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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Strong criticism from former CIA director towards Trump: 'It's not rocket science'

Former CIA director Leon Panetta harshly criticizes President Trump's leadership in the conflict with Iran, stating it has conveyed a message of weakness.

Mar 22 โ€ข 21:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Trump Responsible for Iran War', Former CIA Chief Says - It's Not Easy for the US to Exit

Former CIA chief Leon Panetta blames Donald Trump for the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating that the U.S. faces significant challenges in extricating itself from the situation.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

"Lies are Unfolding".. A Former US Official Attacks the Trump Administration Regarding the War on Iran

Former CIA Director John Brennan criticizes the Trump administration for fabricating intelligence to justify potential military action against Iran, stating no immediate threat exists.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

โ€˜Nobody else is responsibleโ€™: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says

Former CIA chief Leon Panetta criticizes Donald Trump's handling of the Iran crisis, stating that Trump is articulating a message of weakness.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Mohammad Jataba Khamenei: Where is the Ayatollah โ€“ CIA and Mossad are searching for the leader of Iran

The CIA and Mossad are closely monitoring Tehran in search of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mohammad Jataba Khamenei, amid mysterious circumstances following the late New Year's celebration.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

CIA's New Year's Hunt in Tehran: A Mojtaba Mystery

The CIA and Mossad closely monitored the Persian New Year celebrations in Tehran in hopes of unraveling the mystery of the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who remains missing.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The mystery of Mojtaba Khamenei: CIA, Mossad seek traces of him โ€“ Who really rules Iran?

The article discusses the uncertainty surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei's leadership in Iran, highlighting concerns over his absence from public appearances after taking power.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Russia reportedly offers to halt intel sharing with Iran if US stops with Ukraine

Russia proposed to suspend intelligence-sharing with Iran in exchange for the U.S. halting its assistance to Ukraine, a proposal that the U.S. has reportedly rejected.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Nuclear Charge, Autonomous Swarms, 10,000 Kilometers: Zelensky and Petraeus Paint the Dark Future of 'Drone Warfare'

Ukrainian President Zelensky and former CIA chief Petraeus express grave concerns about the evolving military landscape marked by drone warfare in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

CIA Analyst Darkly Predicted Everything That's Happening Now in the Persian Gulf

A CIA analyst has ominously forecasted the current events unfolding in the Persian Gulf region.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

How do American presidents decide about war? A former intelligence officer describes debates in the Oval Office

A former CIA analyst discusses how previous U.S. presidents approach decisions regarding war, highlighting the contrasting styles of George Bush and Donald Trump.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

The CIA Director Reveals What Iran Seeks from Russia

CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed that Iran is asking for intelligence support from Russia and other US adversaries, but did not disclose if Moscow provided the requested information.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Mossad-CIA had been watching Larijani since March 13

Mossad and the CIA monitored Larijani from March 13, eventually planning an attack against him after locating him meeting with Iranian Basij commander Gholam Raza Soleimani.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Iran seeking intelligence from Russia in war against US, CIA director says

CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed that Iran is requesting military intelligence from Russia regarding U.S. assets in the Middle East.

Mar 18 โ€ข 23:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
World

Death rumors and AI allegations - what we know about Netanyahu and the ayatollah

This article discusses the mysterious disappearance of Iran's newly appointed ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei amid rumors of death and speculation about his condition as reported by various sources including the CIA and BBC Verify.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Iran does not pose a direct threat to the USA? CIA Chief: The data says otherwise

CIA Director John Ratcliffe disagrees with Joe Kent's assessment that Iran is not a direct threat to the United States, highlighting significant discrepancies in threat evaluation.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A complaint for espionage against the CIA and conspiracy theories: the unexpected role of Tucker Carlson in the Iran war

Tucker Carlson has gained attention for his outspoken opposition to U.S. military intervention in Iran, amidst accusations of CIA espionage and conspiracy theories.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kent's Resignation: Gabbard and Ratcliff from the CIA Testify in Congress

Joe Kent's resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center raises questions about U.S. involvement in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Man claiming CIA ties allegedly tries to slit commuterโ€™s throat in unprovoked train attack

An Illinois man was arrested for attempting to slit a commuter's throat while claiming to be a CIA agent.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Former CIA spy claims two parts of world 'will be spared from nuclear war'

A former CIA agent asserts that two regions of the world may be spared in the event of a nuclear war, amidst rising global tensions.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Trump relied on unverified intelligence to blame Iran for deadly school strike

Donald Trump's assertion blaming Iran for a missile strike on an elementary school was based on an early but incorrect intelligence assessment from the CIA.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

CIA warned in the 1990s of Iranian influence in BiH: They financed Alija Izetbegoviฤ‡'s campaign

The article discusses how CIA reports from the 1990s highlighted Iranian financial support for Bosnian leader Alija Izetbegoviฤ‡ during his election campaigns.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Tucker Carlson expresses fear that he may face federal charges for talking to Iranians

Tucker Carlson fears potential federal charges for allegedly acting as an agent of a foreign power by communicating with Iranians.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

The last time the US tried - and succeeded - to change the regime in Iran

The article discusses the historical context and implications of the 1953 coup in Iran orchestrated by the US and UK, which overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Tucker Carlson Complains: He Could Be Tried for Treason

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson expressed concerns via social media that he may face charges for treason based on alleged actions pertaining to national security.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The former director of Chevron in Venezuela informed the CIA that the opposition would have difficulty controlling the country

The article discusses how the former Chevron director in Venezuela reported to the CIA that the opposition would struggle to maintain control, particularly favoring Delcy Rodrรญguez over Marรญa Corina Machado as a more stable option for leadership.

Mar 15 โ€ข 22:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Iโ€™m worried about Tucker Carlsonโ€™s safety โ€“ John Kiriakou

John Kiriakou expresses concern for the safety of US journalist Tucker Carlson amid claims that the CIA is targeting him over his communications related to Iran.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Hark Island: Why the USA Struck Iran's Gem - The CIA Report and Its History

The US struck Hark Island, a crucial oil export hub for Iran, with precision attacks as part of broader geopolitical maneuvers.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm a time traveller and I have a photo showing what life is like in 2118'

An elderly man claims to be a time traveller who journeyed to 2118 with a blurry photo as evidence.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cia Truks premieres children's theater season at Viradalata in SP

Cia Truks is set to present a season of children's theater at the Viradalata Theater in Sรฃo Paulo starting March 14 until April 25, featuring seven different performances.

Mar 14 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that Andrรฉ Mendonรงa can invoke a law authorizing the CIA to conduct investigations and arrests in Brazil

A false claim has circulated that Brazilian Minister Andrรฉ Mendonรงa can invoke a US law to grant the CIA power to conduct investigations and arrests in Brazil, which has been debunked as fake news.

Mar 13 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

They deceived Iran, made a movie, and won the Oscar: Argo, the unusual true story of the CIA that caused a break

The article discusses the CIA's covert operation to rescue Americans during the Iran hostage crisis, which inspired the Oscar-winning film 'Argo,' highlighting its relevance amid current US-Iran tensions.

Mar 13 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

The History Podcast: Democracy in Iran? Mossadegh and Operation 'Ajax'

This podcast discusses the democratic period under Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh from 1951 to 1953 and the role of the CIA and MI6 in his overthrow during the Cold War.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Gold, CIA agents, and the tamed bulldog. How Trump subdued a hostile regime

The article explores Donald Trump's approach in managing a seemingly hostile regime through various strategies, including the involvement of CIA agents and economic factors like gold.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

'I worked for CIA and know real reason Trump attacked Iran โ€“ it's not what you think'

A former CIA operative discusses the potential motivations behind Trump's military actions against Iran, suggesting more complex factors at play than territorial gain.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

How the CIA Used a Former Spanish Soldier to Monitor Julian Assange

A former Spanish military officer was allegedly involved in spying on Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian embassy in London, as revealed by testimonies and messages reported by El Paรญs.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Possible Cancer Cure Sought in 1951, According to Declassified CIA Document

A recently popularized declassified CIA report from 1951 explores a possible cure for cancer by comparing parasitic worms and cancerous tumors.

Mar 9 โ€ข 21:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why Americans and the CIA fund the production of 'Kamikaze Drones' in Germany

Germany is rapidly rearming, with significant investments from American backers, including the CIA, in its defense industry.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

David Morales, the former Spanish soldier accused of spying on Assange for the CIA, dies

David Morales, the former military officer accused of spying on Julian Assange for the CIA, has died from an illness before facing trial for serious crimes.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

Revealed: No orders to invade, no CIA plot โ€“ what Trump told Iraqi Kurdish leaders

Sky News reveals that President Trump did not order Kurdish leaders in Iraq to invade Iran, contradicting earlier speculation.

Mar 7 โ€ข 06:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

โ€œThe Real Strategic Resource of the Middle Eastโ€: What Lies Behind the Alarm from the CIA

The CIA warns that the most crucial resource in the Middle East is not oil or gas, but rather freshwater, which poses significant national security challenges in a predominantly arid region.

Mar 7 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

CIA spy's alarming verdict on likelihood of nuclear war after Middle East conflict

A former CIA operative warns about the potential for nuclear conflict following recent US and Israeli military strikes in Iran that have escalated regional tensions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Targeting Leaders and Supporting the Opposition: What are the CIA's Goals in Iran After Khamenei's Assassination?

The article discusses the implications of the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by American and Israeli forces, emphasizing the CIA's ongoing operations in Iran.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Iran: Donald Trump Attempts to Rely on Ethnic Mosaic to Overthrow the Mullahs

The article discusses Donald Trump's strategy of leveraging Iran's ethnic diversity to weaken the current regime led by the mullahs without deploying ground troops.

Mar 5 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Files leaked from the CIA confirm where the Ark of the Covenant with the Ten Commandments would be located

Leaked CIA files allegedly confirm the location of the Ark of the Covenant, a significant religious artifact containing the Ten Commandments.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Iran's secret approach highlights Trump's challenge

Iran has made an indirect offer through intelligence channels to discuss terms for ending conflict with the U.S., despite public refusals to negotiate with Trump.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
World

Kurds as a Tool for Regime Change in Iran? The American Plan Faces Geopolitical Reality

The U.S. CIA's plan to arm Kurdish forces to catalyze regime change in Iran faces significant strategic challenges despite some tactical benefits.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

The armed Kurds: "Ground offensive. Thousands in Iran"

Thousands of Kurdish fighters have reportedly launched a ground offensive against Iran, according to U.S. sources, amidst efforts to destabilize the region.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

War in Iran: Kurds, Mossad, and CIA Behind the Next Phase of the War?

Iranian Kurdish armed organizations are reportedly preparing for a potential ground attack against the Tehran regime as part of a wider military escalation involving US-Israeli air operations.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dollar's Decline

The dollar fell from several-month highs as investors hope for a shorter Middle East war, spurred by reports of Iranian openness to negotiations with the CIA.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:00 UTC

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