS | 46 people including children, were brought home in a special flight which departed from Tehran last night.

M'sia to bring home citizens from India and Iran, still in talks with Italy

M'sia to bring home citizens from India and Iran, still in talks with Italy

UPDATED 3.10PM | CORONAVIRUS | AirAsia, MAS flights being arranged for over 1,500 in India and Iran.

Covid-19: Gov't to bring back Malaysians from Iran, Italy

Covid-19: Gov't to bring back Malaysians from Iran, Italy

CORONAVIRUS | The PM says there are 65 Malaysians in Iran and 323 in Italy.

S’wak bans arrivals with travel history to China, Iran, S Korea and Italy

S’wak bans arrivals with travel history to China, Iran, S Korea and Italy

CORONAVIRUS | This applies to all foreigners, while non-resident M’sians who’ve visited the countries are asked to stay away.

Global Covid-19 death toll at 2,814, Iran and Italy numbers rising

Global Covid-19 death toll at 2,814, Iran and Italy numbers rising

CORONAVIRUS | China reported 327 new confirmed cases, bringing total to 78,824.