Iran

Iran warns of 'unpleasant' response if U.S. leaves nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says there will be unpleasant consequences if Trump pulls out of 2015 nuclear deal.

'Israel and Iran are not necessarily on a collision course'

Senior researcher Yossi Kuperwasser believes that Iran feels Israeli deterrence and is not interested in a major confrontation.

Report: Israel targeted Iranian system in Syria strike

Intelligence officials say the Israeli military targeted an advanced Iranian air-defense system at a Syrian base in Homs last week.

Bennett to Iran: Don't test us

Speaking to thousands of Jews from the Diaspora, Minister salutes Israel's fallen and sends a message to its current enemies.

Iranian general: 'Date set' for destruction of Israel

Commander of Iranian ground forces says in speech that Iran produces its own weapons, does not have to feel threatened by Israel.

Labour MP defends fake image of Israeli plane bombing civilians

Anti-Israel British lawmaker 'shocked' by criticism over her use of doctored image showing Israeli F-15 bombing Tehran.

Report: Iran preparing for direct confrontation with Israel

Iran building up military assets on Israel's northern border, preparing to directly engage Israel, strike inside Israeli territory.

Report: US seeking Arab force to replace its troops in Syria

White House reportedly aiming to bring regional Arab troops to Syria instead of US forces, preventing ISIS comeback and Iranian foothold.

Deputy Hezbollah leader: Iran will respond to Israeli attack

Deputy Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warns that Iran will respond to alleged Israeli air strike on military base in Syria.

EU fails to agree on new Iran sanctions

EU officials meeting in Luxembourg fail to agree on new sanctions against Iran that could persuade Trump not to quit nuclear deal.

Senior IDF Official:

'Airstrike was our first direct attack on Iran'

IDF official says Israel now in direct conflict with Iran, no longer fighting just through proxies.

Probe into Syrian chemical weapon attack launched

International inspectors head to site of apparent Syrian chemical weapon attack amid denials by Russia, Iran.

ANALYSIS: The case for int’l action against Iran in Syria

Israel is 'pretty much alone' in the fight against Iran’s growing presence in Syria, an Israeli defense source has told Al-Monitor.

Netanyahu warns over Iran after Syria strikes

PM says strikes in Syria reflect 'zero tolerance for non-conventional weapons,' asserting that this policy must also be applied to Iran.

'Assad will pay if he gives Iran platform to attack Israel'

Energy Minister speaks with Arutz Sheva about Iran's use of Syria as base for attacking Israel. 'This goes beyond chemical weapons issue.'

Former Defense Minister: No immediate danger of escalation

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says no need to fear escalation, attack on Syria isn't related to Israel.

Nasrallah: Israel in 'direct combat' with Iran

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel following air strike on Syrian airbase attributed to the Jewish state.

IDF reveals:

Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel was armed with explosives

IDF reveals that Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel in February was tasked with attacking Israel.

European officials: Progress made towards agreement on Iran

European officials say they are making headway toward an agreement to address U.S. concerns about Iran nuclear deal.

'Iran is inflaming the region'

Highly-placed source responds to Russian accusations that Israel's attacks on Syria destabilizing region.

ANALYSIS: Is WWIII about to begin?

We are now closer than ever to a global conflict, observers and the parties involved say.

Iranian general threatens to 'raze Tel Aviv to the ground'

As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, a senior aide to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens to destroy Israel.

Pandemonium in Tel Aviv after drill mistaken for aerial attack

Tel Aviv residents mistake Israeli Air Force flyover practice for aerial assault amid rising tensions with Syria.

'Israel is capable of bringing down Assad'

Israel can bring down Assad, but if Russia joins the fight, the US will need to join, too. Opinion.

Liberman: 'Sniper deserves citation; photographer - reproach'

DM responds to shooting incident and attack on Syrian base attributed by international media to Israel.

Liberman: We will not allow Iran to be entrenched in Syria

Defense Minister warns Israel will protect itself from Iranian attempts to establish permanent presence in Syria after deadly airstrike.

Iran blames Israel for Syria air strike

Iran accuses Israel of aggression in Syria following air strike on regime base in Homs.

Iran: US will 'regret it' if they violate the deal

Rouhani says Iran 'more ready than US thinks,' warns US will see results of canceling deal 'in less than a week.'

ANALYSIS: Russia is aiding Iran Axis prepare for war with Israel

Netanyahu has always said that deployment of the Iranian-backed pro-Assad coalition near the Israeli border, constituted a red line.

Netanyahu returns fire

PM responds to Iranian president's accusations Israel, US support terrorism in Syria. 'Iranian terrorist octopus accuses Israel of terror.'

Netanyahu, Trump, discuss Iran

PM Netanyahu, US Pres. Trump, discuss Middle East, promise to coordinate regarding Iran.

Saudi Crown Prince: Israelis have right to their own land

Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Iranian Supreme Leader "makes Hitler look good," says economic ties with Israel possible if peace is reached

'Raise up many disciples': Remembering Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik

Analysis:

Israel now has stealth F-35s; Iran, Syria have no way to match

'Something changed in the region last December, when Israel declared its first squadron of F-35s operational.'

Holland sends military attache to Iran

Iranian official says he's 'dismayed' to discover Foreign Ministry sent military aid to Iran.

EU countries not persuaded to back Iran sanctions

France, Britain and Germany struggling to persuade their EU partners to back new sanctions on Iran, say diplomats.

France accuses Iran of supplying arms to Houthis

France rejects Iran's denial that it is supplying weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen.

MIDEAST ANALYSIS: Iran escalates conflict with Saudis in Yemen

On Sunday, the Iranian-backed Houthis lobbed seven ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabian cities from Yemenite soil. There's more.

EU discussing new sanctions on Iran

France, Britain and Germany trying to persuade EU partners to back new sanctions on Iran to preserve 2015 deal.

Iran soccer player 'honored' to return after playing Israelis

Iranian soccer captain who was banned for playing an Israeli club says he's glad to return as "a soldier" for the national team.

Iran denies providing Houthi rebels with ballistic missiles

Iran's Revolutionary Guards deny Saudi Arabian accusations that Tehran provided Yemen rebels with ballistic capabilities.

Liberman warns congressmen: Iran is number-one threat

Defense Minister meets with delegation headed by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. 'Iran stands behind the mass murderer in Damascus.'

Saudi Arabia threatens Iran after Houthi missile attack

Military coalition led by Saudi Arabia threatens retaliation against Iran after Houthi rebels fire missile barrage from Yemen.

Iranian MP blasts soccer player who played against 'Zionists'

Lawmaker in Iran slams sports federation for allowing star to return to the international squad despite appearing against Israeli team.

'A Shi'ite arrow is carving up the Middle East'

IDF military intelligence chief warns Iran working to take over large swathes of the Middle East.

Former Chief of Staff:

'Trump's new advisor tried to convince me to attack Iran'

'I don't think it's wise, not on the part of the Americans today and not anyone's until this threat is real.'

ANALYSIS: Striking Iran

Is Israel gearing up for a strike on Iran’s nuclear program? What is happening in the underground nuclear facility in Qusayr, Syria?

Israel's egregious security policies

Confidant of Saudi royal family appeals to Israelis - in Hebrew

Saudi journalist close to royal family releases video statement reassuring Israelis that they would not be target of atomic weapons program.

'Many of us owe Meir Dagan their lives'

'Today's relative security and quiet is the result of creative activity outside-the-box, as in the operation revealed today.'

Merkel warns Israel:

'Ending Iran nuclear deal will lead to war'

German Chancellor reportedly warned Netanyahu that the Mideast will plunge into war if the US withdraws from Iran nuclear deal.

Israeli soccer player posts photo with captain of Iranian team

'In soccer there is one language without prejudice and wars. The captain of the Iranian national team and I show it can be different.'

Saudi Arabia: Iran deal is flawed

Ahead of Trump's meeting with Crown Prince, Saudi Foreign Minister criticizes 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.

France: Consider new sanctions on Iran

France urges European Union to consider new sanctions on Iran over its involvement in Syria’s civil war and its ballistic missile program.

Republican Senator expects Trump to pull out of Iran deal

Senator Bob Corker says he expects Trump to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement in May.

Iranian official: We won't accept changes to nuclear deal

Senior Iranian official warns Europe against cooperating with U.S. attempts to change 2015 nuclear deal.

EU mulling new Iran sanctions

Britain, France and Germany weighing fresh EU sanctions on Iran in a bid to persuade Trump to remain in nuclear deal.

Iran: Saudi Crown Prince is 'simple-minded'

Iran lashes out at Saudi Crown Prince who likened Khamenei to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

Hezbollah says not expecting war with Israel

Iranian backed terror milita says it does but expect war with Israel but warns Jewish state not to make 'foolish moves'.

Saudi Arabia threatens Middle East nuclear arms race

'If Iran builds atomic bomb, we will too,' says kingdom's Crown Prince, raising prospect of nuclear arms race in the Middle East.