Iran

Amid Differences, Netanyahu and Putin Discuss Iran

Binyamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin said that they hoped their two countries could cooperate more closely in a wide range of areas,

Iran Says Its Navy Will Patrol High Seas

Iran’s routine claims of military prowess reach a new climax: Its warships will patrol the high seas “to protect tankers.” Flotilla clash?

Morsi Tells Iran Peace Treaty with Israel to be 'Reconsidered'

Morsi tells Iran he wants closer ties for a “strategic balance” in the Middle East and will "reconsider" the peace treaty with Israel.

Lavrov: Don't Threaten Iran Over its Nuclear Program

Russia's Foreign Minister: Iran should not face threats over its nuclear program, a quick settlement of the standoff isn't realistic.

Hanegbi: U.S. Wasting Time Talking with Iran

Former Kadima MK Tzahi Hanegbi criticizes U.S. conduct on Iran, hopes that Israel will take matters into its own hands if necessary.

Clinton: Some in Iran Want to be Attacked

Secretary of State Clinton in TV interview: Some in Iran believe an attack would legitimize the regime.

Tony Blair: Military Option on Iran 'On the Table'

Although the renewed rocket attack on southern Israel has grabbed the headlines, Iran remains on top of Israel's defense agenda.

Report: Iran Continuing Clean-up Activity at Parchin

Satellite image exposed by ISIS shows Iran is continuing its suspected clean-up activity at the Parchin Military complex.

Nuclear Talks Between Iran and World Suspended

High-level nuclear talks in Russia between Iran and six world powers have been suspended after no agreement reached.

Report: Iran, Russia, China, Syria Plan Massive War Games

Iran, Russia, China and Syria are planning a war games exercise with 90,000 troops, Iranian media reports.

Atmosphere in Moscow 'Not Positive', Says Iranian Delegation

Iran and six world powers meet over Tehran's nuclear program in Moscow, but no breakthrough is reached.

44 Senators Urge Obama to Halt Iran Talks Unless Progress Made

44 Senators told Obama that unless Iran gives three concessions, he should abandon ongoing negotiations over country's nuclear program.

Ahmadinejad to Quit Politics in 2013

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells German newspaper he will end his political career when his second term ends next year.

IDF: Iran Realizing Assad is Finished

IDF Spokesman notes "desperate effort by Iran and Hizbullah to help the Assad regime survive."

EU to Assad: No More Luxuries for You

The European Union imposes a ban on exporting some luxury items to Syria.

TV Ad: On Iran, Talking Isn't Working, It's Time to Act

"President Obama has spent four years talking and Iran has spent four years building," says ad released by Emergency Committee for Israel.

Iran: Scientist Killers Linked to Israel Arrested

Iran has arrested a number of chief suspects in the assassinations of two of its nuclear scientists, state media reported Thursday.

Brazilian Jewish Leaders Protest Ahmadinejad's Upcoming Visit

Brazil’s Jewish communities are voicing opposition to the upcoming visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

US Exempts Turkey, India, S. Korea From Sanctions Over Iran

The US has exempted seven countries from economic sanctions in return for significantly cutting imports of Iranian oil.

Missile Attack on Tel Aviv Might Force Evacuation

The entire population of Tel Aviv would be evacuated if unconventional missiles were to strike the city, a Home Front officer says.

Officials: Iran Agrees to Discuss P5+1 Proposal

EU officials say Iran has agreed to discuss a proposal from world powers to curb its production of uranium during talks in Moscow.

U.S. to Exempt 7 Countries from Sanctions on Iran

The United States will exempt seven emerging economies, including India, from tough new sanctions after they cut back on oil from Iran.

Iran Warns: Moscow Talk Could Fail

Iran warns that this month's talks in Moscow, over Iran's nuclear program, could stall because of faulty preparation.

Kara: All of Assad's Officers Were Trained in Iran

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara warns of the dangerous connection between Syria's Assad, Iran and Hizbullah.

Iran Bars Women from Public Live Screening of Euro

Iran, where Ahmadinejad has said women are highly respected, bars them from watching public live screenings of Euro.

IAEA Says There's 'No Progress' After Talks with Iran

IAEA and Iran fail to agree a deal which would allow the agency greater access to Tehran's contested nuclear program.

A-Jad: Iran Has No Fear

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran won't build a nuclear bomb, but has no fear of international pressures and threats

Iran and IAEA Resume Talks

The world nuclear watchdog resumed its bid for access to Iranian nuclear sites where atomic weapons research is suspected

Ahmadinejad: World Powers Wasting Time

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accuses major world powers of wasting time in talks over Tehran's controversial nuclear program.

Iran Charges IAEA 'Spying' for West

Ahead of a third round of nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1, Iran accuses the UN nuclear watchdog of espionage

Report: Iran May be Building a Third Enrichment Plant

Since Iran is systemically defying the IAEA, it may very well be building a third centrifuge enrichment plant, says ISIS report.

McCain: Obama Leaked Info on Stuxnet Attack to Win Votes

Senator McCain says Obama's administration leaked a report on Obama's approval of cyber-attacks against Iran in order to win votes.

Clinton: U.S. Must See 'Concrete Actions' by Iran

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Iran must act by this month's talks with world powers in Moscow and take "concrete actions".

Report: Obama Ordered the Stuxnet Attack on Iran

U.S. President Barack Obama ordered the Stuxnet virus attack on Iran in 2010, a new book claims, to show that he was not soft on Iran.

Former Security Adviser: Don't Talk About Iran in Public

Former National Security Adviser warns against public discourse on Iran, criticizes officials who spoke out against attacking Iran.

WikiLeaks Denies Link with Iran’s Execution of "Mossad Spy"

WikiLeaks denies any links between a leaked, redacted cable and execution of an alleged Mossad spy earlier this year for killing scientist.

Turkey, Too, Has Nuclear Ambitions

Turkey’s first particle accelerator facility which PM Erdogan claims is intended to diminish dependence on external markets opened yesterday

Satellite Images Confirm Iranian Cover Up

Images taken on May 25 show the destruction of two buildings IAEA inspectors have been seeking access to at the Parchin site

Iran Smuggling Weapons to Syria, Hizbullah Via Commercial Jets

Iran is using commercial aircrafts to smuggle weapons and explosives to Syria and Hizbullah in Lebanon.

Iran Claims to Have Defeated the Flame Virus

Iran admits that its oil industry was briefly affected by the Flame virus, but says experts have defeated it.

Yaalon: 'Iran is Deceiving the West All the Way to a Bomb'

Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Yaalon says Iran is using talks to buy time as it enriches enough uranium to build a bomb.

Dan Shapiro: Iran's Diplomatic Window 'Rapidly Closing'

US ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro says 'Iran's window of opportunity is rapidly closing' following a second round of failed talks

Iran: Israel to Blame for Syrian Massacres

Iran is trying to displace the blame on Israel for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's terrorism against his people, and its backlash.

Expert: Attack on Iran Would be Better than Nuclear Iran

Former Military Intelligence chief Amos Yadlin: military action in Iran would be less dangerous than if Iran acquires a nuclear bomb.

Former U.S. Official: Striking Iran Prematurely Would be Wrong

Michèle Flournoy, former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, warns against attacking Iran before exhausting other options.

Netanyahu Disappointed by World's Demands from Iran

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu: Iran should be required to stop all enrichment, but instead the demands are being watered down.

UN to Warn World About Flame Virus Risks

UN officials are preparing an alert for member states to inform them about the risks Flame could pose to their national infrastructure.

Expert Likens Flame Virus to 'Targeted Killing'

Security experts are calling the Flame virus a 'targeted killing' and 'one of the most complex and dangerous threats ever discovered'

Iran Arrests Alleged Armed Spy near Ahmadinejad’s ‘Copter

Iran arrested an alleged spy caught approaching Ahmadinejad’s helicopter, state-run media reported late Monday.

The 'Flame' Computer Virus Strikes Iran, 'Worse Than Stuxnet'

Iranian security experts report a virus far more dangerous than the Stuxnet worm has struck the country's computer systems.

Obama Needs Iran for Reelection, Says former EU Advisor

Obama wants world powers to keep talking with Iran to keep a high price of oil from hurting his campaign, says a former EU advisor.

Iran Behind Plots to Kill US Officials and Jews: Report

Irana and Hizbullah are behind plots to kill US officials and Jews with sniper fire and bombs, the Washington Post reports.

Iranian Oil Minister Blames Europe for High Oil Prices

Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qassemi says the embargos imposed by the EU on Tehran are responsible for the soaring hike in oil prices.

IAEA Finds Higher Enriched Uranium in Iran

IAEA inspectors find traces of uranium enriched to a level that is slightly closer to the threshold needed to arm nuclear missiles.

Clinton: 'Significant Differences' With Iran Remain

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton says significant differences remain between Iran and the world powers after nuclear talks in Baghdad

Nuclear Talks With Iran to Resume Next Month

After making little progress in Baghdad, Iran and six world powers agree to meet again in Moscow in June.

Iran Declares 'Impasse' in Nuclear Talks

An Iranian says 'the basis for another round of negotiations does not exist yet' after Tehran rejected demands from the world powers

Did Iran Use Israel as Cover to Kill Its Own Nuclear Scientist?

Reports indicate that a leading Iranian nuclear scientist, whose death was blamed on Mossad, might have, in fact, been killed by Iran.

Saudi Arabia Warns Iran: 'Don't Interfere in Unity with Bahrain'

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are moving toward unification, and waring Iran not to interfere.

New IAEA Report: Iran Installing Centrifuges in Fordow

The IAEA will publish new report concluding that Iran installed 350 new centrifuges at the Fordow underground facility since February.

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