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Iran Shuts Down 'Tehran to Tel Aviv' Flight

Greek airline tells Arutz Sheva that Iran complained about non-existent direct flight, forced indirect route via Athens to be removed.

Iran Declares: Even if Congress Defeats Deal, We Won

Iranian nuclear chief explains why whether or not Congress blocks nuclear deal, Iran will be the 'winning party' over the US.

Iran's Hard-Liners Call on Parliament to Reject Nuclear Deal

50 hard-line students and activists in Iran stage a rally, calling on parliament to reject deal with world powers.

Iran Tried to Set Up 'Hezbollah Sleeper Cell' in Kuwait

Kuwaiti authorities say arms cache seized last week smuggled in from Iran; Revolutionary Guard trained Hezbollah 'sleeper cell.'

Iran Turns Over Information on Its Past Nuclear Program

IAEA confirms that Iran handed over documents detailing its prior nuclear program. Many critics are still skeptical of Tehran's honesty.

Kerry 'Concerned' Over Top Iranian Commander's Russia Visit

Secretary of State John Kerry speaks with Russian counterpart to express concern about a visit to Moscow by Qassem Soleimani.

Iran to Flout UN Resolution, Hold Ballistic Missile Drills

Iranian commander announces specialized missile drills after parliament demands ballistic tests - despite UN annex on nuclear deal.

Switzerland Lifts Sanctions Against Iran

Switzerland announces it will officially lift sanctions against Iran on Thursday, cites the nuclear deal with Western powers.

Middle East Experts Reject Iran Deal

Experts on Middle East culture and strategy talk with Jay Shapiro about West's lack of understanding in regard to enemy Iran.

Iran Calls on Arab Neighbors to 'Fight Terrorism'

Pot, meet kettle: Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif calls on Arab world to 'fight terrorism' as Tehran sponsors world terror.

Iranian, Russian Warships Hold Joint 'War Games'

Iranian destroyer and missile ships join visiting Russian warships for drills in Iranian waters, highlighting key military partnership.

Watch: What Makes Iran Unique?

Iran's approach to Islamism makes it more dangerous than other Islamic countries, expert reveals to Arutz Sheva.

Abbas to Visit Iran Within Two Months, Says PLO Official

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to pay a visit to Iran within the coming two months, according to PLO official Ahmed Majdalani.

American Reporter Held in Iran May Receive Verdict Next Week

Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, who is charged with espionage, could receive his verdict as early as next week.

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Next Week

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit capital of his country's close ally, Russia.

Son of Iran's Former President Begins Prison Term

Son of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani begins a 10-year prison term after being convicted of financial and security crimes.

Report: Iranian Academic Journal Seeks Israeli's Help

Chemistry professor gets invite to be member of the editorial board of an Iranian academic journal - an offer which she accepts.

Report: Hamas Saudi Visit Threatens to Break Relations with Iran

Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard official says invitation to Hamas leaders cancelled following 'stormy' meeting.

Final Hearing for US Reporter Detained in Iran Expected Monday

Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian has been accused of 'espionage' by Iranian government; paper files complaint with UN.

Zarif: Reports of Clean-Up at Parchin Are 'Lies'

Iran's Foreign Minister claims reports of clean-up activity at the Parchin military site are lies spread by opponents of nuclear deal.

29 Top Scientists Support Iranian Nuclear Deal

Nobel prize winners, nuclear experts, and physicists pen open letter supporting Iran agreement ahead of Congressional vote.

Iranian Army Chief Defends Iran Deal

The Islamic Republic's chief of staff names 16 'advantages' of the deal in apparent bid to convince Islamist politicians of supporting deal.

Top Iranian Terror Commander Meets with Putin

Report: the leader of the Revolutionary Guards's elite forces met with Putin, Russian Defense Minister - despite UN travel ban.

Iran Gives Rare Visa to Jewish Paper

US reporter given a 7-day visa in apparent bid to woo American public opinion on nuclear deal.

Iran's Chief Nuclear Negotiator Threw a Pen at Kerry

Iranian MP reveals on TV how Araqchi hurled a pen at John Kerry during Iran nuclear talks, aside from Zarif's shouting at Kerry.

Rivlin: Iran Deal 'Not a Disaster'

President remains unconcerned over Iran deal, says it could provide an opportunity for change in regime. What worries him? Peace talks.

Iran Denies it is 'Sanitizing' the Parchin Military Complex

Iran denies reports it had tried to clean up suspicious activities at the Parchin military complex as baseless and preposterous.

Did Rouhani Steal Obama's Anti-Israel Speech?

Iranian president says Israel and 'American warmongers' only ones opposing nuclear deal, in eerie echo of Obama's speech day before.

Report: Iran Sanitizing Suspected Nuclear Military Site

Congress informed of evidence that Iran was sanitizing its suspected nuclear military site at Parchin days after agreeing to nuclear deal.

Iran to Submit Syria Peace Plan to the UN

Iran says it will submit a new peace plan for war-ravaged Syria to the United Nations after holding consultations with Damascus.

Victims of Iranian Terror Sue to Block Sanctions Relief

Families waiting to collect rulings against Iran for terror attacks sue US administration to not release $100 billion to Islamic regime.

Obama: Rejecting Iran Deal a 'Historic Mistake'

Obama plans to address Americans on Wednesday and warn that Congress rejecting the nuclear deal would be a "historic mistake".

Syria, Russia and Iran Huddle Up in Tehran

Day after Turkey claims Russia is going to drop Syria, key meeting of foreign ministers taking place - will it mark a shift in region?

He's Back: Ahmadinejad Launches Political Campaign

Iran's former president launches a political campaign in hopes of returning to power in February's parliamentary elections.

Iran Suspends Newspaper that Criticized Nuclear Deal

Iran's Press Supervisory Board suspends 9 Dey, a hardline newspaper that criticized Iranian negotiators.

'Beat Up Arabs Game' Released...By Iran

Racist web game on site fully endorsed by the Iranian government; ethnic Arabs in Iran protest.

'We Do Not Think the Iranian Government Wants Peace'

Washington is still committed to defending Israel from a still-dangerous Iran, a US official admits on condition of anonymity.

Apocalpytic Iran Heat Wave Nearly Breaks World Record

Iranians experiencing some of the hottest temperatures 'ever endured by humankind,' as heat index hits 164 degrees (73 C).

Iran Promises to 'Annihilate' Israel in New Book

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows to introduce 'Israel fatigue' to the world, drive out Israeli Jews through fear in new official publication.

Iran Nuclear Official: Deal Won't Stop Hostility with US

Deputy head of Iranian nuclear agency says nuclear deal or no, US still an enemy, despite Obama's claims of 'changing' Iran.

Putin's Aide: Upgrading S-300 Missile System for Iran Delivery

Top Russian official quoted by Iranian official press says advanced missile defense system being tweaked - against potential Israeli strike?

Top US Navy Nominee Debunks Obama's 'Deal or War' Claim

Watch: Adm. Richardson, nominee to be next Chief of Naval Operations, tells Senate there are 'other options besides going to war' with Iran.

Iran Announces Two New Nuclear Facilities

Mere days after nuclear deal, Islamic regime announces construction of 2 new nuclear power plants in southeastern Iran.

Iran's 'Execution Spree' Continues; 31 Slaughtered in 9 Days

43-year-old mother among those executed as Iran ups its killing-rate. Amnesty condemns 'premeditated, judicially-sanctioned' mass killings.

Khamenei's Aide Rejects Iran Deal Arms Limitations

Supreme Leader's foreign affairs adviser says deal's temporary limit on possibly nuclear missiles 'undermines Islamic-Iranian identity.'

Iranians Protest Historic Visit of French FM 'Israeli Spy'

Fabius first French foreign minister in Iran in 12 years - but he is greeted with chants 'Fabius, servant of the US, spy of Israel.'

US to Lift Sanctions on Khamenei's $100 Billion Empire

Sanctions to be lifted on Iranian Supreme Leader's hidden financial empire as part of nuclear deal; experts warn of the implications.

Netanyahu Warns Cyprus: Iran's Hezbollah Threatens Europe

While on official visit to Cyprus where Hezbollah attack was recently thwarted, PM notes group's network 'in every country in Europe.'

Saudi Arabia Blasts Iran's 'Aggressive Statements'

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister denounces Iran, after the Islamic Republic accuses Saudi Arabia and Bahrain of causing tensions.

Hamas: Iran Cut Us Off

Gaza claims Tehran has stopped all 'military and civilian' assistance to Hamas, possibly against the backdrop of shifting allegiances.

Iran Starts Building $2.5 Billion Power Plant in Iraq

Iran announces start of its largest engineering services project ever, as its influence expands in Iraq even as American influence fades.

Iranian Nuclear Deal to Strengthen Damascus?

Syrian government defiantly dismisses talk that the West could influence the Iran-Syria pact, boasts it will become 'more powerful.'

Obama Admits: Iran Being Given Billions for Terror Funds

POTUS states during BBC interview that Iranian terror groups will be given more resources, but denies it will actually increase attacks.

German Vice Chancellor Rejects Criticism of Iran Visit

German’s Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel rejects criticism from Jewish groups and the opposition of his visit to Iran.

Iran's Basij Commander Claims US Commands ISIS

Top general, who has vowed to 'wipe Israel off the map,' says ISIS 'ideology production center is in Haifa, field op room in US embassy.'

Amnesty: Iran Embarking on Execution 'Killing Spree'

Iranian regime executing prisoners at a 'staggering' rate of 3 a day, rights group says - many on trumped-up charges.

EU Foreign Affairs Chief to Visit Iran Next Week

EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini announced Thursday that she would visit Iran as part of her Mideast tour next week.

'Americans, This Deal Imperils Your Families'

Ex-envoy Michael Oren debunks claim that Iran deal was best option: 'A good deal is still possible for those with the courage to forge it.'

Iranian General: We Hate US 100 Times More For the Nuclear Deal

Commander of Basij Force says Iran deal increases Iranian hatred of the US, UN approval of it is 'full of enmity towards Iran.'

The farce continues

Khamenei's Aide: No Inspections of Iran's Military Sites

Top adviser to Iran Supreme Leader nixes inspections of key nuclear sites; Zarif: Iran may produce nuclear-capable missiles.