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Ten years in prison for man accused of spying for Iran

Moti Maman, who was convicted of contact with a foreign agent after meeting with intelligence officials in Iran, has been given a lengthy prison sentence.

Ten years in prison for man accused of spying for Iran

Morton Klein to Arutz Sheva:

'You don’t make deals with Iran — you destroy their facilities'

ZOA President Morton Klein warns that Iran will violate any nuclear deal, urging military action instead. He criticizes efforts to achieve peace through negotiation, citing historical failures, and stresses that Israel must act independently to protect itself.

'You don’t make deals with Iran — you destroy their facilities'

Iran:

'US strikes in Yemen are a war crime'

Iran condemns US strikes on Yemen that Houthi rebels claimed killed at least 68 people.

'US strikes in Yemen are a war crime'

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hamas is on the back foot, the IDF is making mincemeat of it'

Col. Richard Kemp says Hamas is crumbling but full victory demands neutralizing the group, rescuing hostages, and ensuring Gaza never again becomes a terror stronghold. He warns that diplomatic efforts with Iran are futile.

'Hamas is on the back foot, the IDF is making mincemeat of it'

Malcolm Hoenlein:

'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair and CEO Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, tells Arutz Sheva that Iran must be stopped - and can be.

'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Iran claims: This is the reason for the Bandar Abbas fire

Iran says 'initial assessment' for explosion, fire, at Bandar Abbas port indicates mishandling of dangerous chemicals.

Iran claims: This is the reason for the Bandar Abbas fire

Defense Minister on Iran:

'Iran won't have nukes, we'll make decisions and act on them'

Defense Minister Israel Katz meets high-ranking IDF officials, warns that Israel will act to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

'Iran won't have nukes, we'll make decisions and act on them'

Amb. Huckabee:

'Trump will lead the war against Iran'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee pledges military action against Iran if the IRGC continues to pursue nuclear weapons.

'Trump will lead the war against Iran'

At JNS summit:

Pastor Hagee warns against regimes in Iran and Turkey

'Turkey has become an imperialist state, regime change is the only moral, realistic, permanent solution to Islamic Republic's obsession,' Pastor John Hagee tells JNS summit.

Pastor Hagee warns against regimes in Iran and Turkey

Iranian MP blames Israel for deadly Bandar Abbas Port explosion

Iranian MP accuses Israel of orchestrating the Bandar Abbas port blast that killed 40 and injured over 1,000, claims explosives were pre-planted.

Iranian MP blames Israel for deadly Bandar Abbas Port explosion

US Army says it has hit more than 800 Houthi targets in Yemen

Since March, US forces have struck over 800 Houthi targets in Yemen, killing hundreds of fighters and senior leaders, says CENTCOM.

US Army says it has hit more than 800 Houthi targets in Yemen

Khamenei orders probe into deadly explosion at key Iranian port

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for a full investigation into Saturday’s blast at Shahid Rajaee Port that killed 40 and injured over 1,000.

Khamenei orders probe into deadly explosion at key Iranian port

Iran declares three days of mourning following port explosion

Iran closes port affected by chemical blast which left hundreds injured and 18 dead, declares three days of mourning.

Iran declares three days of mourning following port explosion

Further talks planned

US and Iran make progress in nuclear negotiations

American and Iranian negotiators complete a third round of nuclear talks in Muscat, described as "positive and productive."

US and Iran make progress in nuclear negotiations

700 injured in blast at Iranian port

Footage from the blast at Iran's Port of Shahid Rajaee shows a large amount of smoke, Israeli source says Israel uninvolved in explosion.

700 injured in blast at Iranian port

Trump:

'I am ready to meet with Khamenei'

In an interview with Time magazine, the U.S. president claims he did not prevent an attack against the nuclear facilities but noted that he is ready to meet with Khamenei.

'I am ready to meet with Khamenei'

Iranian propaganda video: Iran 'captures' Netanyahu

A video broadcast on Iranian state TV shows the Israeli Prime Minister in Iranian captivity.

Iranian propaganda video: Iran 'captures' Netanyahu

Report:

Iran questions US nuclear talks timetable, suggests interim deal

Indirect negotiations in Rome reveal concerns over technical timelines as the US pushes for a comprehensive agreement.

Iran questions US nuclear talks timetable, suggests interim deal

Iran: A Western challenge, not solely Israel’s

It’s essential to recognize that Israel’s actions are aligned with broader Western interests, and that Israel is acting as a proxy army for the U.S. and the West with shared stakes in neutralizing a state sponsor of global terrorism.

Iran: A Western challenge, not solely Israel’s

Rubio:

'Iran can have civilian program if it gives up enrichment'

US Secretary of State stresses that Iran must cease uranium enrichment to reach a deal with Washington.

'Iran can have civilian program if it gives up enrichment'

Think tank:

Iran fortifying its nuclear sites amid talks with the US

Iran is reinforcing two heavily fortified tunnel systems near its Natanz nuclear facility, according to satellite imagery analyzed by a Washington-based think tank.

Iran fortifying its nuclear sites amid talks with the US

IAEA says Iran is open to restoring nuclear surveillance

IAEA to dispatch a technical team to Tehran to explore reinstating surveillance at Iranian nuclear sites, signaling cautious progress in nuclear oversight.

IAEA says Iran is open to restoring nuclear surveillance

Netanyahu at Yad Vashem:

We are not a vassal state, no one can stop us from defeating evil

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the state Holocaust Remembrance Day opening ceremony and promised that Israel will defeat Hamas and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

We are not a vassal state, no one can stop us from defeating evil

Amid nuclear talks

US slaps sanctions on Iranian LPG tycoon

US Treasury Department sanctions Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his network for orchestrating large-scale exports of Iranian LPG and crude oil, allegedly funding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and proxy groups.

US slaps sanctions on Iranian LPG tycoon

Iranian President:

'We’re ready for deal if national interests are respected'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expresses conditional readiness to reach a deal with the US in ongoing indirect talks, emphasizing the safeguarding of Iran’s national interests.

'We’re ready for deal if national interests are respected'

Iran claims:

'Israel trying to undermine the nuclear talks with the US'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman claims a coalition is forming to disrupt Iran's nuclear talks with the US and that Israel is behind the effort.

'Israel trying to undermine the nuclear talks with the US'

Putin signs law to strengthen cooperation with Iran

Russian President signs law aimed at deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran across various fields.

Putin signs law to strengthen cooperation with Iran

Iran asserts commitment to US talks, urges sanctions relief

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi reaffirms Tehran's commitment to indirect talks with the US, calls for the removal of sanctions while defending Iran’s right to enrich uranium.

Iran asserts commitment to US talks, urges sanctions relief

Iran FM: Obama's deal is no longer good enough for us

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says 2015 nuclear deal is 'no longer good enough,' but offers 'lessons learned.'

Iran FM: Obama's deal is no longer good enough for us

Report: Israel not ruling out limited strike on Iran

Despite US President Donald Trump's refusal to support such an act, Israel has not tabled the option of conducting a limited strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Report: Israel not ruling out limited strike on Iran

Tehran seeks assurances against US withdrawal from new deal

Iran signals readiness to accept partial limits on its nuclear program but insists on firm guarantees that Washington won't abandon any future agreement.

Tehran seeks assurances against US withdrawal from new deal

Iranian Crown Prince:

'Nuclear talks will not bring peace to the Middle East'

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi warns, 'Regime uses diplomacy as a tactic to buy time, this is not the time to rescue a dying regime.'

'Nuclear talks will not bring peace to the Middle East'

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:

Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks about the war against Hamas in Gaza and the Iranian threat in question-and-answer session following Western Wall visit.

Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon

Report:

Iran presented multi-phase nuclear proposal in Oman talks with US

Iran International reports that Tehran laid out a three-phase plan to Washington during talks in Oman, proposing curbs on uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief. The US welcomed the proposal, but skepticism remains over Iran's motives.

Iran presented multi-phase nuclear proposal in Oman talks with US

To disrupt terror funding

US strikes fuel sites used by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

US forces strike fuel facilities used by the Iran-backed Houthis to cut off a major source of illegal revenue funding terrorism in the region. Houthis report 17 dead and dozens injured.

US strikes fuel sites used by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

Trump responds to report:

'I wouldn't say I waved off attack on Iran, I'm not in a rush'

President Trump addressed a report that he shelved an Israeli plan to attack Iranian nuclear facilities and stated that he prefers to attempt a diplomatic method first.

'I wouldn't say I waved off attack on Iran, I'm not in a rush'

Russia seeks to strengthen ties with Iran

Following a meeting in Moscow between President Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated: 'We intend to further expand mutually beneficial ties with Iran.'

Russia seeks to strengthen ties with Iran

Saudi Defense Minister, son of King, visits Iran

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud is highest highest-ranking Saudi to visit Iran in nearly 30 years. He will meet with the chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces.

Saudi Defense Minister, son of King, visits Iran

Netanyahu does not deny that Trump nixed strike on Iran

The Prime Minister's office responded to a report that Israel was ready to strike Iran, but the US President stopped it and stated, 'As the Prime Minister declared more than once: Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.'

Netanyahu does not deny that Trump nixed strike on Iran

Ex-FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran

Abouzar Rahmati, who previously served in the IRGC, pleaded guilty to spying for Iran from 2017-2024, giving Iran hundreds of gigabytes of data on US aviation and solar energy industries.

Ex-FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran

US sanctions Iran’s oil sector, targets Chinese refinery

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, including a China-based teapot refinery, to intensify pressure on Tehran. The move is part of the Trump administration’s renewed “maximum pressure” strategy, aimed at halting Iran’s oil revenues and nuclear ambitions.

US sanctions Iran’s oil sector, targets Chinese refinery

Report:

Trump shelved Israeli strike on Iran in favor of talks

The New York Times reports that President Trump postponed US support for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, choosing to pursue negotiations with Tehran instead. Israeli plans for a May attack were halted following Trump’s decision to engage Iran in talks, the report says.

Trump shelved Israeli strike on Iran in favor of talks

IAEA Director:

'Iran not far from possessing nuclear weapons'

Rafael Grossi told a French newspaper that while they still have a long way to go, the world has to recognize that Iran is 'not far' from obtaining nuclear weapons.

'Iran not far from possessing nuclear weapons'

'Iran Must Feel the Pain'

Sid Rosenberg's powerful suggestion to President Trump

American radio host Sid Rosenberg spoke with US President Trump and presented a powerful suggestion for dealing with Iran. Opinion.

Sid Rosenberg's powerful suggestion to President Trump

Clarifies previous declaration

Witkoff demands total nuclear shutdown in Iran

Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff insists Iran must fully dismantle its nuclear program, contradicting earlier remarks indicating the US would allow low-level enrichment.

Witkoff demands total nuclear shutdown in Iran

Prep. for possible Iran strike

US sending significant weapons shipments to Israel

Heavy bombs and interceptors for THAAD batteries have arrived via an airlift of transport planes from US bases worldwide.

US sending significant weapons shipments to Israel

PM Netanyahu:

'We're fighting for our existence and our future'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits northern Gaza, says Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei explained why Israel must be destroyed. 'We are fighting for our existence.'

'We're fighting for our existence and our future'

Iran:

'Next round of talks with US will be held Saturday in Oman'

Iran's foreign ministry says the next round of talks between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program will be held in Oman on Saturday.

'Next round of talks with US will be held Saturday in Oman'

One year later:

US airmen look back on defending Israel from Iranian attack

A year after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and attack drones at Israel, the US airmen who helped intercept them look back on that historic night.

US airmen look back on defending Israel from Iranian attack

Trump on Iran talks:

'If we have to do something very harsh, we're going to do it'

The US President spoke about the talks between Iran and the US and claimed that Iran wants a deal but does not know how to get one 'because they were so used to dealing with stupid people in this country.'

'If we have to do something very harsh, we're going to do it'

Former NSC director:

'Theater is set for Israel strike of Iran'

Former Special Assistant to the President, Michael Allen, joins 'Fox News Live' to discuss the White House's meetings with Iran officials over denuclearization of the country.

'Theater is set for Israel strike of Iran'

Witkoff:

'US demands Iran end nuclear program, but compromise possible'

US envoy Steve Witkoff reveals Washington’s initial demand for Iran to dismantle its nuclear program ahead of critical talks, while signaling potential room for compromise.

'US demands Iran end nuclear program, but compromise possible'

White House Press Secretary:

'Iran must meet Trump’s demands or there will be all hell to pay'

Ahead of US and Iran talks in Oman, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump wants Iran to know that "all options are on the table" for preventing it from developing nuclear weapons.

'Iran must meet Trump’s demands or there will be all hell to pay'

Khamenei warned: Iran will be attacked and your regime will fall

During a meeting with Iranian officials, the Supreme Leader was warned that if he avoided negotiations with the Americans, it may lead to the end of his regime.

Khamenei warned: Iran will be attacked and your regime will fall

US and Iran trade warnings ahead of nuclear talks in Oman

The US and Iran exchange heated rhetoric ahead of high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman, with President Trump not ruling out military intervention and Tehran threatening to expel UN inspectors.

US and Iran trade warnings ahead of nuclear talks in Oman

Report:

Iran mulling interim nuclear deal with US

Axios reports Iran may seek an interim nuclear agreement with the US to buy time and reduce tensions with Washington.

Iran mulling interim nuclear deal with US

Iranian President insists:

'Iran has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterates Tehran’s disinterest in nuclear weapons and invites American investment, signaling a potential policy shift.

'Iran has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons'

Trump on Iran:

'If it requires military action, Israel will be the leader'

Trump says that Israel would lead military action to thwart Iran’s nuclear program, should such action be required.

'If it requires military action, Israel will be the leader'

US sanctions entities connected to Iran's nuclear program

Sanctions target Iranian companies and an individual for supporting nuclear activities linked to AEOI and TESA.

US sanctions entities connected to Iran's nuclear program

Argentina:

Prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei in AMIA bombing

Sebastián Lorenzo Basso, the lead prosecutor in the case of the 1994 AMIA bombing of the Jewish Community Center, requests an international arrest warrant for Iran's Supreme Leader for "direct involvement" in the attack.

Prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei in AMIA bombing