The Palestinian militant group Hamas has recruited between 10,000 and 15,000 members since the start of its war with Israel, according to two congressional sources briefed on U.S. intelligence, suggesting the Iran-backed fighters could remain a persistent threat to Israel.

Mike Pompeo and John Bolton lost security protections days into Trump's term amid Iran death threats

Iranian media has reported that a large-scale military exercise in the Persian Gulf could be taking place this weekend.

Premiering out Sundances world dramatic competition ahead of subsequent play in Rotterdam, The Things You Kill marks Iranian auteur Alireza Khatamis most personal and outr work to date. Led by Turkish stars Ekin Ko (Burning Days), Erkan Kolakkstendil (Familya, Magnificent Century: Kosem), Hazar Ergl (The Protector) and Ercan Kesal (Once Upon a T...

Trump revokes security detail for Pompeo and others despite threats from Iran

Absolutely nothing gets lost in the translation of Sanaz Toossi’s English as the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a group of Iranians longing for the West finally makes its Broadway debut, two years after its Off Broadway bow garnered critical raves and regional stagings won over audiences with its unfailing wit, grace and compassion. Maybe the […]

Unlike casual language learners say, in a high school French class, or on Duolingo for the characters in Sanaz Toossis Pulitzer-winning “English,” language acquisition feels imperative. Set in Karaj, Iran in 2008, the play centers on a group of four adults taking a class to pass the Test of English as a Foreign […]

Would he go to war against Iran alongside Israel? Or does he imagine getting a Nobel Peace Prize for a Middle East settlement?The post What Donald Trump plans for the Middle East appeared first on The Spectator World.

Iranian cargo ships allegedly carrying chemicals to make missile propellent are setting sail from China to deliver the shipment to Tehran's army.

The reported security protection removal comes despite warnings from the Biden's administration about ongoing threats from Iran.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is making its first foray into video games, partnering with New York-based indie studio iNK Stories on “Lili,” a neo-noir thriller that reimagines “Macbeth” in contemporary Iran. The ambitious project stars Cannes Best Actress winner Zar Amir (“Holy Spider”) as Lady Macbeth, with her Paris-based Alambic Production co-producing...

EXCLUSIVE: Shout! Studios has acquired North American rights to animated feature Into The Wonderwoods, in a deal struck with Paris-based Urban Sales. The movie brings together the talents of Vincent Paronnaud, co-director of Cannes Jury Prize winner and Oscar-nominated, Iran-set workPersepolis, and Alexis Ducord, who co-directed Csar-nominated Halloween Theme Park caper Zombillenium. Their new...

According to a new report, President Donald Trump has revoked the security details for his former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Pompeos senior policy adviser, Brian Hook, who also served as the U.S. Special Representative for Iran, and Trumps former national security adviser, John Bolton. All three men have been threatened by the theocratic regime ...

Prime Video has set a streaming debut for veteran Bollywood actor Boman Irani’s first directorial venture “The Mehta Boys,” following its acclaimed festival run. The family drama, which nabbed Best Feature Film at the 2024 Chicago South Asian Film Festival, explores the volatile dynamics between a father and son forced to spend 48 hours together. […]