Why Hamas, Hezbollah Revered Iranian General Qassem Soleimani And US Hated Him?
General Soleimani held a paramount position in Iran, considered the second-most influential figure after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As the chief commander of the elite Quds Force, the overseas branch of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Soleimani orchestrated covert operations abroad and played a crucial role in Iran's mission to expel US forces from the Middle East.
Jan 03, 2024, 20:18 PM IST
Over 100 Killed, Several Injured In Twin Blasts Near Slain Iranian Commander Qassem Soleimani’s Tomb In Iran's Kerman
The solemn occasion near the cemetery, where the late Qassem Soleimani rests, turned into a scene of horror as Iranian state television reported a sequence of explosions. The first explosion was followed by a second, intensifying the tragedy and causing widespread panic among attendees.
Jan 03, 2024, 18:44 PM IST
Iranian troops 'directly engaged in Crimea' to support Russia's drone strikes on Ukraine: US
Russia has turned to the Iranian-supplied drones, as well as Kalibr and Iskander cruise missiles, to carry out a barrage of attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure and non-military targets.
Oct 21, 2022, 08:37 AM IST
Iran deal tantalisingly close but US faces new hurdles
This is a tougher deal to sell than the 2015 deal in that this time around there are no illusions that it will serve to moderate Iranian behaviour or lead to greater U.S.-Iran cooperation.
Aug 19, 2022, 12:30 PM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten to avenge military parade attack
Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday to exact "deadly and unforgettable" vengeance for a shooting attack on a military parade that killed 25 people, including 12 of their comrades, and Tehran accused Gulf Arab states of backing the gunmen.
Sep 23, 2018, 20:57 PM IST
Iran rejects US claims of unsafe drone flight in Gulf
On July 26, a US Navy patrol ship fired warning shorts at a Guards vessel after the two came within (137 metres) (150 yards) of each other in disputed circumstances.
Aug 15, 2017, 16:52 PM IST
Iran Revolutionary Guards find new route to arm Yemen rebels
In backing the Houthis against a coalition led by its Sunni enemy Saudi Arabia, Iran is stepping up support for a Shi`ite ally in a war whose outcome could sway the balance of power in the Middle East.
Aug 01, 2017, 22:45 PM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards detain Saudi fishing boat, arrest crew: IRNA
The Saudi Information Ministry said it had intercepted the boat in Saudi waters on June 16 and that three members of Iran`s elite Revolutionary Guards had been detained in the incident.
Jul 22, 2017, 20:16 PM IST
US sailors' release 'won`t take long': Iran naval commander
The naval commander of Iran`s Revolutionary Guards told state television Wednesday it probably "won`t take long" for 10 US sailors detained in Iranian territory in the Gulf to be freed.
Jan 13, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
