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Rouhani Calls For Unity As Iran Marks Revolution Anniversary

President Hassan Rohani called for unity across Iran’s political spectrum as the country marked the 39th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, weeks after antigovernment protests spread across the country.

UN Special Rapporteur On Iran Asma Jahangir Dies At 66

Internationally renowned and leading Pakistani human rights advocate Asma Jahangir has died, a family member said Sunday, in a stinging blow to the country's embattled rights community.

Ahmadinejad Ally Calls For IRGC Commanders’ Trial

Hamid Baghaei, the former deputy president during Mahmud Ahmadinejad’s second administration, has renewed his war of words with the judiciary.

UN Chief Guterres Calls For Immediate De-Escalation In Syria

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate de-escalation in Syria after Israel carried out air strikes inside the country that has been ravaged by civil war since 2011.

Netanyahu Vows To Defend Israel Against Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country wants peace but will continue to defend itself against Iran.

Hezbollah Hails Syrian Air defenses For Downing Israel F16

Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah hailed Syria's air defenses after they downed an Israeli fighter jet on Saturday, saying it marked the start of a "new strategic era".

Iran Sneers At Reports Of Israel Downing Iranian Drone - State TV

Israel Downs Iranian Drone And Strikes Targets in Syria In Retaliation

Iran-Backed Militias Used U.S.-Made Tanks Fighting IS In Syria, Pentagon Says

UN Experts Urge Iran To Lift Academic's Death Sentence

Four United Nations human rights experts launched a fresh appeal Friday for Iran to annul the death sentence given to university professor Ahmadreza Djalali, accused of passing information to Israel.

France Demands End To Syria Air Strikes As More Hit Rebel-Held Ghouta