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Iran Denies Nuclear Inspectors Entry to Parchin Military Base

Iran announces new agreement with IAEA doesn't include visits to Parchin military base, long suspected as nuclear bomb testing site.

Iran Denies Nuclear Inspectors Entry to Parchin Military Base

WATCH: Iranian TV Simulates Attack on Israel, US

In latest belligerent move, Iranian state television airs documentary showing simulated missile attacks on Israel, US.

WATCH: Iranian TV Simulates Attack on Israel, US

'Whoever Attacks Us Will Bear the Consequences'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu opens his weekly cabinet meeting by responding to Gaza rocket attacks, Iranian military maneuvers.

'Whoever Attacks Us Will Bear the Consequences'

Washington Plays Down Iranian Navy's Threats

U.S. defense official casts doubt on Iranian claims that ships were approaching American maritime borders.

Washington Plays Down Iranian Navy's Threats

Khamenei: U.S. Would Overthrow Us if it Could

Iran's Supreme Leader attacks the United States over its "controlling and meddlesome" attitude.

Khamenei: U.S. Would Overthrow Us if it Could

Iran's 'Charm Offensive'?

Iran Sending Warships to US Maritime Borders

Move marks yet another escalation in Iran-US tensions, even as Rouhani 'charm offensive' continues.

Iran Sending Warships to US Maritime Borders

Iran Threatens US: Our Drones And Missiles Can Hit You

Iranian Revolutionary Guards' site warns US its drone and missile systems can reach American warships in Persian Gulf.

Iran Threatens US: Our Drones And Missiles Can Hit You

Iranian Speaker: Israel is a 'Cancer' in the Region

American delegation walks out of ceremony in honor of Tunisia's constitution after Iranian lawmaker slams the U.S. and Israel.

Iranian Speaker: Israel is a 'Cancer' in the Region

Iran's Nuclear Chief: Arak Reactor Could be Modified

Iran's nuclear chief says the unfinished Arak reactor could be modified to produce less plutonium in a bid to reassure the West.

Iran's Nuclear Chief: Arak Reactor Could be Modified

Rouhani Donates Money to Jewish Hospital

Iranian President donates $170,000 to the country's only Jewish hospital, his second such gesture since taking office.

Rouhani Donates Money to Jewish Hospital

Iranian Parliament Speaker: 'Only War Can Free Palestine'

While meeting Islamic Jihad leader, Iranian parliament speaker calls for unity in fighting 'occupation,' praises Gaza terrorists.

Iranian Parliament Speaker: 'Only War Can Free Palestine'

Live Conference: American Security and an Iranian Bomb

Arutz Sheva reports live from Washington as analysts discuss the threat of an Iranian nuclear bomb to US security.

Live Conference: American Security and an Iranian Bomb

Iran's Atomic Chief: Nuclear Research Continues, Despite Deal

The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says the interim deal does not impose restrictions on nuclear research.

Iran's Atomic Chief: Nuclear Research Continues, Despite Deal

Leftist Jews Oppose NYC Mayor Over Pro-Israel Stance

58 liberal Jews write open letter condemning de Blasio's speech at AIPAC; conservative leaders issue angry response.

Leftist Jews Oppose NYC Mayor Over Pro-Israel Stance

House Democrats Support Obama Against Iran Sanctions

Reps. Lloyd Doggett and David Price mobilizing their colleagues against a bill to slap more sanctions on Iran.

House Democrats Support Obama Against Iran Sanctions

Iran's Zarif Denies Saying the Holocaust was 'Tragically Cruel'

Did Iran's Foreign Minister condemn the Holocaust at the security conference in Munich? Depends who you ask.

Iran's Zarif Denies Saying the Holocaust was 'Tragically Cruel'

Munich: Ya'alon Sits in on Panel by Iranian Foreign Minister

Defense Minister attends discussion at Munich Security Conference panel headed by Iranian Foreign Minister, sparking surprise.

Munich: Ya'alon Sits in on Panel by Iranian Foreign Minister

Israel Offers Turkey $20 Million Over Mavi Marmara Flotilla

Compensation talks advancing over 2010 incident in which flotilla tried to illegally break blockade on terror group Hamas.

Israel Offers Turkey $20 Million Over Mavi Marmara Flotilla

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.

Clinton Joins Obama in Opposing New Iran Sanctions

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

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 Receives First Installment of Frozen Assets

Iran Intends to Invite Abbas to Tehran

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

Iran Intends to Invite Abbas to Tehran

Iran Accuses Obama of ‘Falsifying History’

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

Iran Accuses Obama of ‘Falsifying History’

Opinion: Is 1984 happening in 2014?

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

Opinion: Is 1984 happening in 2014?

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

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

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

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.

Khamenei Warns U.S.: Show Self-Restraint

'Peace Partner' Rajoub: The Resistance will Continue

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

'Peace Partner' Rajoub: The Resistance will Continue

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.

Former CIA Head: Obama Will Strike Iran if Needed

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.

Neturei Karta Wannabe Spy for Iran Sentenced to 4.5 Years

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.

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

Kiev: Opposition Turns Down Power-Sharing Agreement

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

Kiev: Opposition Turns Down Power-Sharing Agreement

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.

Rouhani: Israel Will be Sorry if It Attacks Iran

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.

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

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.

Zarif: We Didn’t Agree to Dismantle Anything

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.

UN Experts Slam Surge in Iranian Executions

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.

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

Rouhani Arrives At World Economic Forum

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

Rouhani Arrives At World Economic Forum

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.

January 2014: Two People Executed Every Day in Iran

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.

US Officially Approves Waiver to Lift Sanctions on Iran

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.

Canada, Israel Agree: No Nuclear Weapon for Iran

Iran Involved in Syrian Ceasefire Talks

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

Iran Involved in Syrian Ceasefire Talks

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.

Israeli Delegation Visits UAE for International Conference

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.

UN Experts to Visit Iranian Uranium Mine

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.

Analyst: US Abandoning Middle East, Leaving Iran in Charge

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."

Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go 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.

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

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.

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

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

American-Iranian Defense Contractor 'Spied for 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.

US Official Admits Iran Deal Allows Nuclear R&D

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.

EU's Ashton Plans to Visit Tehran

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.

Obama: Now Isn't the Time for New Sanctions

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.”

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

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 Sanctions Bill Continues to Gain Steam in the Senate

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.

Iran, World Powers Resume Talks on Geneva Deal

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.

Khameini Reveals Tactic Behind Nuclear Talks

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.

Dispute on Centrifuges Disrupts Iran-P5+1 Talks

Five Killed in Blast at Iran Film Set

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

Five Killed in Blast at Iran Film Set

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.

New Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Support in the Senate

'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.

'Nuclear Bomb Necessary to Put Down Israel'

Upcoming: Informative Conference on Iran

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

Upcoming: Informative Conference on Iran