Iran

Should Israel Take Military Action Against Iran?

Philanthropists, activists, and military officials weigh in on Iran - and why a military strike may be in the not-so-distant future.

Security Takes Center Stage at Saban Forum

PM defends Israel's right to self-defense against PA, Iran; Kerry says Israel's security is 'top priority,' but pushes two-state solution.

Biden Slams 'Malarkey' of Bad Iran Deal

US VP claims Iran won't get the bomb on his watch, denies division with Israel on the topic, after talks extended again and US softening.

Kerry: 'Any Action,' Including Iran's, Against ISIS Welcome

John Kerry said that the US was not working with Iran on fighting ISIS, or anything else - but that Iran's actions were 'welcome'

Khamenei: America's Problems Caused by Israel's 'Domination'

Iran's Supreme Leader claims socio-economic problems in the United States are caused by Israel's "domination" of the government.

Al-Qaeda Attacks Iranian Ambassador's Residence in Yemen

3 killed by car bomb at the Iranian ambassador's residence in Yemen. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility.

Iran 'Carried Out Airstrikes in Iraq' Against ISIS

Senior US officials confirm earlier reports of direct Iranian intervention; Kerry continued to deny US-Iranian cooperation.

Pentagon: Iran Attacked ISIS - but Didn't Coordinate with Us

Pentagon confirms that Iranian fighter jets bombed ISIS jihadists, clarifies strikes were not coordinated with the United States.

US Confirms Iran Fighting ISIS in Iraq

A US official has confirmed that Iran is taking part in attacks against the ISIS terror group, amid speculation of military cooperation.

Ya'alon: Hamas 'Uninterested' in Another War with Israel

During meeting with Spanish counterpart Defense Minister claims the real threat to Israel and the West is not Hamas, but Iran.

AIPAC Wants Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Pro-Israel lobby urging the United States to reinstate all economic penalties on Iran suspended during recent diplomacy.

Iran to Turn Uranium into Reactor Fuel

Source says Iran will convert more of its higher-grade enriched uranium into reactor fuel under extended nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran's Supreme Leader: Israel Becomes More Insecure Day By Day

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says he backs extended nuclear talks with world powers, takes advantage of the opportunity to threaten Israel.

IAEA Needs More Funds After Iran Talks Extended

The UN atomic agency says it will need more funds from member states to help pay for its monitoring of extended interim nuclear deal.

Nuclear Iran

Is it Too Late to Stop Iran?

Senior US Congressman says Obama admin 'playing into the hands of the Iranians' in nuclear talks - but insists Congress can fight back.

Rouhani Hails Extension of Talks as 'Victory'

"We will never compromise on Iran's nuclear rights", declares Iranian President after talks with powers are extended.

Netanyahu Welcomes Iran Deal Postponement

PM urges West to use seven-month extension to toughen its stance on Iran; also says he is 'determined' to pass Jewish State law.

Confirmed: Iran Talks to Be Extended by 7 Months

Diplomat states on condition of anonymity that Iran nuclear talk deadline has been extended to July 1.

Surprised?

Report: Iran Nuclear Talks 'Extended' Yet Again

In confirmation of reports that Kerry offered Iran an extension, sources say talks on Islamic regime's nuclear program to resume next month.

Bad omen?

Obama Pushing Saudi-Iranian Normalization for Nuclear Deal

Saudi reports indicate Obama has been urging rapprochement and 'openness' between bitter rivals. Sign of a looming 'bad deal'?

Hardliners in Iran Protest Nuclear Talks

"Death to America", shout Iranians as they protest in Tehran over their country's nuclear talks with the West.

Iran Releases Woman Jailed Over Volleyball Game

Ghoncheh Ghavami, a British-Iranian woman who was detained after attending a men's volleyball match, freed on bail.

Report: Kerry Offers Iran an Extension of Talks

As deadline approaches with no agreement, the United States has reportedly suggested to Iran that it consider extending nuclear talks.

Netanyahu: A Country Cannot Be Run on Arguments

PM, at weekly Cabinet meeting, seeks to dispel tensions over 'Jewish State' bill - and warn US again over Iran.

German Foreign Minister: Outcome of Iran Talks is 'Open'

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says gaps with Iran remain but "we have never been closer in more than 10 years".

Iran Willing to Allow Inspections at One Military Site

Iran says it is ready to allow inspectors access to Marivan military site, where explosive weapons maybe have been developed.

Iranian Nuclear Talks Approach the Brink

Officials scramble as talks stand two days from deadline; US notes 'serious gaps' and Iran demands 'compromise' leaving its nuclear threat.

Danger from the north

New Hezbollah Rockets Can Hit Dimona Nuclear Plant

Iranian report says the Islamic regime has sent advanced rockets to Lebanese proxy terror group able to hit 'every point in Israel.'

43 US Senators 'Alarmed' by Reports of Obama-Iran Nuke Deal

Scathing letter by Republican senators warns Obama against plans to circumvent Congress on a deal with Iran.

UN Chief Urges 'Flexibility' in Iran Nuclear Talks

UN Secretary-General urges all parties in nuclear talks between Iran and world powers to show flexibility in order to resolve the dispute.

Khamenei Pardons Iranian Blogger Who Visited Israel

Hossein Derakhshan, a blogger who was sentenced to 19 years in prison over his writings, pardoned by Iran's Supreme Leader.

Britain: Deal With Iran 'Unlikely' but Extension Possible

Britain’s foreign secretary pessimistic about reaching deal with Iran by Monday, says there may be enough progress to extend the talks.

Iran Threatens to Flood Gaza With 'Millions' of Iranian Fighters

Head of Iranian government's Basij paramilitary force claims 'millions' of volunteers have applied to fight in Gaza and Syria.

Iran Using Chinese Bank to Transfer Money to its Elite Force

New intelligence report reveals Iran has been using a Chinese bank to transfer funds to companies linked with its elite Quds Force.

Official: There Has Been No Talk of Extending Iran Talks

As deadline looms with an agreement far away, an American official says Iran and six major powers have not discussed extending talks.

China to Double Investment in Iran

Iranian minister says China to raise infrastructure project funding from $25 billion to $52 billion despite western sanctions.

Iranian Cleric Threatens to 'Raze Tel Aviv, Haifa to the Ground'

Iranian TV broadcasts threat by prominent cleric close to supreme leader; 'even the Iron Dome cannot protect Israel from these missiles.'

Netanyahu Warns US: ISIS and Iran Must Both Lose

PM says he fully supports US-led mission against ISIS, but warns against detente with Iran; 'Iran is not your friend. Iran is your enemy.'

France: Questions Remain About Iran's Nuclear Program

French Foreign Minister says there are still "key questions to resolve" before an agreement with Iran over its nuclear program.

Congressmen: Bad Deal with Iran? We'll Increase Sanctions

Senators Menendez and Kirk warn Obama they will work to increase sanctions on Iran if a bad deal is reached.

Pentagon Downplays Iran's Display of Copied Drone

Iranian military releases a video of a drone it claims to have copied from an American drone downed in 2011. Pentagon unimpressed.

Hezbollah Accuses Israel of Assassinating Nuclear Scientists

Lebanese terrorist group fighting for Assad says Israel aiding Syrian rebels, coordinated mysterious attack which killed 5 nuclear experts.

Iranian Nobel Laureate: Rouhani is Just as Bad As Ahmadinejad

Shirin Ebadi says the human rights situation has not improved under Rouhani but, in fact, is in some cases even worse.

Iran Unveils its Latest 'Long-Range Radar System'

Iran unveils a new home-made long-range radar system, claims it can detect satellite and space objects' trajectories.

Netanyahu: Iran is An Enemy and Should be Treated As One

PM Netanyahu tells Jewish Federations of North America that instead of a bad deal with Iran, the sanctions on it should be toughened.

Expert: Poorer, Weaker Russia Dangerous to Israel

Oil's low price is likely to drive Russia to make deals with countries that do not have Israel's interests at heart, said a security expert.

US-Iran Alliance Against ISIS - at the Cost of Nuclear Weapons?

Arms Control expert Dr. Landau explains Obama's odd moves towards Iran, and what Israel should do about it.

U.S. Condemns Khamenei's Twitter Tirade Against Israel

State Department spokeswoman condemns the "hateful remarks" against Israel posted by Iran's Supreme Leader.

Iran Says There is No Progress After Latest Talks

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says no progress was made in two days of talks in Oman, as November 24 deadline approaches.

Iran Says US Holding Secret Talks to Restore Diplomatic Ties

Iranian diplomats say talks being held in Baku to renew diplomatic ties for first time in 35 years, as nuclear deadline looms.

Adelson on Iran: Talks Can Only Accomplish So Much

Jewish American philanthropist calls on Washington to toughen its stance on Iran. "I wouldn't talk, I would take action."

Obama: There's a 'Big Gap' Between the West and Iran

As deadline for nuclear agreement looms, President Obama admits a "big gap" remains between Iran the six world powers.

Iran Nuclear Threat 'Five Times' Greater Than Previously Thought

Iran could possess five times more advanced uranium centrifuges, says former IAEA deputy chief.

Iranian Dog Owners Could Face Lashes Under Proposed Law

Iranian parliamentarians propose a bill that will impose severe penalties on owners of "unclean" dogs.

Khamenei: The Only Cure for Israel is its Annihilation

In a Twitter tirade, Iran's Supreme Leader calls for Israel's destruction, says that Palestinian Arabs should be armed.

Iran: A Deal is Within Reach by November 24

Iran's deputy foreign minister claims his country sees no alternative to a diplomatic settlement with six world powers.

IAEA: Iran is Failing to Answer Questions

UN's atomic agency's new report says Iran is failing to answer questions about its nuclear program, weeks before a deadline for a deal.

Susan Rice: We're Not Engaged with Iran on ISIS

Obama's national security advisor responds to report that he wrote a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader about ISIS.

Obama Sends a Secret Letter to Iran's Khamenei

Report reveals Obama wrote a letter last month - without telling Israel - asking for ISIS cooperation and nuclear deal.

UN Issues Scathing Report on Human Rights Abuses in Iran

Harsh report says at least 48,580 girls between 10 and 14 years of age were married in 2011, juvenile executions still allowed.