Iran

PM on Iran: 'We Are Not Deluding Ourselves'

Speaking in reaction to election of Hassan Rohani as new Iranian president, PM Netanyahu says Israel is not "deluding" itself.

Bedouin Warns Syria's Assad Could Win, Death Toll Could Double

A Negev Bedouin predicts the Syrian death toll could even double and Bashar al-Assad will survive in office, thanks to Iran.

Intel Minister Says ‘No Real Change’ With New Iranian President

Israel’s intelligence minister says he expects few changes despite the election Friday of a reportedly “moderate” Iranian president.

Khamenei Facebook Post 'Raw, Full-Throated, Unadulterated' Hate

Jewish group denounces “raw, full-throated and unadulterated anti-Semitism” of Iranian supreme leader facebook post.

World Welcomes New 'Moderate' Iranian President

World powers have offered a cautious welcome to Iran's new president, Hassan Rowhani.

Ahmadinejad Out, but Who is Next?

Elections signal an end to Ahmadinejad’s regime, but his replacement may be no better.

Exclusive: Hacker Says Iranian Censorship Can Be Bypassed

An Israeli hacker says it’s easy to bypass Iranian censorship, as tight as it is. "Possible camouflage measures are widely available."

Google: Iran Broke Into Thousands of Gmail Accounts

Iran has in recent weeks broken into tens of thousands of accounts on Google's Gmail e-mail service, the search engine company announced

Syrian Civil War an ‘Iranian Fight’ Says Think Tank Chief

A Gulf-based analyst quoted by The Washington Post says the Syrian civil war is Syrian no longer: now it's an Iranian fight to the finish.

Iranian Official Admits Bushehr Plant 'Malfunctioned'

Iran's nuclear plant in Bushehr has had an electric generator malfunction, says Iran's ambassador to Russia.

Former Iranian President Endorses Moderate Ally in Election

Iran’s former president, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, endorses ally Hassan Rowhani in the June 14 election.

Putin: Iran Maintains Right to Nuclear Program

Russian President Vladimir Putin continued to maintain on Tuesday that Iran has the right to a peaceful nuclear program.

Iran Launches Rearmed 50-Year-Old Destroyer on Persian Gulf

Iran has claimed that it has launched a 50-year-old destroyer on the Persian Gulf after repairing it and rearming with modern missiles.

Steinitz: Iran is Getting Closer to Nuclear 'Red Line'

Iran is getting closer to reaching the “red line” set out by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, warns Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Iran's Tactics in Nuclear Talks Are Flawed, Says Candidate

Iran's tactics in nuclear talks have been "flawed" under the current negotiating team, says presidential candidate Ali Akbar Velayati.

Report: Iran, Hizbullah to 'Fight to the Death' for Assad

Iran and Hizbullah are doing everything they can to keep Bashar Assad in power in Syria, says a special report by a terror watch group

Iranian Envoy: U.S., Mossad Influencing IAEA Reports

The Iranian ambassador to the IAEA says Iran determined to take advantage of peaceful nuclear energy.

Iran: Tens of Thousands Protest, ‘Down With the Dictator’

A funeral for a dissident cleric in Iran turns into a massive anti-Khamenei rally.

Iran Scoffs at Argentina's Terror Charges

Iran has scoffed at charges levelled by the Argentine prosecutor investigating an anti-Jewish attack in Buenos Aires.

Officials: Iran's Bushehr Plant Damaged in Recent Earthquakes

Countries monitoring Iran's nuclear program say the country's nuclear reactor in Bushehr was damaged by recent earthquakes.

UN Nuclear Chief: Talks With Iran 'Going Around in Circles'

Talks with Iran over its nuclear program are “going around in circles,” said Yukiya Amano, director general of the IAEA.

Obama Slaps Sanctions on Iran's Currency and Auto Industry

Obama signs executive order, authorizing new sanctions targeting Iran's currency and automobile industry.

Sign of unease?

Iraq Warns Israel Not to Use Its Airspace for Iran Strike

Baghdad warns Israel that it would respond to any attempts by the Jewish state to overfly Iraq for a strike against Iran.

Helicopter Carrying Iran's Ahmadinejad Makes Emergency Landing

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made an emergency landing Sunday after it malfunctioned.

Kerry Warns Iran: The Clock is Ticking

U.S. Secretary of State says he's doubtful that the presidential election in Iran will bring about a change in its nuclear program.

U.S. Allows Sales of Communications Equipment to Iranians

U.S. eases some of the sanctions on Iran in order to give Iranians access to Internet services and social media.

State Dept.: Iran Increased Support for Global Terrorism in 2012

Iran boosted in 2012 its support for global terrorism to levels not seen for two decades, says annual U.S. State Department’s report.

Danon: Samaria Could Take in Masses of Tel Aviv Refugees

In a national emergency, many evacuees from the Tel Aviv area could find shelter in Samaria, said Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon

Canada Freezes Trade with Iran

Canada ratchets up its sanctions against Iran, bans almost all exports to and imports from the country.

Argentina Formally Accuses Iran of Terrorism

Argentine prosecutor says Iran opened secret intelligence stations in several South American countries to plan and conduct terror attacks.

US Lawmakers Demand Iran Removal from UN Disarmament Leadership

A bipartisan group of United Sates lawmakers demanded Friday that the United Nations remove Iran from leading upcoming disarmament talks.

Iranian Presidential Candidates Implicated in Murdering Jews

Jewish group outraged that among candidates to run in Iranian Presidential elections are two implicated in AMIA Jewish Center bombing.

Ahmadinejad to Contest Ally's Ban from Elections

Iran's President says he will ask supreme leader Khamenei to reverse the disqualification of his close aide from the presidential election.

Senate Unanimously Backs Pro-Israel Resolution

Senate unanimously backs a resolution which stipulates that the U.S. will assist Israel in an attack against Iran.

New IAEA Report: Iran Still Expanding Nuclear Program

Iran is opening up a potential second route to developing a nuclear bomb, says latest IAEA report.

Iran, Hizbullah Are 'Propping Up' Assad, Says Britain's Hague

Iran and its Shiite Lebanese ally Hizbullah are “propping up” President Bashar al-Assad, said British Foreign Secretary William Hague.

House Committee to Push for More Iran Sanctions

The House voted Wednesday to urge for a hardening of sanctions against Iran

Former Iranian President Barred from Elections

Iran's ex-president Rafsanjani barred from contesting the June 14 presidential election, along with a close aide to Ahmadinejad.

US Senate Likely to Pass New Pro-Israel Resolution

Senate majority leader announces unanimous consent to take up resolution affirming support for Israel, strengthening sanctions against Iran.

Iran Approves Agreement with Argentina on Bombing Probe

Iran approves an agreement with Argentina on forming a commission to investigate a 1994 attack on a Jewish building.

Iran Tightening Control of the Internet as Elections Loom

Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month’s election, being mindful of street protests organized the last time around.

Iran Kills 2 for Spying for Israel, US

Iran hanged two convicted spies on Sunday, one found guilty of working for Israel.

Iranian Candidate: I Will 'Resist' the West

Iran’s top nuclear negotiator and presidential candidate pledges to “resist” western demands regarding his country’s nuclear program.

Iran Defends its Leading Disarmament Conference

It is Iran's right to be elected to head the UN Conference on Disarmament, claims Tehran.

U.S. to Boycott Iran-Led Disarmament Conference

The U.S. says it will boycott meetings of the UN Conference on Disarmament when Iran takes over the body this month.

Group: 'Crazy' to Put Iran In Charge of UN Disarmament Panel

Iran's looming status as head of a UN disarmament body sparked outrage Monday from activists

Ahmadinejad Could Face Up to 74 Lashes Over Election 'Violation'

Iranian president Ahmadinejad may face charges of up to 74 lashes for openly endorsing candidacy of his top adviser in upcoming elections.

Syrian Opposition: Israel Conspiring to Keep Assad in Power

A commander in the Syrian opposition says Israel collaborating with Iran and Hizbullah to keep Assad in power.

686 Candidates Vie to Replace Ahmadinejad as Iranian President

A total of 686 candidates are vying replace Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the country’s upcoming June national election.

State Dept. Sanctions Iranians for Aiding Nuclear Program

State Department sanctions four Iranian companies and one individual for aiding Iran's development of nuclear weapon.

41 Nations Launch U.S.-Led Exercises in the Persian Gulf

The U.S. Navy says envoys from 41 nations have gathered in Bahrain to begin drills in the Persian Gulf.

Kenya Iranian Terror Plotters Get Life in Prison

A Kenyan court on Monday sentenced two Iranians to life in prison on terror-related charges, after they planned to attack Israeli businesses

Iran Denies Ahmadinejad Arrest

Iran has denied rumors that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was detained and interrogated for 7 hours by the Revolutionary Guards.

Syrian Official: Israeli Strike 'Declaration of War'

Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Feisal Mekdad on Sunday called Israel's bombing of a weapons transport in Syria a “declaration of war"

Iran Ready to 'Train' Syria Army, Says Commander

Iran is ready to help "train" the Syrian army if Damascus seeks such assistance, said commander of Islamic republic's army ground forces.

PA Chairman Abbas Travels to China for State Visit

PA Chairman Mahmud Abbas arrived in Beijing on Sunday, with PM Netanyahu also set to meet Chinese leaders later this week.

Report: Iran Sent Advanced Missiles to Hizbullah

The weapons bound for Hizbullah that were destroyed in an Israeli airstrike were reportedly sent by Iran.

Report: Pentagon Can Destroy Iran's Underground Nuclear Facility

The Pentagon has reportedly redesigned its biggest "bunker buster" bomb so it can destroy the underground Fordow nuclear site.

U.S.: Iran is Obtaining Materials in Violation of UN Sanctions

The United States says that both Iran and North Korea are trying to obtain high-tech materials linked to their nuclear programs.

Abbas’ Party to Seek Ties with Iran?

Senior Fatah leader wants closer ties with Iran.