The missile will be delivered to the air defense system of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Ties between the Shi'ite-led governments in Tehran and Baghdad have become stronger, and Iran has acquired growing influence in Iraq.

In recent weeks, Israel has stepped up attacks on targets in Syria, claiming them as defensive moves to prevent the encroachment of Iran and Hezbollah on its border.

"We [Iran] will increase our military power as a deterrent. We will strengthen our missile capabilities ... We will not seek permission from anyone to defend our country."

The 15-member council voted unanimously to officially oppose the referendum.

Arab media suggests Musa Muhamad Wahabi, the personal bodyguard to Hezbollah leader Nasralla, was killed because he knew too much.

A closer look at the battle revolving one of the last pockets of ISIS-controlled territories in Iraq.

The US president said he would consider redirecting funds to Egypt just ahead of his meeting with Egyptian President al-Sisi.

A senior US official said Trump is leaning toward not certifying that Iran is complying with the pact and letting Congress effectively decide whether to kill the agreement.

President Trump met King Abdullah II to discuss Iran's destabilizing influence in the conflict-addled country.

While the country lacks basic freedoms, there are elements of religious tolerance that afford opportunities to build bridges.

The Iranian president took the floor at the United Nations General Assembly's 72nd session minutes after Trump announced he had made up his mind about the much-contested nuclear deal.

A senior Iranian official has said in response that Iran is prepared for all scenarios.

Fatah and Hamas officials are slated to meet in Cairo in the next week to discuss reconciliation.

It's a goldilocks option for the White House, which vociferously disapproves of the Obama-era nuclear deal.

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley last month called for the IAEA to inspect a wider range of sites in Iran, including military ones.

On the eve of Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump, Tehran threatens to destroy Israel "with lightning speed."

"There will be no retreat by the Islamic Republic," said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The king of the island nation has plans to establish a Museum of Religious Tolerance in the capital city by the end of the year.

Morsi was previously sentenced to death, although that sentence was overturned.