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White House blasts Iran's 'reckless actions'

White House condemns Iranian actions that pose a "severe threat" to stability in Middle East.

White House blasts Iran's 'reckless actions'

Top IAEA official resigns unexpectedly

Chief of inspections at UN nuclear watchdog agency resigns. No reason provided for the move.

Top IAEA official resigns unexpectedly

Will Iran strike Diaspora Jews to avenge losses in Syria?

Jewish communities outside of Israel fear Iranian reprisals against Israel could take form of attack on Diaspora Jews.

Will Iran strike Diaspora Jews to avenge losses in Syria?

Liberman to Syria: Throw Iranians out

Defense Minister tells Syrian president to expel Iranian forces from his country, warns Iran's presence will only 'bring destruction.'

Liberman to Syria: Throw Iranians out

UN forces say Israel border quiet following clashes with Iran

Day after Iran attacked northern Israel, prompting Israeli bombing of Iranian targets in Syrian, UN peacekeepers say area 'quiet'.

UN forces say Israel border quiet following clashes with Iran

Iranian official: Israel entered a dangerous game

Chairman of Iran's parliamentary committee on foreign affairs condemns Israel for attacking Iranian targets in Syria.

Iranian official: Israel entered a dangerous game

White House wants Iran inspections to continue

Officials say the White House wants IAEA inspections of Iran's nuclear sites to continue despite leaving deal.

White House wants Iran inspections to continue

Rouhani: We don't want new tensions in the region

After Israeli strike on Iranian targets in Syria, Iranian President claims his country seeks to reduce tension in the region.

Rouhani: We don't want new tensions in the region

Analysis: How Israel humiliated Iran again

Qassem Soleimani, shrewd IRGC’s Quds Force commander who won every battle in Iraq and Syria over the last four years, fell into a trap.

Analysis: How Israel humiliated Iran again

'Iran doesn't grasp the magnitude of the blow it suffered'

Interior Minister tours northern border after Iranian attack from Syria. 'We will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria.'

'Iran doesn't grasp the magnitude of the blow it suffered'

Report: Iran did not inform Syria ahead of attack on Israel

Assad regime reportedly angered by Iran's decision to use its territory to launch missiles at Israel.

Report: Iran did not inform Syria ahead of attack on Israel

'Syria bombing was like finding a needle in a haystack'

Senior air force officer describes Thursday morning's air assault on Syria, says Israel kept Russia and US apprised of all the details.

'Syria bombing was like finding a needle in a haystack'

Rivlin: We are faced with ongoing conflict with Iranian regime

Israeli president says Iran plans to 'wreak havoc, death, and destruction in the region and around the world.'

Rivlin: We are faced with ongoing conflict with Iranian regime

Will UN Security Council hold Iran responsible for attack?

'International community must not stand idly by as tyrannical regime attacks sovereign state,' says Israeli Ambassador to UN.

Will UN Security Council hold Iran responsible for attack?

'Russia must not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria'

Trump admin. envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS says Iran's attack on Israeli bases from Syria unacceptable.

'Russia must not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria'

Netanyahu:

'Iran crossed a red line - we responded accordingly'

PM confirms Israel behind airstrikes against Iranian, Syrian targets following Iranian rocket attack.

'Iran crossed a red line - we responded accordingly'

Britain warns against 'escalation' between Israel, Iran

British foreign secretary issues response to Iranian rocket attack on Israel, Israeli response.

Britain warns against 'escalation' between Israel, Iran

Kahlon: We'll kick Iran out of Syria

Finance Minister says government has learned from Hezbollah buildup not to allow Iran to amass similar arsenal of missiles in Syria.

Kahlon: We'll kick Iran out of Syria

WH: Iran's deployment of missiles in Syria is 'unacceptable'

Trump admin blasts Iran over attacks on Israel, says US will not accept positioning of Iranian missiles on Israel's northern border.

WH: Iran's deployment of missiles in Syria is 'unacceptable'

Bahrain backs Israel's right to self-defense

Gulf Arab state voices support for Israel, following Iranian attack and Israeli retaliation. 'Israel has right to defend itself.'

Bahrain backs Israel's right to self-defense

'New phase' in war against Israel beginning, warns Syria

Syria says attack by Iran Wednesday night and Israeli response mark beginning of 'new phase' in war against Israel.

'New phase' in war against Israel beginning, warns Syria

Russia calls for 'dialogue' between Israel and Iran

'Very disturbing trend; all issues should be solved through dialogue'; warns Israel: 'Avoid all actions that could be seen as provocative.'

Russia calls for 'dialogue' between Israel and Iran

Berlin accuses Iran of 'provocation' after Israeli positions hit

German official says Israel has a right to self-defense, condemns Iran for firing missiles at Golan Heights.

Berlin accuses Iran of 'provocation' after Israeli positions hit

Iran is in trouble

Middle East expert Dr. Kedar says US sanctions, successful Israeli intelligence, will cause upheaval in Iran.

Iran is in trouble

Iranian expansion in US backyard continues unhindered

Will US adopt strategy to counter Iran and Hezbollah base of operations against American interests in Latin America?

Iranian expansion in US backyard continues unhindered

'The Iranians failed miserably'

Institute for National Security Studies head says Israel proved its military superiority, but warns long-term Iranian threat far from over.

'The Iranians failed miserably'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Diplomacy will not help

Revolutionary Guard deputy commander says 'resistance the only way to deal with enemies.'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Diplomacy will not help

Macron calls for 'de-escalation' between Israel, Iran

French President urges 'de-escalation' after Israeli strike in Syria following barrage of Iranian rockets on Golan Heights.

Macron calls for 'de-escalation' between Israel, Iran

Defense Minister: Nearly all Iranian infrastructure destroyed

Defense Minister Liberman says IDF strikes destroyed nearly all Iran's infrastructure in Syria. 'If we get rains - they'll get a flood.'

Defense Minister: Nearly all Iranian infrastructure destroyed

Terror group: No choice but to respond to Israel militarily

Islamic Jihad terror group says Israel's retaliation to rockets leaves 'no choice' but to attack Israel militarily.

Terror group: No choice but to respond to Israel militarily

IDF Spokesman: 'Attack last night a great success'

Spokesman says Israel 'significantly harmed Iranian Qods and Revolutionary Guard targets across Syria.''They will soon understand how much.'

IDF Spokesman: 'Attack last night a great success'

Saudi FM: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, so will we

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister tells CNN his country stands ready to build nuclear weapons if Iran restarts its nuclear weapons program.

Saudi FM: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, so will we

IDF attacks dozens of Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks dozens of military targets belonging to the Iranian Qods Force in Syrian territory following rocket barrage on the Golan.

IDF attacks dozens of Iranian targets in Syria

White House on Iran attack:

'Israel has a right to defend itself'

White House press secretary responds to Iranian rocket attack on IDF posts in the Golan Heights.

'Israel has a right to defend itself'

Washington responds to Trump Iran announcement

'This Administration is resolved to addressing the totality of Iran’s destabilizing activities.'

Washington responds to Trump Iran announcement

Liberman to Iran: Do not test us

Defense Minister says Iran attempting to turn Syria into a front against Israel like Lebanon has become.

Liberman to Iran: Do not test us

Trump warns:

'Iran faces severe consequences if nuclear program restarts'

US President warns Iran not to resume nuclear program after US withdraws from Iran nuclear deal or it will face severe consequences.

'Iran faces severe consequences if nuclear program restarts'

Sharren Haskel:

'Never Again means Iran as well'

'If international community continues turning blind eye to aggression, lying, pushing red line - unfortunately we'll be in same situation.'

'Never Again means Iran as well'

'8 Iranians killed from strike in Syria'

According to reports in Syria, 15 killed in strike last night attributed to Israel - among them, 8 Iranians.

'8 Iranians killed from strike in Syria'

Bennett:

'Israel's policy: If one rises to kill you, kill him first'

'We are stronger and more determined than Iran,' Education Minister tells National Youth Council.

'Israel's policy: If one rises to kill you, kill him first'

Watch: Iranian MPs burn US flag

Members of Iran's Parliament burn American flag, 'Iran deal,' following Pres. Trump's decision to scrap the nuclear deal.

Watch: Iranian MPs burn US flag

Iran FM to 'examine whether JCPOA can ensure benefit for Iran'

Iran to embark on 'diplomatic effort' among other JCPOA participants; 'Outcome will determine response'.

Iran FM to 'examine whether JCPOA can ensure benefit for Iran'

Iran state TV declares Trump decision illegal

'Illegal, illegitimate, and undermines international agreements.'

Iran state TV declares Trump decision illegal

Rouhani slams Trump decision to scrap JCPOA

'We must wait for the decisions of the five major countries regarding Trump's decision.'

Rouhani slams Trump decision to scrap JCPOA

Israel orders Golan shelters open over Iran 'activity' in Syria

IDF cites 'irregular' activity by Iranian forces in Syria in changing directives to protect civilians from potential Iranian attack.

Israel orders Golan shelters open over Iran 'activity' in Syria

Bennett accuses:

'Iran sends others to die for it'

Education Minister warns Hezbollah will destroy Lebanon if it attacks Israel, vows to go after 'head of octopus' in Tehran.

'Iran sends others to die for it'

Netanayhu, Iran trade barbs

Rhetoric heats up as Trump's announcement on fate of Iran nuclear deal nears.

Netanayhu, Iran trade barbs

'Never again is now! Time to hold Iran deal backers accountable'

Republican nominee eyeing Senate seat once held by Hillary Clinton slams Iran nuke deal during Jerusalem visit. 'Never again is now!'

'Never again is now! Time to hold Iran deal backers accountable'

Intelligence Minister predicts Trump will leave nuclear deal

'The right way for Trump to promote his policy and stop Iran is to cancel the deal and return economic sanctions on Iran.'

Intelligence Minister predicts Trump will leave nuclear deal

Iran: Trump's decision may create 'problems' for us

Iranian president admits Trump's decision regarding restoration of sanctions could create 'problems' for Iran, but vows to overcome them.

Iran: Trump's decision may create 'problems' for us

Israel is determined to stop Iran - in any way

Yaakov Amidror, former national security adviser, assesses what will happen after President Trump's decision on the nuclear agreement.

Israel is determined to stop Iran - in any way

Iran's revenge: Israel prepares for infiltration

IDF fortifies northern border to prepare for possible military infiltration by Iranian forces.

Iran's revenge: Israel prepares for infiltration

Liberman: No place for hysteria and panic

Defense Minister says Israel preparing for any Iranian missile strike on Israeli territory.

Liberman: No place for hysteria and panic

'We may have to eliminate Assad'

Senior Israeli minister warns Assad may be 'eliminated' if he continues to allow Iran to use Syria as base for attacks on Israel.

'We may have to eliminate Assad'

Israeli firm used to investigate Obama officials named

Report reveals that Israeli intel agency used by Trump to investigate Obama admin. officials was also used by Harvey Weinstein.

Israeli firm used to investigate Obama officials named

Hezbollah expected to win majority in Lebanese parliament

Iran-backed terror group and its allies poised to win outright majority in country's first elections since 2009.

Hezbollah expected to win majority in Lebanese parliament

Rouhani criticizes ban on Telegram

Iranian President says ban imposed on popular messaging app is “the opposite of democracy”.

Rouhani criticizes ban on Telegram

Report: Iran planning reprisal strikes on Israel

Israeli security officials say Iran planning to 'avenge' strike on base in Syria, looking to hit Israeli targets with missiles from Syria.

Report: Iran planning reprisal strikes on Israel

Netanyhau fires back at critics on Iran nuclear deal

PM rejects claims that Israel didn't find new material in Iran nuclear project archive haul. 'People who say that haven't seen anything.'

Netanyhau fires back at critics on Iran nuclear deal

Israel in the dark on Trump's plans for Iran nuke deal

Senior Israeli official says US has not informed Israel if president will retain or tear up controversial 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Israel in the dark on Trump's plans for Iran nuke deal