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Iran kills 'mastermind' behind attack on military parade

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they killed the “mastermind” behind last month's attack in Ahvaz.

Iran kills 'mastermind' behind attack on military parade

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

US Treasury Department slaps sanctions on Iranian paramilitary group and a network of businesses that were providing it with financing.

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

Iranian security forces kidnapped on Pakistan border

At least 14 Iranian security personnel including Revolutionary Guards were kidnapped on border with Pakistan.

Iranian security forces kidnapped on Pakistan border

Iran arrests military man over attack in Ahvaz

Iranian authorities detain member of the military over the September attack on a military parade that killed 24 people.

Iran arrests military man over attack in Ahvaz

Suicide bomb threat forces evacuation of Iran embassy in Turkey

Iranian embassy in Ankara evacuated following warning of possible suicide bombing attack.

Suicide bomb threat forces evacuation of Iran embassy in Turkey

Iran sentences dual national to prison over spying

Court in Iran sentences man to eight and a half years in prison after finding him guilty of infiltration of governmental bodies.

Iran sentences dual national to prison over spying

Liberman to Gazans: Hamas is holding you hostage

Israeli Defense Minister calls on Gazans to turn on Hamas terror organization, says Hamas and Iran using them 'like hostages'.

Liberman to Gazans: Hamas is holding you hostage

Iranian FM meets Neturei Karta delegation

Radical anti-Zionist group praises Iranian FM for 'longtime friendship' with Jewish people, expresses 'pain' over Netanyahu's UN address.

Iranian FM meets Neturei Karta delegation

Netanyahu: Russian missiles in Syria won't deter us

PM tells Russia Israel will continue to take necessary action in Syria - even after delivery of Russian S-300 surface-to-air missiles.

Netanyahu: Russian missiles in Syria won't deter us

'Why don't they talk about the Iranian occupation?'

Saudi journalist blasts hypocrisy in Arab world, which attacks the Israeli "occupation" while ignoring the Turkish and Iranian occupations.

'Why don't they talk about the Iranian occupation?'

Iranian official warns Netanyahu: Practice swimming in the sea

Deputy commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatens that Israel could be destroyed by Hezbollah.

Iranian official warns Netanyahu: Practice swimming in the sea

Rivlin: EU helping Iran evade sanctions is unacceptable

President Rivlin meets German Chancellor Merkel, calls on Germany to stop EU from protecting Iran from US sanctions.

Rivlin: EU helping Iran evade sanctions is unacceptable

Netanyahu tells Merkel:

'Iran tried to commit a terror attack in Europe'

Netanyahu talks Israel's security with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, says Iran building a '‘war machine’.

 'Iran tried to commit a terror attack in Europe'

Watch: Raining fish

While we pray for rain, Iran received a special rain - of fish. Coming soon to Israel?

Watch: Raining fish

'Angela Merkel does not deserve a warm welcome'

Dr. Ephraim Zuroff says German Chancellor's opposition to sanctions on Iran contradict her stated support for Israel's defense.

'Angela Merkel does not deserve a warm welcome'

PM: IAEA has not inspected nuclear site we revealed

PM calls on IAEA to inspect all secret Iranian nuclear sites revealed by Israel after agency head says it has inspected all it needs to.

PM: IAEA has not inspected nuclear site we revealed

ANALYSIS: What's behind Iran's unprecedented strike on Syria

The attack showed that Israel has stopped Iran's ability to launch missiles and drones from Syria.

ANALYSIS: What's behind Iran's unprecedented strike on Syria

French Source: Iran ordered terror attack

French diplomatic source says decision to freeze Iranian assets follows determination Iran responsible for attempted bombing in Paris.

French Source: Iran ordered terror attack

IAEA to Netanyahu: We've checked everything we needed to in Iran

IAEA dismisses PM's concerns about existence of Iranian secret atomic warehouse. 'All information obtained is subject to rigorous review.'

IAEA to Netanyahu: We've checked everything we needed to in Iran

Is Paris waking up?

France freezes Iranian intelligence assets

France instructs assets of Iranian intel operating in France be seized, in response to foiled terror attack in Paris.

France freezes Iranian intelligence assets

German court approves Iranian diplomat extradition

Diplomatic immunity did not apply in case because diplomat was on holiday in Germany at time of arrest.

German court approves Iranian diplomat extradition

Iran shows footage of close encounter with US carrier

Iran’s state TV broadcasts footage purporting to show close encounter between local navy and USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Iran shows footage of close encounter with US carrier

Netanyahu to UN chief: Send IAEA to inspect Iranian nuke sites

Israeli Prime Minister meets UN Secretary-General in New York, urges UN to take action on Israelis held captive by Hamas terror group.

Netanyahu to UN chief: Send IAEA to inspect Iranian nuke sites

Iran dismisses Netanyahu's remarks at UN

"The world will laugh at Netanyahu's speech", says Iranian foreign ministry spokesman.

Iran dismisses Netanyahu's remarks at UN

ANALYSIS: More details revealed about Mossad operation in Tehran

A Hebrew article has just been published on the Mossad operation in Tehran this year.

ANALYSIS: More details revealed about Mossad operation in Tehran

Watch: How Hezbollah builds missiles in the heart of Beirut

Lebanese militia building factories to transform missiles into highly accurate smart bombs near Beirut's main international airport.

Watch: How Hezbollah builds missiles in the heart of Beirut

IDF soldiers mistakenly featured on Iranian billboard

Red-faced officials hastily remove billboard commemorating Iran-Iraq war that accidentally featured IDF soldiers.

IDF soldiers mistakenly featured on Iranian billboard

ISIS threatens Iran with more attacks

Jihadist group threatens to carry out new attacks in Iran after claiming shooting attack in Ahvaz.

ISIS threatens Iran with more attacks

Trump: No plans to meet 'absolutely lovely' Iranian president

President Trump mocks Iranian leader's rejection of Trump's overtures for meeting, but leaves door open for future dialogue.

Trump: No plans to meet 'absolutely lovely' Iranian president

EU to help Iran evade US sanctions

In bid to maintain Iran nuclear deal, EU works with Iran to continue trade while helping businesses evade US sanctions.

EU to help Iran evade US sanctions

ISIS releases video of alleged Iran attackers

ISIS posts video of three men who allegedly carried out attack on Iranian military parade.

ISIS releases video of alleged Iran attackers

Rouhani accuses United States of responsibility for attack

Iran President Hassan Rouhani slams Gulf states and US for attack on his country yesterday, promises Iran will 'respond to these crimes.'

Rouhani accuses United States of responsibility for attack

US condemns attack on Iranian military parade

State Department voices support for Iranian people following attack in the city of Ahvaz in which 25 people were killed.

US condemns attack on Iranian military parade

Haley: US holds Iran 'fully accountable' for proxies' attacks

US Amb. Haley slams Iranian aggression in Iraqi, promises that the US will hold Iran accountable for proxies' attacks on US targets.

Haley: US holds Iran 'fully accountable' for proxies' attacks

PM: Israel will use all its might if war is forced upon us

Netanyahu says Israel hoping to prevent break major conflict - but adds IDF prepared to use all of its might if war becomes inevitable.

PM: Israel will use all its might if war is forced upon us

Pompeo: Kerry 'actively seeking to undermine' Trump

US secretary of state again blasts his predecessor for his talks with Iranian officials. 'Kerry can't seem to get off the stage.'

Pompeo: Kerry 'actively seeking to undermine' Trump

Senior Israeli official: Reinforced security for nuclear sites

Israel Atomic Energy Commission director says security around Israel's nuclear sites 'improved and reinforced' due to Iran threats.

Senior Israeli official: Reinforced security for nuclear sites

'Prevent situation where Iran surrounds Israel'

Minister Bennett says Russians understood Syrian fire felled their plane; Israel will continue preventing Iranian establishment in Syria.

'Prevent situation where Iran surrounds Israel'

Iran to UN: Supervise Israel's nuclear program

Iranian UN Amb. Khoshrou demands UN take 'firm actions' to 'eliminate' Israel's alleged nuclear weapons.

Iran to UN: Supervise Israel's nuclear program

Downing of Spy Plane:

IDF delegation heads to Moscow

Israeli military officials head to Russia in bid to prove IDF not to blame for downing of Russian aircraft over Syria.

IDF delegation heads to Moscow

OPEC: Iran still a 'very important member'

Head of OPEC says Iran is still an important member of the oil cartel as US sanctions set to kick in.

OPEC: Iran still a 'very important member'

Iranian Foreign Minister criticizes Twitter

Mohammad Javad Zarif claims Twitter shuts down accounts of "real" Iranians, while failing to shut down anti-government ones.

Iranian Foreign Minister criticizes Twitter

Iran: Europe must offset consequences of US sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister warns his country can "reduce its implementation" of 2015 deal and even resume its uranium enrichment.

Iran: Europe must offset consequences of US sanctions

Analysis: US losing battle with Iran over Iraq

The US promised to hold Iran accountable for attacks on US facilities in Iraq. But does the US still have any power in the area?

Analysis: US losing battle with Iran over Iraq

Trump slams Kerry for 'illegal' Iran meetings

US Pres. Trump slams former Sec. of State Kerry for meeting Iranian leaders and acting to the 'detriment of the American people.'

Trump slams Kerry for 'illegal' Iran meetings

Ahmadinejad ally sent to prison

Iranian court sentences close ally of former president to six-and-a-half years in prison on various charges.

Ahmadinejad ally sent to prison

Netanyahu:

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

'Time has come for Western governments to join Trump government strong effort against terror regime in Iran,' said Prime Minister.

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

Russia to Europe: Don't cooperate with US on Iran

Russia's Dep. Foreign Minister promises to work with China, Europe, to protect Iran deal.

Russia to Europe: Don't cooperate with US on Iran

Iran threatens Israel

Iranian nuclear chief warns Israel of consequences for assassination of nuclear scientists.

Iran threatens Israel

Iran says it completed centrifuges plant

Iran’s nuclear chief says the Islamic Republic completed a facility to build advanced centrifuges at Natanz.

Iran says it completed centrifuges plant

Khamenei urges Iran's army to increase power

Iranian Supreme Leader urges Iran's armed forces to increase their power to "scare off" the enemy.

Khamenei urges Iran's army to increase power

'Happy Rosh Hashanah', tweets Iranian Foreign Minister

Mohammad Javad Zarif takes to Twitter to wish the Jewish people a Happy New Year, includes photos from Iran synagogue.

'Happy Rosh Hashanah', tweets Iranian Foreign Minister

ANALYSIS: Iran continues attempts to expand Islamic Revolution

Iran threatens to attack US forces, and its proxies already have done so.

ANALYSIS: Iran continues attempts to expand Islamic Revolution

Iraqi protesters torch Iranian consulate in Basra

Angry protesters storm Iranian consulate in Basra amid demonstrations that have turned deadly in the past few days.

Iraqi protesters torch Iranian consulate in Basra

Report: US forces to remain in Syria until Iran withdraws

Senior State Department officials say President Trump has shifted on Syria withdrawal, now backs keeping troops in Syria 'indefinitely'.

Report: US forces to remain in Syria until Iran withdraws

Khamenei: US and Israel waging a media war against us

Iranian Supreme Leader claims the United States and Israel are waging a media war to discourage Iranians.

Khamenei: US and Israel waging a media war against us

What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?

The full transcript of President Trump's pre-holiday conference call with Jewish leaders.

What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?

ANALYSIS: Iran in deep trouble as US sanctions restored

Khamenei already spent JCPOA $150 billion 'gift' on funding Mideast unrest - and the Iranian people know it.

ANALYSIS: Iran in deep trouble as US sanctions restored

Trump: I have a personal connection to Judaism

President Trump touts his accomplishments, highlights his 'Jewish connection' in pre-holiday conference call with American Jewish leaders.

Trump: I have a personal connection to Judaism

Report: Israel secretly armed, funded Syrian rebels

12 anti-Assad rebel groups in south Syria reportedly received money and weapons from Israel to combat ISIS, Iran-linked forces.

Report: Israel secretly armed, funded Syrian rebels