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Iran's Missile Strikes: A Show of Strength in the Middle East

Geopolitics - Iran - Middle East - Military Action - Terrorism

Iran's recent missile strikes in Iraq and Syria have sparked tensions in the region. Learn more about this bold move and its impact on the geopolitical landscape.

Recent reports reveal that Iran has launched ballistic missile strikes on targets in Iraq and Syria, specifically targeting 'terrorist' groups. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating that they were aimed at espionage centers and anti-Iranian groups. These strikes have heightened tensions in the region and raised concerns about stability and security.

The targeted attacks have drawn condemnation from various international bodies, with the United States expressing opposition to Iran's actions. The European Parliament has also criticized Iran for its aggressive stance. The missile strikes have led to increased scrutiny of Iran's actions and intentions in the Middle East.

In a surprising turn of events, Iran's missile strikes have caused a significant economic impact on the country. With a $500 billion economic deficit pushing Iran towards potential catastrophe, the repercussions of these military actions go beyond the immediate security concerns. Additionally, Iran's dominance in internet disruptions raises questions about the country's control over communication and information flow.

Iran's missile strikes mark a bold move in the ongoing power dynamics of the Middle East. As tensions escalate, the world watches closely to see how this situation unfolds and its broader implications on global politics.

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L'Iran tire des missiles balistiques sur des cibles en Irak et en Syrie (La Presse)

Les Gardiens de la Révolution iraniens ont annoncé tôt mardi avoir lancé plusieurs salves de missiles balistiques sur des cibles « terroristes » en Irak et ...

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Iran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as regional tensions ... (CityNews)

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iran said late Monday it had launched strikes against a “spy headquarters and gathering of anti-Iranian terrorist groups” shortly after ...

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Iranian Ballistic Missile Strike Kills Prominent Businessman In Iraqi ... (Forbes)

The target was not, as initially speculated, the large new U.S. consulate or the American troop base in Erbil International Airport.

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Iran's Guards Attack Israel's 'Espionage Centers' in Iraq, State Media ... (Voice of America)

"Ballistic missiles were used to destroy espionage centers and gatherings of anti-Iranian terrorist groups in the region late tonight," Iran's Guards said in a ...

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Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to additional ... (BBC News)

Iran's Revolutionary Court has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to an additional 15 months in prison. Ms Mohammadi has already spent 12 ...

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Iran claims responsibility for blasts near US consulate in Iraq (POLITICO.eu)

"Ballistic missiles were used to destroy espionage centers and gatherings of anti-Iranian terrorist groups in the region late tonight,” the Revolutionary Guard ...

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Condemnation of Iran's Attacks in Erbil - United States Department ... (Department of State)

We oppose Iran's reckless missile strikes, which undermine Iraq's stability. We support the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government's efforts ...

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Iran says Revolutionary Guards attack Israel's 'spy HQ' in Iraq, vow ... (Reuters)

DUBAI/BAGHDAD, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they attacked the "spy headquarters" of Israel in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region ...

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IRGC Fires Missiles At 'Terror, Espionage Centers' In Iraq, Syria (Iran International)

Iran's IRGC announced they attacked "espionage centers and gatherings of anti-Iranian terrorist groups" in Iraq and Syria, before midnight local time on ...

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Iran's Gas Shortage Prompts Increased Use Of Dirty Fuels In Industry (Iran International)

Iran has significantly increased the consumption of Mazut, a dirty fuel, in cement factories, despite widespread warnings and criticisms of its use in power ...

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Iran Unified Plan Mid-year Report 2023 - Iran (Islamic Republic of) (ReliefWeb)

Other in English on Iran (Islamic Republic of) and 1 other country about Disaster Management, Health, Drought, Earthquake and more; published on 16 Jan 2024 ...

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks 'anti-Iranian' groups in Iraq's Erbil (Aljazeera.com)

IRGC says it fired ballistic missiles at 'espionage centres' in northern Iraqi city, attacked targets in Syria.

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Iran Takes Lead In Global Internet Access Disruptions (Iran International)

Iran has emerged as the world leader in internet disruptions, with nearly half of all websites experiencing interruptions in the past nine months.

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A $500 Billion Economic Deficit Pushes Iran Toward 'Catastrophe' (Iran International)

Iran is grappling with a significant infrastructure deficit of $500 billion, yet the political elite is largely unaware of the problem, according to an ...

Iran Strikes Targets in Iraq Over Soleimani Memorial Attack - BNN ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missiles at targets in northern Iraq in what it described as retaliation for terrorist ...

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Iran Attacks Israel's 'Headquarters of Spies' in Iraq, as Some Missiles ... (TIME)

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a branch of the Iranian armed forces, launched ballistic missiles at what it described as the “headquarters of spies” ...

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US condemns Iran for 'reckless' attacks on Iraq (BBC News)

Iran says it struck Israeli "spy headquarters" in northern Iraq with ballistic missiles.

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L'Iran tire des missiles balistiques en Irak et en Syrie sur des cibles ... (La Presse)

Les Gardiens de la Révolution iraniens ont annoncé tôt mardi avoir lancé plusieurs salves de missiles balistiques sur des cibles « terroristes » en Irak et ...

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L'Iran annonce avoir bombardé des cibles "terroristes" en Irak et en ... (FRANCE 24)

L'Iran a annoncé mardi avoir procédé à des tirs de missiles balistiques sur des cibles "terroristes" en Irak et en Syrie. Dans le Kurdistan irakien, ...

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EU parliament chief condemns Iran jailing Mahsa Amini lawyer (EURACTIV)

The European Parliament president on Monday (15 January) denounced Iran's jailing of Mahsa Amini's lawyer, after he accepted the EU's top rights award on ...

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Iran Sentences Nobel Laureate to Additional Prison Term (Voice of America)

Human rights activist Narges Mohammadi sentenced to 15 more months behind bars for allegedly spreading propaganda.

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Iran's Missile Strikes Show Muscle While Avoiding Real War (Iran International)

Iranian missiles hit several locations in Syria's northwest and Iraqi Kurdistan Monday night, in what IRGC claimed to be retaliatory attacks against ISIS and ...

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Three Million Foreign Nationals Work Illegally In Iran (Iran International)

Iran's deputy minister of labor revealed that approximately three million foreign nationals are currently illegally employed within the country.

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Iraq recalls ambassador, summons Iran's chargé d'affaires over ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Iraq recalled its ambassador from Tehran for consultations and summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires in Baghdad on Tuesday in protest over Iranian strikes on ...

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim deadly attack targeting Israeli ... (CBC.ca)

Iran fired missiles late Monday at what it claimed were Israeli "spy headquarters" near the U.S. Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, ...

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L'Iran « montre ses muscles » mais se garde de cibler les Américains (La Presse)

Les Gardiens de la Révolution ont lancé des missiles balistiques sur des bâtiments dans la périphérie d'Erbil, capitale du Kurdistan autonome du nord de l'Irak.

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Voyager en Iran directement à Québec (Le Carrefour de Québec)

Iman Behzadi et sa conjointe Maral nous parle de leur restaurant Shiraz, situé sur Grande Allée, qui propose des plats typiques de l'Iran.

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Iraq recalls ambassador, summons Iran's chargé d'affaires over ... (CityNews)

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraq recalled its ambassador from Tehran for consultations and summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires in Baghdad on Tuesday in protest over ...

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