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Bahrain Recalls Iran Envoy Over Tehran's Terrorism

Bahrain expels Iranian envoy and recalls its own ambassador, accusing Iran of forming local terror groups and fomenting sedition.

Bahrain Recalls Iran Envoy Over Tehran's Terrorism

Iran Sends Troops for Mass Syrian Ground Offensive

Lebanese sources reveal hundreds of Iranian soldiers deployed in last 10 days for joint campaign with Hezbollah backed by Russian strikes.

Iran Sends Troops for Mass Syrian Ground Offensive

Over Half of Hajj Stampede Deaths Are Iranian

464 Iranians among the 769 killed in 'stoning the devil' stampede, followed by Egypt with 75 dead; Iran steps up anti-Saudi rhetoric.

Over Half of Hajj Stampede Deaths Are Iranian

Iran Rejects Claims it Sent Arms to Yemen as 'Propaganda'

Iranian fishing ship headed to Yemen found filled with anti-tank shells, though Iran says accusations of it arming Houthis are 'baseless.'

Iran Rejects Claims it Sent Arms to Yemen as 'Propaganda'

Iran Parliament Rebukes Foreign Minister for Obama Handshake

Parliament chants 'death to America,' protests FM Zarif's historic handshake with Obama, after foreign ministry calls it an 'accident.'

Iran Parliament Rebukes Foreign Minister for Obama Handshake

Iranian Weapons Ship Bound For Yemen Seized in Oman

Saudi-backed coalition in Yemen seizes of Iranian weapons vessel in first possible evidence Tehran is arming Houthi rebels.

Iranian Weapons Ship Bound For Yemen Seized in Oman

Netanyahu Puzzled Over UNGA Links Between Syria, Iran

World leaders have the Iran deal "all wrong," Netanyahu insists before UNGA speech Wednesday.

Netanyahu Puzzled Over UNGA Links Between Syria, Iran

Arutz Sheva exclusive

UK MP: 'Stark Choices' Ahead for Iran

One UK parliamentarian talks tough on the Iran deal, Israel boycotts, in special interview.

UK MP: 'Stark Choices' Ahead for Iran

Iranian FM Under Fire for Shaking Obama's Hand

Mohammad Javad Zarif ignored Iran's 'red lines,' asserts MP, by shaking hands with the president of an 'enemy nation.'

Iranian FM Under Fire for Shaking Obama's Hand

Russia, Iran Draw Close Over Syria at UN

Both Assad allies attempt to convince world of their side in Syrian civil war amid concerns over closer Tehran-Moscow relationship.

Russia, Iran Draw Close Over Syria at UN

Iran Calls for United Front... Against Terror

Islamic Republic with numerous terror proxies promotes 'democracy' and war on terror at UNGA.

Iran Calls for United Front... Against Terror

Rouhani: Iran Ready for Prison Swap with Americans

Iranian President expresses willingness to work to free three Americans from Iranian prisons.

Rouhani: Iran Ready for Prison Swap with Americans

Iraq Steps Up Anti-ISIS Coordination with Iran, Syria, Russia

Iraq, Russia, Iran and Syria set up an intelligence committee in Baghdad in order to coordinate fight against ISIS.

Iraq Steps Up Anti-ISIS Coordination with Iran, Syria, Russia

Iranian-American Scholars: Rouhani on Political Execution Spree

Rouhani’s regime has engaged in what Amnesty International has described it as a 'staggering spree' of unjustified executions.

 Iranian-American Scholars: Rouhani on Political Execution Spree

Watch: Haunting Video Shows Darker Side of 'Moderate' Rouhani

In powerful video, Iranian human rights group shows how behind his image as a 'moderate' lies a darker side to Iran's president.

Watch: Haunting Video Shows Darker Side of 'Moderate' Rouhani

Khamenei Demands Saudi Apology for Hajj Stampede

Iranian Supreme Leader accuses Riyadh of 'passing the buck' in tragedy in latest barb aimed at the rival kingdom.

Khamenei Demands Saudi Apology for Hajj Stampede

Saudi Arabia Rejects Iranian Criticism Over Stampede

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister warns Iran not to play politics over the stampede that killed at least 769 people.

Saudi Arabia Rejects Iranian Criticism Over Stampede

Iranian President Pushes for Probe of Saudi Hajj Stampede at UN

Iran President Rouhani insists on 'swift action' in response to 769 deaths during this year's pilgrimage.

Iranian President Pushes for Probe of Saudi Hajj Stampede at UN

Hezbollah to Get Russian-Made Tanks from Syria

Syria gives Hezbollah 75 Russian tanks to make armored division. Russia assures Israel that it has always been responsible in Middle East.

Hezbollah to Get Russian-Made Tanks from Syria

US Seeks Iranian Help as ISIS Strategy in Tatters

White House reaches out to Tehran to help broker 'solution' in Syria, as Obama admin's strategy fails miserably.

US Seeks Iranian Help as ISIS Strategy in Tatters

Iran Demands to be Part of Saudi Stampede Investigation

Iran demands to be represented in the Saudi investigation into the stampede that killed more than 700 pilgrims.

Iran Demands to be Part of Saudi Stampede Investigation

Iranians Mount Monday Anti-Rouhani Rally at UNHQ

Voices of Iran protest reminds UN in NYC that 60 million Iranians live under reign of Islamic terror inside Iran, with thousands executed.

Iranians Mount Monday Anti-Rouhani Rally at UNHQ

Top Iranian Cleric: US is the Enemy of Islam

Ayatollah Khatami, part of elite council that elects Supreme Leader, claims US created ISIS and will sanction Iran's human rights abuses.

Top Iranian Cleric: US is the Enemy of Islam

Europeans Rush to Invest in Iran

European companies meet Iranian counterparts in Geneva conference, anxious for sanctions to lift and allow trade with Islamic regime.

Europeans Rush to Invest in Iran

At Congress Pope Praises Obama Over Cuba, Iran

Pope Francis praises 'courage and daring' in rapprochement with despotic regimes, days after Cuba visit in which activists were repressed.

At Congress Pope Praises Obama Over Cuba, Iran

Iranian Sick of Britain Begs to be Returned Home

An Iranian immigrant fed up with 'unfriendly, violent' people in Manchester turns himself in to police, despite being in UK legally.

Iranian Sick of Britain Begs to be Returned Home

World's Top Insulin Maker to Build Plant in Iran

The world's top insulin maker, Novo Nordisk, announces it would build a $78 million facility in Iran.

World's Top Insulin Maker to Build Plant in Iran

Iran: We'll Protect Against Mideast Terror

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hawks Iran's army as best defense against 'terrorism,' despite arming Hezbollah, Hamas.

Iran: We'll Protect Against Mideast Terror

France Seeks to Beat Business Competition in Iran

Paris opens business office in Tehran against 'fierce competition' from other European powers after nuclear deal.

France Seeks to Beat Business Competition in Iran

IAEA Chief Granted Access to Covert Iran Military Site

Yukiya Amano granted access to Parchin, where it is alleged covert research to build a nuclear bomb took place.

IAEA Chief Granted Access to Covert Iran Military Site

IAEA Chief in Iran to Talk Nuclear 'Ambiguities'

Yukiya Amano meets with top Iranian officials over long-running allegations it conducted research into building a nuclear bomb.

IAEA Chief in Iran to Talk Nuclear 'Ambiguities'

Rouhani: Don't Take 'Death to America' Chants Personally

Iran's President says that when his countrymen call for the end of America, they are referring to the past.

Rouhani: Don't Take 'Death to America' Chants Personally

Report: Iran Released 5 Top Al Qaeda Terrorists

Five released as part of swap deal in March, including Osama bin Laden's direct replacement.

Report: Iran Released 5 Top Al Qaeda Terrorists

Obama and World Mum as Iran Says Israel Will Cease to Exist

World leaders' silence recalls Nazi era, says ZOA.

Obama and World Mum as Iran Says Israel Will Cease to Exist

'Iran is Teaching Gazan Children How to Murder Jews'

Research center head reveals Israeli policy mistake in focusing on Iran's nuclear capability, but not its training Gaza children to murder.

'Iran is Teaching Gazan Children How to Murder Jews'

Negotiations with Iran were a Failure that was Avoidable

Jay Shapiro thinks that the world is at a crossroads on a scale equal to the situation in the 1930s.

Negotiations with Iran were a Failure that was Avoidable

Iran Women's Soccer Captain Banned From Match - By Her Husband

AFC captain takes to media, social networking to protest her husband's confiscation of her passport, legal under Sharia law.

Iran Women's Soccer Captain Banned From Match - By Her Husband

Iranian Women Fined $260 for 'Bad Hijabs'

Two women given fine worth month's salary for 'bad hijabs,' highlighting harsh Islamic law of Iran where the headscarves are mandatory.

Iranian Women Fined $260 for 'Bad Hijabs'

Assad: Iran Hasn't Sent Me an Army

In interview to Russian media Syrian president admits Iran giving military support, but denies troop presence despite numerous reports.

Assad: Iran Hasn't Sent Me an Army

Kuwait Terror Suspects Deny Ties to Iran

More than 20 Kuwaitis deny in court they are linked to Iran and Hezbollah, allege they were tortured and forced to confess.

Kuwait Terror Suspects Deny Ties to Iran

'Shana Tova', Tweets Iranian President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani takes to Twitter to wish Jews a Happy New Year.

'Shana Tova', Tweets Iranian President

Iranian Cars Face Boycott - From Iranians

Backlash after local officials tell Iranians it's 'wrong and sinful' to boycott its cars, which Iranians say are substandard.

Iranian Cars Face Boycott - From Iranians

Iran Claims It Found 'Unexpectedly' Rich Uranium Mine

Iranian Atomic chief announces new mine containing far more ore than Western analysts expected before negotiating deal.

Iran Claims It Found 'Unexpectedly' Rich Uranium Mine

Iran: The Americans Had 'No Option' Besides a Deal

Iran's foreign ministry says the United States had to strike a nuclear deal because its sanctions and threats had failed.

Iran: The Americans Had 'No Option' Besides a Deal

Watch: Iran - Billions for Terror?

Short film exposes Iran's direct involvement with Hamas - and what the nuclear deal practically means for Israel.

Watch: Iran - Billions for Terror?

Bahrain: Ground Offensive Needed to Fight 'Iranian Influence'

Bahrain's Foreign Minister calls for a ground offensive to eliminate Iran's influence in Yemen, via the Houthi rebels.

Bahrain: Ground Offensive Needed to Fight 'Iranian Influence'

Report: Iranian Soldiers Actively Fighting in Syria

Israeli security officials say Revolutionary Guards have teamed with Hezbollah, Syrian soldiers to stave off rebels in Zabadani.

Report: Iranian Soldiers Actively Fighting in Syria

Netanyahu: Iran Leaves 'No Room for Illusion' Over Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader clear that 'the US is a Great Satan and that Iran intends to destroy the State of Israel,' Netanyahu says.

Netanyahu: Iran Leaves 'No Room for Illusion' Over Deal

IAEA to Consult Iran over Nuclear Deal 'Ambiguities'

UN atomic watchdog organization mum on details of inquiry, which follows torrential criticism over patchwork nuclear deal.

IAEA to Consult Iran over Nuclear Deal 'Ambiguities'

Four Dead as Iran Revolutionary Guards Fight Kurdish Rebels

Spillover? Kurdish rebels clash with Iranian security forces at Turkish border, as fighting rages between Turkey, PKK.

Four Dead as Iran Revolutionary Guards Fight Kurdish Rebels

Austrian President Travels to Iran

Austrian President Heinz Fischer becomes the first European head of state to visit Tehran since 2004.

Austrian President Travels to Iran

Rouhani: Europe Has 'Historic Duty' to Help Migrants

Iran's President calls on European countries to fulfill their "historic duty" to do more to shelter migrants arriving at its borders.

Rouhani: Europe Has 'Historic Duty' to Help Migrants

Japan Looking for Business Deal with Iran 'As Soon as Possible'

Tokyo to send delegation to Tehran for bilateral investment negotiations despite implications of nuclear deal.

Japan Looking for Business Deal with Iran 'As Soon as Possible'

Iran Hints at Prison Swap for Jailed American Reporter

The speaker of Iran's parliament hints at the possibility of a prisoner swap to free detained Washington Post's Jason Rezaian.

Iran Hints at Prison Swap for Jailed American Reporter

Iran Objects to Kuwait Linking it to Terror Cell

Islamic Republic and known terror supporter cries foul over link to Hezbollah spying cell in Kuwait.

Iran Objects to Kuwait Linking it to Terror Cell

Iran to Confiscate Cars of 'Poorly Veiled' Women

Iran's police say women drivers in Tehran could have their cars impounded by police if they are caught driving with a poorly fixed veil.

Iran to Confiscate Cars of 'Poorly Veiled' Women

Iran Unveils '100 Derogative Ways to Describe America' Display

Basij state militia stages burns US, Israeli, UK flags outside former US embassy in Tehran at govt-sponsored anti-US hatefest.

Iran Unveils '100 Derogative Ways to Describe America' Display

Saudi Arabia Furious over Iran 'Mohammed' Movie

Sunni world up in arms after Shia Iran allows film which depicts the founder of Islam's childhood; calls for boycott.

Saudi Arabia Furious over Iran 'Mohammed' Movie

Kuwait Charges 24 Terror Suspects with Links to Iran

Kuwait charges 24 people suspected of links to Iran and Hezbollah with plotting terrorist attacks.

Kuwait Charges 24 Terror Suspects with Links to Iran

Iranians Arrested for Selling US, UK Flag Merchandise

Flags deemed 'Satanic symbols' despite nuclear deal, reopening of UK embassy in Iran.

Iranians Arrested for Selling US, UK Flag Merchandise