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What Is Iran Building Now in the Zagros Mountains?

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What Is Iran Building Now in the Zagros Mountains?
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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Citadel of Damascus inscribed on ICESCO Islamic World Heritage List

Damascus, June 28 (SANA) Standing firm in the northwestern corner of the ancient walled city near the Barada River, the Citadel of Damascus remains a monumental stone testament to successive layers of history. This week, the Citadel has been officially inscribed on the Islamic World Heritage List by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural []

Nowlebanon

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iran mourns death of Khamenei

Tehran, Iran. Photo by OZAN KOSE / [] The post Iran mourns death of Khamenei appeared first on Nowlebanon.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Sanandaj Church: A testament to faith, history, and Kurdish heritage

TEHRAN - Hidden within one of the oldest quarters of Sanandaj, the capital of Iran's Kordestan province, Sanandaj Church stands as a remarkable symbol of religious coexistence, cultural diversity, and architectural beauty.

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran reportedly preparing to launch a "massive"

JUST IN: Iran reportedly preparing to launch a massive attack on US military bases in the region shortly.@BRICSNews

DNyuz

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· Jul 11, 2026

Alarming new satellite images show signs Iran may be trying to rebuild suspected nuclear facilities

Alarming new satellite images show signs that the Iranian regime appears to be rebuilding its suspected nuclear facilities at Pickaxe Mountain and Parchin. Footage of both areas – which sustained extensive damage during US and Israeli-led bombing campaigns that began in late February – reveal “major signs” of activity, according to CNN, which obtained images []

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Unclaimed airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them

A series of unclaimed airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic. The strikes on Thursday hit areas across southern Iran as the country prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran hasn't di...

Intel Slava

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· Jul 11, 2026

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.

— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.@IntelSlava

JFeed

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· Jul 5, 2026

What Is Iran Building Under Pickaxe Mountain? New Satellite Images Raise Questions

New satellite imagery from late June shows Iran has not resumed work at its three main nuclear facilities, but continued construction is visible at the secretive Pickaxe Mountain site near Natanz.

The Cradle

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iranian missiles hit US base in Jordan as IRGC continues retaliatory ops

Iran's latest operations coincided with new US airstrikes, unfolding as the Islamic Republic was burying its late supreme leader in Mashhad

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Tehran prepares to host Leader's funeral

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranians are setting up mawkibs around Tehran's Grand Mosalla for pilgrims attending the farewell and funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Assahifa

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mystery airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. declares end to strike campaign

A series of unexplained airstrikes struck multiple locations across Iran on Thursday, shortly after the United States announced it had concluded its latest military campaign, raising fresh questions over who may still be targeting the Islamic Republic, according to the Associated Press. The strikes reportedly occurred as Iran prepared to hold funeral ceremonies for late ...

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Satellite images reveal construction at Iranian nuclear site

Recent satellite imagery from Iran has shown that construction appears to be taking place at a secret tunnel complex adjacent to the Natanz nuclear facility, the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security said Thursday, although there was no indication that Tehran had begun repairing damage caused by US and Israeli strikes at its main []...Click to read more

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 1, 2026

'Thought they'd never be caught': The strike that killed Iran's Khamenei

On Saturday, February 28, Tehran residents were embarking on the working week during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, nervously anticipating celebrations for the Iranian New Year against the background of diplomatic efforts to stave off war with the US and Israel.That morning, there was also activity around and inside the main government complex in Tehran just off Pasteur Street in the heart of the capital, which housed the residence and offices of then supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Knewz

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· Jul 8, 2026

How history has been damaged in the Iran War

Broken glass and fragments of masonry were scattered across the floors of Chehel Sotoun Palace, a 17th-century landmark in Isfahan, Iran, after nearby airstrikes damaged parts of the city’s historic center. The strikes, which targeted a nearby government building, also damaged monuments around Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back more than...

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

IRGC strikes US missile depots, fuel tanks at Jordan’s Prince Hassan Air Base

TEHRAN, July 13 (YPA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday targeted several large missile depots and fuel tanks at the Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan were set on fire in a retaliatory operation, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. In a statement, the IRGC announced the successful targeting of fuel []

TASS

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· Jul 3, 2026

Pilgrims from across Iran gather in Tehran to pay last respects to late supreme leader

Iranians are gathering in the capital’s main squares, including Enghelab and Valiasr, as well as near the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Tehran’s largest religious and public venue

Right Wing Watch

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· Jul 9, 2026

Nuke Iran

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Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,"

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region legitimate targets, claims coordinated strikes on Gulf installationsIran's Revolutionary Guard says every American base in the region is now a legitimate target and claims a coordinated missile-and-drone attack on US military sites, including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (Sheikh Isa / Manama), Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Salman Port, plus the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The escalation follows overnight US strikes on Iranian targets.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral For Khamenei

Newest first Newest first Oldest first 09:43Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral For Khamenei By Kian Sharifi A giant banner with an image of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is seen hanging on a building near Tehran's Grand Mosalla prayer complex during Khamenei's funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 4.The

World Israel News

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· Jul 11, 2026

WATCH: New footage shows Iran attempting to reconstruct nuclear facilities

New footage obtained by CNN shows Iranian construction vehicles and other equipment at previously struck nuclear sites, indicating the Iranian regime may be attempting to rebuild the sites. The post WATCH: New footage shows Iran attempting to reconstruct nuclear facilities appeared first on World Israel News.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 10, 2026

Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks

A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country’s theocracy hasn’t directly [] The post Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Jordan, Gulf states after US bombardment

Iran targets Jordan and Gulf states after US bombs Iranian cities including Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Chabahar

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Satellite images suggest Iran rebuilding damaged nuclear sites: CNN

NEW YORK, Jul 10: Iran may be repairing or rebuilding facilities at several nuclear and missile sites damaged during recent US-Israeli strikes, CNN reported on Friday, citing satel...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Jenazah Khamenei tiba di Grand Mosalla, jutaan dijangka hadiri upacara pengebumian

TEHERAN: Jenazah Pemimpin Tertinggi Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei yang terbunuh dalam serangan Amerika Syarikat (AS)-Israel, tiba di Kompleks Keagamaan Grand Mosalla di Teheran pada Jumaat menjelang upacara pengebumiannya, menurut laporan media kerajaan. Agensi berita rasmi IRNA melaporkan jenazah Khamenei dibawa ke Kompleks Grand Mosalla Imam Khomeini, nama rasmi kompleks berkenaan bagi istiadat penghormatan terakhir. Persiapan ... Read more The post Jenazah Khamenei tiba di Grand Mosalla, jutaan dijangka hadiri upacara pengebumian appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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