Trump threatens ‘1000 times greater’ retaliation to any attack by Iran over ‘plot’ to kill diplomat in SA
Politico reported that Iran was planning to assassinate the US ambassador, a long-time friend of President Trump.
Iran cover-up of Covid-19 deaths revealed by data leak
The number of deaths from coronavirus in Iran is nearly triple what Iran’s government claims, a BBC Persian service investigation has found. The government’s own records appear to show almost 42,000 people died with Covid-19 symptoms up to 20 July, versus 14,405 reported by its health ministry. The number of people known to be infected […]
19 dead as Iran warship hit by ‘friendly fire’ in tense Gulf
Iran’s army confirmed the death of one sailor, saying in a statement that “investigations” were continuing regarding the cause of the incident.
Iran refuses US offer of aid in fight against coronavirus
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the US was Iran’s “most evil enemy” and hinted at a conspiracy theory, also voiced by some Chinese officials.
Coronavirus: S.Korea raises alert to its ‘highest level’ as infections tripled
South Korea went on high alert Sunday following a sharp jump in coronavirus cases, and Italy and Iran took their own drastic containment steps as an epidemic that has killed nearly 2,500 people in China continued a relentless global expansion. The World Health Organization (WHO) also warned that Africa’s poor health systems left it vulnerable […]
Iran missile strike on US base injured 109, admits Pentagon
Donald Trump initially said no Americans were injured in the raid after Iran missile attack sparked by US killing of General Soleimani.
Trump warns Iran against ‘massacre’ as protests erupt over jetliner downing
Trump told Iranians — in tweets in both English and Farsi — that he stands by them and is monitoring the demonstrations.