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Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict
Iran's proxies have indicated they are willing to fight alongside Lebanese Hizbullah, in a move that threatens to plunge the region into war.
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'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran
Despite its vehement denials and a hastily arranged media tour, it is widely known that Hizbullah uses the airport to ship lightweight equipment and parts from Iran.
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Iraqi elite forces secure Baghdad restaurants following Iran-linked attacks
Iran-aligned groups are forcing Iraqi elite forces to divert their attention away from their most essential task: preventing an ISIS resurgence.
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Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands
Perpetrators linked to Iran-backed militia Kataib Hizbullah put Iraqi lives and the country's reputation at risk, Baghdad residents say.
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Iran faces US, EU censure for supplying drones to Russia, proxies
Concurrent sanctions aim to disrupt the Iranian regime's ability to supply drones that Russia and Iran's Middle East proxies have used in attacks.
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Iran highlights 'higher level' of military support to Houthis, 'axis'
A sea missile developed by the IRGC is now 'in the hands' of the Houthis, IRGC affiliate reports, revealing the Iranian regime's direct role in group's attacks.
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Iranian UAV procurement ring punished for supporting Russia
Bonyan Danesh Shargh is involved in the manufacture, import and export of UAVs on behalf of the IRGC.
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Bonyan Danesh Shargh's leadership, business network hit with US sanctions
The private company is involved in the Iran-backed drone factory in Russia and partners with the IRGC Aerospace Force Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization.
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US slaps sanctions on Iranian airline used to transport UAVs to Russia
Pouya Air transported Iranian military drones to Russia on behalf of the IRGC Aerospace Force, according to the US Treasury Department.
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US sanctions target Sepehr Energy for helping Iran fuel Russia's war in Ukraine
Sepehr Energy plays a leading role in the commercial activities of Iran's ministry of defense and armed forces logistics, which in turn supports the IRGC and Russia's war in Ukraine.