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Doing business with Iran? It's going to stop

President Trump's special assistant weighs in on Iran sanctions.

Doing business with Iran? It's going to stop

Earth to Europe:

DM wishes Sacha Baron Cohen would impersonate Ayatollah

'Europe works to save Iranian economy and Ayatollah regime, responsible for terrorist attacks and attempted attacks on European soil.'

DM wishes Sacha Baron Cohen would impersonate Ayatollah

Netanyahu to EU: Join us to stop Iran

PM praises US President Trump for signing new sanctions on Iran. 'It's time to act. That's what the US is doing and Europe needs to do.'

Netanyahu to EU: Join us to stop Iran

Trump signs order re-imposing sanctions on Iran

US President officially renews sanctions on Iran following withdrawal from nuclear agreement. Trump remains open to negotiations.

Trump signs order re-imposing sanctions on Iran

US sanctions on Iran begin:

Liberman: Trump will be remembered for generations

Defense Minister praises re-imposition of US sanctions on Iran, which go into effect tonight.

Liberman: Trump will be remembered for generations

Iran FM: Iran isn't isolated, US is

Iranian FM Zarif calls US withdrawal from deal 'bullying,' says US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, are 'isolated.'

Iran FM: Iran isn't isolated, US is

The Iranian crown prince's speech- part II

The Iranian crown prince's speech- part II

Iran launches exercise in the Persian Gulf

Iran launches naval exercise in the Persian Gulf days before the U.S. reimposes sanctions on Tehran.

Iran launches exercise in the Persian Gulf

Report: Iran launches major naval exercise in Persian Gulf

US officials say Revolutionary Guards begin naval exercise to demonstrate ability to cut off shipping routes.

Report: Iran launches major naval exercise in Persian Gulf

DM sets three conditions for Israel's non-involvement in Syria

Defense Minister Liberman warns Lebanon, Hezbollah, not to try Israel, sets conditions for Israel's continued non-involvement in Syria.

DM sets three conditions for Israel's non-involvement in Syria

Netanyahu: Iran will face global coalition if it blocks Red Sea

PM, Defense Minister warn Iran not to blockade Bab al-Mandab Strait or attack Israeli vessels.

Netanyahu: Iran will face global coalition if it blocks Red Sea

Russia: Iran withdraws to over 50 miles from Israel

Russian official says Iranian forces in Syria have withdrawn to 53 miles from border with Israeli Golan Heights.

Russia: Iran withdraws to over 50 miles from Israel

US assures Israel:

'There is no change in US policy against Iran'

US sources tell Israeli official Trump offer to meet Iranian president without preconditions not a change in policy.

'There is no change in US policy against Iran'

Iranian minister: How can we trust the US?

Iran rejects Trump offer to meet without preconditions, citing US withdrawal from nuclear deal as proof US is not trustworthy.

Iranian minister: How can we trust the US?

'Ready to meet Iranian president unconditionally'

US President Donald Trump says he will be willing to meet any senior Iranian official if the Tehran government is interested.

'Ready to meet Iranian president unconditionally'

Iran's rial hits record low

Over 102,000 rials match up against a single US dollar as Islamic Republic's economic crisis deepens.

Iran's rial hits record low

ANALYSIS: Major escalation in Yemen could trigger war

Iranian proxies launch missiles at a Saudi tanker, threaten to bomb Arab-coalition ports.

ANALYSIS: Major escalation in Yemen could trigger war

'If you want peace, help the people of Iran'

PM Netanyahu tells the plight of the Iranian people, urges the world to help them raise their voice.

'If you want peace, help the people of Iran'

The Iranian crown prince's speech

The Iranian crown prince's speech

Iran: Red Sea no longer secure with US presence

Iran is a nation of martyrs, Quds commander says.

Iran: Red Sea no longer secure with US presence

The Iranian trap: The fear of Trump's wrath

Iran 'desperately looking for leverage,' analyst says amid harsh exchange with U.S.

The Iranian trap: The fear of Trump's wrath

Germany: Iran, Russia, China have identical cyber capabilities

Iran's cyber capabilities pose a threat to German companies, research institutions, report says.

Germany: Iran, Russia, China have identical cyber capabilities

Iranian official slams Trump's 'psychological warfare'

In war of words, Iranian official says US can't harm Iran, claims US Pres. Trump's threats are part of 'psychological war.'

Iranian official slams Trump's 'psychological warfare'

ANALYSIS:

Trump's threat to Iran indication of joint Israeli-US strategy

Trump, like Netanyahu, stands up to Iran at every juncture.

Trump's threat to Iran indication of joint Israeli-US strategy

'Our goal is to push Iran out of Syria'

Senior political source on PM's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff: We take no position on continuation of Assad regime.

'Our goal is to push Iran out of Syria'

Netanyahu praises Trump for 'changing equation' with Iran

“It is good to see the United States change this unacceptable equation with the Iranian regime," Netanyahu said at his Cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu praises Trump for 'changing equation' with Iran

Bennett: Terror in north and south is led by Iran

Education Minister Bennett calls Iran the 'head of the snake,' says Iranians want to force Israel to fight two wars at once.

Bennett: Terror in north and south is led by Iran

Iran paves way for Jews to run in municipal election

Iranian authorities overturned ban implemented barring religious minorities from standing in municipal polls.

Iran paves way for Jews to run in municipal election

The woman who defied Iran

Masih Alinejad took off her headscarf and started a movement.

The woman who defied Iran

US launches campaign to pressure Iran

US campaign aims to pressure Iran into ending nuclear weapons program and support of terrorist organizations, report says.

US launches campaign to pressure Iran

Weapon used to hit soldier - made in Iran

Hundreds of family members and friends attending funeral of soldier Aviv Levi, killed by Hamas sniper on Friday.

Weapon used to hit soldier - made in Iran

Iran: We refused direct talks with Trump

Senior Iranian official says Iranian Pres. Rouhani refused several invitations to speak directly with US Pres. Trump.

Iran: We refused direct talks with Trump

How the Mossad foiled Iranian plot to bomb Paris gathering

Israeli intelligence agency worked with European counterparts to catch Iranian cell which plotted to attack conference of Iranian dissidents

How the Mossad foiled Iranian plot to bomb Paris gathering

Trump:

Israeli security, Mideast peace top issues in next Putin meeting

Trump declares meeting with Putin a success, vows to focus on Israeli security, terror, Mideast peace, nuclear proliferation at follow-up.

Israeli security, Mideast peace top issues in next Putin meeting

Michael Oren:

'Putin is serious about forcing Iran out of Syria'

Russia has mutual interest with US and Israel in ultimately removing Iranian forces from Syria, says Dep. Min, ex-ambassador Michael Oren.

'Putin is serious about forcing Iran out of Syria'

Trump:

'Putin believes in Israel, is a fan of Netanyahu'

Trump-Putin meeting will 'really' benefit Israel, says Trump, adding that Russian leader is a 'believer' in Israel, fan of Netanyahu.

'Putin believes in Israel, is a fan of Netanyahu'

Khamenei:

'There will be no Mideast peace deal, Israel will wither away'

Ayatollah blasts President Trump's plans to broker peace between Israel, PA, says Israel will disappear, leaving only Palestinian state.

'There will be no Mideast peace deal, Israel will wither away'

Report: 22 dead in Israeli strikes on Syrian base

22 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Syrian base, observer group claims. At least 9 of the dead are Iranian soldiers.

Report: 22 dead in Israeli strikes on Syrian base

6.5 hours at 3600 degrees: How Israel swiped Iran's nuke secrets

Months after Israel revealed treasure trove of captured Iran nuclear documents, a peek inside the secret operation in Tehran.

6.5 hours at 3600 degrees: How Israel swiped Iran's nuke secrets

Lindsey Graham to Netanyahu: Assad and Iran are a package deal

Republican senator responds to PM's statement that Israel 'has no problem' with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad remaining in power. '

Lindsey Graham to Netanyahu: Assad and Iran are a package deal

Argentina urges Russia to arrest Iran official over 1994 bombing

Argentina requests Russia arrest, extradite former Iranian Foreign Minister for his role in bombing of Jewish center.

Argentina urges Russia to arrest Iran official over 1994 bombing

Iranian protester killed during demonstration

Iranian police kill a man while trying to disperse a protest over water scarcity in southern Iran.

Iranian protester killed during demonstration

Report: Syrian UAV made in Iran

Syrian drone shot down by Patriot missile after invading Israeli airspace found to be Iranian-produced Ababil model.

Report: Syrian UAV made in Iran

Liberman criticizes European hypocrisy

Defense Minister criticizes European countries for intervening in Israel's affairs while remaining silent as Iran arrests teens.

Liberman criticizes European hypocrisy

Economic pressure could lead to Iranian collapse

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz believes US determined to 'dry up' Tehran regime to force it to abandon nuclear program.

Economic pressure could lead to Iranian collapse

ANALYSIS: Iranian officials reveal next goal in Syrian war

A pro-Assad offensive in Kuneitra could easily lead to a confrontation with Israel.

ANALYSIS: Iranian officials reveal next goal in Syrian war

Iranian woman sent to prison for removing headscarf

Iranian woman who removed obligatory Islamic headscarf as part of protest says has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Iranian woman sent to prison for removing headscarf

U.S. sanctions sales agent for banned Iranian airline

U.S. Treasury Department sanctions Malaysia-based sales agent for Mahan Air, Iranian airline already under sanctions.

U.S. sanctions sales agent for banned Iranian airline

Iranian official: We will fight the enemy from Lebanon

Senior Revolutionary Guard official explains the 'problem' of Israel's existence, says Hezbollah has over 100,000 missiles ready for launch.

Iranian official: We will fight the enemy from Lebanon

Iran detains teenager over Instagram dance videos

Iran detains 18-year-old teenage girl who posted dance videos on Instagram against "moral norms".

Iran detains teenager over Instagram dance videos

Report: Israel hits Iranian forces in Syria

Arab media outlets claim Israeli planes hit T-4 base in Syria, where Iranian forces are stationed.

Report: Israel hits Iranian forces in Syria

Avi Dichter:

'Iran seeks to take control of Mecca and Medina

Former Shin Bet head: 'Iran knows that the more Arab states they recruit, the easier fighting against Saudi Arabia will be.'

'Iran seeks to take control of Mecca and Medina

Leading French shipping group pulls out of Iran

French shipping group CMA CGM announces it is pulling out of Iran following U.S. sanctions on companies operating in the country.

Leading French shipping group pulls out of Iran

French FM to Iran: Stop threatening to violate the deal

French FM Le Drian tells Iran that threats to leave deal don't allow Europe to create economic compensation package.

French FM to Iran: Stop threatening to violate the deal

Revolutionary Guards threaten to block Strait of Hormuz

IRGC commander warns Strait of Hormuz could be blocked should the U.S. prevents Iranian oil exports.

Revolutionary Guards threaten to block Strait of Hormuz

Liberman expresses admiration for Iranian demonstrators

Defense Minister says Iranians' willingness to demonstrate against radical regime despite oppression deserves admiration.

Liberman expresses admiration for Iranian demonstrators

Trial of former minister accused of spying for Iran begins

Indictment against Gonen Segev charges 'aid to the enemy during wartime.' His lawyers hope episode receives 'right proportions.'

Trial of former minister accused of spying for Iran begins

Netanyahu hints: Israel prevented Iranian attack on France

Israeli PM says 'no coincidence' Iranian plot to bomb rally in Paris was thwarted.

Netanyahu hints: Israel prevented Iranian attack on France

Ehud Barak: I've dealt with threats for 76 years

Former PM dismisses report Shin Bet warned him of Iranian plots on his life.

Ehud Barak: I've dealt with threats for 76 years

Indictment: Former minister acted to 'harm national security'

Parts of indictment against former Energy Minister Gonen Segev released, detailing charges of spying for Iran.

Indictment: Former minister acted to 'harm national security'