Iranian Nuclear Program

Senator Leaks Secret Mossad Meetings on TV

A faux pax by Senator Diane Feinstein outed the presence of Mossad chief Tamir Pardo in Washington to discuss a possible strike on Iran.

Panetta: Iran Could Develop a Nuclear Bomb Within a Year

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta: Iran could develop a nuclear bomb within a year, but the U.S. will do anything to stop it.

Netanyahu Hopes PA Officials 'Come to Their Senses'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he hopes Palestinian Authority officials "come to their senses so we can move forward."

Pentagon Hopes to Develop 'Mother of All Bombs'

The Pentagon is reportedly working on the "mother of all bombs" -- a bunker buster to destroy an Iranian underground nuclear power plant.

IAEA Nuclear Inspectors Arrive in Iran

United Nations inspectors have arrived in Iran to clarify "outstanding substantive issues" on the country's nucear development activities.

IAEA Sending Weapons Experts to Tehran

The world nuclear watchdog is sending two weapons experts with its delegation to Tehran who will focus on Iran's drive for nukes.

US Ambassador: 'US Won't Be Complicit in Second Holocaust'

US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, said the US will not remain idle and be complicit in Iran's bid to destroy the Jewish state.

Iranian Religious Leader: We're Already Nuclear

Senior Iranian religious leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami: Iran is already nuclear, U.S. too blind to realize that.

Barak: Eventually Even an Attack Won't Stop Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: the world must stop Iran before it reaches a point where even a military attack won't stop it.

Former IDF Chief: Israel Must Prepare for War

Ashkenazi: Israel must not cut its budget because shifting strategic realities demand it prepare for war.

Obama: Our Sanctions on Iran 'Had a Lot of Bite'

President Obama: We've imposed the toughest sanctions ever on Iran. No options are being taken off the table.

Report: No Iran Nuke This Year - But Maybe Next Year

Iran hasn't made a final decision to build a nuclear bomb this year, a new report says - but that doesn't mean it won't next year.

Ron Prosor Tells UN : An Alarm Bell is Ringing

“An alarm bell is ringing. Never has it been so clear that Iran is seeking to build a nuclear weapon,” Israel’s Amb. Prosor tells the UN.

Prosor Warns Against Silence on Iran

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor: The silence of the Security Council on Iran will be very costly.

Peres: Iran Sanctions Good but Don't Solve the Problem

President Shimon Peres meets Catherine Ashton: We appreciate the sanctions, but they don't solve the Iranian problem.

Minister: Iran Has a 'Destroy Israel Program'

Minister of Public Diplomacy Yuli Edelstein says calling Iran's drive for a nuclear bomb a 'nuclear program' is a misnomer.

Iran Says Europe Hurting Itself With Sanctions

As the rial plummeted 10% in just 24-hours after EU sanctions, Iran claims its Europe rather than Tehran who is feeling the bite.

Israel Releases Arrow 3 Photos

Israel's Ministry of Defense released photos of a recent Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system test amid rising tensions with Iran.

Netanyahu: World Silent on Threats to Destroy Israel

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu accused the world of remaining silent in the face of Iranian threats to destroy Israel.

U.S. Sanctions Iran's Third Largest Bank

Hours after the EU slaps an embargo on Iranian oil, the U.S. sanctions the Islamic Republic's Bank Tejarat.

Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closing Over EU Sanctions

Iran again threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, in response to the EU's embargo on its oil exports.

Netanyahu: EU Embargo ‘Step in Right Direction’

Prime Minister Netanyahu had cautious praise for the EU Monday, calling its decision to embargo Iranian oil "a step in the right direction."

Iran Thumbs Nose at EU Sanctions

Officials in Tehran were nonplussed by the most recent raft of EU sanctions saying

Ahmadinejad: We'll Confront Anyone who Threatens Us

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Sanctions have no effect on Iran. We'll confront anybody who threaten Iranians’ rights.

‘Israel to Give Obama 12 Hours Notice on Attacking Iran’

Israel told visiting US Gen. Dempsey that Obama would get no more than 12 hours notice before an attack on Iran, the London Times reports.

Clinton: Iran's Provocations Put it in a Dangerous Path

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton comments on Iran during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle.

Sarkozy: Time Running Out on Iran Sanctions

French President Nicolas Sarkozy: We'll do anything to avoid military intervention in Iran, but more sanctions are required.

Dempsey Stresses 'Mutual Commitment' During Visit

US CoS Martin Dempsey sought to assure Israelis that his visit represents "mutual commitment" to stop Iran's nuclear program

Poll: 35% of Americans Support Iran Military Strike

New poll finds that 35% of American citizens would support military action against Iran, if sanctions fail.

Iran Scoffs at Western Sanctions

Iran says Western sanctions are having no effect because demand for its oil outstrips its customers' other concerns.

Saudi Arabia: 'All Available Options' Open on Iran

Prince Turki al-Faisal says Saudi Arabia is ready to defend its interests against Iran, who demands Riyadh not mitigate oil prices.

A-Jad's Economics Costs Iran 6%

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinijad refused to raise bank interest rates causing his nations struggling currency to drop 6%

Bolton: Obama's Iran Policy 'Naive'

Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton says sanctions won't deter Tehran and Obama's most lasting legacy will be a nuclear armed Iran.

Barak: Iran Strike 'Very Far Off'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak sought to allay US fears Israel will strike Iran's nuclear facilities saying such a decision was "very far off."

Senior General: Nuclear Iran Could 'Constrain' IDF

Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel says a nuclear armed Iran could limit Israel's options when fighting Hamas and Hizbullah.

Yaalon Slams Obama's Reticent Iran Stance

Are the Obama administration's "election-year considerations" blocking tough US action on Iran?

EU Preparing More Iran Sanctions

UK foreign minister William Hague says EU ministers are preparing an extensive round of sanctions targeting Iran's oil industry.

Shalom: Only Tougher Sanctions Can Stop Iran

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom: If harsher sanctions are slapped on Iran, then it may abandon its nuclear program.

Exposé: Mossad Worked for Months to Kill Iranian Nuke Scientist

The Mossad worked for months to stage the assassination of its latest Iranian nuclear scientist target, The London Times reports.

Lieberman: Time for Action on Iran

Foreign Minister says international community needs to go from talk to deeds before it is too late.

US Nervous, Sends Army General to Calm Down Israel

Obama sends army chief to Israel to convince it not to attack Iran and endanger 15,000 US personnel. “Unshakeable” support for Israel.”

Peres: Israel Didn't Kill Iranian Scientist

President Shimon Peres says Israel is not responsible for the assassination of a nuclear scientist in Tehran.

U.S. Sanctions 3 Companies for Selling Oil Products to Iran

Washington places sanctions on companies from China, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates for selling refined oil products to Iran.

Report: Iran Ready to Discuss Nuclear Allegations

After years of refusal, Iran ready to discuss allegations of its secret nuclear weapons work. UN team to visit January 28.

US: We Didn't Kill Scientist; Iran: We Know Who Did

The US doesn't know who has been killing Iranian nuclear scientists – but Washington is not the culprit, says Secretary of State Clinton.

IDF Spokesman: No Tears for Assassinated Iranian Scientist

Brig. Gen. Mordechai says he's glad Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Roshan is dead, but doesn't know who killed him

Iran Rejects West's Concerns Over its Underground Plant

Iran’s envoy to the IAEA says the West's reactions to the Fordo underground nuclear plant are politically motivated.

Report: Israel Preparing for Nuclear Iran

Israeli experts recently prepared scenarios for the day after an Iranian nuclear weapons test, says the London Times.

IAEA Confirms Iran Enriching Uranium at Underground Site

The UN’s nuclear watchdog confirms that Iran has begun enriching uranium at a heavily fortified underground site.

Iran Says New Enriched Uranium Site Ready for Operation

Iran’s underground uranium enrichment plant will go into operation “in the near future,” regime officials claim.

Barak: Cracks in US Mideast Hegemony

Defense Minister says recent US statements increase pressure on Iran, but 'crippling sanctions' not likely.

Iran Claims It Has Produced Nuclear Fuel Rod

Iran claims it has produced its first nuclear fuel bar, a feat that Western experts estimated it could not achieve.

Osirak Redux: Will History Repeat Itself?

Confidential documents released 30 years after Israel's 1981 raid on Iraq's Osirak reactor reveal Israel didn't surprise just the Iraqis.

Mossad Chief: Nuclear Iran Not an Existential Threat

Mossad chief Tamir Pardo says a nuclear armed Iran doesn't mean Israel has to "close up and go home."

'Change of Music' in US Regarding Iran

Former top Obama administration official spells out the reasons the US should attack Iran – ASAP.

Bill Clinton: Iran Might Give Fissile Material to Terrorists

Former US President Bill Clinton says Iran is more likely to have terrorists do its dirty work than to launch a nuclear war itself.

Ross: Obama Prepared to Take Military Action Against Iran

Dennis Ross: If Obama draws the conclusion that certain kind of steps should be taken against Iran, he'll take them.

Expert: Iran will Produce 5 Nukes at First

Dr. Efraim Askolai says Islamic theocracy will be able to produce a core for nuclear bomb in a year's time.

U.S.: House, Congress Endorse Tougher Sanctions on Iran

House votes for two bills that would strengthen current sanctions on Iran, while Congress backs bill targeting Iran's Central Bank.

Riyadh and Tehran Hold Security Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Intelligence officials from Iran and Saudi Arabia met to discuss "issues of common concern," but is Saudi patience running thin?