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American-Iranian Pastor Sentenced to 8 Years in Jail by Iran

An American-Iranian pastor sentenced to eight years in jail by Iran for his role in underground churches has vowed to appeal his verdict.

Iran 'Sends Monkey Into Space'

Iran on Monday sent a capsule containing a live monkey into space and later retrieved the "shipment" intact, Iranian media reported.

Iran Arrests 11 Journalists

Iran has arrested and taken into custody nearly a dozen journalists, accusing them of cooperation with foreign news outlets.

Israeli Source Confirms Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Plant Exploded

Israeli intelligence source confirms underground nuclear facility sustained major damage in a “mega explosion” last week.

Iran Denies Reports of Explosion at Underground Nuclear Facility

Iran has denied reports about an explosion at its underground Fordow nuclear plant, saying they are "Western propaganda."

Ahmadinejad: Muslims Should Mobilize to Destroy Zionism

"Under the circumstances that the Zionists are occupying and killing oppressed people, we should not sit idly by," says Iranian president.

Argentina, Iran, Agree on Inquiry into AMIA Bombing

"Truth commission" will include five independent judges -- none of whom can come from either country.

Britain Lists Israel as ‘Country of Concern’ on Rights Report

The British Foreign Office included the state of Israel in its report on human rights violators, alongside Iran.

Jewish Film Broadcast into Iran on Eve of Holocaust Memorial Day

For first time ever, Simon Wiesenthal Center's Academy Award-winning Holocaust documentary has been broadcast to Iran with Farsi subtitles.

Barak Hints U.S. Has Options for 'Surgical Strike' in Iran

The U.S. has plans for surgical strikes against Iran if it refuses to stop its nuclear weapons program, says Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Iran Warns of Strait of Hormuz Closure If US Chooses 'War'

Iran asserted that it would have no qualms about closing strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to any aggression, military or otherwise.

Peres, Barak: Keep Iran Attack Option on the Table

President Shimon Peres and Defense Minister Ehud Barak say the threat of military action is vital to efforts against Iran's nuclear program.

EU Says Iran Delaying Nuclear Talks

World powers hope to resume talks with Iran "as soon as possible" but Iran appears to be trying to delay the process, says the EU.

Russian Foreign Minister Warns Against Strike in Iran

Attacking Iran's nuclear facilities "a very dangerous idea," says Russian FM Sergei Lavrov.

Iran Tries US Pastor on National Security Charges

An Iranian-American Christian pastor has been charged with plotting against Iran's national security.

Top Jewish Leaders Meet with Hagel

Top Jewish leaders met with controversial defense secretary nominee, Chuck Hagel, in what seems to be an effort to placate Jewish concerns.

Syria Assembles New Paramilitary Force Aided by Iran

Syrian regime has assembled a new paramilitary force, many trained by Iran, to fight what is becoming a guerrilla war.

NATO Patriot Missiles Land in Turkey

NATO’s Patriot anti-ballistic missile defense system – has arrived in Turkey.

Netanyahu to Senators: Nuclear Iran is the World's Problem

“History won't forgive those who do not stop Iran's nuclear program,” Netanyahu tells a delegation of senators headed by John McCain.

White House: Sanctions Having Profound Impact on Iran

The White House says that Ahmadinejad's latest warnings on the state of Iran's economy, proved the "profound impact" of nuclear sanctions.

As Expected, No Progress in Iran-IAEA Talks

Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency agree to resume talks over the country’s nuclear activities in Tehran on February 12.

Iran Airs 'Confession' of Alleged Western Spy

Iranian state television broadcasts a "confession" of a Westerner who says he spied for the CIA.

IAEA Experts Hold Nuclear Talks in Iran

Experts from the UN's nuclear watchdog agency arrive in Tehran for another round of talks to resolve concerns over Iran's nuclear program.

Former U.S. Commander: Israel Can't Go at Iran Alone

Admiral William Fallon, the former head of U.S. Central Command, warns that Israel won't be able to take out Iran's nukes in one shot.

Date Set for Chuck Hagel's Confirmation Hearing

US lawmakers will have their first chance to formally question Chuck Hagel on January 31 when the Senate convenes its confirmation hearing.

Iran, IAEA Gear Up for Next Round of Talks

Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog prepare for a new round of talks, with Tehran expressing hope for a deal.

Obama's Unprecedented Betrayals

Iran Hopes Religious Edict Will End Questions of Nuclear Program

Iran hopes a religious decree banning nuclear weapons will be enough to lessen international pressure and sanctions.

Report: Iran Could Build Nuclear Bombs By Next Year

A report Monday said that Iran could produce enough uranium to build several nuclear weapons by 2014

'Iran is to Blame for Medicine Shortage, Not Sanctions'

"While the inability to obtain medicine for civilians is an unfortunate tragedy, the Iranian regime is solely to blame for the suffering."

Sanctions Hurting Iran's Access to Life-Saving Medication

Iranians with serious illnesses have been put at risk by the unintended consequences of international sanctions, the Guardian reports.

Report: Iran Spying on Israel from Syria

Iran has been establishing intelligence stations in several parts of the Middle East, including the Golan Heights, U.S. report indicates.

Ros-Lehtinen: Hagel Doesn't View Israel as a US 'Ally'

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: “Chuck Hagel has a difficult time understanding that Israel is our ally."

Iran Plans Response to 'Argo' Film

The Iranian government is planning to finance a film that it says will correct the historical inaccuracies of the movie "Argo."

Spanish Police Seize Cargo Bound for Iran's Nuclear Program

Spanish police arrested two people and seized equipment that was to be illegally shipped to Iran for use in its nuclear program.

As of April, Only Lufthansa Will Fly to Iran

Air France, one of the last major European airlines offering flights to Tehran, announced that it would no longer be flying there.

PM Calls Olmert's Accusations Bizarre and Irresponsible

In an interview on Army Radio, Netanyahu made it clear that Olmert's remarks against him were, "a bizarre, irresponsible thing to say."

Iranian Weapons Support for Hamas Shows No Signs of Slowing

New report shows Iran is committed towards rebuilding Hamas weapons stockpile.

Experts: Syria May Have Unenriched Uranium

Western and Israeli security experts suspect Syria may have tons of unenriched uranium in storage which could be transferred to Iran.

IAEA Chief Not Hopeful of Reaching Deal with Iran

IAEA chief says he's not hopeful of striking a deal with Iran on allegations of past nuclear weapons research.

Briton Sentenced for Attempting to Smuggle Weapon Parts to Iran

A British businessman was sentenced to 33 months in a US prison for trying to smuggle a key missile component to Iran, officials said.

PM: 'Settlements' Do Not Threaten World Stability, Iran Does

Iran's nuclear ambitions and Syria's chemical weapons threaten global stability, not “Israeli settlement” expansion, said PM Netanyahu.

Ahmadinejad Aide Replaced as Head of Iran News Agency

A top aide to President Ahmadinejad who has been imprisoned since Sept. was replaced as head of Iran's state Islamic Republic News Agency.

Festival of Caricatures in Tehran Explicitly Denies Holocaust

European Jewish Congress calls on international community to condemn a festival of caricatures initiated by Iran in effort to deny Holocaust

Iran Says Patriots in Turkey Are Meant to Protect Israel

The deployment of Patriot missiles in Turkey is designed to protect Israel from Iranian threats, Iran charges.

Iran Welcomes New Nuclear Negotiations with World Powers

Iran's top nuclear negotiator welcomes new negotiations with world powers, but urges them "not to repeat their past mistakes."

Netanyahu: Iran Remains the Number 1 Threat

PM Netanyahu meets ambassadors in Jerusalem, stresses that Iran's nuclear ambitions are still the main threat over Israel.

Tehran Governor Orders City's Shutdown

Schools, government buildings in the Iranian capital will be closed on Saturday for the second time in a month due to high air pollution.

Bulgaria Arrest Warrant Issued in Bombing of Israeli Tourists

Sofia has identified and issued an arrest warrant for a suspect on an attack on Israelis vacationing in Bulgaria last July

Officials: Iran's Ability to Hit Back at Israel Limited

Iran's ability to attack Israel has been compromised significantly in the past year, intelligence officials said

24-Year-Old Jew Murdered in Iran

24-year-old Daniel Magrufta, who was dating the daughter of a member of the Revolutionary Guards, was murdered in Iran.

Iran: U.S. 'Still Lives in Cold War Era'

The U.S. “still lives in the Cold War era”, said Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, in response to a new law enacted by President Obama.

Iran Stages 'Cyber Warfare Drill'

Iran has combined cyber warfare tactics and maritime war games in a drill for the first time as it stages maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Obama Touts Hagel as 'Patriot', 'Doing Extraordinary Work'

President Obama defended former Sen. Chuck Hagel's record on Sunday, rebuffing attacks on the potential nominee for defense secretary.

Iran to Move Airport After Oil Found Under Runway

Iran plans to relocate an airport in the southwest of the country after discovering oil deposits under its runway.

US Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Iran

A small U.S. commercial plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Iran earlier this month, Mehr news agency reported Sunday.

Iran Bans Flights During Call to Islamic Prayer

Iran has ordered domestic airlines to take off half an hour after pre-dawn Muslim prayers "so passengers can fulfill their religious duty."

Ahmadinejad Sacks Cabinet's Sole Woman

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sacked Health Minister Marizeh Vahid Dastjerdi, the sole woman in his cabinet.

Iran Pays Russian Women Working at Nuclear Plant to Wear Hijab

Iran is paying female Russian technicians working at the Bushehr nuclear power plant to wear the Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab.

GCC Lashes Out at Iran, Calls for Transition in Syria

The six Gulf states demand an immediate halt to Iran's "interference" in their internal affairs.