News and updates about Iran

US bars Iranian FM from visiting Washington

Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sought exemption from travel restrictions on Iranian officials in the US during UN General Assembly.

US bars Iranian FM from visiting Washington

Report: Iran earned billions by kidnapping Americans

According to MEMRI, Iran has generated a massive windfall of up to $15.7 billion for illegally seizing American hostages

Iran earned billions by kidnapping Americans

Iranian President: Israeli-Saudi normalization efforts 'will see no success'

President Raisi says efforts to normalize Israeli relations with Gulf Arab states are meaningless and simply a result of American pressure.

'Israeli-Saudi normalization efforts will see no success'

Iran claims: Major ISIS bombing attack in Tehran foiled

According to the regime's intelligence Ministry, it foiled a plot to detonate 30 bombs simultaneously and arrested 28 ISIS members.

Major ISIS bombing attack in Tehran foiled

Iran accuses Netanyahu of 'Iranophobia' after UN speech

Iranian delegation to the UN: Tehran has every right to retaliate for military action by Israel.

Iran accuses Netanyahu of 'Iranophobia' after UN speech

Ambassador Erdan: Iranians across the globe were moved by my action

Israel's UN Ambassador explains why he decided to protest the speech of the Iranian President at the UN.

'Iranians across the globe were moved by my action'

Iranian activists face campaign of intimidation in Europe

The regime uses a wide variety of means to try and silence critics even outside its borders.

Iranian activists face campaign of intimidation in Europe

Iran unveils 'longest-range drone in the world-

The new UAV is reported to be able to fly for a full day, to a range of 2000 km, with a 300 kg payload.

Iran unveils 'longest-range drone in the world-

Netanyahu at UN: Peace with Saudi Arabia will bring a new Middle East

"I believe that we are at the cusp of a historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Palestinians must not have a veto on peace."

'Peace with Saudi Arabia will bring a new Middle East'

Iran: Man sentenced to death over attack on Shiite shrine

Iranian court sentences to death Tajik man convicted over carrying out deadly attack on Shiite shrine in Shiraz.

Man sentenced to death over attack on Shiite shrine

Iranian journalist attacked by President Raisi's aide

A member of the Iranian President's delegation assaulted a journalist outside their New York hotel before being subdued by security.

Iranian journalist attacked by President Raisi's aide

Iranian journalist sues Jewish Belgian politician

The lawsuit comes after the two exchanged tweets regarding Belgium's relationship with Iran.

Iranian journalist sues Jewish Belgian politician

Iran's atomic clock is ticking

The effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of the IAEA in Iran are questionable and may go down the drain. Op Ed

Iran's atomic clock is ticking

Iran to toughen penalties for women who breach dress code

New bill stipulates that Iranian women who flout the strict Islamic dress code would face up to 10 years in prison.

Iran to toughen penalties for women who breach dress code

Iran’s strategic plan for an economic-social takeover of Middle Eastern countries

The West must rethink its policy vis-à-vis Iran asap, as it tries to take over cultural, economic and social spheres in the Mid-East.Op-ed.

Iran’s plan for economic-social takeover of Mid-East countries

US issues more sanctions over Iran's drone program

US sanctions seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey over development of Iran’s drone program.

US issues more sanctions over Iran's drone program

Watch: Ambassador Erdan waves picture of Mahsa Amini during Iranian President's UN speech

Israel's UN Ambassador leaves General Assembly Hall: It should not be possible for a vile murderer to be given a platform here at the UN.

Ambassador Erdan protests Iranian President's UN speech

US citizens held as hostages by Iran arrive back in America

5 US citizens freed as part of deal which saw US free 5 Iranian prisoners and free up $6 billion in Iranian funds.

US citizens held as hostages by Iran arrive back in America

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

Trump: I brought 58 hostages home and never paid anything

Former president blasts deal in which Biden Admin. secured release of 5 US hostages in exchange for Iranian prisoners and $6 billion.

Trump: I brought 58 hostages home and never paid anything

5 US hostages flown out of Iran after prisoner swap deal

Deal sees US release 5 Iranian criminals in exchange for its citizens, unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets.

5 US hostages flown out of Iran after prisoner swap deal

Iran: Prisoner swap with US to commence today

According to Iran's MFA spokesperson, the swap of 5 prisoners will commence, and frozen Iranian funds will be released.

Prisoner swap with US to commence today

Large explosion in northern Iran

Explosion of 'unidentified objects' occurs in northern Iran, source claims cause as missile testing.

Large explosion in northern Iran

EU to Iran: Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors

European Union criticizes Iran's decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

'Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors'

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

US and Britain imposes sanctions on Iran ahead of the one-year anniversary of woman whose death sparked mass protests.

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

Watch: Selichot in the heart of Tehran

Iranian Jews recite selichot in Tehran's main synagogue ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Selichot in the heart of Tehran

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

IRGC head threatens life of Mossad chief

Revolutionary Guards Corp chief Hossein Salami says Mossad chief David Barnea's "life will be cut short" if Iranian leaders are assassinated

IRGC head threatens life of Mossad chief

Iranian president warns protestors not to demonstrate on anniversary of Mahsa Amini murder

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says 'humanitarian' means what the Iranian government says it means, dismisses murder of Mahsa Amini.

'We know what will happen' to Mahsa Amini protestors

Iran: We're ready to negotiate with US based on 'September document'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says talks on revival of nuclear deal should be based on understandings reached last year.

'We're ready to negotiate with US based on September document'

Iranian Jewish leaders warn congregants to stay off streets on Rosh Hashanah

First day of Rosh Hashanah coincides with first anniversary of murder of Mahsa Amini, which sparked widespread anti-regime protests.

Iranian Jewish leaders issue warning ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Iran reports: Engineer in Syrian military eliminated in Israeli strike

Iranian news channel claims Syrian engineer who worked with Hezbollah was killed in an Israeli strike in August.

Engineer in Syrian military eliminated in Israeli strike

Swedish citizen arrested by Iran

Iranian authorities confirmed that a Swedish citizen has been arrested, but did not comment on the charges against him.

Swedish citizen arrested by Iran

IAEA chief: International community is losing interest in Iran's nuclear program'

Rafael Grossi, head of International Atomic Energy Agency: There is a certain routinization of what is going on in Iran.

'Int'l community losing interest in Iran's nuclear program'

Iran criticizes Minister Gamliel: She's a small part of a wider plot

Iranian Foreign Ministry comments on meetings held by Intelligence Minister with opponents of the Iranian regime in Britain last week.

'She's a small part of a wider plot'

Defense Minister reveals: Iran building airport for terrorist use in southern Syria

Minister Yoav Gallant warns Hezbollah, Lebanon will pay heavy price if conflict erupts.

Iran building airport for terrorist use in southern Syria

NSC Chief Hanegbi: 'Israel not yet part of normalization negotiations'

National Security Council Chief Tzachi Hanegbi said that if Iran reaches 60% uranium enrichment, Israel would have no choice but to act.

'Israel not yet part of normalization negotiations'

Beheading Goliath

When Big Brother is out for the count, his kindred run for cover. Time to act. Op-ed..

Beheading Goliath

British Foreign Secretary to warn of threat from Iran during Israel visit

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to meet Netanyahu and Cohen, give speech at international security conference.

British Foreign Secretary to warn of threat from Iran

Mossad director warns Iran: 'Harm to Israelis will lead to strike in heart of Tehran'

Director Barnea says that in the past year, 27 terror attacks against Israelis and Jews around the world were foiled.

'Harm to Israelis will lead to strike in heart of Tehran'