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President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, July 3, 2019. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
July 10, 2019, 1:31 pm
Rouhani warns of ‘repercussions’ over British detention of oil tanker
Iran continues to threaten UK over ‘mean and wrong’ seizure of ship said to be carrying crude to Syria in violation of EU sanctions, says London to blame for insecurity in region
By TOI staff and AFP
President Reuven Rivlin speaks at the Institute for National Security Studies conference in Tel Aviv on January 28, 2019. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
January 29, 2019, 2:26 am
Rivlin warns Iran may step up retaliation over Israeli strikes in Syria
President says Israel can expect responses from Tehran on both Syrian and Lebanese borders amid increased activity to push Shiite militias out
By TOI staff
IRGC Deputy Commander Hossein Salami. (YouTube screen capture)
January 28, 2019, 4:19 pm
Iran general says Tehran aims to wipe Israel off the ‘global political map’
Revolutionary Guard deputy leader Hossein Salami warns Israel that any war it starts ‘will end with its elimination’
By TOI staff
The government-controlled Syrian Central Military Media shows Iran's army chief of staff Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, left, looks into binoculars as he visits and other senior officers from the Iranian military on a front line in the northern province of Aleppo, Syria, October 20, 2017. (Syrian Central Military Media, via AP)
January 27, 2019, 11:42 pm
Iran’s military chief warns his forces could shift to ‘offensive approach’
Mohammad Bagheri indicates Tehran preparing to change up military tactics; ground forces’ commander says his troops ready for ‘forward-moving and offensive’ operations
By TOI staff
Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri delivers a speech during a military parade marking the 36th anniversary of Iraq's 1980 invasion of Iran, in front of the shrine of late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, just outside Tehran, Iran, on September 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
May 23, 2018, 12:09 pm
Tehran rejects Pompeo demands, vows to push ahead with weapons development
Iran’s military chief says US is imposing sanctions because it is afraid to face Iran in battle, accuses Washington of acting for Israeli interests
By Michael Bachner
This frame grab from video provided on Wednesday, May, 9, 2018 by Syria News, shows people standing in front of flames rising after an attack on an area known to have numerous Syrian army military bases, in Kisweh, south of Damascus, Syria on Tuesday. (Syria News, via AP)
May 11, 2018, 2:19 pm
Russia warned Iran ahead of exchange with Israel — report
Moscow’s deputy FM said to have conveyed message to Tehran based on content of Putin-Netanyahu conversation
By TOI staff
Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri delivers a speech during a military parade marking the 36th anniversary of Iraq's 1980 invasion of Iran, in front of the shrine of late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, just outside Tehran, Iran, on September 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
May 7, 2018, 9:41 pm
Iran’s military chief warns it will respond to Israel, eventually
Mohammad Bagheri says the power and strength of the Islamic Republic will deter any enemies from attacking
By TOI staff
Syrian soccer fans hold a portrait of their president, Bashar Assad, before their match with Iran during a Round 3 - Group A World Cup qualifier at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran, September 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
November 28, 2017, 1:32 pm
With victory assured, why is Assad suddenly wary of Iran’s embrace?
Having fought and bled for the regime’s survival, Tehran looks to cash in its support for a Mediterranean naval base, air bases and even uranium mining concessions
By Avi Issacharoff
Syrian Defense Minister General Fahd al-Freij (R) meets with Chief of Staff of Iran's armed forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri (L), at the ministry of defense in the capital Damascus on October 18, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / STRINGER)
October 21, 2017, 4:44 pm
Iran, Syria pledge joint effort to counter ‘Zionist-American schemes’
Visiting Damascus, Tehran’s army chief signs MOU promising increased coordination between militaries on intel and technology
By TOI staff and Agencies
President Bashar Assad greets religious leaders at a mosque in Damascus in a picture posted to social media on December 12, 2016. (Instagram/Syrian Presidency)
October 19, 2017, 10:54 pm
Assad discusses military cooperation with visiting Iranian general
Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri stresses Tehran’s commitment to help in Syrian reconstruction efforts, amid Israeli fears of bolstered Iranian presence
By TOI staff and AP
Syrian Defense Minister General Fahd al-Freij (R) meets with Chief of Staff of Iran's armed forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri (L), at the ministry of defense in the capital Damascus on October 18, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / STRINGER)
October 18, 2017, 3:32 pm
Iran military chief warns: Israeli violations of Syria are ‘unacceptable’
Mohammad Bagheri speaks from Damascus before talks to expand military cooperation there, while Ayatollah Khamenei threatens Iran will ‘shred’ nuke deal if Trump reneges
By TOI staff and AP
Tthe Cenacle, or Upper Room, on Mount Zion just outside the Old City, where Christians believe Jesus held the Last Supper, is revered by Jews as the site of King David's tomb. (AFP/Constance Decorde)
September 26, 2017, 2:36 pm
Jewish man, 54, sets himself on fire at David’s Tomb in Jerusalem
Authorities say man apparently suffering from mental illness, is hospitalized in moderate to serious condition
By TOI staff
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