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Clinton Joins Obama in Opposing New Iran Sanctions

Give diplomacy a chance to work, says former Secretary of State in letter to Democratic Senator Carl Levin.

Iran: 'We Won't Leave Zionists with Air to Breathe'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard taunts US, West that Iran would win in the event of a military strike.

Iran Receives First Installment of Frozen Assets

Iran has received the first installment of $4.2 billion in frozen assets as part of the nuclear deal struck in November.

Iran Intends to Invite Abbas to Tehran

“Peace partner” Abbas to be invited to visit Iran, whose leaders calls for Israel's destruction.

Iran Accuses Obama of ‘Falsifying History’

Iran dismisses Obama's claim that international sanctions forced Tehran to the negotiating table.

Opinion: Is 1984 happening in 2014?

Through foreign policy bungling, Obama has forced the military option against Iran's nuclear program.

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

Turkish PM visits Iran to establish council of cooperation, as interim agreement eases sanctions on Iran's nuclear program.

Khamenei Warns U.S.: Show Self-Restraint

Iran’s Supreme Leader responds to Kerry, suggests that the Americans “exercise self-restraint” and not attack his country.

'Peace Partner' Rajoub: The Resistance will Continue

Fatah member Jibril Rajoub visits Iran, vows to continue the resistance until a Palestinian state is established.

Former CIA Head: Obama Will Strike Iran if Needed

Former CIA Director claims Obama won't hesitate to strike Iran if needed, INSS director says US-Israel ties need to be healed.

Neturei Karta Wannabe Spy for Iran Sentenced to 4.5 Years

Wannabe spy for the extreme anti-Zionist group, who volunteered to pass information on Israel to Iran, receives 4.5 year sentence.

Next Round of Iran-P5+1 Talks to be Held in New York

Iran and world powers will resume talks next month in New York on reaching a long-term nuclear deal.

Kiev: Opposition Turns Down Power-Sharing Agreement

Opposition leaders reject an offer of government posts from Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych as protests continue.

Rouhani: Israel Will be Sorry if It Attacks Iran

If Israel attacks Iran's nuclear facilities, "our response will make them rue the day," says Iranian President in CNN interview.

Sources: Talks with Iran on Permanent Deal to Start in February

Obama administration expects negotiations on a final agreement with Iran to begin by mid-February, say congressional aides.

Zarif: We Didn’t Agree to Dismantle Anything

Iranian Foreign Minister says the United States is falsely portraying the interim deal as a dismantling of Iran's nuclear program.

UN Experts Slam Surge in Iranian Executions

After Amnesty report reveals two people executed every day so far this year, UN calls on Tehran to curb the killings.

Shameless: Iran Calls for End to 'Terror' in Syria Via Geneva II

Iran calls for diplomatic end to 'terror' in Syria - despite having armed one side of that war since the conflict began in 2011.

Rouhani Arrives At World Economic Forum

After getting US to lift sanctions, Iranian president shows up in Davos to try and find investors.

January 2014: Two People Executed Every Day in Iran

Amnesty International slams 'meaningless change of image' by Islamic Republic. Many executions given for political crimes.

US Officially Approves Waiver to Lift Sanctions on Iran

It's official: the US approves waiver of select sanctions in Iran, claims Iran has begun curbing nuclear program.

Canada, Israel Agree: No Nuclear Weapon for Iran

At special Knesset session, both Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Canadian Premier Stephen Harper vow to stop nuclear Iran.

Iran Involved in Syrian Ceasefire Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif involved in Syria ceasefire talks, along with Lebanon, Iraq, and Russia.

Israeli Delegation Visits UAE for International Conference

Energy Minister Silvan Shalom heads Israeli delegation to international energy conference in UAE, amid regional tensions over Iran.

UN Experts to Visit Iranian Uranium Mine

Iran says that UN nuclear experts will inspect the Gachin uranium mine this month, for the first time in nine years.

Analyst: US Abandoning Middle East, Leaving Iran in Charge

Iran is set to become the “alpha dog” - the dominant power – in the Middle East, according to a Fox News analyst.

Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go to War

Senator Feinstein causes outrage after declaring that "we cannot let Israel determine when and where the United States goes to war."

Bibi: Talks, Like the Middle East, are 'Complex and Difficult'

The Prime Minister emphasizes Israel's right to defend itself Wednesday - in both the peace talks with the PA and against Iran.

Lebanon: Al Qaeda Group Vows to Continue Attacks on Iran, Israel

Abdullah Azzam Brigades promises to target Iran, Hezbollah and Israel, less than a fortnight after the death of its leader.

American-Iranian Defense Contractor 'Spied for Iran'

Defense contractor and joint US-Iranian citizen charged over attempt to pass sensitive military information on to Iran

US Official Admits Iran Deal Allows Nuclear R&D

Interim deal does not stop Iran from designing new types of centrifuges, a senior White House official admits.

EU's Ashton Plans to Visit Tehran

European Union foreign policy chief announces plans to visit Iran within weeks, after being invited by the country's foreign minister.

Obama: Now Isn't the Time for New Sanctions

Now would not be the right time for Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran, says Obama, days before nuclear deal to be implemented.

Video: Khamenei Says U.S. is Greatest Violator of Human Rights

MEMRI translates Iranian Supreme Leader's speech from last week, during which he referred to the United States as “Satan.”

Iran Sanctions Bill Continues to Gain Steam in the Senate

59 senators back new sanctions on Iran, one short of the number of votes needed to pass it.

Iran, World Powers Resume Talks on Geneva Deal

Iranian, EU and U.S. negotiators gather in Geneva for their highest-level talks since the nuclear deal was reached.

Khameini Reveals Tactic Behind Nuclear Talks

Iranian Supreme Leader admits talks with 'Satan' US are for expedience to relieve pressure and deceive, using Islamic taqiyya tactic.

Dispute on Centrifuges Disrupts Iran-P5+1 Talks

Negotiations on implementing the deal to freeze parts of Iran's nuclear program have run into problems over centrifuge research.

Five Killed in Blast at Iran Film Set

Deadly explosion occurs as production crew use real explosives for special effects.

New Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Support in the Senate

A bill to slap new sanctions on Iran has gained support since December, but probably not enough to prevent Obama from vetoing it.

'Nuclear Bomb Necessary to Put Down Israel'

Iranian cleric and lawmaker reveals that Iran 'needs' a nuclear weapon to 'wipe Israel off the map'; also reveals US 'need' for Iran deal.

Upcoming: Informative Conference on Iran

Middle East Awareness groups to sponsor free conference on Iran, Hassan Rouhani, Iran-US relations on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

20 Threats Made by Iran Against Israel in 2013

Iran Arrests Billionaire Who Helped Skirt Sanctions

Babak Zanjani used web of companies to help regime avoid oil sanctions. Arrest thought to gain trust in negotiations.

Ex-Envoy: Israel Killed Those Behind Argentina Bombings

Former Israeli ambassador says Israel killed most of those behind 1990s terror attacks on Argentine Jewish buildings.

Report: Iran Deal to be Implemented As of January 20

Experts from Iran and the P5+1 group have chosen January 20 to begin implementing the Geneva deal, reports Iranian media.

Rouhani Optimistic About Nuclear Talks

Talks between Iran and world powers could generate positive results "within two months", predicts Iran's president.

Netanyahu: Lebanon Rocket Fire a 'Double War Crime'

Prime Minister calls on Lebanese government to stop harboring terrorists, enabling civilian deaths.

Iran Developing 'New Generation' of Centrifuges

Iran's nuclear chief boasts that there are currently 19,000 centrifuges in the country.

Iranian Lawmakers Threaten to Increase Uranium Enrichment Level

Responding to American sanctions threats, Iranians draft bill that would increase uranium enrichment to a 60% level.

'We All Have to be Raoul Wallenberg'

Dr. Joseph Frager, in an interview, explains the need for the Jewish people to become 'heroes' in the fight against a nuclear Iran.

'If the Sanctions Would Persist, Iran Would Collapse'

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz praises damage done to Iran through sanctions, declares that 'The Middle East has gone mad.'

Iran Considers Moving Capital From Tehran

City of 12 million suffers from pollution, overcrowding and earthquake dangers. Parliament accepts proposal amid doubt over high costs.

Report Reveals Assad's 'Secret Iraq Oil Lifeline'

Revelation shows Assad's Syria regime propped up by crude oil imports from Iraq slipping past sanctions via an Egyptian port.

Iran Claims Saudi Delegation Met Netanyahu

In the latest claim about an Israel-Saudi relationship, Iran reports that a Saudi delegation flew to Israel and met high-ranking officials.

Iran Denies that Rouhani Wrote Op-ed for German Paper

Iran denies that its president wrote an editorial for a German newspaper in which he called to strengthen ties with the West.

Experts: Rouhani Has 'Isolated' Israel in a Matter of Months

Forbes cover story summarizing 2013 cites Israeli experts tracing Rouhani's 'charm offensive' and Israel-US fallout.

Iran, P5+1 Temporarily Suspend Talks

Iran's foreign minister and the EU's top diplomat agree to postpone talks on implementing nuclear deal unitl after the Christmas holiday.

Italy's Foreign Minister Makes Rare Visit to Tehran

Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino arrives in, will meet Iranian counterpart and President Rouhani.

US Senate Condemns Iran's Discrimination Against Bahais

Senate calls on Tehran to free jailed members of the Bahai faith; comes as lawmakers mull new sanctions.