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September 18, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Two years after Mahsa Amini death, Western allies sanction a dozen Iranian officials

The U.S., Canada and Australia have hit a group of Iranian officials with sanctions for their participation in quelling protests and detaining people following the death of Mahsa Amini
September 18, 2024 at 3:43 PM
September 15, 2024 at 2:46 AM

Iran says it successfully launched a satellite in its program criticized by West over missile fears

Iran says it launched a satellite into space with a rocket built by the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard
September 15, 2024 at 2:46 AM
This undated photo provided by Iranian Space Agency, ISA, shows Chamran-1 satellite. Iran launched the satellite into space Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, with a rocket built by the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, state-run media reported, the latest for a program the West fears helps Tehran advance its ballistic missile program. (ISA via AP)
September 15, 2024 at 2:46 AM

Iran says it successfully launched a satellite in its program criticized by West over missile fears

Iran says it launched a satellite into space with a rocket built by the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard
September 15, 2024 at 2:46 AM
This undated photo provided by Iranian Space Agency, ISA, shows Chamran-1 satellite. Iran launched the satellite into space Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, with a rocket built by the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, state-run media reported, the latest for a program the West fears helps Tehran advance its ballistic missile program. (ISA via AP)
September 14, 2024 at 7:26 AM

Women in Iran are going without hijabs as the 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches

On the streets of Iranian cities, it’s becoming more common to see a woman passing by without a mandatory headscarf, or hijab, as the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the mass protests it sparked approaches
September 14, 2024 at 7:26 AM
FILE - An Iranian woman without a mandatory headscarf, or hijab, flashes a victory sign as she walks at the old main bazaar of Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
September 10, 2024 at 8:30 PM

The US and Britain accuse Iran of sending Russia missiles to use in Ukraine

The United States and Britain have formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine and will take measures to punish those involved
September 10, 2024 at 8:30 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, talks to Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy as he arrives for a meeting at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)
September 8, 2024 at 2:30 AM

US believes Iran sent Russia short-range ballistic missiles, AP sources say

The United States has informed allies that it believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine
September 8, 2024 at 2:30 AM
FILE - CIA director William Burns speaks during a hearing, March 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
August 27, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Iran doubles down on threats to strike Israel after Hamas leader's assassination

A retaliation "is definitive and will be measured and calculated," Iran's foreign minister said. The U.S. noted that two aircraft carrier strike groups will remain in the region to defend Israel.
August 27, 2024 at 12:01 AM
VIDEO: Iran doubles down on threats to strike Israel after Hamas leader's assassination
1 month ago

Google says Iranian-associated hacking group targeted Biden, Trump campaigns

The group, APT42, is associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) according to Google.
1 month ago
In this July 5, 2024, file photo, President Joe Biden speaks in Madison, Wis. | In this July 31, 2024, file photo, former President and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump answers questions during the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Chicago.
1 month ago

Former US NATO Ambassador on escalating tensions in Middle East

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute on the possibility of a widening conflict in the Middle East as the U.S. moves military assets to the region.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Former US NATO Ambassador on escalating tensions in Middle East
1 month ago

US preparing for 'significant' Iran attack on Israel as early as 'this week'

U.S. officials say announcing its military moves in the region is a message to Iran.
1 month ago
Submarine USS Georgia is underway after a port visit to Naples, Italy, Aug. 22, 2009.
1 month ago

US mounts pressure campaign aimed at limiting Iranian retaliation

Antony Blinken told his G7 counterparts on Sunday that a response from Iran and Hezbollah could begin in the next 24 to 48 hours, according to two officials familiar.
1 month ago
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a joint press conference with Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg, unseen, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Aug. 1, 2024.
1 month ago

Concerns grow as Middle East tension escalates

The U.S. has sent additional ships and fighter jets to the region in support of Israel as Americans are warned to leave neighboring Lebanon to ensure their safety.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Concerns grow as Middle East tension escalates
1 month ago

Finer: US 'preparing for every possibility' on potential Iran retaliation

White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said the U.S. is "preparing for every possibility" regarding potential Iran retaliation.
1 month ago
In this July 22, 2022, file photo, U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer speaks during a joint statement with Colombia's President-elect Gustavo Petro, in Bogota, Colombia.
1 month ago

Cease-fire deal ‘has to take place as soon as possible’: Jon Finer

George Stephanopoulos interviews White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer on “This Week.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Jon Finer
1 month ago

Iran vows to retaliate against Israel for assassination in Tehran

The U.S. has deployed ships and fighter jets to the region and issued a warning to Americans in Lebanon, ahead of an expected strike on Israel by Iran for the assassination of a top Hamas leader.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Iran vows to retaliate against Israel for assassination in Tehran
2 months ago

'Pins and needles': Iran could retaliate for Hamas chief’s killing, expert says

An expert said that the Israeli assassination of a Hamas leader could mean all-out war in the Middle East or lead to a quick resolution of the conflict in Gaza.
2 months ago
Palestinian top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, leads Muslims in the Eid al-Adha in Gaza City, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018.
 (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
2 months ago

Political leader of Hamas killed in Tehran

Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, has been killed in Tehran along with his bodyguard, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Political leader of Hamas killed in Tehran
2 months ago

Hamas' top political leader killed in Iran

Leaders across the Middle East voiced concerns after Israel claimed responsibility for the strike killing a top Hezbollah leader in Lebanon.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Hamas' top political leader killed in Iran
2 months ago

Possible Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump

National security expert Morgan Ortagus explains how this could influence Trump's approach to Iran.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Possible Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump
2 months ago

Trump's Secret Service protection had been increased due to Iran threat: Sources

The U.S. Secret Service in recent weeks had increased Donald Trump's security detail due to intelligence Iran threated to assassinate him, according to three officials.
2 months ago
Former President Donald Trump leaves the courtroom at the end of the day's proceedings in his criminal trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court, May 14, 2024, in New York.
2 months ago

Iranian actors seeking to 'take advantage' of pro-Palestinian protests in US: DNI

Iranian government actors seeking to "take advantage" of pro-Palestine protests, including funding some: DNI
2 months ago
Avril Haines, director of national intelligence, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., May 2, 2024.
2 months ago

Polls open in Iran run-off presidential election

Polls opened Friday in Iran for the run-off presidential election as none of the four candidates won more than 50% of the votes in the first round on June 28.
2 months ago
Voters fill out their ballots for the presidential runoff election at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 5, 2024. Iranians are voting in a runoff election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a May helicopter crash in the country's northwest along with the foreign minister and several other officials.
3 months ago

US officially blames Iran-backed group for drone strike, clearing way for retaliation

Officials say to expect a series of U.S. strikes against multiple targets.
3 months ago
President Joe Biden speaks at an event in Columbia, S.C., on Jan. 27, 2024.
4 months ago

Funeral held for Iran’s late president

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi passed away in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Funeral held for Iran’s late president
4 months ago

New Iran president will be elected 50 days after Ebrahim Raisi's death

Iran's first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, will assume the presidency following President Raisi's death in a helicopter crash Sunday night, with the approval of the supreme leader.
4 months ago
VIDEO: New Iran president will be elected 50 days after Ebrahim Raisi's death in helicopter crash
4 months ago

Bad weather may be cause of Iran helicopter crash, expert says

ABC contributor Col. Steve Ganyard, a former fighter pilot and a former State Department official, weighs in on what may have caused Iran helicopter crash.
4 months ago
Rescue vehicles are seen following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, May 19, 2024. Azin Haghighi/Moj News Agency/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
4 months ago

Expert provides insight into suspected cause of Iranian president's helicopter crash

ABC News contributor Col. Steve Ganyard spoke with "Start Here."
4 months ago
ABC News contributor Col. Steve Ganyard spoke with "Start Here."
4 months ago

Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad on the death of President Raisi

Alinejad said she started dancing in the street following the news of Raisi's death, calling him the "Butcher of Iran."
4 months ago
VIDEO: Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad on the death of President Raisi
4 months ago

Iran to enter 5 days of mourning following deaths of president, foreign minister

Iranian state TV confirmed that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Iran to enter 5 days of mourning following deaths of president, foreign minister
4 months ago

Iran’s president, foreign minister die in apparent helicopter crash

Officials confirmed the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several others after their helicopter crashed in northwestern Iran due to weather conditions.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Iran’s president, foreign minister die in apparent helicopter crash
4 months ago

With Iranian President Raisi's death confirmed, new election to be held in 50 days

With Iranian President Raisi's death confirmed, a new election will be held in 50 days.
4 months ago
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with the families of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Tehran, Iran, May 19, 2024.
4 months ago

Iran's President Raisi dead in helicopter crash, Iranian state media reports

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is dead following a helicopter crash, Iranian state media announced Monday morning local time.
4 months ago
Rescue vehicles are seen following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, May 19, 2024. Azin Haghighi/Moj News Agency/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
4 months ago

Search underway for a helicopter carrying top officials from Iranian regime

Rescuers and authorities searching for missing Iranian officials, including Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, after their helicopter crashed on their way back from the Azerbaijan border.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Search underway for a helicopter carrying top officials from Iranian regime
5 months ago

Iran down plays missile strike by Israel

Both Iran and Israel appear to be de-escalating the conflict after the latest strike.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Iran down plays missile strike by Israel
5 months ago

Nothing to see here: US, Israel go radio silent on strike against Iran

A day after Israeli fighter aircraft boldly struck an air defense radar site inside Iran, top US and Israeli officials declined to publicly acknowledge the incident.
5 months ago
Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a press conference at the end of the G7 foreign ministers meeting on Capri Island, Italy, Apr. 19, 2024.
5 months ago

White House reaction to latest retaliation against Iran

The U.S. had made clear that whether or not to strike back at Iran was a decision for Israel alone to make.
5 months ago
VIDEO: White House reaction to latest retaliation against Iran
5 months ago

Israel ‘secretive’ leading up to Iran strike

ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz reports on Israel’s retaliatory attack on Iran.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Israel ‘secretive’ leading up to Iran strike
5 months ago

Sec. Blinken gives remarks on Israel’s retaliation against Iran

The strike was in response to Iran's attack last Saturday
5 months ago
VIDEO: Sec. Blinken gives remarks on Israel’s retaliation against Iran
5 months ago

Some Iranian women say they fear war with Israel amid violent hijab crackdown

ABC News spoke to several women in Iran who said the fear of an imminent war with Israel has been added to a long list of worries and hardships.
5 months ago
This video grab from AFPTV taken on April 14, 2024 shows explosions lighting up Jerusalem sky during Iranian attack on Israel.
5 months ago

US sanctions 16 people, 2 groups after Iran attacks

US officials say those who were sanctioned enabled Iran's drone production following Iran's attack on Israel.
5 months ago
VIDEO: US sanctions 16 people, 2 groups after Iran attacks
5 months ago

US reacts to Middle East conflict

Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo, talks about the United States protecting Americans, de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, and a bipartisan foreign aid bill after Iran’s missile attack on Israel.
5 months ago
VIDEO: US reacts to Middle East conflict
5 months ago

Will US sanctions against Iran go far enough?

The sanctions include targeting Iran's missile and drone program.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Will US sanctions against Iran go far enough?
5 months ago

US set to announce new sanctions against Iran for attack on Israel

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin said the United States will soon impose new sanctions on Iran, targeting its missile and drone programs.
5 months ago
VIDEO: US set to announce new sanctions against Iran for attack on Israel
5 months ago

Israel's vow to retaliate against Iran complicates aid talks

U.S. officials said they believe Iran's attack was mostly a failure and the goal now should be a response with broad international support.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Israel's vow to retaliate against Iran complicates aid talks
5 months ago

Israel vows to retaliate after Iran attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his war cabinet for the third consecutive day to discuss a response to the barrage of more than 300 missiles and drones early Sunday.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Israel vows to retaliate after Iran attack
5 months ago

Western military keeps eyes Iran allies

Military officials are keeping a close eye on Iran's allies following its attack on Israel.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Western military keeps eyes Iran allies
5 months ago

Biden says US 'committed to Israel's security'

President Joe Biden addressed Iran's retaliatory attack against Israel while the prime minister of Iraq was visiting the White House.
5 months ago
President Joe Biden addressed Iran's retaliatory attack against Israel while the prime minister of Iraq was visiting the White House.
5 months ago

Fallout from Iran’s attack on Israel

Chris Costa, former National Security Council senior director for counterterrorism, shares his analysis of what this means for both countries going forward.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Fallout from Iran’s attack on Israel
5 months ago

World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate

Israel is still weighing its response to Iran's attack with a second day of war cabinet meetings. Israel's military chief says, "Israel will indeed respond."
5 months ago
VIDEO: World leaders urge Israel no to retaliate
5 months ago

John Kirby reaffirms US will not take part in any Israeli retaliation against Iran

Kirby, however, did say during his press briefing that the U.S. is committed to defending Israel.
5 months ago
VIDEO: John Kirby reaffirms US will not take part in any Israeli retaliation against Iran