Israel’s covert operations in Iran spark allegations of destabilising protests as tensions escalate.
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Does the main opposition candidate looking to unseat long-serving President Yoweri Museveni have any hope of winning?
Global leaders have been divided on the protests, with the US and its allies backing the protesters.
Amid rising tensions, Iran’s intelligence agency says it has seized US arms and explosive equipment from ‘militants’.
The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there.
After a deadly shooting in Minnesota by US immigration officers, questions remain about accountability.
The White House says that US could carry out air strikes against Iran, but would prefer diplomatic solution.
Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.
Thousands of Iranians showed up at Tehran’s Enghelab Square to show their support for the government.
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LAPD say they are looking into “assault with a deadly weapon” charges after a drove truck through Iran protesters.
