Murder-for-hire charges leveled against Iranian intelligence network

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Murder-for-hire charges leveled against Iranian intelligence network

A network of Iran-based co-conspirators is accused of directing an Eastern European organized crime group to kill a regime critic on US soil.

US offers $20 million for information on IRGC hitman Shahram Poursafi

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US offers $20 million for information on IRGC hitman Shahram Poursafi

Poursafi is believed to be working on behalf of the IRGC Quds Force to arrange the murder-for-hire of former US national security adviser.

Police killing of young Iranian man ignites public outrage

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Police killing of young Iranian man ignites public outrage

Many Iranians are concerned about the rising number of arbitrary killings and jailing of ordinary citizens by the regime's police.

Untreated injuries lead to death of Iranian female political prisoner after release

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Untreated injuries lead to death of Iranian female political prisoner after release

The Iranian judiciary denied responsibility for Sara Deldar's death. 'They are lying, just like they have about other issues,' a former cellmate said.

Dual US-Iranian citizen arrested for unlawful export of drone components to Iran

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Dual US-Iranian citizen arrested for unlawful export of drone components to Iran

A Texas resident has been charged with smuggling drone components and other controlled technology into Iran, hidden in his luggage.

Deputy police chief assassination underscores Iranian regime's security failures

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Deputy police chief assassination underscores Iranian regime's security failures

Targeted attacks on security personnel are escalating as Iranians express growing frustration with the regime's oppression.

New US sanctions target Houthi, Hizbullah trade networks

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New US sanctions target Houthi, Hizbullah trade networks

The sanctions target companies, individuals and vessels involved in shipping Iranian oil and LPG for the IRGC-backed groups.

US sanctions Iranian 'malicious cyber actors'

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US sanctions Iranian 'malicious cyber actors'

The sanctions target companies and individuals conducting 'cyber intrusions' on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber Electronic Command.

$10 million reward for info on Iranian cyber firm engaged in election interference

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$10 million reward for info on Iranian cyber firm engaged in election interference

Iranian cyber company Emennet Pasargad and its employees led an attempted influence campaign targeting the 2020 US presidential elections.

Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

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Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

Sea mines laid by the Iran-backed group threaten the security of the Red Sea and global commerce, and have killed dozens of Yemeni fishermen.