Iran

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.

Iran building second nuclear power plant

A year after the nuclear deal, Iran begins construction on new nuclear power plant that it promises will only be used for peaceful purposes.

Jews seek explanations over Iranian minister's visit to Berlin

An alleged visit to Berlin by Iran's intelligence minister raises the eyebrows and ire of Jewish leaders in Germany.

IAEA: Iran is honoring the nuclear deal

UN nuclear agency's latest report says Iran has kept to the nuclear deal it signed with world powers.

Saudi Grand Mufti: Iranians aren't Muslims

As tensions between the Muslim states rise, Saudi and Iranian religious leaders trade accusations and insults.

Iranian vessel sails dangerously close to US ship in Gulf

US officials say that an Iranian ship sailed directly in front of a US Navy vessel in a way that was "unsafe and unprofessional."

Obama accused of 'misleading the public' over Iran deal

AIPAC, Republican Jewish Coalition criticize report which revealed that Iran was secretly allowed to evade restrictions.

White House denies Iran was allowed to skirt restrictions

White House spokesman dismisses report alleging the U.S. and other powers allowed Iran to ignore restrictions under nuclear deal.

Iran to Turkey: Get out of Syria

Iran claims Turkey's offensive "a violation of Syria's sovereignty," as Turkey marches deeper into Kurdish-claimed territory.

Volunteered to death: Iranian 'retired' general killed in Syria

Report: Sunni fighters have taken out a famed senior of the Revolutionary Guards, Ahmad Gholami.

Watch: Iran plants S-300 system around Fordow nuclear site

In a show of force, Iran has planted its new, Russian S-300 system around the Fordow nuclear site.

Khamenei: Our enemies will face a harsh response if they attack

Iran’s Supreme Leader warns his country’s “enemies” that they will face Iran's harsh response if they dare to attack.

Iran arrests nuclear negotiator over spying

Iran arrests a member of the negotiating team that reached a nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran says malicious software hit its petrochemical complexes

Iran detects and removes malicious software from two of its petrochemical complexes.

Iran blasts Kerry for saying it supports rebels in Yemen

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denies American accusations his country delivered missiles to Houthi rebels.

Iranian Defense Minister: We don't need Russia's S-400 system

Iranian Defense Minister says S-300 system is enough to defend his country and it doesn’t intend to purchase the more advanced S-400.

How much does a kidney cost in Iran?

While western world citizens wait for years for a kidney transplant, Iran touts its own solution: Legal organ trade.

Chile urged to nix visit by Iranian official

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on president of Chile to cancel a planned visit by Iran's foreign minister scheduled for late this week.

On the ground: Operation 'Euphrates Shield' kicks into high gear

Turkey has sent its military en masse into Syria. The goal: Destroy ISIS. "God willing, we will get a result in a short time."

U.S.: It's unclear if Russia has stopped using Iranian air base

State Dept. acknowledges reports that Russia ended its use of an Iranian air base to strike Syria, says it's unclear if they are true.

Kerry denies knowledge of Russia, Iran military relationship

Russia and the United States back opposing sides in Syria's five-year war, which has left 280,000 people dead.

Iran blocks Russia for 'showing off'

Iran has ended Russia's use of an Iranian air base, says Russia will need to ask "permission" for future use.

Russian 'show-offs' at Iranian bases anger Islamic regime

Defense Minister of Iran says Russia was showing off when it revealed that it used an Iranian airbase for bombing missions in Syria.

Iran releases images of new missile defense system

Meant to replace the absent Russian S-300 system, Iran paraded their own surface-to-air defense system in a ceremony with the president.

State Dept.: Russian bombing raid from Iran is 'unfortunate'

United States bemoans Russia's use of an Iranian air base to launch a bombing raid in Syria, but says Moscow gave an advance warning.

Russian warplanes bomb Syria from Iranian base

Russian Defense Ministry announces that Russian air force used an Iranian base for an airstrike against Jihadist forces in Syria.

ADL blasts teacher who won Iran Holocaust cartoon contest

Anti-Defamation League condemns Belgian former teacher whose caricature comparing Israel and the Nazis won a prize in Iran.

Pentagon: Iran improved ballistic missiles after nuclear deal

A new report, published by the US Department of Defense, outlines Iran's sins as a growing cyber and ballistic security threat

School proud of teacher honored at Iran's Holocaust cartoon show

Belgian high school 'proud' of teacher who won 'special prize' at Iran's Holocaust Cartoon Contest, comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.

Israel ordered to pay Iran $1.2 billion

Swiss arbitrators have ruled in favor of Iran in a case that is more than 37 years old.

Iran executes nuclear scientist for 'spying' for the U.S.

Iran executes nuclear scientist convicted of handing over "confidential and vital" information to the United States.

Obama and Kerry deny U.S. paid ransom to Iran

President and Secretary of State deny reports that $400 million payment to Iran was related to four Americans who were held in Tehran.

U.S.: 42 security ex-bigwigs against aircraft sales to Iran

Treasury might approve the deal in November, but Congress could stop it – depending on the outcome of the American elections.

Trump blasts 'incompetent' Obama following Iran ransom report

Republican presidential nominee criticizes Obama and Clinton over report saying the U.S. funneled $400 million in cash to the Iranians.

US paid ransom money to Iran to free Americans

Iranians celebrate US payment as 'ransom money,' but Obama claims simply that 'the time was right to resolve old disputes.'

Rouhani: Israel thwarting implementation of nuclear deal

Iranian President blasts world powers for failing to fulfill commitments under nuclear deal, says Israel and U.S. thwarted implementation.

'The Saudis are stabbing the Muslim nation in the back'

Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran says Saudis are 'committing grave sin' by cooperating with Israel, claims US 'breaking promises' made in deal.

Report: Syrian commander escapes Israeli assassination attempt

Iranian news agency claims a senior commander in the Syrian army escaped unharmed an Israeli assassination attempt in the Golan Heights.

British aid worker held more than 100 days in Iranian prison

British mother, toddler, held hostage in Iran as a "bargaining chip," says her husband.

Dems' video on Clinton highlights Gaza ceasefire, Iran sanctions

Video on Clinton's tenure as secretary of state highlights her roles in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and passing sanctions on Iran.

Iran destroys 100,000 satellite dishes as 'morally damaging'

The mass-destruction was carried out on Sunday as part of widespread crackdown.

Netanyahu 'stands by' conversation with Elor Azariya's father

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses terror tunnels, Hamas, Iran, America, and Elor Azariya in conversation with military correspondents.

One year since Iran deal, 'the threat is still there'

A year after Iran nuclear deal, former head of IDF intelligence says situation is better short-term, but long-term threat looms.

Iran complains to IAEA over leaked document on nuclear deal

Iran says it will lodge a protest over leak of secret document which reveals when restrictions on its nuclear program will be lifted.

Argentina seeks extradition of Iranian over AMIA bombing

Argentina asks Singapore and Malaysia to extradite former Iranian foreign minister whom it accuses of involvement in 1994 AMIA bombing.

Watch: State Department spokesman admits to secret Iran document

State Department spokesman admits public was kept in the dark about side deal that would lift some of the nuclear restrictions on Iran.

Netanyahu: We'll stop transfer of weapons from Iran to Lebanon

Speaking on 10th anniversary of Second Lebanon War, Netanyahu vows Israel will stop attempts to arm Hezbollah.

Restrictions on Iran will be eased before agreement ends

Document obtained by AP reveals that key restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program will start to ease years before the 15-year accord expires.

'Come back to Syria to rebuild the homeland'

Syrian clerics call for refugees to return to Syria to help rebuild the country, say mass emigration serves Assad and Iranian interests.

Rouhani threatens to renew nuclear program

Iranian president says his country can restore elements of its nuclear program if world powers don't live up to their end of the bargain.

Arab 'youth movement' planned attacks under Iranian direction

'Al-Harakat al-Shababi' organization outlawed after investigation turns up Iran-directed plans to perpetrate terror attacks.

Iranian commander calls for the destruction of Israel

Revolutionary Guards leader claims that Iran has 100,000 missiles ready and stashed in Lebanon.

Saudi official: Iran uses Hamas to cause regional instability

Saudi Arabia's former intelligence chief accuses Iran of supporting Hamas and Islamic Jihad in order to cause instability.

Iran vows to continue developing ballistic missiles

Iran declares it will continue its ballistic missile program, despite criticism on the issue by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

Iran blasts UN chief's criticism of its ballistic missiles

Iran rejects as "unrealistic" a report by Ban Ki-moon that criticizes its ballistic missile launches, calls on him to condemn America too.

Congress blocks Iran-Boeing agreement

House of Representatives passes amendments authored by Rep. Peter Roskam to block the sales of Boeing and Airbus aircraft to Iran.

Iran still seeking nuclear weapons, says German intelligence

Germany's domestic intelligence agency warns Iran is still making extensive attempts to acquire materials to further its nuclear program.

Iranian commander: Ground is ready to destroy 'Zionist regime'

Iranian Commander Hossein Salami claims his country has over 100,000 missiles waiting in Lebanon alone to destroy Israel.

Watch: Major anti-regime demo in Iran calls for Syria withdrawal

In rare act of defiance, thousands in Esfahan took to the streets on Al Quds Day - not to oppose Israel, but their own government.

Iran 'foils 50 planned ISIS attacks'

Iran says a team of ISIS jihadists were paid 600,000 euros to carry out a bombing campaign at 50 locations in the country.

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