What to Know About Kataib Hezbollah, the Iraqi Militia That Held Tsurkov Captive
Kataib Hezbollah, a hard-line Iraqi militia linked to Iran, held Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, hostage for more than two years.
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Concerns raised over planned second removal of Iranian who returned to UK on small boat
Exclusive: Lawyers tell Home Office about health issues of man who says smuggling gangs make it too dangerous for him to go back to FranceAn Iranian man who returned to the UK on a small boat after being sent back to France under the “one in, one out” …
Iran To Build 8 New Nuclear Plants With Russia’s Help
Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power complexIran has announced plans to construct eight new nuclear power plants in collaboration with Russia, marking a major expansion of its civil nuclear programme. The initiative aims to enhance Iran’s capacity for sustainable and clean energy generation, a priority that Tehran insists remains entirely peaceful. The announcement was made by Mohammad Eslami, head of
In A Big Relief For India Trump 2.0 Extends Chabahar Port Sanctions Waiver, Easing India’s Strategic Operations At The Port Until April 2026
In a significant diplomatic relief, President Donald Trump’s administration has extended the sanctions waiver for India’s operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port until at least April 2026. The waiver, initially set to expire on 29 September 2025, ensures India’s uninterrupted engagement in the strategic port project, a vital component of its regional connectivity strategy.The Chabahar Port, located on
HS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen
Hosted by the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS), this virtual seminar brought together leading experts to examine the evolving nuclear landscape in Iran. Moderated by Peter Huessy, Senior Fellow at NIDS, the event featured distinguished speakers Olli Heinonen and Sarah Burkhard, who offered deep insights into Iran’s nuclear ambitions, recent military strikes, and the […]
HS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen was originally published on Global Security Review.
Rasht–Astara Railway Deal To Complete INSTC Corridor
Iran and Russia are set to finalise a €1.6 billion agreement to construct the 162‑kilometre Rasht–Astara railway, completing the crucial missing link in the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This milestone will create a continuous overland freight route connecting India, Iran, and Russia, sharply reducing transit time and cost compared with the Suez Canal route.The deal,
Two Russians sentenced to 25 years for plot to kill Iranian dissident in US
Mobsters Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov plotted to assassinate Masih Alinejad at her New York homeThe two Russian mobsters convicted in an international assassination plot targeting the Iranian-American dissident Masih Alinejad were sentenced to 25 year…
ICG Conducts Long-Range Medical Evacuation of Critically Injured Iranian Fisherman In Arabian Sea
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully executed a complex long-range medical evacuation of a seriously injured Iranian fisherman from the dhow Al-Owais, positioned deep in the Arabian Sea around 1,500 kilometres west of Kochi.The multi-agency operation began on 27 October and concluded the following day, showcasing the ICG’s capability to conduct demanding humanitarian missions far from the
India Commends US, Egypt, And Qatar For Facilitating Gaza Peace Deal; Reaffirms Commitment to Two-State Solution
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, addressed the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East on Thursday, reaffirming India’s dedication to achieving enduring peace.He welcomed the Gaza Peace Agreement signed at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit on 13 October 2025, commending the diplomatic efforts led by the United States, Egypt,
Iranian Wedding Video Plunges Top Official Into Scandal
Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani oversaw a brutal crackdown on women, but traditional notions of Islamic morality were little on display at his daughter’s wedding.