2.3.1Early Islamic rule and regional resistance in Iran. 2.3.2The Abbasid revolution and Iranian Renaissance. Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps. Iran’s missiles blew through Israel’s defenses like at every turn reducing their targets to twisted metal and broken blocks of cinder. (One weapons expert estimates that just 5 percent of Iran’s ballistic missiles were intercepted.) This is from an article at Press TV War on Iran. Iraqi parliament ‘to summon defence minister’ over alleged secret Israeli base. Reports that a covert desert outpost supported Israeli operations against Iran have sparked anger in Iraq. Netanyahu has suggested that, having created the conditions for regime change, Israel could now withdraw and wait for Iran's internal pressures to take their course. But there is a political risk for Netanyahu in leaving the regime intact. Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit.US stocks riseto records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices. Chinese companies have been discussing arms sales with Iran, plotting to send the weapons through other countries to mask the origins of the military aid, according to U.S. US-Iran talks not deadlocked, negotiations continue — Pakistani ambassador. UAE air defenses intercept two Iranian drones — Defense Ministry. Control over Strait of Hormuz makes Iran superpower — parliament deputy speaker. US-Israeli strikes on Iran.