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2024 - 2 - 7Recent Developments in Iran: U.S. Strikes, Asian Cup Thriller, Militia Commander Killed
Almoez Ali - Asian Cup - Biden administration - Drone strike - Iran - Iran-backed militias - Iraq - Kataib Hezbollah - Qatar - Qatar vs Iran - Syria - U.S. airstrikesDiscover the latest events involving the U.S., Qatar, and Iran in a series of striking developments.
Recent events in Iran have sparked international attention, with the U.S. conducting airstrikes in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen to send a message to Iran. Meanwhile, Qatar emerged victorious, beating Iran in a thrilling Asian Cup semifinal, securing a spot in the final. The drone strike in Baghdad that killed two pro-Iran group members added to the escalating tensions.
Experts note that Iran's proxies are not merely proxies but influential entities connected to the country's operations. The killing of an Iranian-backed militia commander in Baghdad intensified the series of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. against groups targeting American troops.
In the football realm, Qatar's win over Iran in the AFC Asian Cup semifinal showcased the intense competition and national pride at stake. On the political front, the Biden administration's actions against Iran-backed forces are shaping the region's dynamics.
Extra: Notable figures like Almoez Ali and Kataib Hezbollah have been prominent in recent headlines, underscoring the significance of their roles in the evolving narrative surrounding Iran.
The U.S. is demanding Iran rein in its proxy groups. Is that actually ... (KPCC)
When the U.S. launched airstrikes over the past week in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, the idea was to send a message to another country: Iran.
Qatar beat Iran in Asian Cup thriller to return to final (Reuters)
Hosts and defending champions Qatar edged Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semi-final on Wednesday with striker Almoez Ali scoring the winner to set up a ...
Drone strike in kills two pro-Iran group members in Baghdad (Al-Monitor)
A drone strike on Wednesday hit a vehicle in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, killing two commanders of a pro-Iran group, a security source and a group member ...
Iran's Proxies Aren't Really Proxies (TIME)
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U.S. Strike in Baghdad Kills Iranian-Backed Militia Commander (The New York Times)
The killing of a leader of Kata'ib Hezbollah continued a series of strikes in retaliation for attacks on U.S. troops in the region, including one that ...
How Iran controls a network of armed groups to pursue its regional ... (The Conversation UK)
But when it did, it hit at least 85 targets across Iraq and Syria. The Pentagon was careful not to directly attack Iran itself, but it targeted Iranian-backed ...
US drone strike in Iraq kills commander of Iran-backed militia (Financial Times)
The US military's central command said Wednesday's strike killed a Kataib Hizbollah commander responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on ...
Qatar edge Iran 3-2 in dramatic Asian Cup 2023 semifinal (Aljazeera.com)
Hosts and holders win a thrilling high-tempo clash to book a place in the final against Jordan.
In Brief: Escalation with Iran - War on the Rocks (War on the Rocks)
On Sunday, Jan. 28, three U.S. servicemembers were killed in an Iranian-linked drone attack on the Tower 22 U.S. military outpost in Jordan, near the Syrian ...
US strike kills pro-Iran commander in Baghdad (Malay Mail)
BAGHDAD, Feb 8 — An American air strike in Iraq on Wednesday killed a senior commander from a pro-Iran armed group who was involved in attacks on ...
US drone strike kills Iran-backed militia leader in Baghdad (BBC News)
The Pentagon says the Kataib Hezbollah leader was responsible for directing attacks on American forces.
Debate: Iran's Football Team - National Pride or Regime's Pawn? (Iran International)
Football, or soccer, stands as Iran's most beloved sport, captivating millions from local alleyways to international stadiums, and it has taken sharp ...
Three dead as US drone strike targets Iran-linked militia leader in ... (The Guardian)
Commander of Kataib Hezbollah's operations in Syria among dead after attack in eastern neighborhood of Mashtal.
U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq (NPR)
A U.S. drone strike in the Iraqi capital has killed at least one leader of an Iran-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah.
Hosts Qatar beat Iran in thriller to set up Asian Cup final against ... (The Guardian)
Almoez Ali's 82nd-minute winner earned Qatar a 3-2 win over Iran to take the hosts and defending champions into the Asian Cup final.
Qatar edges Iran to face Jordan in AFC Asian Cup... (The Malaysian Reserve)
Akram Afif and Almoez Ali shone as defending champion Qatar pipped Iran 3-2 in the AFC Asian Cup semifinal here on Wednesday.Ali's late winner lifted the ...
Iran-Backed Militia Commander In Iraq Killed By US Strike (Iran International)
A commander from Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq that the Pentagon has blamed for attacking its troops, was killed in a US strike on ...
US strike kills pro-Iran commander in Baghdad (Free Malaysia Today)
BAGHDAD: An American air strike in the Iraqi capital today killed a senior commander from a pro-Iran armed group who was involved in attacks on Washington's ...
Photos: Qatar reach AFC Asian Cup final with 3-2 victory against Iran (Aljazeera.com)
Defending champions Qatar battle through a fiesty match with Iran to book a place in the final against Jordan.
Biden Administration Shows Teeth To Iran-Backed Proxy Forces (Iran International)
Repeated US strikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq are pushing the government to end the mission of US troops in the country, ...
A chance to study for Afghan girls in Iran - Iran (Islamic Republic of) (ReliefWeb)
News and Press Release in English on Iran (Islamic Republic of) and 1 other country about Education; published on 8 Feb 2024 by NRC.
Iranian Finger Amputations Continue Against International Law (Iran International)
Iran's judiciary has amputated the fingers of a 35-year-old man for allegedly stealing five sheep from a farm belonging to an IRGC member as the medieval ...
Security Forces In Bloody Friday Massacre On Trial In Iran (Iran International)
The first court session was held Wednesday for the trial of the security forces accused in the September 2022 massacre of peaceful protesters in Zahedan, ...
A leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq is killed in a U.S. drone strike (NPR)
The airstrike that killed a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Baghdad has stoked tensions in the region.
Iran Update, February 7, 2024 (Critical Threats Project)
Degrade IDF material and morale around the Gaza Strip. Palestinian fighters continued to infiltrate western Gaza City, where they are attacking Israeli forces.
Rewind and Reconnoiter: Iran's Precision Strike Capabilities with ... (War on the Rocks)
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Iraq army official condemns U.S. drone strike in Baghdad on Iran ... (CBS News)
A spokesperson for the Iraqi Armed Forces called the strike a "blatant assassination" and said it was an example of the destabilizing influence of U.S. and ...
Iran Foreign Minister Expected in Lebanon, Syria in Coming Days (Voice of America)
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will travel to Lebanon and Syria to discuss various regional issues, Iranian and Syrian media reported on ...
Meta removes Instagram, Facebook accounts of Iran's Khamenei (FRANCE 24)
Meta on Thursday said it had removed the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for violating its content policy.
Meta bans Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, says UK media (The Edge Markets MY)
Meta Platforms, which owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp has removed Instagram accounts belonging to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali ...
After he hailed Oct. 7 onslaught, Iran leader's Facebook, Instagram ... (The Times of Israel)
SAN FRANCISCO — Meta on Thursday said it had removed the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for violating its ...
Meta Removes Instagram, Facebook Accounts of Iran's Khamenei (Voice of America)
Meta said it had removed Facebook and Instagram accounts of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for violating its content policy.
At the funeral for Iran-backed militia commander killed in U.S. drone ... (NPR)
Anti-U.S. sentiment is growing in Iraq as Iran-backed militia buries leader killed in U.S. strike.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei banned from Facebook and Instagram (Al-Monitor)
Khamenei remains active on X and has praised Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel on the platform.
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