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Lebanon PM slams Hezbollah-organized trip to Israel's border

Lebanese PM says Iran-backed group violated international law, instructs authorities to investigate.

Lebanon PM slams Hezbollah-organized trip to Israel's border

Iranian cleric calls for Palestinian uprising

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami urges Palestinian Arabs to "rage" against Israel over Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Iranian cleric calls for Palestinian uprising

Argentine ex-president to be arrested over Iran bombing coverup

Judge orders arrest of Cristina Kirchner for cover-up of Iranian involvement in bombing of Jewish center that killed 85 people.

Argentine ex-president to be arrested over Iran bombing coverup

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

Militia says that 'Trump's decision on Jerusalem renders striking US forces in Iraq legitimate.'

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Arab world blasts Trump's announcement on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Iran: We have established 'resistance cells' across Middle East

Official reveals the method by which Iran attempts to spread its influence across the Middle East.

Iran: We have established 'resistance cells' across Middle East

PM Netanyahu: We won't allow Iran to entrench itself in Syria

In video filmed prior to alleged strike, PM Netanyahu says Israel 'won't allow regime bent on destroying Israel to acquire nuclear weapons.'

PM Netanyahu: We won't allow Iran to entrench itself in Syria

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Arab news outlets report Israel attacked military base in Syria, 2 missiles were intercepted.

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Iran develops nuclear-powered submarines

Iran navy undergoing period of accelerated military development, with emphasis on construction of submarines; plans for aircraft carrier.

Iran develops nuclear-powered submarines

Rouhani: Saudi Arabia covering up its defeats

Iranian President says Saudi Arabia presents his country as an enemy to cover up its defeats in the region.

Rouhani: Saudi Arabia covering up its defeats

Kerry: Israel and Egypt pushed us to bomb Iran

Former Secretary of State claims both Israel and Egypt pushed the United States to bomb Iran before 2015 deal.

Kerry: Israel and Egypt pushed us to bomb Iran

Iranian wrestler loses fight to avoid fighting Israeli

Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi Mashiani intentionally loses a fight because winning would mean fighting an opponent from Israel.

Iranian wrestler loses fight to avoid fighting Israeli

Assad to Netanyahu: Ready to discuss Golan demilitarization

Syrian president conveys via Putin possibility of Golan demilitarization. Israeli official: Israel will attack Iranian activity near border.

Assad to Netanyahu: Ready to discuss Golan demilitarization

Senior Iranian official warns Europe

Deputy head of Revolutionary Guards says that if Europe threatens Iran, it will increase the range of its missiles.

Senior Iranian official warns Europe

Iran blasts 'immature' Saudi crown prince

Iran fires back after Prince Mohammed Bin Salman calls Khamenei “the new Hitler of the Middle East”.

Iran blasts 'immature' Saudi crown prince

Saudi Crown Prince: Khamenei is the Middle East's 'new Hitler'

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Middle East learned from Europe that appeasement doesn't work, needs to confront Iran.

Saudi Crown Prince: Khamenei is the Middle East's 'new Hitler'

Iranian general: War would lead to annihilation of Israel

IRGC commander says any new war in the region will lead to the annihilation of the “Zionist regime.”

Iranian general: War would lead to annihilation of Israel

Khamenei: ISIS a 'tumor' created by U.S. and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader praises his country’s contribution to the fight against ISIS.

Khamenei: ISIS a 'tumor' created by U.S. and Israel

'Iran wants to win while Israel wants to tie'

Ken Abramowitz, the chairman of the American Friends of Likud, says democracies have inherent weakness of not seeking victory against foes.

'Iran wants to win while Israel wants to tie'

Hotovely:

'We have a friend in the White House'

Deputy Foreign Minister believes the Trump administration understands that the most important issue right now is Iran.

'We have a friend in the White House'

Arab League: Hezbollah is a terror group

Arab foreign ministers refer to Hezbollah as a terrorist group, blast Iran's actions in the region.

Arab League: Hezbollah is a terror group

Israel to the UN:

'We won’t accept Iranian presence on our border'

Ambassador Danon meets UNDOF commander as Iran expands its control in the region.

'We won’t accept Iranian presence on our border'

UK to pay Iran $530 million for mother's release

British gov't to transfer $530 million to Iranian regime in exchange for release of Iranian-British aid worker jailed in Iran.

UK to pay Iran $530 million for mother's release

South Korean bests Iranian in race for UNESCO Board

South Korea’s ambassador to UNESCO elected chairman of the Executive Board, defeating Iranian Ambassador.

South Korean bests Iranian in race for UNESCO Board

Eizenkot to Skyrim:

'We have an opportunity to build a new coalition against Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff speaks with Saudi newspaper, says Israel and Saudi Arabia see eye to eye on Iranian threat.

'We have an opportunity to build a new coalition against Iran'

US security officials arrive in Israel to discuss Syria border

Israeli security officials meet with US counterparts to discuss Syria cease-fire deal which would leave Iranian forces 3 miles from border.

US security officials arrive in Israel to discuss Syria border

IAEA: Iran complying with nuclear deal

UN's nuclear watchdog says key parameters of Iran's nuclear program remain within limits of 2015 deal.

IAEA: Iran complying with nuclear deal

'Israel will take military action to keep Iran from border'

PM Netanyahu says Israel will take whatever action necessary to prevent Iran from placing troops, terror groups on Syrian border with Israel

'Israel will take military action to keep Iran from border'

US-Russia ceasefire could leave Iran forces 3 miles from Israel

Newest cease-fire agreement in Syria would allow Iranian-backed militias to keep positions close to border with Israel.

US-Russia ceasefire could leave Iran forces 3 miles from Israel

328 dead in earthquake on Iran-Iraq border

Strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake was felt across the region, including in Israel.

328 dead in earthquake on Iran-Iraq border

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Bannon: GOP establishment is dangerous for Israel

Bannon calls on Jewish conservatives to help topple Republican establishment, blames leadership for Iran deal.

Bannon: GOP establishment is dangerous for Israel

Iran to France: Nuclear deal is not negotiable

Iran's Foreign Ministry responds to French President, says its "intangible" position is that the nuclear deal is not negotiable.

Iran to France: Nuclear deal is not negotiable

Watch: Iranian cleric threatens to shatter Saudi Arabia's teeth

Iranian cleric Ahmad Khatami blasts Saudi Arabia in a Friday sermon, threatens to "shatter its teeth to smithereens".

Watch: Iranian cleric threatens to shatter Saudi Arabia's teeth

Arab League to discuss Iran

Arab League to meet at the request of Saudi Arabia to discuss alleged "violations" committed by Iran in the region.

Arab League to discuss Iran

IDF Chief of Staff holds secret meeting with US NATO commander

IDF Chief of Staff holds secret meeting with Supreme Commander of NATO forces in Euroe following reports of permanent Iranian base in Syria.

IDF Chief of Staff holds secret meeting with US NATO commander

Trump to Netanyahu: We will take on Iran together

President Trump thanks Netanyahu for his support, promises to work together with Israel to confront Iran over its nuclear ambitions.

Trump to Netanyahu: We will take on Iran together

Iran establishing permanent military base in Syria

Satellite images show Iranian military is building a permanent military base south of Damascus.

Iran establishing permanent military base in Syria

Macron: Iran ballistic missiles 'very worrying'

French President won't rule out new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program, but reiterates nuclear deal must not be canceled.

Macron: Iran ballistic missiles 'very worrying'

Minister Katz:

'There's no more Lebanon, there's Iran'

Israel will not permit Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, stresses Transportation and Intelligence Minister in interview with Arutz Sheva.

'There's no more Lebanon, there's Iran'

Sisi to Iran: Stop meddling in the region

Egyptian President sides with Saudi Arabia, calls on on Iran to stop meddling in the Middle East, but stresses he is against war.

Sisi to Iran: Stop meddling in the region

Macron urges firm stance on Iran

French President says there's no alternative to Iran deal, but stresses the importance of taking a firm stance on its ballistic missiles.

Macron urges firm stance on Iran

Iran: Saudi Arabia making a mistake by choosing Israel

Amidst escalation in Iran-Saudi tensions, Iranian President says it is a mistake for Saudi Arabia to choose US and Israel over Iran.

Iran: Saudi Arabia making a mistake by choosing Israel

Saudi Arabia threatens retaliation for Iranian missile

Saudis say Houthi ballistic missile fired at Riyadh airport built in Iran, firing of missile an "act of war."

Saudi Arabia threatens retaliation for Iranian missile

Saudi Arabia: Lebanon declared war on us

Saudi Arabia says it will treat Lebanon as if it declared war against it because of “aggression” by Hezbollah.

Saudi Arabia: Lebanon declared war on us

Report: Israel aligns with Saudis against Iran in Lebanon

Foreign Ministry instructs all Israeli embassies to appeal to host governments after Lebanese PM resigns, calls for support for Saudi Arabia

Report: Israel aligns with Saudis against Iran in Lebanon

COGAT head: Hamas is selling Gaza residents out to Iran

COGAT head Yoav Mordehai says Hamas is 'proud' of its similarity to Hezbollah, sells Gazan civilians in exchange for Iranian money.

COGAT head: Hamas is selling Gaza residents out to Iran

Lebanese PM resigns, blasts Iran and Hezbollah

Netanyahu says Lebanese PM Saad Hariri's resignation is a wake-up call to the international community.

Lebanese PM resigns, blasts Iran and Hezbollah

Minister Katz warns Iran:

'If you threaten us, you will disappear'

Transport Minister at Balfour celebration slams PA and its allies for attempting to erase Jewish history and rights, warns Iran.

'If you threaten us, you will disappear'

Iran: US is our number one enemy

Iran's Khamenei says US is Iran's greatest enemy, promises 'never to accept' US 'bullying.'

Iran: US is our number one enemy

'Hamas established Iranian emirate in Gaza'

Saudi daily Al-Riyadh publishes critical article of Hamas, described as Iran's execution contractor who established Iranian emirate in Gaza.

'Hamas established Iranian emirate in Gaza'

Khamenei restricts range of ballistic missiles

Iran's Supreme Leader limits range of ballistic missiles to regional Mideast targets.

Khamenei restricts range of ballistic missiles

IAEA chief: Nuclear inspectors working in Iran without problem

Yukiya Amano says Iran implementing its responsibilities under nuclear deal.

IAEA chief: Nuclear inspectors working in Iran without problem

Bahrain sentences 19 Shiites to jail over spying

Bahraini court sentences 19 Shiites to lengthy jail terms on charges of spying for Iran and plotting to overthrow the regime.

Bahrain sentences 19 Shiites to jail over spying

Iran condemns 'blood-sucking Zionist regime'

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns Israel for destroying Gaza terrorist tunnels.

Iran condemns 'blood-sucking Zionist regime'

Watch: Iranian masses chant 'Death to the dictator!'

Thousands of Iranian protesters rallied in front of the Iranian Parliament. With Trump in DC, it appears the Iranian people are unafraid.

Watch: Iranian masses chant 'Death to the dictator!'

Jewish leaders welcome sanctions on Iran, Hezbollah

Conference of Presidents leaders praise House of Representatives for approving new sanctions on Hezbollah and Iran.

Jewish leaders welcome sanctions on Iran, Hezbollah

Khamenei: Americans themselves created ISIS

Iranian Supreme Leader warns Iraqi PM not to trust the United States, claims it created ISIS.

Khamenei: Americans themselves created ISIS

House approves new sanctions on Iran

U.S. House of Representatives approves legislation expanding sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles and support for Hezbollah.

House approves new sanctions on Iran

Watch: Netanyahu meets with US Treasury Secretary

Israeli Prime Minister meets with Steve Mnuchin, who landed in Israel as part of his Middle East tour.

Watch: Netanyahu meets with US Treasury Secretary

'Israel prepared to use force to stop Iran from acquiring nukes'

Israeli Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz declares Israel is willing to use military force to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

'Israel prepared to use force to stop Iran from acquiring nukes'