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Imam Calls WHO Infidels, Jews, Encourages Iranians to Visit Shrines Despite Coronavirus Spread
In response to mandatory closures at Iran’s holy shrines where worshipers have been congregating and kissing relics despite the country’s accelerated spread of coronavirus, a religious cleric encouraged more gathering, referring to the World Health…
Sen. Dem. Murphy met with Iran Foreign Minister: “It’s dangerous not to talk to adversaries”
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., acknowledged Tuesday that he met with Iran’s foreign minister on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. In a thread of four tweets, Murphy reasoned that in the midst of escalation…
Iran Regime Asks People to Attend Revolution Anniversary Rallies to Show the “Enemies”
Iran President Hassan Rouhani invited Iranians across the country to attend the upcoming annual rallies commemorating the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution to show unity against all the “enemies” of the regime. This comes as…
Trump, Bibi Prepare for “Deal of the Century” Peace Plan
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office Monday to discuss the reveal of the Middle East peace plan which is scheduled to be announced at noon Tuesday. In…
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Imam Calls WHO Infidels, Jews, Encourages Iranians to Visit Shrines Despite Coronavirus Spread
In response to mandatory closures at Iran’s holy shrines where worshipers have been congregating and kissing relics despite the country’s accelerated spread of coronavirus, a religious cleric encouraged more gathering,…
Sen. Dem. Murphy met with Iran Foreign Minister: “It’s dangerous not to talk to adversaries”
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., acknowledged Tuesday that he met with Iran’s foreign minister on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. In a thread of four tweets, Murphy reasoned that…
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5 terror groups’ calls to Jihad following Trump’s Jerusalem announcement
As world leaders respond to President Donald Trump’s announcement Wednesday of plans to move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, terrorist groups are also making…
Iran court reverses death sentence of popular mystic
An Iranian court has overturned the death sentence of popular mystic Mohammad Ali Taheri for a second time, according to his attorneys. Taheri, 61, a popular and highly-revered teacher, was sentenced…
Lawmakers call for more scrutiny of U.S. involvement in Yemen conflict
As the civilian toll in Yemen’s war continues to rise, some lawmakers are beginning to question U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition in what’s becoming increasingly known as the world’s…
Islamic State’s Al Bayan radio station back online
The Islamic State has announced the return of its radio station to the web after authorities deleted the previous domain. The station, Al Bayan, or “The Dispatch” broadcasts programming including…
Notorious French ISIS jihadi recruiter reportedly killed in Mosul drone strike
Rachid Kassim, one of the most notorious French ISIS jihadists, has reportedly been killed in a U.S. coalition drone strike in Mosul Wednesday, according to French media. The 29-year-old radical…
Hezbollah's new crowdfunding campaign: "Equip a mujahid"
The Hezbollah terror group has launched an online ‘crowdfunding’ drive inviting supporters to contribute toward the group’s purchasing of military equipment and gear for its militants. The Lebanese-based terror group…
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Not Without My Mullahs: Russia Declines Warsaw Conference After Iran Not Invited
Far be it from Russia to show loyalty in geopolitics, but in this case, Russia says since Iran is not invited to next month’s world conference on the Middle East taking place in Warsaw, they…
Terror strikes Israel, Mali and France
Israel ISIS claimed a first attack in Israel, when a female border patrol officer was killed in a coordinated stabbing/shooting attack Friday. Three attackers carrying knives and an automatic weapon were shot dead by Israeli…
Germany arrests ISIS Amaq news operative who broadcasted terror claims
German authorities arrested a Syrian man accused of being a member of ISIS and broadcasting the terror group’s claims for attacks in the West to its media outlets in the ‘Caliphate,’ according to law enforcement…
ISIS calls on "Muslims in France" to launch Election Day attacks
ISIS has called upon Muslims in France to “kill candidates” and “burn down polling stations” as the country prepares to vote in the second round of the presidential election this weekend. An article appearing in…
Majority of Paris attackers entered Europe posing as refugees
Seven of the nine ISIS jihadis who launched a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris last November entered Europe by posing as refugees. The attackers were part of a group of 14 who plotted…
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Analyst: Iran’s Mullahs May Have Just Re-Elected Netanyahu
This article originally appeared on Newsmax.com Lisa Daftari, founder and editor-in-chief of ForeignDeskNews.com, tells Newsmax in an exclusive interview that the attack U.S. officials squarely blame on Iran was intended to embarrass Netanyahu at a…
White House Announces Peace Plan Will Not Be Released Prior to Israeli Election
The White House announced that there will be another postponement in the roll-out of the political portion of the Middle East peace plan until after next month’s elections in Israel. “We have decided that we…
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