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Rouhani Claims Iran 'Not After War' - on National Army Day

'Moderate' President Hassan Rouhani claims Iran is not looking for war, but rather for talks - but warns that it will 'resist invasion.'

Iran Wants 30,000 New Generation Centrifuges for Fuel

Iran’s nuclear chief says his country will need 30,000 of its new generation centrifuges to meet domestic fuel demands.

Iran Not Going to Replace Hostage Taker Ambassador

Iran says Hamid Aboutalebi is still Tehran's choice for UN ambassador, threatens diplomatic action.

Iran: Barring Our Ambassador is 'Regrettable'

Iran says it “regrets” the United States’ decision not to issue a visa to its next UN ambassador, but says the decision won't nuclear talks.

White House: No Visa to Iranian Hostage Taker

The Obama administration officially informs Iran that Tehran's choice as its next UN ambassador will be denied a visa.

Iran 'Satisfied' With Progress in Nuclear Talks

Iranian FM Zarif notes serious gaps remain after talks this week, but says agreement may be signed in next round on May 23.

Congress Backs Bill that Bans Iranian Ambassador

The House unanimously approves a bill that would bar Iran's choice for ambassador to the United Nations from stepping on U.S. soil.

Khamenei: Iran Will Never Give Up its Nuclear Program

Iran's Supreme Leader: Talks with the West must continue, but we won't give up our nuclear program.

Talks Between Iran and West Continue to Progress

Iran’s foreign minister says there is an agreement on "50-60 percent" of issues with the West.

White House: Iran's Pick for UN Ambassador 'Not Viable'

The selection of hostage-taker as Iran's UN ambassador is "not viable", says White House spokesman.

Senate Votes to Ban Iran UN Ambassador From Entering the US

Bipartisan support for bill preventing known terrorists from entering US as UN envoys ensures unanimous vote in favor.

Senators Call on Obama to Sanction Iran Over Deal with Russia

Robert Menendez and Mark Kirk demand that Obama impose sanctions if Tehran pursues an energy agreement with Russia.

Iran and World Powers to Start Drafting Agreement Next Month

U.S. official says that world powers and Iran will soon start drafting a comprehensive nuclear agreement.

Senators to Obama: Don't Approve Visa for Iranian Hostage-Taker

29 Republican senators urge Obama to deny a visa to a former hostage-taker who is Iran’s choice for UN ambassador.

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.