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Kerry Wants to Finish Iran Deal

Secretary of State John Kerry declares he is "driving towards the finish" to secure a deal with Iran.

Kerry Wants to Finish Iran Deal

Report: Obama Raises 'Centrifuge Ceiling' in Iran Deal

Number of centrifuges allegedly raised from 4,000 to 6,000 - as Obama is rumored to be desperate to strike a deal.

Report: Obama Raises 'Centrifuge Ceiling' in Iran Deal

Iran: We Aim to Destroy US Navy Forces in Gulf

While negotiations on a compromise on Iran's nuclear projects proceed apace between Washington and Tehran, the war of words has not abated.

Iran: We Aim to Destroy US Navy Forces in Gulf

Iranian-British Woman Jailed for Attending Volleyball Game

Ghoncheh Ghavami was sentenced by Iranian court to a year in jail for protesting the ban on women from attending sporting events.

Iranian-British Woman Jailed for Attending Volleyball Game

Iran: Nuclear Talks Must End by November Deadline

Iranian official says nuclear talks have to be concluded by the November 24 deadline, slams West for making "unconventional remarks".

Iran: Nuclear Talks Must End by November Deadline

Iran Claims Most Executions Are Over Drug Smuggling

93 percent of executions in the country involve drug smuggling, says Iranian official in response to UN report.

Iran Claims Most Executions Are Over Drug Smuggling

US Still Iran's 'Number One Enemy' Despite Obama Cozying

Iranian Revolutionary Guards declare 'US is still great Satan,' even as US officials reveal Obama's secret communications.

US Still Iran's 'Number One Enemy' Despite Obama Cozying

IAEA Says Iran Refusing to Answer Questions on Nuclear Program

IAEA chief says Iran refusing to share info on 'military dimensions' of nuclear program; only three IAEA members monitoring Iran.

IAEA Says Iran Refusing to Answer Questions on Nuclear Program

Kerry to Meet Ashton and Zarif in Oman

Secretary of State will meet Iran's foreign minister and EU foreign policy chief to discuss a deal on Iran's nuclear program.

Kerry to Meet Ashton and Zarif in Oman

Iran Wants All Sanctions Lifted in Final Deal

Iranian official declares the country wants all Western sanctions to be lifted as part of a final deal on its contested nuclear program.

Iran Wants All Sanctions Lifted in Final Deal

Iran Claims it Foiled Another Nuclear Plant Sabotage Attempt

'Foreign entity' attempts to damage key heavy water tanks for Iran's nuclear program, officials claim - third such incident in two months.

Iran Claims it Foiled Another Nuclear Plant Sabotage Attempt

Selling out Israel for Iran?

Officials Reveal US is Cozying Up to Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas

US and Arab officials reveal Obama administration's about-face, including backdoor communication and intelligence cooperation.

Officials Reveal US is Cozying Up to Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas

UN Concerned Over Continued Executions in Iran

UN's rapporteur for Iran says there is a surge of executions in the country, even under "reformist" Rouhani.

UN Concerned Over Continued Executions in Iran

NY Times Tour of Iran: Another PR Victory for Dictators

NY Times Tour of Iran: Another PR Victory for Dictators

Iranian Negotiator: West Should Drop its 'Excessive Demands'

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says deal by November 24 is unlikely.

Iranian Negotiator: West Should Drop its 'Excessive Demands'

Steinitz: British Vote for 'Palestine' Encourages Terrorism

Steinitz blasts UK for voting for 'Palestine,' saying vote marks apathy toward Israeli lives - and warns that an Iran deal is a 'mistake.'

Steinitz: British Vote for 'Palestine' Encourages Terrorism

Ya'alon Tells Hagel: 'We're Worried About Iran Talks'

Defense minister asks what is being discussed in talks, 'are they talking about nuclear warhead-capable missiles?'

Ya'alon Tells Hagel: 'We're Worried About Iran Talks'

Iran Says it Foiled Sabotage on Bushehr Nuclear Reactor

Iranian intelligence minister announces arrests of foreign agents in Bushehr, Iran's 'nuclear hub.'

Iran Says it Foiled Sabotage on Bushehr Nuclear Reactor

IAEA: Iran Taking Action to Comply with Interim Agreement

UN atomic agency's latest report finds that Iran is taking further action to comply with an interim nuclear agreement with six world powers.

IAEA: Iran Taking Action to Comply with Interim Agreement

Iran: We're Ready to Help Lebanon and Hezbollah

Iran declares its preparedness to provide aid to the Lebanese army as well to Hezbollah to help combat "terrorists".

Iran: We're Ready to Help Lebanon and Hezbollah

Steinitz: Talks with Iran Are Moving in the Wrong Direction

Intelligence Minister suggests that choosing not to reach a deal with Iran might pave the way for a better deal down the road.

Steinitz: Talks with Iran Are Moving in the Wrong Direction

Islamic Jihad Head Praises Iran Role in Gaza War Against Israel

Ramadan Shallah says 'victory' against Israel during summer's Operation Protective Edge due to Iranian support.

Islamic Jihad Head Praises Iran Role in Gaza War Against Israel

U.S.: No Plans to Extend Iran Talks Beyond November 24

Senior U.S. official says a deal on Iran's nuclear program is still possible by late next month.

U.S.: No Plans to Extend Iran Talks Beyond November 24

Iran: Don't Stop Nuke Talks for 'Trivial Issue' Like Centrifuges

Iranian parliament chairman tries to distract with hint of Iran help against ISIS after nuke deal, as Iran spy chief talks 'sabotage.'

Iran: Don't Stop Nuke Talks for 'Trivial Issue' Like Centrifuges

Khamenei: U.S., Zionism and 'Wicked' British Created ISIS

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses United States, Israel and British government of being behind the Islamic State.

Khamenei: U.S., Zionism and 'Wicked' British Created ISIS

Kerry: Iran Deal Still Possible

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says deal with Iran isn't out of reach, though there are "tough issues" to resolve.

Kerry: Iran Deal Still Possible

Pro-Israel, Rights Groups Protest Iran-Europe Trade Event

Counter-extremism organizations call on prominent Jewish businessman Sir Martin Sorrel to pull out of London event.

Pro-Israel, Rights Groups Protest Iran-Europe Trade Event

Report Ties Parchin Blast to Iran's Nuclear Program

Explosion with truck of Iranian transport company featuring nuclear explosion logo - an act of remote control sabotage?

Report Ties Parchin Blast to Iran's Nuclear Program

Iran Team Heads for 8th Round of Nuke Talks

A November 24 deadline for a resolution to the talks is 40 days away.

Iran Team Heads for 8th Round of Nuke Talks

Nuclear Deal is 'Certain', Says Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a nuclear deal with the West is bound to happen and can be achieved by November 24 deadline.

Nuclear Deal is 'Certain', Says Rouhani

Selling out Israel?

Diplomat Warns Obama May Be Holding Secret Iran Talks

Obama likely to extend Iran nuclear talks and flex on demands says senior Israeli source, even as Egypt wages diplomatic war on Israel.

Diplomat Warns Obama May Be Holding Secret Iran Talks

Iranian Official: Nuclear Talks May be Extended - Again

A senior Iranian negotiator says nuclear talks with world powers could be extended again if no deal is reached by November 24.

Iranian Official: Nuclear Talks May be Extended - Again

Iran Warns of Israel Attack If US Hits Assad

Iranian deputy FM makes veiled hint against toppling Iran's Syrian ally, while confirming discussions with US on fighting ISIS.

Iran Warns of Israel Attack If US Hits Assad

Satellite Evidence Proves Explosion in Iran's Parchin Took Place

Satellite evidence received by Israeli defense news website refutes Iran's denial that an explosion occurred at military compound.

Satellite Evidence Proves Explosion in Iran's Parchin Took Place

Ashton to Meet Iran's Zarif Next Week

As Iranian opposition reveals secret nuke research, EU's foreign policy chief announces meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister.

Ashton to Meet Iran's Zarif Next Week

Iranian Opposition Reveals Nuke Weapon Research at Secret Site

Resistance movement claims sensitive research of nuclear weapons continues, has been moved to secret Tehran location.

Iranian Opposition Reveals Nuke Weapon Research at Secret Site

Sabotage or work accident?

Iranian Sources Deny Explosion at Parchin

Iranian sites claim large explosion heard 'several kilometers away', shattered windows as far as 15 kilometers from blast.

Iranian Sources Deny Explosion at Parchin

Is Iran Conquering Yemen?

Iran-backed Houthis conquer large parts of Sana'a, leaving security sources bickering amid predictions of division in the strategic state.

Is Iran Conquering Yemen?

Khamenei's Surgery Triggers Speculation Over Succession

Iran's 'supreme leader' underwent a simple prostate procedure, but unprecedented media attention raises questions.

Khamenei's Surgery Triggers Speculation Over Succession

US Blunders: 'My Enemy's Enemy' is not Necessarily a Friend

Expert on US relations says Obama administration making catastrophic mistake allying with Iran against ISIS.

US Blunders: 'My Enemy's Enemy' is not Necessarily a Friend

Khamenei Calls for Muslim Unity for Israel's 'Annihilation'

Iranian supreme leader uses annual Hajj pilgrimage message to insult Israel and call for support for Hamas.

Khamenei Calls for Muslim Unity for Israel's 'Annihilation'

Iranian Filmmakers Launch Campaign for Nuclear Deal

Six prominent Iranian filmmakers urge world powers to agree a permanent solution to the dispute over Iran's nuclear program.

Iranian Filmmakers Launch Campaign for Nuclear Deal

Iran Warns Turkey Against Fighting ISIS

Iran urges Turkey not to "aggravate tensions", after the parliament in Ankara authorizes military intervention in Syria and Iraq.

Iran Warns Turkey Against Fighting ISIS

Iranian State-Sponsored Hatefest Promotes Anti-Semitism

The New Horizon Conference in Tehran, devoted to promoting anti-Semitic propaganda, draws Holocaust deniers and anti-Israel activists.

Iranian State-Sponsored Hatefest Promotes Anti-Semitism

Netanyahu, Obama Meet in the Oval Office

Prime Minister urges Washington to say 'no' to Iran deal before closed meeting over key issues. Arutz Sheva reports from the White House.

Netanyahu, Obama Meet in the Oval Office

Two Iranians Sentenced For Using Fake Israeli Passports

Two Iranians sentenced with jail time or fine for traveling with fake Israeli passports, but mystery remains over their true plans.

Two Iranians Sentenced For Using Fake Israeli Passports

Iranian Man Executed for 'Heresy'

Former psychologist executed for heresy in Iran after being convicted of “corruption on earth and heresy in religion.”

Iranian Man Executed for 'Heresy'

Iran Rejects Claims it is 'More Dangerous Than ISIS'

Iranian UN envoy responds to Netanyahu speech, claims Israel just trying to foil nuclear negotiations.

Iran Rejects Claims it is 'More Dangerous Than ISIS'

Netanyahu at UN: 'ISIS is Hamas, Hamas is ISIS'

In landmark speech, PM calls UNHRC 'an oxymoron' - and defends Israel as 'the most moral army in the world.'

Netanyahu at UN: 'ISIS is Hamas, Hamas is ISIS'

Edelstein to Urge Austria to Cut Ties with Iran

From the Holocaust to the future? Edelstein to make clear to Austrian officials that Iran wants to finish Hitler's work.

Edelstein to Urge Austria to Cut Ties with Iran

Twitter CEO Calls Rouhani Out on Social Media Ban

Rouhani's tweets on UN trolled by CEO Dick Costolo, who asks when the Iranian people will get to use the popular site.

Twitter CEO Calls Rouhani Out on Social Media Ban

Iranian Army Aiding Palestinian Terrorists 'In the Field'

Iran's Deputy Chief of Staff claims 'military advisers' providing support to 'Palestinian resistance movement' on the ground.

Iranian Army Aiding Palestinian Terrorists 'In the Field'

Anti-Israel Resolution Defeated Again at IAEA Meeting

Arab countries' push for Israel to join Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty fails again, as Iran deal looms.

Anti-Israel Resolution Defeated Again at IAEA Meeting

Steinitz: Iran Conducted Nuclear Experiments at Parchin

Intelligence Minister says "reliable information" shows Iran conducted experiments with nuclear weapons at the Parchin military base.

Steinitz: Iran Conducted Nuclear Experiments at Parchin

Iranians with Fake Israeli Passports Claim to be Seeking Asylum

Two Iranians arrested in Kenya say they will be killed if sent back to Iran - but why were they flying to Tel Aviv?

Iranians with Fake Israeli Passports Claim to be Seeking Asylum

Expert: ISIS Changing the Entire Middle East

Extremists' takeovers in Iraq and Syria changing the entire face of Middle Eastern relations, expert says. What does it mean for Israel?

Expert: ISIS Changing the Entire Middle East

Iran Arrests 11 Over SMS Messages Insulting Ayatollah Khomeini

In latest crackdown on free speech Iranian authorities announce arrests after trawling through instant messaging networks.

Iran Arrests 11 Over SMS Messages Insulting Ayatollah Khomeini

PA Ambassador: Israelis Must Return to Their Countries of Origin

PA's ambassador to Tehran says that Israelis, with the exception of "Palestinian Jews", must return to their countries of origin.

PA Ambassador: Israelis Must Return to Their Countries of Origin

Iranian Court Gives Government One Month to Block WhatsApp

Iran's judiciary gives the government one month to block WhatsApp and other instant messaging services which have "immoral content".

Iranian Court Gives Government One Month to Block WhatsApp

Kerry Meets Iranian Counterpart to Discuss Nuclear Program

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as talks between Iran and six world powers continue.

Kerry Meets Iranian Counterpart to Discuss Nuclear Program