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Khamenei says Netanyahu and Gallant deserve more than arrest

Khamenei: ICC Arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Gallant not enough, they must be given the death penalty

Khamenei says Netanyahu and Gallant deserve more than arrest

Tehran building tunnel to hosital in case of Israeli attack

The project is one of the first defensive constructions undertaken in Iran's capitol as Israeli officials grow increasingly determined to carry out another direct attack against Iran.

Tehran building tunnel to hosital in case of Israeli attack

Iran:

Death sentence for assisting Israeli intelligence

Court in Iran sentences three civilians, convicted of assisting Israeli intelligence in assassination of Iranian scientist in 2020, to death.

Death sentence for assisting Israeli intelligence

Gallant sends message to Iran from Air Force base

Minister of Defense Gallant at Air Force base: 'Everyone who dreamed a year ago of slaughtering and annihilating us, has paid a heavy price and is no longer part of that dream.'

Gallant sends message to Iran from Air Force base

Suspected of espionage:

'They didn't do it for the money - solely to harm Israel'

The seven suspects of espionage all admitted: 'They didn't do it for the money, the motive was solely to harm Israel's security.'

'They didn't do it for the money - solely to harm Israel'

The BBC renamed: The Tehran Broadcasting Station

Would the BBC have livestreamed a speech by Adolph Hitler? So why did it do so for Khamenei? Opinion.

The BBC renamed: The Tehran Broadcasting Station

Khaled Mashal:

'Iran assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran'

The senior Hamas official told the Qatari Al Arabi that the Hamas political bureau chief was assassinated by Iran.

'Iran assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran'

Tehran:

Jahad: a liquid-fueled ballistic missile with a range of 1000 km

New ballistic missile, the 'Jahad', unveiled in a military parade in Tehran; 'purely for deterrence and does not pose a threat to regional countries.'

Jahad: a liquid-fueled ballistic missile with a range of 1000 km

Haniyeh boasted of safety in Tehran hours before assassination

Hamas leader boasted of the supremacy and eternity of Islamic civilization in his last interview before he was assassinated in his room in Tehran.

Haniyeh boasted of safety in Tehran hours before assassination

Report:

Decision to kill Haniyeh made to remove obstacle to hostage deal

New report on assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran says the bomb used to kill him used AI technology, was detonated remotely by Mossad agents.

Decision to kill Haniyeh made to remove obstacle to hostage deal

Iranian Jews:

'Take revenge on Israel for Haniyeh assassination'

The Tehran Central Jewish Committee issued a letter condemning the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and calling for an Iranian response.

'Take revenge on Israel for Haniyeh assassination'

Report:

Haniyeh's bodyguard leaked information to assassins

According to Iranian reports, one of the Hamas political bureau chief's bodyguards gave information to his assassins who launched an Israeli-made Spike short-range missile at his bedroom.

Haniyeh's bodyguard leaked information to assassins

Huge blow to Iran's security reputation

Utter shock over assassination of Haniyeh

Iranian officials express utter shock over assassination of Haniyeh on his home ground, Tehran investigating exactly how senior terrorist was eliminated.

Utter shock over assassination of Haniyeh

'Good Riddance!'

Countries around the world respond to Haniyeh killing

World leaders comment on killing of Ismail Haniyeh | Abu Mazen, Russia, Turkey and others condemn | US promises to defend Israel if attacked

Countries around the world respond to Haniyeh killing

Hamas blames Israel

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh eliminated in Tehran

Iranian media report that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was eliminated in Tehran. Hamas confirms the report.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh eliminated in Tehran

Israel’s long war

Anyone with eyes that see—realizes that “ceasefire deals” and “peace agreements” with proxies of Tehran are useless or, worse, lethal traps. Opinion.

Israel’s long war

From the heart of Tehran:

A glimpse of the missiles fired at Israel

An American CNN network correspondent was granted a rare opportunity to document the types of missiles fired from Iran towards Israel.

A glimpse of the missiles fired at Israel

Infuriating:

Apple TV forbids broadcast of "Tehran" until end of Gaza war

The date of broadcasting the third season of the successful Israeli series was postponed because of the outbreak of the war. A new date is yet unknown.

Apple TV forbids broadcast of "Tehran" until end of Gaza war

Iranians call for Israel to attack IRGC leaders

Graffiti in Tehran denounces the IRGC as a weak government without the interests of the people in mind, and calls for the international community and Israel to help overthrow them.

Iranians call for Israel to attack IRGC leaders

Due to regional tensions

Austrian Airlines suspends flight to Tehran

Austrian Airlines suspends all flights from Vienna to Tehran until April 18 amid concerns over an Iranian attack on Israel.

Austrian Airlines suspends flight to Tehran

Due to Middle East situation

Lufthansa suspends flights to and from Tehran

German airline says that after careful evaluation it decided to suspend flights to and from Tehran until probably Thursday.

Lufthansa suspends flights to and from Tehran

Watch: Tehran Jewish community reads Purim megilla

Jewish community in Tehran gathers to read Megillat Esther on Purim - in the land where the miracles took place.

Watch: Tehran Jewish community reads Purim megilla

Tehran:

New mural with threats against Israel unveiled

The mural consists of phrases in Hebrew and Farsi stating: "We are stronger and more determined than ever. Are you ready for 2 million displaced people?", along with depictions of missiles.

New mural with threats against Israel unveiled

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Israeli flag on bridge in Tehran

An Israeli flag hanging on a bridge in Tehran. A citizen, who photographed the flag, says in the video that was posted online: "The pain of the people of Israel is the same pain; the pain of a struggle against terrorists."

Israeli flag on bridge in Tehran

The relationship between Iran and its proxies

We followed how Ismail Haniyeh, one of the leaders of the terrorist Hamas, visited Tehran after the October 7th massacre. Opinion.

The relationship between Iran and its proxies

'Don't play with fire':

Israeli hackers claim to have disabled Tehran electrical grid

Israeli cyber group known as WeRedEvils claims it hacked several sensitive systems in Iran, including the electrical grid.

Israeli hackers claim to have disabled Tehran electrical grid

Iran fires back after West condemns assault on teen

Iran lashes out at Western countries after allegations that a teenage girl was critically wounded in confrontation with morality police.

Iran fires back after West condemns assault on teen

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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

Iran orders US to pay $330 million for 'planning coup'

Court in Tehran orders US government to pay in damages for "planning a coup" against Islamic Republic in 1980.

Iran orders US to pay $330 million for 'planning coup'

Watch:

'Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Protesters demonstrating outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran call for expulsion of Swedish Ambassador to Iran.

'Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Iran:

Court orders US to pay for 2017 ISIS attack

Iranian court issues $312.9 million judgment against the United States over 2017 attack in Tehran.

Court orders US to pay for 2017 ISIS attack

Following normalization deal:

Saudi delegation arrives in Iran

Saudi delegation arrives in Tehran to discuss reopening its diplomatic missions in the Islamic Republic.

Saudi delegation arrives in Iran

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Iranian Jews sing after Purim megillah reading

Jews in Tehran sing the Shoshanat Yaakov prayer, which is sung at the conclusion of the reading of the Book of Esther.

Iranian Jews sing after Purim megillah reading

Report:

Russia and Iran planning Iranian drone facility in Russia

Officials say Moscow and Tehran are moving ahead with plans to build factory in Russia that could make thousands of Iranian-designed drones.

Russia and Iran planning Iranian drone facility in Russia

Iran:

Couple sent to jail over video of them dancing in Tehran

Young couple given jail sentences over viral video of them dancing in Tehran, with the woman not wearing a headscarf.

Couple sent to jail over video of them dancing in Tehran

Iran:

Dozens protest outside French embassy over Khamenei cartoons

Dozens burn French flags outside French embassy in Tehran after Charlie Hebdo published cartoons of Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader.

Dozens protest outside French embassy over Khamenei cartoons

IRGC officer assassinated outside his home

Iranian government calls assassination of Revolutionary Guards officer in Tehran an "act of terror."

IRGC officer assassinated outside his home

IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles

UN nuclear watchdog team will visit Tehran on Sunday aiming to resolve impasse over inquiry into undeclared uranium particles.

IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles

Tehran Jewish community condemns Iran protests, supports regime

Main organization of Tehran's Jewish community publishes letter voicing support for regime as protests continue.

Tehran Jewish community condemns Iran protests, supports regime

Iran signals it will hand down harsh sentences to protesters

Upwards of 1,000 protesters indicted in Tehran will receive severe sentences, Iranian authorities announce.

Iran signals it will hand down harsh sentences to protesters

IDF soldier spends hours in Tehran after flight diverted

Plane carrying lone soldier diverted to Iran after passenger suffers medical incident.

IDF soldier spends hours in Tehran after flight diverted

Iran arrests woman who ate at restaurant without a headscarf

The picture of the woman sitting in a traditional Tehran restaurant and eating without a headscarf went viral on social media.

Iran arrests woman who ate at restaurant without a headscarf

Major Tehran art museum shuttered due to insect infestation

First show of Western art since Islamic Revolution halted after Tehran museum infested with paper eating bugs.

Major Tehran art museum shuttered due to insect infestation

Watch: Iranian rescue teams searching for bodies at flood site

Rescuers working at the site of a flash flood near Tehran.

Watch: Iranian rescue teams searching for bodies at flood site

Watch: Putin appears irked having to wait for Erdogan's arrival

The Russian leader was left awkwardly waiting for a meeting with his Turkish counterpart during trilateral talks in Tehran.

Watch: Putin appears irked having to wait for Erdogan's arrival

Iranian politician:

'Feels as if Israel freely runs its operations in Tehran'

Iranian politician says many Iranians feel Israel is operating freely in Tehran.

'Feels as if Israel freely runs its operations in Tehran'

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi to meet in Tehran

Iran will use its leverage to ask Putin to pressure the Americans for concessions in the nuclear deal.

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi to meet in Tehran

Suspected hacking of Tehran's municipal websites

Municipal web services for Iran's capital city temporarily disrupted, in possible hacking.

Suspected hacking of Tehran's municipal websites

Iran vows to avenge slain Quds Force officer

Iranian president says 'no doubt' his country will avenge death of slain Revolutionary Guard officer in Tehran.

Iran vows to avenge slain Quds Force officer

Report:

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officer assassinated in Tehran

Assassins gun down Iranian Quds Force officer in Tehran.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officer assassinated in Tehran

EU diplomat to visit Iran in bid to restart nuclear talks

Enrique Mora, the EU diplomat seeking to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, will visit Tehran this week.

EU diplomat to visit Iran in bid to restart nuclear talks

Quds Force chief:

'Iran backs all groups ready to fight Israel'

Iranian officials threaten Israel as thousands march in Tehran on Al-Quds Day, shouting "Death to America" and "Death to Israel".

'Iran backs all groups ready to fight Israel'

EU envoy for nuclear talks to visit Tehran

Iran says EU envoy coordinating talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal will visit Tehran on Thursday.

EU envoy for nuclear talks to visit Tehran

Watch: Mass vaccinations in Tehran with 5th COVID wave expected

According to data from John Hopkins U, Iran registered over 10,000 new virus cases on Saturday alone.

Watch: Mass vaccinations in Tehran with 5th COVID wave expected

Large explosion in Tehran

Large explosion heard in northern part of the Iranian capital. No reports of injuries, cause unknown.

Large explosion in Tehran

Fire breaks out at Tehran military facility

The facility is located not far from the centrifuge factory that was damaged in a drone attack last month.

Fire breaks out at Tehran military facility

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Tehran

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Iran’s capital, sending thick plumes of black smoke over the city.

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Tehran

Swiss diplomat in Tehran dies after falling from high rise

The senior secretary at the Swiss Embassy in Tehran was found dead after an apparent fall from her high rise apartment on Tuesday.

Swiss diplomat in Tehran dies after falling from high rise

NYT report: Mossad deeply entrenched in Iran's inner circles

NYT report alleges authorities in Tehran are 'greatly alarmed' by Israel's ability to strike targets at will and fear a 'network of agents.'

NYT report: Mossad deeply entrenched in Iran's inner circles

Tehran on my mind

International Women's Day, 1979 was the "last day that tens of thousands of Iranian women appeared in public without a veil. Op-ed.

Tehran on my mind