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Mohammed Zawahiri, the brother of al Qaeda's emir, is one of the 20 Egyptian jihadists who issued a statement calling upon Sunnis to launch attacks in Shiite-led countries in response to the Bashir al Assad regime's offensive in Qusayr, Syria. Iran and Hezbollah have reportedly joined the fight in Qusayr alongside Assad's forces.
A senior police official said two suspects involved in a plot to blow up a train received "support from al Qaeda elements located in Iran." A Linkedin page of one of the suspects displayed al Qaeda's black banner.
Hassan Shateri, who was recently killed in Syria, served as a senior official in the IRGC. He also had close ties with Hezbollah, a group he greatly aided during his time in Lebanon.
Iran claims Israel is operating three separate drone platforms from Azerbaijan to conduct "secret spy missions" into Iranian territory. Iranian officials threatened that any drone crossing into Iranian airspace would receive a "sharp counterblow."
Musa Ali Daqduq has been added to the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists. He was in US custody a mere 11 months ago before being transferred to Iraq and subsequently freed, and his terrorist activities were well known.
Mullah Naim Barich, the Taliban's leader for the southern Afghan province, was added "for the significant role he plays in international narcotics trafficking," Treasury stated.
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Treasury designates Hezbollah operatives in West Africa
The Treasury Department designated four Hezbollah operatives based in West Africa. The operatives are said to have helped Hezbollah in its recruitment and fundraising efforts, among other activities.State Department highlights Iran's 'marked resurgence' of state-sponsored terrorism
The State Department's Country Reports on Terrorism 2012 summarizes Iran's extensive support for terrorists, including al Qaeda and Taliban members. The State Department also recognized Iran's support for Houthi rebels in Yemen.Argentine prosecutor accuses Iran of establishing terror network in Latin America
Alberto Nisman, the Argentine prosecutor who investigated the 1994 AMIA bombing, issued a 500-page document that accused Iran of establishing terror networks throughout Latin America since the 1980s.Egyptian jihadists call for attacks in Shiite countries
Mohammed Zawahiri, the brother of al Qaeda's emir, is one of the 20 Egyptian jihadists who issued a statement calling upon Sunnis to launch attacks in Shiite-led countries in response to the Bashir al Assad regime's offensive in Qusayr, Syria. Iran and Hezbollah have reportedly joined the fight in Qusayr alongside Assad's forces.
Egyptian interior minister: Al Qaeda cell plotted suicide attack against Western embassy
Egypt's interior minister said that three members of an al Qaeda cell that was plotting to attack a Western embassy have been arrested. The cell received training in Iran and Pakistan and contacted al Qaeda in Algeria. The cell also has ties to the so-called Nasr City Cell.Israel reportedly strikes multiple targets in Syria in recent days
The Israeli Air Force is suspected of being behind two recent airstrikes in Syria. One of the strikes targeted Fateh-110 surface-to-surface missiles at a Damascus airport, while the other allegedly targeted a research center in Jamraya that was also targeted in January.Details emerge on suspects in Canadian terror plot
Canadian authorities attempted to deport Raed Jaser in 2004, and Chiheb Esseghaier is said to have visited Iran sometime in the past two years.Israeli Air Force intercepts Hezbollah drone off coast of Israel
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone, which it said belonged to Hezbollah, off the coast of Israel near Haifa. This is the second such interception of a Hezbollah drone by Israel in seven months.Canadian terror plot linked to al Qaeda in Iran
A senior police official said two suspects involved in a plot to blow up a train received "support from al Qaeda elements located in Iran." A Linkedin page of one of the suspects displayed al Qaeda's black banner.
Taliban suicide assault team strikes courtroom in western Afghanistan
Ten policemen and 34 Afghan civilians are reported to have been killed as the Taliban attempted to free prisoners being transported to a court for trial in Farah City.Former bin Laden spokesman in US custody
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith served Osama bin Laden as a spokesman, threatened mass casualty attacks against America, and recruited the al Qaeda cell responsible for a 2002 attack on US Marines in Kuwait. He lived under a loose former of house arrest in Iran for years before being reportedly freed in 2010.Senior IRGC official killed in Syria 'was no less than Mughniyah'
Hassan Shateri, who was recently killed in Syria, served as a senior official in the IRGC. He also had close ties with Hezbollah, a group he greatly aided during his time in Lebanon.
New details on Burgas attack emerge as search intensifies for those responsible
Officials from several countries are said to be trying to find two members of Hezbollah alleged to be behind the Burgas terror attack. Meanwhile, new details on the attack have been released by those involved in the investigation.Prominent al Qaeda leader killed in drone strike in 2012
Abd el Kader Mahmoud Mohamed el Sayed was a close advisor to al Qaeda emir Ayman al Zawahiri and served as a military commander in Afghanistan before he was killed. El Sayed was involved in the Luxor massacre and, while living in Milan, was recorded by Italian intelligence discussing terror plots against the West.Bulgaria: Hezbollah behind Burgas terror attack
Bulgaria's Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov announced that the identity of three of those involved in the attack is known and that at least two of them are members of Hezbollah.Bulgaria to blame Hezbollah and Iran for Burgas attack
Bulgaria is prepared to release an investigative report that will blame Hezbollah and Iran for the Burgas terror attack that killed five Israeli tourists and one Bulgarian national.US adds wanted Saudi al Qaeda leader to terrorism list
Ahmed Abdullah Saleh al Khazmari al Zahrani, who is better known as Abu Maryam al Zahrani, is thought to be based in Pakistan and has been spotted in Iran.Reports of Israeli drones operating in Azerbaijan spark Iranian condemnation, threats
Iran claims Israel is operating three separate drone platforms from Azerbaijan to conduct "secret spy missions" into Iranian territory. Iranian officials threatened that any drone crossing into Iranian airspace would receive a "sharp counterblow."
Treasury adds Hezbollah leader who was in US custody last year to terrorism list
Musa Ali Daqduq has been added to the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists. He was in US custody a mere 11 months ago before being transferred to Iraq and subsequently freed, and his terrorist activities were well known.
US adds Taliban shadow governor of Helmand to narcotics kingpin list
Mullah Naim Barich, the Taliban's leader for the southern Afghan province, was added "for the significant role he plays in international narcotics trafficking," Treasury stated.
