Iranian ambassador says Iran-Russia military cooperation advances amid US and Israeli opposition. Cooperation includes political support, defense plans, and new agreements in early stages. Sanctions and global politics push Tehran and Moscow closer together against unilateralism.

While Iranian officials often allege foreign plots, statements about threats against Khamenei’s life have been rare prior to the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June. Khatib added, “Those who act in this direction, knowingly or unknowingly, are the infiltrating agents of the enemy,” referring directly to Israel and the United States.

Despite UN sanctions, Iran’s ballistic missile activity appears to be expanding. While a temporary ceasefire between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to hold, Tehran is not masking its missile production expansion agenda.

Iran’s intelligence minister alleges the United States and Israel are seeking to target Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, heightening security concerns after the June Iran–Israel war amid continued tensions over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Israeli forces have carried out military strikes in both Gaza and Lebanon, leaving several people dead despite ceasefires in place.

Mohammed bin Salman wants to bring Saudi Arabia into the Abraham accords, the network of agreements to normalise relations between Israel with other countries in the Middle East and, increasingly, beyond. Donald Trump would have enjoyed hearing this when the Saudi crown prince visited the White House on November 18.

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