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16 Malaysians held by Iran's revolutionary guard

16 Malaysians held by Iran's revolutionary guard

Iran's military seizes an unnamed ship and arrests 16 crew members on suspicion of fuel smuggling.

US airstrikes in Iraq, Syria target Iranian-backed Syiah militia group

US airstrikes in Iraq, Syria target Iranian-backed Syiah militia group

Iraqi security and militia sources say at least 25 militia fighters killed, 55 wounded following three US airstrikes.

Sanctions on Iran, Qatar - M'sia, too, not safe, warns Dr M

Sanctions on Iran, Qatar - M'sia, too, not safe, warns Dr M

While praising the two countries, he says other countries must be mindful that they can become a victim.

US sanctions on Iran violate international law: Mahathir

US sanctions on Iran violate international law: Mahathir

He says Malaysia does not support the reimposition of the unilateral sanctions.

United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation

United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation

President Trump says the swap showed the United States and Iran “can make a deal together”.

Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched

Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched

The anti-corruption demonstrations swelled into a revolt against authorities seen by young demonstrators as stooges of Tehran.
Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam

Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam

One woman died and at least 155 people wounded as security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters.

M'sia forced to close Iranian bank accounts due to 'strong pressure' - Dr M

M'sia forced to close Iranian bank accounts due to 'strong pressure' - Dr M

PM says M'sia risked having its banks abroad shut down if it didn't comply with orders to close Iranian accounts. 

Iranians in Malaysia say banks close their accounts as US sanctions bite

Iranians in Malaysia say banks close their accounts as US sanctions bite

Some Iranians and one embassy official say there were “mass closures” in Malaysia in recent months.

Netanyahu says Iran seeking means to attack Israel from Yemen

Netanyahu says Iran seeking means to attack Israel from Yemen

Iran wants to develop precision-guided missiles that can hit any target in Israel, adds the Israeli PM.

Hacking the hackers: Russian group hijacked Iranian spying operation

Hacking the hackers: Russian group hijacked Iranian spying operation

Russian hackers piggy-backed on an Iranian cyber-espionage operation to attack dozens of countries, while masquerading as attackers from Iran.

Iran-backed militias deployed snipers in Iraq protests - sources

Iran-backed militias deployed snipers in Iraq protests - sources

Mass protests led to more than 100 deaths and 6,000 injuries during the week starting Oc. 1.

US carried out secret cyber strike on Iran: officials

US carried out secret cyber strike on Iran: officials

The US strike appears more limited than other such operations against Iran this year.
Power shift: Who gains in the battle for Syria's northeast?

Power shift: Who gains in the battle for Syria's northeast?

Here is a summary of what the US withdrawal means for those rushing in and those left behind.
Kurds – a people that are spread across four nations

Kurds – a people that are spread across four nations

Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran all have large Kurdish minorities seeking varying degrees of autonomy.
US mission is to avoid war with Iran, says Mike Pompeo

US mission is to avoid war with Iran, says Mike Pompeo

The measures put in place in the Gulf region are for deterrence and defence, adds the US secretary of state.

Iran says it will destroy any aggressor amid rising tension

Iran says it will destroy any aggressor amid rising tension

Tehran issues the warning as US sends more troops to bolster Saudi Arabia defence system.

US building coalition after Saudi oil attack, Iran warns against war

US building coalition after Saudi oil attack, Iran warns against war

However, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Trumps wants a peaceful solution to the crisis.
 

Trump sees many options short of war with Iran after attacks on Saudis

Trump sees many options short of war with Iran after attacks on Saudis

Trump says on Twitter that he had ordered the US Treasury to 'substantially increase sanctions' on Iran.
Saudi oil attacks came from southwest Iran, US official says, raising tensions

Saudi oil attacks came from southwest Iran, US official says, raising tensions

US officials say the attacks involved both cruise missiles and drones.

Iran dismisses US claim it was behind Saudi oil attacks

Iran dismisses US claim it was behind Saudi oil attacks

It warns that US bases and aircraft carriers in the region are in the range of its missiles.

FIFA officials to visit Iran after death of 'Blue Girl'

FIFA officials to visit Iran after death of 'Blue Girl'

Sahar Khodayari died after setting herself on fire in protest at her arrest for attending a football match.

Trump says he could meet with Iranian President Rouhani

Trump says he could meet with Iranian President Rouhani

Last week Trump said a meeting with Rouhani was possible at the UN General Assembly.
IAEA found uranium traces at Iran 'atomic warehouse' - diplomats

IAEA found uranium traces at Iran 'atomic warehouse' - diplomats

The UN agency is said to have asked Tehran to explain the traces, but it has not done so.