UAE reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia after dismantling IRGC-linked terrorist cell
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday condemned the attempts of a terrorist cell linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) to carry out operations in Saudi Arabia, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
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Saudi Arabia took down this month a terrorist cell that received training by the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) in Iran, arrested 10 individuals, and seized weapons and explosives, the spokesman for the presidency of the State Security said on Monday. 3 members of the terrorist cell received training inside Iran including different methods of creating explosives, while the rest were “linked to the cell in various roles,” state news agency SPA reported citing a statement by the Saudi State Security. The Saudi authorities also seized large quantities of weapons and explosives hidden in a house and on a farm, including electrical components used in the making of explosives such as capacitors, transformers and resistors, gunpowder, chemicals, Kalashnikov rifles, guns, sniper rifle, live ammunition, machine guns, blades, military clothes, and wireless communication devices. 3 members of the terrorist cell received training inside Iran including different methods of creating explosives, while the rest were “linked to the cell in various roles,” state news agency SPA reported citing a statement by the Saudi State Security. The Saudi authorities also seized large quantities of weapons and explosives hidden in a house and on a farm, including electrical components used in the making of explosives such as capacitors, transformers, and resistors, gunpowder, chemicals, Kalashnikov rifles.
IRGC Commander Threatens US Forces In The Persian Gulf
The deputy Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Commodore Ali Fadavi, has threatened the arrival of United States forces in the Persian Gulf.
Referring to the presence of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf on September 18, Fadavi told Iran’s Arabic-language Al-Mayadeen news network on Wednesday.
“They should come to the Persian Gulf because they will be within our reach.”
Al-Mayadeen aired Fadavi’s comments following the US’ decision to activate the “trigger mechanism,” which reactivates international sanctions against Iran.
Based on the trigger mechanism, all countries across the globe are obliged to inspect shipments to or from Iran, and, if necessary, seize the prohibited cargos.
However, Fadavi claimed that such measures are useless and would fail.
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Renowned for his rhetoric concerning Washington, Fadavi warned, “If the Americans commit new folly, they will face an unimaginable force,” though he stopped short of elaborating on his threat.Fadavi has welcomed American forces coming to the Persian Gulf at a time that the United States has already seven bases in the region: the Fifth Fleet Base in Bahrain; Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar; Thumrait Base in Oman; Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain; Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait; Ahmed Al-Jaber Base in Kuwait; and Al-Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).To strengthen American forces’ presence in the Persian Gulf, the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet also announced the Nimitz aircraft carrier’s arrival in the Persian Gulf on September 18.IRGC news sources maintained on Wednesday that “since the arrival of the Nimitz and its accompanying fleet in the Persian Gulf,” all movements of them have been monitored by the IRGC’s naval drones. “On September 21, the US imposed new sanctions on Iran’s Ministry of Defense.
Two Americans Held Hostage by Iran-Backed Forces in Yemen Freed in Trade
Two Americans held hostage by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen were freed on Wednesday as part of a U.S.-backed trade that returned more than 200 of the group’s loyalists to the fractured Middle East country, according to U.S. and Saudi officials.
Iran Moves Closer to Rejailing Female Rights Activist Over Criticism of Government
Iran Moves Closer to Rejailing Female Rights Activist Over Criticism of Government
Iran Moves Closer to Rejailing Female Rights Activist Over Criticism of Government
Iran has moved a step closer to re-imprisoning a female human rights advocate for her peaceful expressions of opposition to the nation’s Islamist rulers.
Iran militias replace ancient Syria street names with Shia figures
Iran militias replace ancient Syria street names with Shia figures
Iran militias replace ancient Syria street names with Shia figures
Iranian militias in Syria have been changing the names of ancient streets within the country with names of Iranian Shia leaders, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR).
Bahrain and the terror threat of Iran
Bahrain and the terror threat of Iran
Bahrain and the terror threat of Iran
Bahrain announced on September 20, 2020, that it has thwarted a terrorist plot in the Kingdom that received support and funding from Iran. The announcement comes less than a week after Bahrain and United Arab Emirates officially normalized relations with Israel at a signing ceremony at the White House in Washington.
My brother and father are American hostages in Iran. When will they be free?
My brother and father are American hostages in Iran. When will they be free?
My brother and father are American hostages in Iran. When will they be free?
Babak Namazi is the brother of Siamak Namazi and the son of Baquer Namazi, American citizens held hostage in Iran.
Iran’s economy on right track despite cruel sanctions
Iran’s envoy to the UN General Assembly’s second committee said the Islamic Republic has made significant progress in developmental indexes despite challenges posed by sanctions and the coronavirus pandemic.
“2020 is considered a turning point in our journey towards development.
We face a formidable global challenge that threatens the lives and livelihoods of people all over the world in an unprecedented way,” Hajilari said on Monday at the 75th Session of the UN’s Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee).
“The intensity of this challenge has undermined the achievements made in decades of efforts.”
Referring to the challenges caused by the US’ economic terrorism, he stressed, “Unfortunately, in such a critical situation where the world needs solidarity and unity more than ever, we face a surplus of unilateral approaches and a shortage of multilateral solutions.”
“While the whole world is grappling with the most catastrophic epidemic of the modern era, the United States continues to impose its unilateral coercive measures, including illegal sanctions, on countries suffering the painful consequences of this disease.”
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