Iran

Netanyahu wants to speak with Trump about Iran

PM says he looks forward to working with President-elect Trump in dealing with Iran, says nuclear deal did not end threat.

Iran threatens to resume its nuclear activities

Iran's parliament threatens to approve resumption of nuclear activities, in response to the United States extending its sanctions on Iran.

Trump reportedly mulling non-nuclear sanctions on Iran

Trump’s transition team reportedly examining options for imposing sanctions on Iran that would not technically breach the nuclear deal.

Iran demands Kenya release two suspected terrorists

Iran says two of its citizens who were arrested in Kenya for filming the Israeli embassy are lawyers.

Surprising discovery about submarine deal

Revealed: Iran holds shares in German company that sold submarines to Israel. Senior source: Every company undergoes extensive checks.

Senate unanimously votes to extend Iran sanctions

US Senate votes 99-0 to extend the Iran Sanctions Act by 10 years.

Iranians indicted over planned attack on Israeli embassy

Two Iranians and their Kenyan driver charged over planned terror attack on Israeli embassy in Nairobi.

Khamenei says Iranian President Rouhani too friendly with US

Iraninian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's policy of "open dialogue" with the West.

Deadly nuclear material stolen from Iran nuclear plant

A device containing Iridium-192 has been reported stolen from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, could be used to construct a dirty bomb.

US to Iran: Reduce nuclear stockpile so Trump won't rip up deal

The US is negotiating with Iran to reduce its nuclear stockpile in order to convince President-elect Donald Trump not to tear up the JCPOA.

Iran: Claims we shipped weapons to Hezbollah are baseless

Iran rejects Ambassador Danon's report showing the Revolutionary Guards used commercial airline flights to ship weapons to Hezbollah.

Iran threatens retaliation if US extends sanctions

Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei says US would be in violation of nuclear deal if it extends sanctions, and that Iran would retaliate.

Iran ships out heavy water to Oman

Iran transfers 11 tons of heavy water to Oman, after IAEA found it to be in violation of amounts allowed in nuclear deal.

Republicans urge Obama: Let Trump determine Iran policy

House Republican leaders urge Obama to refrain from boosting business ties with Iran before he leaves office.

Iranian commander: Israel will be gone in 10 years

Senior Iranian military commander predicts that the Palestinian Arabs will “get rid of Israel” in the next 10 years.

IAEA chides Iran for exceeding heavy water limit

Yukiya Amano chides Iran for exceeding for the second time an agreed upper limit for nuclear material set out in deal with world powers.

House votes to bar aircraft sales to Iran

Republican-led House of Representatives approves legislation banning the sale of commercial aircraft to Iran.

Iran angry after U.S. House extends sanctions

Senior Iranian officials threaten Washington after House passes bill renewing the sanctions on the Islamic Republic for 10 years.

Arab states take united stand against Iran

11 Middle East nations accuse the Islamic Republic of sponsoring terror.

Iranian art on display in Jerusalem

Exhibition on Iranian contemporary art is currently on display at the Islamic museum in Jerusalem. Curator: Art can bring people together.

House extends Iran sanctions for 10 years

House of Representatives reauthorizes the Iran Sanctions Act for a period of 10 years.

From spiritual alienation and existential loneliness to faith

Russia and Iran in talks for $10 billion military deal

Russia and Iran are currently in talks for a massive military deal, despite UN restrictions on weapons transfers to Iran.

Does Trump want to scrap the Iran deal?

Does Trump want to scrap the Iran deal? If so, this is how he does it.

Sen. Tom Cotton: Reimpose sanctions on Iran

Arkansas senator Tom Cotton called on president-elect Trump to reimpose sanctions on Iran due to violations of nuclear deal.

Watch: Khamenei explains 'Death to America' chant

Iran's Supreme Leader blasts United States, explains why Iranians chant "Death to America" at rallies.

Trump adviser: He'll demand changes to Iran deal

One of Trump's foreign policy advisers says he may not rip up the Iran nuclear deal, but will demand that it be changed.

Netanyahu: Iran supports 360 degree terror

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Russian counterpart, warns about Iran’s drive to carry out terror attacks all over the globe.

Iran to ship out excess heavy water

State Department says Iran is taking steps to ship out heavy water produced in excess of limit set under its nuclear deal.

Iran's FM: Israel is the biggest threat to humanity

Iran’s Foreign Minister launches a verbal attack on Israel, says it threatens world peace and international security.

'Death to America' heard in Tehran again

Chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” heard in Tehran as Iranians mark anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy.

Canada to renew ties with Iran

Canadian Foreign Minister claims renewing Tehran ties will help protect Israeli interests.

No gratitude:

Iran imprisons American supporter and 80-year-old father

The two are to serve ten-year sentences – but Iran hopes to use them to extract American concessions.

Rouhani criticizes American presidential candidates

Iranian President says the choice offered to voters in the U.S. presidential election was between "bad and worse".

Islamic Jihad leader praises Iran

Islamic Jihad stages a public show of force in Gaza, with its leader praising Iran and criticizing Arab states.

Argentina asks Iraq to extradite ex-Iranian minister

Argentina issues another extradition warrant for an Iranian ex-foreign minister over the AMIA bombing.

In final debate, Trump again uses Iran against Clinton

Trump used Iran among other foreign policy differences to depict Clinton as “stupid” in the final presidential debate.

AJC: Condemn Iran for human rights abuse, Holocaust denial

AJC urges members of European Parliament to condemn Iran's human rights abuse, Holocaust denial.

Former top US general pleads guilty in Stuxnet leaks case

Retired top U.S. general pleads guilty in a case involving leaks that revealed program to cripple Iran’s uranium enrichment system.

Alert: Iran’s “A2/AD” Saudi Plan is Scott’s “Anaconda Plan”

New info: Ron Arad died in captivity

New intelligence documents estimate that Israeli navigator Ron Arad died a short while after he was taken captive.

IAEA chief: Iran deal is still fragile

IAEA chief Yukiya Amano warns that small failures in implementation of Iran nuclear deal could have a negative influence.

EU roadmap for relations with Iran ignores its anti-Semitism

European Parliament to vote on roadmap for relations with Iran that sidesteps Tehran’s endorsement of anti-Semitism and terrorism.

Iranian officials snub German economy minister

Two Iranian officials cancel meetings with German Vice Chancellor following his call on Iran to recognize Israel.

New Iran drone similar to captured American drone

Iran's Revolutionary Guard unveils drone, claims it is similar to U.S. RQ-170 captured five years ago.

Iran rejects Germany's demand on Israel

Iran declares it would never recognize Israel as a precondition for normalizing ties with Germany.

Women threaten to boycott championship

Women threaten to boycott World Championship after Iran announces they must wear hijab.

Shimon Peres's secret

In 2014, former President Shimon Peres revealed a secret to two journalists. What was it?

German minister: Iran must recognize Israel

German Economy Minister says Iran can only have friendly relations with his country if it recognizes Israel's right to exist.

Ahmadinejad confirms he won't run for President

Iran's former president won't stand for re-election after being ordered not to do so by Supreme Leader.

Khamenei tells Ahmadinejad not to run for president

Iran's Supreme Leader tells former president not to stand again in next year's elections.

Minister Galant: Build an artificial island for Gaza

Housing and Construction Minister Yoav Galant spoke at IAC(Israel American Council) conference about Israel's strategic and regional goals.

Rouhani: Zionist pressure causes U.S. to violate nuclear deal

Iranian President blames “Zionist pressure groups” for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling which could undermine the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran 'more determined' to strengthen military

Iran's chief of staff says the aid deal between the U.S. and Israel makes Iran more determined to strengthen its military.

Holocaust Museum: Press Iran on Holocaust denial

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum calls on world leaders to press Iran’s leadership on its Holocaust denial.

Khamenei: We won't negotiate with the Americans

Iran’s Supreme Leader says the country must stand strong against Washington on the region’s conflicts.

A joyous holiday and a sad world

Key rebel supporter Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria truce

Amid concerns that Syrian rebel forces will not accept truce, key rebel backer Saudi Arabia welcomes it, but warns that regime must comply.

Dichter: Religious terror has replaced nationalist terror

Security and Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Avi Dichter explained the connection between Iranian extremism and Palestinian incitement.

Defense Minister: Israel's greatest threat - Iran

Minister Avigdor Liberman sounds off on security threats, state and religion, and Elor Azariya during visit to city of Ariel in Samaria.