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Danon: Ignoring Iran violations encourages its nuclear program

Israeli Ambassador to UN Danny Danon speaks at special Security Council session on Iranian violations of UNSC resolutions.

EU could sanction Iran over ballistic missile tests

France's Foreign Minister warns Iran it could face European sanctions over its recent launch of ballistic missiles.

Danon demands UN condemnation of Iran missile tests

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN sends urgent letter to the Security Council, says Iran continues to violate UN resolutions.

Khamenei rules out ties with United States, 'Zionist regime'

Iran's Supreme Leader says Iran isn't hostile towards the West but will not have ties with the United States or Israel.

UN chief urges Iranian 'restraint' following missile tests

UN Secretary-General urges Iran to act with moderation and caution in the wake of its latest ballistic missile launch.

Iran touts plans to expand its naval power

Day after Kerry warns Iran over ballistic missile breach, Iran rolls out new speedboats, announces plans for 80 knot per hour missile boat.

Kerry calls Zarif, protests Iran's missile tests

Secretary of State phones Iranian counterpart in wake of Iran's claims it test fired ballistic missiles.

Israel calls for 'decisive action' against Iran's missiles

Foreign Ministry issues statement condemning Iran's latest ballistic missile test and threats against Israel.

Biden vows to 'act' on Iran missile tests - if confirmed

During trip to Israel, US VP promises 'we will act' on ballistic missile breaches of US sanctions, 'wherever we can find them.'

Iran: Israel is in range of most of our missiles

During ballistic missile tests defying sanctions, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief says Israel is in range and 'in fear.'

House Speaker vows to continue to push for Iran sanctions

Paul Ryan says American lawmakers would continue to press for new sanctions against Iran until it stops its provocations.

Iranian billionaire handed a death sentence

Babak Zanjani helped Iran breach sanctions but fell from favor under Rouhani, and now he faces death for withholding funds.

Russia freezes Iran missile sale following Israeli pressure

Following protests by Israel, Russia freezes controversial sale of heavy anti-air missiles to Iran.

Iran rages at Gulf states for outlawing terrorist Hezbollah

Iranian Deputy FM claims Gulf states 'harmed Lebanese security' by banning Iran-proxy terrorists, lauds group's attacks on Israel.

Watch: Iran gears up for chemical war

In unveiling new weapons including chemical suits, medicine for chemical agents, Defense Minister vows to continue 'foiling' US sanctions.

Reformists in Iran? Only a matter of tactics

Head of Ezri Center for Iran Studies says only difference between Iranian conservatives, reformists is tactics to maintain theocracy.

Report: Iran to withdraw all its fighters from Syria

Confirming Kerry's comments, Channel 2 News reports Khamenei and Rouhani have decided to withdraw 2,500 fighters from Syria.

Iranian official accuses moderates of working with West

Iran's judiciary chief claims reformists are working with American and English media outlets against hardliners.

Iran to compensate victims of 1997 Jerusalem terror attack

San Diego court rules Iran supported 1997 attack in Jerusalem's Ben Yehuda Street, will compensate victims.

PA demands Iran terror payments go through it

PA 'rejects' Iranian promise of payments to families of terrorists, stipulating that terror payments go through 'official channels.'

Rouhani and Iranian 'moderates' likely to win election

Iranian President and his main ally Rafsanjani reportedly are front-runners in elections to Iran's parliament.

IAEA: Iran briefly violated terms of nuclear deal

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran briefly exceeded the amount of heavy water it is allowed to have under deal with West.

Crucial Iran elections begin

First parliamentary and Assembly of Experts votes since nuclear deal are to act as referendum on the deal, and possibly on next Ayatollah.

Kerry: Iran withdrawing Revolutionary Guards from Syria

US Secretary of State claims intelligence points to Iranian withdrawal ahead of ceasefire; some 100 Iranians have died in the war.

Netanyahu: Nuclear deal enabled Iran to pay terrorists' families

Israeli PM says new package offering tens of thousands of dollars to terrorists' families made possible by western sanctions relief.

Ya'alon warns: Iran operating 'sleeper cells' in Europe

In Cyprus, Defense Minister warns that Iran is building an international terror network and plans attacks on the United States and Europe.

Iran arrests father of jailed American citizen

Iran arrests 80-year-old Baquer Namazi, father of Siamak Namazi who was himself arrested in October. Both are being held in the Evin prison.

Danon to UN chief: Condemn Iranian support for terrorism

Israel’s UN Ambassador demands Ban Ki-moon condemn a statement by Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon in support of terrorism against Israelis.

Iran: $7,000 to every terror family

Foreign Ministry publishes condemnation after Iran promises to pay families of Palestinian terrorists.

Should Israel join forces with Saudi Arabia's Arab coalition?

MK Ayoub Kara says Israel has woken up to strategic importance of regional alliance against Iran; 'Any enemy of Iran is our friend.'

State Department: Russian sale of jets to Iran violates arms ban

State Department's Mark Toner denounces reported Russian sale of Sukhoi-30 jets to Iran.

Iranian ICBM nuke?

Iran space launch to prep long-range nuclear missiles

US intel officials warn Tehran's upcoming test of space vehicle this month breaches UN nuclear sanctions, paves way to nuclear weapon.

Khamenei: The 'Zionist network' dictates policy towards Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader claims Zionists dictate the United States’ and many EU members' policies vis-a-vis Iran.

Iran to receive advanced Russian jets, submarines

Russia, Iran likely to sign massive arms deal for jet fighters, submarines, and missile systems.

Revealed: America's cyber strike plan on Iran

NYT report uncovers Nitro Zeus cyberattack plan meant to disable Iran if nuclear diplomacy failed, along with Fordo cyber assault.

Nasrallah begs Arab leaders: Don't ally with Israel against Iran

Hezbollah chief makes appeal to Sunni Arabs in wake of growing anti-Iranian alliance.

Iranian scientist: Genetically modified foods a 'Zionist plot'

Iranian researcher warns Israel is trying to infect Iranians with diseases by importing genetically modified products into the country.

Power: Iran complying with nuclear deal but remains a threat

Speaking in Israel, Ambassador Samantha Power says Iran is still helping fuel conflict in the region and thus remains a threat.

Iran announces S-300 is now en route from Russia

After years of delays due to UN sanctions and Western pressure, Iranian spokesperson says advanced missile system is on its way.

Iran plans 'massive' missile drills in coming days

Defying US sanctions, Iran announces 'missile wargames,' with nuclear-capable Emad capable of hitting Israel in the spotlight.

Iran exports crude oil to Europe

Iran announces shipment of crude oil to Europe, the first such shipment since nuclear deal was implemented.

Iranian general warns Saudi Arabia against Syria invasion

Senior Iranian army commander responds to Saudi, Turkish threats to intervene with threats of his own, as major confrontation looms.

Iran promises more financial aid to Palestinian terrorists

Speaker of Iranian parliament expressed a desire to finance families of terrorists during anniversary of Iranian revolution.

'Death to America' banners in Tehran on revolution anniversary

Nuclear deal or not, Iranians wave "Death to America" banners at rally marking 37 years since the Islamic revolution.

American official 'unsure' where Iran's uranium was stored

State Department official says Washington doesn't know the precise location of the uranium Iran shipped out to Russia.

Russian PM: Foreign offensive in Syria could spark 'world war'

After Saudis say their decision to deploy troops in Syria is 'final,' Medvedev issues a dire warning.

Iran releases footage of US Navy sailor 'crying' in captivity

Latest humiliating footage released by Iranian state TV shows one of ten US servicemen captured

Israel in nuclear strike range

Ignoring Obama, Iran upgrades its nuclear-capable Emad missile

Flaunting sanctions, Iran's DM says update of nuclear rockets able to hit Israel coming soon, Russian S-300 delivery in next 2 months.

Report: Iran hacked computer of former IDF chief

Over last year Iran hacked dozen of computers belonging to Israeli security officials and extracted information.

Khamenei: Americans supporting 'child-killing Israel'

Iran’s Supreme Leader in yet another tirade against the United States, accuses it of supporting "the child-killer Zionist regime".

Are Saudi Arabia and Turkey about to invade Syria?

As Saudi and Turkish-backed rebels face an impending rout by Russian-backed regime forces, Riyadh and Ankara consider deploying troops.

Trudeau: We won't rush to lift Iran sanctions

Canadian PM says he will be careful with regards to lifting sanctions against Iran.

Iranian Commander unveils plans to upgrade missile program

Senior Iranian Commander says Iran does not care about any sanctions over its missile program.

Iranian general killed in Syria's Aleppo

Senior Iranian officer killed alongside other Iranian fighters, as pro-regime forces launch offensive to recapture Syria's second city.

Top IDF general declares ISIS is 'our enemy'

Maj. Gen. Nitzan Alon tells foreign journalists that while Iran remains top enemy, Israel is working with coalition against Islamic State.

Rouhani invites American firms to invest in Iran

The Great Satan? Iran's president says he has no problem with American companies investing in his country.

Khamenei gives medals to captors of American sailors

Iran’s Supreme Leader honors "courageous" Iranian commanders who briefly detained 10 American soldiers last month.

Iran hails ally Russia for pushing nuclear deal through

Iranian nuclear chief reveals if it wasn't for Moscow, controversial nuclear deal never would have been completed.

Hamas says it hasn't received Iranian support since 2009

In recent leaked phone call Hamas leader says Iran's promises to fund terror group which controls Gaza are lies.

Iranian commander: We're doubling our missile activities

Iran remains unfazed by United States sanctions over its ballistic missile program, boasts of doubling its efforts to produce missiles.