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Canada's Trudeau Accuses Harper of Pandering to Jewish Vote

Liberal party leader claims Prime Minister supports Israel to gain Jewish votes, calls for better ties with Iran.

Iranian Cleric: Iron Dome Doesn't Work

An Iranian cleric said that Israel's Iron Dome defense system will be useless against Iran's advanced missiles

U.S. Dissatisfied with Iran's Hostage Taker Ambassador

Obama administration says Iran's nomination of a former hostage-taker as its ambassador to the United Nations is "extremely troubling".

U.S. Treasury: Companies Are Not Yet Dealing with Iran

Treasury says there is no evidence that companies are taking advantage of the nuclear agreement with Iran by reaching new deals.

Khamenei Pardons 920 Prisoners

Iran’s Supreme Leader pardons or reduces the sentences of 920 people, an annual gesture to mark the anniversary of the Islamic Republic.

Peres to IAEA Chief: We Don't Want Another Hiroshima

A nuclear armed Iran would be dangerous to all humanity, says Peres in meeting with IAEA head in Vienna.

Iranian Chief Rabbi Dies

Rabbi Yousef Hamadani Cohen, 98, dies of illness. What's next for Jews in Iran?

Iran Calls Obama 'Two-Faced' On Saudi Rights

Tehran slams Obama's 'hypocrisy' for not raising Saudi human rights breaches during visit last week, accuses US and Israel of 'terror.'

Iran Claims UN Rapporteur is a 'Mossad Spy'

Iranian lawmaker claims that the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran is "an agent for the Zionist regime."

Iran Behind 2013 Global Death Penalty Increase

Report finds execution up 15% last year due to Iran's heavy-handed killing, despite general trend against execution.

Netanyahu: Iran is Dangerous, and That's No Joke

Prime Minister Netanyahu appears on satirical television show, in which he also talks about serious issues.

Senators Urge Obama to Stand Firm Against Iran

23 senators urge President Obama to insist on a final agreement in which Iran would not be able to build a nuclear weapon.

Abbas Greets Iranian People, Hopes to Strengthen Ties

PA Chairman congratulates the Iranian people on Nowruz, expresses his hopes that Iran-PA ties can be strengthened.

Senator Blasts Obama over 'Weak, Failed' Foreign Policy

New Hampshire legislator says Iran will have missiles capable of reaching US by 2015; 'Israel needs to know we have their back'.

Ayatollah Khamenei 'Unsure' if Holocaust Happened

Iranian Supreme Leader claims Holocaust denial 'part of Iranian culture,' slams criminalizing it as 'violation of free speech.'

Watch: Iranian Official Mocks the West

EU's Ashton is "an old lady" and UN's Ban is a "puppet", says senior Iranian official in speech mocking Westerners.

Iran Still Complying with Nuclear Deal, Says IAEA

Iran is still sticking to a partial nuclear freeze as it agreed in interim deal, the UN atomic watchdog says in new report.

U.S., Britain Call to Investigate Iranian Weapons Ship

The United States and Britain called for a UN investigation of Israel's interception of the Klos C weapons ship.

Zarif Sees 'Signs' of Nuclear Deal with West

Iranian Foreign Minister says nuclear deal could be reached with major powers, as latest round of talks concludes.

IDF Chief of Staff Calls to Retake Gaza, Take on Iran

General Benny Gantz surprisingly candid in speech to high school students, admits 'classified operations' always in the works.

Report: IDF Preparing for Armed Conflict with Iran

Newspaper claims top government officials allotted billions of shekels to IDF for possible war with Iran in 2014. But is it true?

Senators Promise to Pursue 'Dramatic Sanctions' Against Iran

83 senators sent a letter to Obama, urge him to warn Iran that continuing the nuclear program will result in sanctions.

Defense Minister Hints: Armed Conflict with Iran Still Possible

Israel will attack Iran if the US continues to stall, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon warns.

Iran Says Arak's Pumps Were Tampered With

Iran provides more information about the failed attempt to sabotage the Arak nuclear reactor.

Zarif Cancels Dinner with Ashton, EU Unfazed

Iran’s foreign minister cancels a dinner meeting with the EU’s foreign policy chief in protest of her meeting with opposition activists.

Iran Plays Down Chances of Final Nuclear Deal

Iran's foreign minister says his country does not expect to reach a final deal in the next round of nuclear talks with world powers.

Iran Says Nuclear Reactor Sabotage Attempt Foiled

Senior official claims sabotage at Arak heavy water reactor stopped before damage, adds lab launched to combat cyber attacks.

Iran Will Have to Make 'Tough Decisions', Says Kerry

"There's some very tough decisions the Iranians are going to have to make" in a deal with the West, says Secretary of State.

Iran Says Russia Will Build 2 More Nuclear Plants in Bushehr

Russia has signed a preliminary deal to build at least two more nuclear power plants in Bushehr, says Iranian media.

Rouhani Not Living Up to His Promises, Says UN Chief

UN Secretary-General says that Iran's President has failed to fulfill his promises to allow greater freedom of expression.

Iranian Commander: We Can Destroy 'Every Spot' in Israel

Senior Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami says Iran is keeping its finger on the trigger and is ready to destroy Israel.

Missing Malaysian Flight's Ringing Phone Mystery

Families of passengers on missing plane report calls to cell phones ringing through, terrorism 'not ruled out.'

Interpol Names Iranian Men Involved in Missing Malaysian Flight

Iranian nationals used the stolen passports, booked tickets - but authorities still hesitant to blame terrorism.

Report: Hamas, Iran Strengthen Ties After Weapons Ship Raid

Gaza, Islamic Republic 'taking special measures' to unite after Klos C raid, says Hamas official.

Israeli Arrested for Selling Paragliding Equipment to Iran

65-year-old Israeli detained for trying to sell paragliding equipment to Iran under the guise of "sporting equipment."

U.S. Condemns Iran Over Weapons Ship

Iran's attempt to send weapons to Gaza is a violation of a UN Security Council resolution, says White House spokesman Jay Carney.

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Netanyahu Slams International 'Hypocrisy' Over Iran Arms Ship

Prime Minister and Defense Minister address 'grand unveiling' of weapons cache, say deadly cargo exposes Iran's 'true face'.

Iranian Cleric: Einstein Was Muslim, and So Is Relativity Theory

An Iranian cleric has embraced the Jewish scientist, Albert Einstein, claiming he was actually a Shi'ite Muslim

Netanyahu to Ashton: Ask Iran about Terror Ties

Prime Minister says Israel will prove tomorrow that Iran was behind rocket shipment to Gaza.

Zarif: Claims that We Sent Missiles to Gaza Are a Lie

Iran’s foreign minister says Israel's claims that Iran tried to ship weapons to Hamas are "delusional thinking."

Ya'alon to Hagel: Iran Funding and Arming Terror Groups

U.S. Defense Secretary speaks to Defense Minister Ya’alon, congratulates him on the successful operation to capture the Klos C.

Iran's Foreign Minister Links Weapons Ship to AIPAC Conference

The Klos C ship was "captured just in time" for the annual AIPAC conference, says Mohammad Javad Zarif.

IDF: Iran's Fingerprints 'All Over' Seized Weapons Ship

The U.S. helped Israel with information on the Klos C, and even offered to take the ship down, the State Department said.

Iran, Hamas Deny Connection to Weapons Ship

Claims of seizing a shipment of weapons meant for Gaza a "Zionist fabrication", charges Hamas.

'Raid on Weapons Ship a Great Achievement for Intelligence'

Amos Yadlin, former military intelligence chief, praises IDF for its success in intercepting the shipment of Iranian weapons to Gaza.

Footage Released from IDF Raid on Iranian Weapons Ship

Short clip shows IDF surveillance of the raid on Klos C; watch the ship as it gets surrounded.

US and Israel Worked Together to Track, Raid Iranian Weapon Ship

White House reveals its role in the raid, follows Israel's lead in calling on the international community to condemn Iran.

Iranian Ship Stocked with Heavy Warheads

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon notes missiles 'threaten millions of Israelis,' had 175 kilogram warheads.

IDF to Unload Weapons Ship, Expose Cargo

Israel to prove to international community that Iran arms Hamas.

Peres Calls Iran's Bluff, Asks International Community to Follow

After weapons ship raid, President Shimon Peres stresses Iran, Hamas violating international law.

PM Says Intercepted Weapons Shipment Shows Iran's True Face

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns international community that weapons ship seized by IDF commandos just the tip of the iceberg.

Israel will Complain About Iran To Security Council

Foreign Ministry statement notes Iran missile smuggling breaches UN resolutions, warns it will take action.

Iranian Minister: We Won't be Able to Ban Facebook Forever

Iran’s Culture Minister admits his country will not be able to forever ban popular websites.

Iran Calls Obama Military Option 'Joke of the Year'

Iranian military laughs off Obama's warnings that military option still on the table, warns Middle East will turn into 'hell' for US.

Rouhani: There's No Evidence We Seek Nuclear Weapons

Iran’s President says that the UN's atomic watchdog has found no evidence of military objectives in Iran's nuclear drive.

On Iran, The US 'Knows Who We're Dealing With'

US Secretary of Treasury defends Obama Administration policy at AIPAC conference - to a cautious reception.

Bennett: Forget Sensors, We Need IDF to Protect Us

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett says Israelis must realize that they can only rely on themselves for their defense.

Report: US Pressures Israel, 'Stop Killing Iranian Scientists'

CBS reporter claims Obama to pressure Netanyahu over Israel's attempts to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Rouhani: We Don't Want Nukes, It's a Principle

Iran’s President claims his country has decided not to develop nuclear weapons out of principle.

Dramatic Video of Iranian's Desperate Struggle At Gallows

Iranian prisoner tries to fight off hangmen at public hanging, after last request to say goodbye to mother in audience denied.