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Iran Warns of Strait of Hormuz Closure If US Chooses 'War'

Iran asserted that it would have no qualms about closing strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to any aggression, military or otherwise.

Iran Warns of Strait of Hormuz Closure If US Chooses 'War'

Iran Hopes Religious Edict Will End Questions of Nuclear Program

Iran hopes a religious decree banning nuclear weapons will be enough to lessen international pressure and sanctions.

Iran Hopes Religious Edict Will End Questions of Nuclear Program

Report: Iran Could Build Nuclear Bombs By Next Year

A report Monday said that Iran could produce enough uranium to build several nuclear weapons by 2014

Report: Iran Could Build Nuclear Bombs By Next Year

'Iran is to Blame for Medicine Shortage, Not Sanctions'

"While the inability to obtain medicine for civilians is an unfortunate tragedy, the Iranian regime is solely to blame for the suffering."

'Iran is to Blame for Medicine Shortage, Not Sanctions'

Spanish Police Seize Cargo Bound for Iran's Nuclear Program

Spanish police arrested two people and seized equipment that was to be illegally shipped to Iran for use in its nuclear program.

Spanish Police Seize Cargo Bound for Iran's Nuclear Program

Ahmadinejad Sacks Cabinet's Sole Woman

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sacked Health Minister Marizeh Vahid Dastjerdi, the sole woman in his cabinet.

Ahmadinejad Sacks Cabinet's Sole Woman

Iran: Canada's Delisting of Opposition Group 'Dangerous'

Iran slams Canada for removing exiled Iranian opposition group from its blacklist of terror groups, saying it adopted a "dangerous" move.

Iran: Canada's Delisting of Opposition Group 'Dangerous'

Iran Issues US Travel Warning, Citing 'Iranophobia'

Iran has issued a travel warning to its citizens against visiting the United States, an official said.

Iran Issues US Travel Warning, Citing 'Iranophobia'

Minister: Iranian Oil Revenues Halved By International Sanctions

Iran is losing half of its oil revenues due to international sanctions imposed over its disputed nuclear program, says minister.

Minister: Iranian Oil Revenues Halved By International Sanctions

Iran Condemns Washington's 'Inattention to Full Disarmament'

Iran condemned the US for conducting a limited nuclear test, saying it showed Washington's "inattention to full disarmament."

Iran Condemns Washington's 'Inattention to Full Disarmament'

US Senate Set to Consider New Round of Iran Sanctions

The Senate is set to consider a broader round of economic sanctions on Friday against Iran's energy, port, shipping and shipbuilding sectors

US Senate Set to Consider New Round of Iran Sanctions

IAEA Head 'Confident' No Sensitive Information Hacked

Head of IAEA said he was "confident" no sensitive information had been stolen during hacking incident.

IAEA Head 'Confident' No Sensitive Information Hacked

Iran Launches Massive 'Velayat-4' Air Defense Drills

Iran launched massive air defense drills across half the country on Monday.

Iran Launches Massive 'Velayat-4' Air Defense Drills

Obama Renews 33-Year-Old State of Emergency Against Iran

Obama renewed America's 33-year-old state of emergency, first announced by President Carter following '79 Islamic Revolution

Obama Renews 33-Year-Old State of Emergency Against Iran

Report: UK Denies US Access to Bases for Gulf Buildup

Britain rejected US requests to use military bases as part of build-up in Gulf, saying strike on Iran would violate international law,

Report: UK Denies US Access to Bases for Gulf Buildup

New Video Game Allows YOU to Make Military Decisions on Iran

A liberal group released a video game enabling players to make crucial military and strategic decisions on Iran as they play U.S. president.

New Video Game Allows YOU to Make Military Decisions on Iran

Iran Denies 'Dirty Water' Plot to Ease Sanctions

Iran denied allegations that it is planning an environmental disaster in the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to have sanctions lifted.

Iran Denies 'Dirty Water' Plot to Ease Sanctions

Dems Join Israel in Slamming EU for Planned Delegation to Iran

Senate Democrats on Wednesday strongly urged their European Union counterparts to cancel a planned trip to Iran.

Dems Join Israel in Slamming EU for Planned Delegation to Iran

NYPD Increasingly Concerned Iran Will Attack Jews in New York

There is ongoing concern within the NYPD over an Iranian-sponsored terrorist attack in New York City, due to area's large Jewish population.

NYPD Increasingly Concerned Iran Will Attack Jews in New York

Panetta: US Will Have One Year to Stop Iran if it Builds Nukes

U.S. will have about a year to respond to Iran should the regime decide to build a nuclear weapon, said US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta

Panetta: US Will Have One Year to Stop Iran if it Builds Nukes

Iran Takes on UN at NAM Summit, Slams 'Current World Order'

Iran kicked off the NAM summit on Sunday by slamming the "adverse consequences of the current world order" and demanding change from the UN.

Iran Takes on UN at NAM Summit, Slams 'Current World Order'

Syrian: '20 Missiles Can Take Out Israel's Nuclear Sites'

Syrian envoy in Jordan: Israel's nuclear weapons can cause Syria heavy losses but Syria can damage Israel's nuclear facilities.

Syrian: '20 Missiles Can Take Out Israel's Nuclear Sites'

Russia: New US Sanctions Against Iran 'Overt Blackmail'

Russia criticized new US sanctions against Iran, calling them “undisguised blackmail” and a "crude contradiction of international law."

Russia: New US Sanctions Against Iran 'Overt Blackmail'

US Report: Iran Nuke Program More Advanced Than Thought

The new National Intelligence Estimate says that Iran has improved its nuclear research and methodology – and has gotten better results

US Report: Iran Nuke Program More Advanced Than Thought

British Bank Allegedly Hid $250 Billion in Iranian Transactions

A British bank is being accused of scheming with Iran to launder $250 billion, exposing the U.S. financial system to terrorist entities.

British Bank Allegedly Hid $250 Billion in Iranian Transactions

NJ Gov. Imposes New Iran Sanctions

NJ Gov. Christie signed into law new sanctions against Iran that prohibit public contracts with any company or person who invests in Iran.

NJ Gov. Imposes New Iran Sanctions

Romney Criticizes Obama's 'Shabby Treatment of Israel'

Speaking ahead of Israel visit, Mitt Romney lashed out at President Obama saying, the people of Israel "deserve better."

Romney Criticizes Obama's 'Shabby Treatment of Israel'

Iran Downplays Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran would not close the Strait of Hormuz as long as it is able to use the vital shipping line itself, a military commander said Monday.

Iran Downplays Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz

20 Nations Boost Defense in Mideast Waterways, Says US

In a move to bolster military strength against Iran, 20 nations will stage an anti-mining exercise in Mideast waterways.

20 Nations Boost Defense in Mideast Waterways, Says US

Pentagon Boosts Defenses in Persian Gulf

Pentagon is building a missile-defense radar station at secret site in Qatar and organizing largest minesweeping exercises in Persian Gulf.

Pentagon Boosts Defenses in Persian Gulf

Iran Elected to Top Post at UN Arms Trade Treaty Conference

Iran has been elected as one of the 15 members of the United Nation’s Arms Trade Treaty conference, according to UN Watch exclusive report.

Iran Elected to Top Post at UN Arms Trade Treaty Conference

44 Senators Urge Obama to Halt Iran Talks Unless Progress Made

44 Senators told Obama that unless Iran gives three concessions, he should abandon ongoing negotiations over country's nuclear program.

44 Senators Urge Obama to Halt Iran Talks Unless Progress Made

TV Ad: On Iran, Talking Isn't Working, It's Time to Act

"President Obama has spent four years talking and Iran has spent four years building," says ad released by Emergency Committee for Israel.

TV Ad: On Iran, Talking Isn't Working, It's Time to Act

Iran: Scientist Killers Linked to Israel Arrested

Iran has arrested a number of chief suspects in the assassinations of two of its nuclear scientists, state media reported Thursday.

Iran: Scientist Killers Linked to Israel Arrested

Russia Has World’s Largest Nuke Arsenal – 10,000 Warheads

Russia, which is helping Iran’s nuclear projects, has the most nuclear warheads of any country in the world, says a Stockholm institute.

Russia Has World’s Largest Nuke Arsenal – 10,000 Warheads

US Plans for Iran Military Option 'Fully Available'

The U.S. ambassador to Israel says military plans for a possible attack on Iran are “fully available.”

US Plans for Iran Military Option 'Fully Available'

Ahmadinejad: Israel 'Nothing More Than a Mosquito'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad compared Israel to an annoying insect, saying Israel poses no threat to Tehran’s nuclear program.

Ahmadinejad: Israel 'Nothing More Than a Mosquito'

Report: Despite Embargo, Iran and Syria Freely Import Weapons

Despite a worldwide arms embargo, Iran has been able to import over $500 million in weapons over the past several years, a report said.

Report: Despite Embargo, Iran and Syria Freely Import Weapons

Iran: F-22s in UAE are US-Israeli Plot

Iranian lawmaker: Basing of America’s most sophisticated stealth jet fighters in the UAE is U.S.-Israel plot to create regional instability.

Iran: F-22s in UAE are US-Israeli Plot

Barak: Iran Embellishing Nuclear Gains

Barak: Iran is "presenting a situation better than what it really is."

Barak: Iran Embellishing Nuclear Gains

IAEA: Iran Failed to Clarify Nuclear Activities

Yukiya Amano says Iran has failed to clarify its atomic activities to the UN's IAEA -- and now it's his job to warn the world.

IAEA: Iran Failed to Clarify Nuclear Activities

Barak: No 'Sabotage War' Against Iran

The recent explosions in Iran not part of a “shadow war” against Iran's nuclear program, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said.

Barak: No 'Sabotage War' Against Iran

Russian Scientist Denies Being the 'Brains' of Iran Nuke Program

Russian scientist Vyacheslav Danilenk denies being the likely “brains” behind the Iranian nuclear project.

Russian Scientist Denies Being the 'Brains' of Iran Nuke Program

Eiland: Attack on Iran Not 'Crazy' or 'Irresponsible'

Former National Security Council director Giora Eiland said that an Israeli attack on Iran was not "crazy" or "irresponsible."

Eiland: Attack on Iran Not 'Crazy' or 'Irresponsible'

Where Are Qaddafi's Chemical and Nuclear Stores?

As chaos reigns in Tripoli and Qaddafi remains at large, Western experts ask: What about his nuclear and chemical stores?

Where Are Qaddafi's Chemical and Nuclear Stores?

Der Spiegel: Mossad Admits It Killed Nuke Scientist

Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency admitted it eliminated a nuclear scientist in Iran last week, according to a supposed Der Spiegel report

Der Spiegel: Mossad Admits It Killed Nuke Scientist