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December 7, 2023, 1:10 AM

Iran says it sent a capsule capable of carrying animals into orbit as it prepares for human missions

Iran says it sent a capsule into orbit capable of carrying animals as it prepares for human missions in coming years
December 7, 2023, 1:10 AM
Iran says it sent a capsule with animals into orbit as it prepares for human missions
December 2, 2023, 7:26 PM

Breaches by Iran-affiliated hackers spanned multiple U.S. states, federal agencies say

A Pennsylvania water authority was just one of multiple organizations breached.
December 2, 2023, 7:26 PM
November 27, 2023, 5:10 PM

Iran adds a sophisticated warship to its Caspian Sea fleet

Iran’s state media say the country's navy has added a destroyer to its Caspian Sea fleet capable of launching cruise missiles
November 27, 2023, 5:10 PM
Iran adds sophisticated warship to Caspian fleet
November 25, 2023, 6:46 PM

An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP

The container ship is owned by an Israeli billionaire.
November 25, 2023, 6:46 PM
November 22, 2023, 6:29 PM

US fires 4th round of retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militants

This is the fourth round of American retaliatory airstrikes in response to a near-daily spate of attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria by Iran-backed groups.
November 22, 2023, 6:29 PM
US fires 4th round of retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militants
November 22, 2023, 7:08 AM

US launches series of strikes in retaliation for missile attack

The Pentagon says U.S. forces were again targeted by Iranian-backed militants.
November 22, 2023, 7:08 AM
US launches series of strikes in retaliation for missile attack
November 22, 2023, 3:13 AM

US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike, officials say

A U.S. gunship has struck back at Iran-linked militants who injured several U.S. troops in Iraq.
November 22, 2023, 3:13 AM
US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike
November 22, 2023, 3:12 AM

US hits Iran-backed militants with 4th round of retaliatory airstrikes

Iran-backed groups have attacked US forces more than 60 times since mid-Oct.
November 22, 2023, 3:12 AM
US hits Iran-backed militants with 4th round of airstrikes
November 14, 2023, 3:35 PM

Latest US airstrikes in Syria were 1st deadly retaliatory measure

The strikes in the region on Sunday night are expected to have killed roughly half a dozen militants, ABC News has learned.
November 14, 2023, 3:35 PM
Latest US airstrikes in Syria were 1st deadly retaliatory measure
November 13, 2023, 4:17 AM

US launches retaliatory airstrikes in Syria

A U.S. official says this third round of airstrikes targeted Iran-backed forces in Syria, including a command and control center.
November 13, 2023, 4:17 AM
US launches retaliatory airstrikes in Syria
1 month ago

US launches retaliatory airstrike in Syria

Two U.S. F-15 fighter jets launched missiles at a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria, which the Pentagon says was being used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard and its proxies.
1 month ago
US launches retaliatory airstrike in Syria
1 month ago

US not ruling out retaliation against Iran-backed groups after attacks on soldiers in Middle East

The U.S. has the right to retaliate after American forces were attacked at least 13 times in the last week by Iran-backed groups, Biden said
1 month ago
US not ruling out retaliation against Iran-backed groups after attacks on soldiers
1 month ago

US warns Iran, its proxies over attacks on American targets

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had tough words for Iran as the Pentagon said 13 attacks on U.S. targets in the region recently had left two dozen troops with minor injuries.
1 month ago
US warns Iran, its proxies over attacks on American targets
2 months ago

US ‘will not hesitate’ to take further action in the Middle East: Sec. Lloyd Austin

ABC News’ Jon Karl interviews Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on “This Week.”
2 months ago
US ‘will not hesitate’ to take further action in the Middle East: Sec. Lloyd Austin
2 months ago

Biden's nominee to serve as Israel ambassador faces GOP grilling over past Iranian nuclear policies

Protesters calling for an end to aid to Israel and fiery questions from GOP senators underscore Jack Lew's confirmation hearing in his bid to become ambassador to Israel
2 months ago
Nominee for ambassador to Israel faces GOP grilling over his Iranian nuclear policies
2 months ago

Tim Scott, other Republicans propose bill to block Iranian money after Hamas' Israel attack

Tim Scott on Tuesday introduced to permanently refreeze $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue released to free five American detainees
2 months ago
Tim Scott, other Republicans propose barring Iranian funds after Hamas' Israel attack
2 months ago

US to block Iran's access to $6 billion

The agreement comes as the U.S. is scrutinizing Iran's role in backing Hamas.
2 months ago
US to block Iran's access to $6 billion
2 months ago

US moves to block Iran from accessing billions in funds

The United States and Qatar have agreed to deny Iran access to $6 billion in oil revenue that was freed up last month as part of the U.S.-Iran prisoner swap.
2 months ago
US moves to block Iran from accessing billions in funds
2 months ago

US, Qatar agree to prevent Iran from tapping previously frozen $6 billion fund

The U.S. has reached an agreement with Qatar to halt the release of $6 billion in Iranian oil assets amid scrutiny over Iran’s relationship with Hamas.
2 months ago
US, Qatar agree to prevent Iran from tapping previously frozen $6 billion fund
2 months ago

Did Iran direct the Hamas attacks on Israel? Both US and Israel say no hard evidence

Experts ABC News spoke with point to Iran as likely helping the terrorist group.
2 months ago
Did Iran direct the Hamas attacks on Israel? Both US and Israel say no hard evidence
2 months ago

Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Mohammadi is only the 19th woman to receive the honor.
2 months ago
Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
2 months ago

Iranian president’s wife defends harsh punishments under new hijab law

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews the wife of the president of Iran on “This Week.”
2 months ago
Iranian president’s wife defends harsh punishments under new hijab law
2 months ago

Iran president's wife denies UN findings that protesters were killed in turmoil after Mahsa Amini's death

In a new interview, the wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Jamileh Alamolhoda, repeated claims that Mahsa Amini's death was the result of a preexisting illness
2 months ago
Iran president's wife denies that protesters were killed after Mahsa Amini's death
3 months ago

Iranian president's wife: Prison time for hijab law violations is 'out of respect for women'

Jamileh Alamolhoda, the wife of the Iranian president, defended harsh penalties for hijab law violations amid protests.
3 months ago
Iranian president's wife defends harsh hijab law violations
3 months ago

Wife of Iranian president discusses controversial hijab law

ABC News' Martha Raddatz sat down with Jamileh Alamolhoda, the wife of Iran's president, to discuss the country's strict hijab law.
3 months ago
Wife of Iranian president discusses controversial hijab law
3 months ago

5 Americans freed from Iran return to US

The plane carrying five American citizens who were freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran has landed in the United States.
3 months ago
5 Americans freed from Iran return to US
3 months ago

Men targeted by Iranian regime as women protest for equal rights

About 80% of people who've been killed amid Iran's protests have been men, according to one human rights organization.
3 months ago
Men targeted by Iranian regime as women protest for equal rights
3 months ago

Emotional reunion for 5 Americans freed by Iran in prisoner swap

Friends and family were on the tarmac in Virginia to greet the five men.
3 months ago
Emotional reunion for 5 Americans freed by Iran in prisoner swap
3 months ago

John Kirby talks deal with Iran to free 5 Americans

The National Security Council spokesperson shares an update on the five Americans who were freed from Iran, their return to the U.S. and reuniting with their families.
3 months ago
John Kirby talks deal with Iran to free 5 Americans
3 months ago

1 year after Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian activists still fighting for freedom despite regime's cruelty

The 22-year-old Kurdish woman’s death in police custody triggered Iran’s longest anti-government protests since the 1979 revolution.
3 months ago
1 year after Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian activists still fighting for freedom
3 months ago

Plane carrying 5 Americans freed from Iran lands in US

Five Americans have landed back home after being returned to the United States following a prisoner swap with Iran.
3 months ago
Plane carrying 5 Americans freed from Iran lands in US
3 months ago

One year since Mahsa Amini’s death in Iran

ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports on the state of the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement one year after the death of Mahsa Amini in Iranian custody sparked protests over the treatment of women in Iran.
3 months ago
One year since Mahsa Amini’s death in Iran
3 months ago

5 Americans freed from Iran returning home

Five Americans who were freed from Iranian custody were seen for the first time in years during their long flight back to the U.S.
3 months ago
5 Americans freed from Iran returning home
3 months ago

5 Americans freed from Iran arrive in Qatar

The Americans being repatriated include Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz, as well as two others who asked that their identity not be made public.
3 months ago
5 Americans freed from Iran arrive in Qatar
3 months ago

Blinken remarks on 5 freed Iranian Americans

Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the conversations he had with the freed prisoners as "emotional" after their arrival in Qatar.
3 months ago
Blinken remarks on 5 freed Iranian Americans
3 months ago

5 Americans citizens freed after years of being wrongfully detained in Iran

They were exchanged for five Iranian citizens at the airport in Doha, Qatar. Iran convicted the Americans on espionage charges, allegations they and the U.S. deny.
3 months ago
5 Americans citizens freed after years of being wrongfully detained in Iran
3 months ago

5 detained Americans to be freed Monday

The detained U.S. citizens being repatriated include Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz, as well as two others who asked that their identity not be made public.
3 months ago
5 detained Americans to be freed Monday
3 months ago

5 detained Americans to be freed Monday, Iran Foreign Ministry says

The detained U.S. citizens being repatriated include Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz, as well as two others who asked that their identity not be made public.
3 months ago
5 detained Americans to be freed Monday, Iran Foreign Ministry says
3 months ago

Iranian authorities detain Mahsa Amini's father on 1-year anniversary of her death

Iranian authorities detained the father of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old woman who died in police custody last year, as he left his home to visit his daughter's grave.
3 months ago
Iranian authorities detain Mahsa Amini's father on 1-year anniversary of her death
3 months ago

White House defends planned US-Iran prisoner swap

The White House defended the administration's deal with Iran to free five detained Americans in exchange for unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue.
3 months ago
White House defends planned US-Iran prisoner swap
3 months ago

White House defends planned US-Iran prisoner swap amid fierce GOP criticism

National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby pushed back on criticism of the White House's planned prisoner swap with Iran.
3 months ago
White House defends planned US-Iran prisoner swap amid fierce GOP criticism
3 months ago

Imprisoned Iranian activist hospitalized as hunger strike reaches 13th day, lawyer says

Iranian human rights activist Bahareh Hedayat is experiencing dire health issues 12 days into her hunger strike in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison.
3 months ago
Imprisoned Iranian activist hospitalized as hunger strike reaches 13th day
3 months ago

US clears way for deal with Iran to free detained Americans

Secretary of State Blinken waived sanctions on $6 billion in Iranian money.
3 months ago
US clears way for deal with Iran to free detained Americans
3 months ago

US to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets in deal to release American hostages

The Biden administration is clearing the way for South Korea to pay Iran $6 billion in oil revenues that have been held up by U.S. sanctions in order to secure the release of five Americans.
3 months ago
US to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets in deal to release American hostages
3 months ago

US agrees to deal with Iran to swap prisoners

In exchange for the American detainees, the U.S. will release five Iranians imprisoned in the U.S. and transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar
3 months ago
US agrees to deal with Iran to swap prisoners
3 months ago

Pop singer arrested by Iran's regime after releasing track dedicated to women

Iran arrested Mehdi Yarrahi, a prominent pop singer, on Monday after he released a song celebrating the anniversary of the Mahsa Amini protests.
3 months ago
Pop singer arrested by Iran's regime after releasing track dedicated to women
4 months ago

Family members of detained Americans in Iran speak out

Neda Sharghi and Tara Tahbaz speak with “GMA” about the current status of their loved ones detained abroad and the deal to potentially set them free.
4 months ago
Family members of detained Americans in Iran speak out
4 months ago

Iran arrests women's rights activists ahead of 'Woman, Life, Freedom' anniversary

Iranian officials say 2 women's rights activists were arrested by security forces in the northern Iranian province of Gilan Wednesday.
4 months ago
Iran arrests women's rights activists ahead of 'Woman, Life, Freedom' anniversary
4 months ago

Who are the detained American citizens released from prison in Iran?

Five American citizens considered to be unjustly detained in Iran are now under house arrest, U.S. officials said Thursday
4 months ago
Who are the detained American citizens released from prison in Iran?
4 months ago

Iran moves toward freeing 5 American citizens who had been imprisoned, in rare deal

Iran moved to release Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz as well two other U.S. citizens in exchange for eventual access to billions of dollars in blocked assets
4 months ago
Iran moves toward freeing 5 American citizens who had been imprisoned, in rare deal