Iran

Iran to Allow IAEA Inspectors Access to Parchin

One day after Obama and Netanyahu discuss Iran, Tehran announced it will allow nuclear inspectors access to the Parchin site.

El Al to Move Flights to IDF Base If Iran Attacks: Report

Israel’s El Al airlines will move its flights to military bases in the event of a war with Iran, reports the Maariv newspaper. El Al denies.

Oil, U.S. Elections, May Put Brakes on an Iranian Strike

Obama may prefer to hold off an attack on Iran until after U.S. elections, but Netanyahu must have the 'grit' to attack if time runs out.

Netanyahu and Obama Discuss Book of Esther

Netanyahu draws a scriptural parallel between Israel's face-off with Iran and Purim for US President Barack Obama.

Iran Dismisses Death Sentence for 'CIA Spy'

Iran's highest court has said Arizona-born Amir Mirza Hekmati will not be put to death for espionage as ordered by a lower court

Netanyahu: Israel 'Master of Her Own Fate'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu told US President Barack Obama that Israel's right to defend itself would not take a back seat to US interests.

GCC Begins Shift Towards Union

The six-member GCC has begun formal talks to forge a diplomatic and military union that could share a border with Israel in the near future.

Iran’s Biggest Weapon – Oil – Protects Nuke Sites from Attack

A glance at financial markets shows the biggest obstacle to a US green light to stop Iran’s nuclear project is fear of higher oil prices.

Naftali Bennett on Obama's Speech: Need Action, not Words

Netanyahu's former chief of staff, Naftali Bennett: We need paralyzing sanctions against Iran, right now.

Young Israel Urges Netanyahu: Ask GOP Candidates About Iran

The leadership of the Young Israel movement is urging Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to ask GOP candidates about their stance on Iran.

Obama Defends Record to AIPAC

Obama Opposes Containment, Still Prefers Diplomacy

Analysis: At AIPAC, Obama defended his administration's position on Israel and sought to make sense of his administration's policy on Iran.

Ayatollah, Radical Islam Wins Big in Iran's Parliamentary Poll

With 90% of the votes counted, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad appears to be the big loser against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini.

‘Anti-American' Iranians Love US Dollar

There is a limit to Iran’s anti-American stance as the almighty dollar replaces the local "rial" currency at the Tehran Grand Bazaar.

Assad Threatens Israel With Missiles if Syria is Attacked

Report: Assad has ordered his military to hit Israel with a barrage of missiles should there be any foreign intervention in Syria.

Iran: Khameini Trounces Ahmadinejad

Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has learned the hard way that even a President does not challenge Ayatollah Ali Khameini.

Obama: US Support for Israel 'Sacrosanct'

US president Barack Obama is seeking to shore up his Israel credentials as he prepares for a high-profile meeting with Israel's leader.

India Forced to Cancel Major Iranian Oil Deal

The sanctions noose continues to tighten as Iranian oil consumers find insurance for their oil shipments cut off in Europe.

A-Jad Tested as Iran Votes

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is battling for his political life against the party of Khamenei as corruption hearings loom in his future.

Terror Expert Warns of Continued Threat to Israelis Abroad

Outgoing head of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau warns: Israelis abroad are still under threat of terrorism. Iran is constantly at work.

SFA: Iranian Tanks, Hizbullah Hit Squads in Homs

The top general for the Syrian Free Army says Iran and Hizbullah are actively aiding Bashar al-Assad in his brutal crackdown.

Poll of Israelis on Iran Attack Shows Surprising Results

A poll released as PM Netanyahu heads for the US says that Israelis are divided on an Iran attack

Supply of Gas Mask Kits Nearly at an End

Thursday is the last chance for Israelis to acquire a free gas mask kit, and Israelis who haven't yet gotten one are probably not going to

Clinton Touts 'Aggressive Outreach' on Iran Sanctions

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that the US was moving quickly on Iran sanctions

IAEA Wrangles With Iran Over Parchin Site

Nuclear inspectors for the IAEA want access to an Iranian nuclear complex they believe may be a part of Iran's nuclear weapons program.

US Fears Terror Attacks by Iran if Israel Strikes

An Israeli strike on Iran may prompt Iranian-backed terrorist attacks, but only Israel would be targeted with missiles, says ex-US general.

WikiLeaks: Russia Gave Israel Codes for Iran’s Missiles

Russia gave Israel codes for breaking Iran’s missile defense system in return for codes of UAVs Israel sold to Georgia, WikiLeaks claims.

Iran Warns Azerbaijan Over Arms Purchase from Israel

Iran summons Azerbaijan's ambassador, warns him over $1.5 billion in arms his country purchased from Israel.

Netanyahu: Nuclear Iran Would Choke World Economy

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says if the world is worried over what Iran is doing to oil prices now, just wait until they get the bomb.

Rep. West Warns of Second 'Holocaust'

Rep. Allen West warned that Israel could become the site of a "second Holocaust" if the U.S. does not back an Israeli strike on Iran.

Report: Iran Executed Twice As Many People in 2011

Amnesty International report: Iran put to death more than twice as many people in 2011 as it did the year before.

Iran Puts Off Execution of Christian Pastor

Iran has put off the execution of Christian Pastor Yousof Nadarkhani, but it is not clear for how long.

Lebanon Rattles Its Saber at Israel

Lebanon's defense minister says Israel will 'suffer another defeat' if it invades southern Lebanon to strike at Hizbullah.

McCain Charges White House With Israel Leaks

Sen. John McCain charges that the Obama administration is intentionally undermining Israel in its standoff with Iran.

EU Tightens Belt on Iranian Oil

The European Union has tightened its belt and prepared to cut its consumption of Iranian oil, with sanctions affecting others as well.

Thai Police Grill 3 Iranians Over Botched Bombings

Police in Thailand say they are questioning three more Iranians in connection to a botched February 14 bombing targeting Israeli diplomats

Iran Spooks the World with Higher Oil Prices

Surging gas prices stuff Iran’s pockets as sanctions are not slowing down Iran’s nuclear race. Iran may have the last laugh.

Iranian Television: Oscar Success Victory Over Israel

Iranian state television announced that “The Separation” succeeded in “leaving behind” a film from the “Zionist regime.”

Iran’s Gamble – The Proliferation Sprint

How long would it take for Iran to enrich enough uranium for a strategically useful nuclear weapon - and are there obstacles in its path?

Iran Fights Fire with Fire, General Says Burn the White House

An Iranian general says the White House should be burned in response to American soldiers’ burning Korans in Afghanistan.

PM: IAEA Report Shows 'We Are Right on Iran'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that the latest IAEA report showed that Israel's suspicions on Iran are justified.

US Insists Iran Efforts Coordinated With Israel

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro sought to reassure Israelis that the US and Israel are on the same page about Iran.

Senators Back Netanyahu in Pentagon Row

US Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham were quick back Israel in a growing rift with the Obama administration over Iran

Ron Paul: No Need to Attack Iran

Ron Paul: The Iranians can’t attack anybody and we are worrying about the possibility of one nuclear weapon?

Bolton: Israeli PM Won't Get a Cup of Coffee at the White House

Bolton says upcoming meeting between Netanyahu and Obama is going to be “very unpleasant,” but unavoidable.

Iran Accuses Israel of 'War Games' in Tehran

Iran has accused Israel of conducting “war games” in Tehran in a letter of complaint to the United Nations Security Council.

Peres to Tell Obama : Israel Shouldn't Attack Iran

President Shimon Peres plans to tell U.S. President Barack Obama that he is opposed to Israeli military action in Iran, report says.

Iran Moves Warplanes to Protect Nuclear Sites

Iran moved warplanes to protect its nuclear sites and started a 4-day exercise on the same day IAEA inspectors arrive for talks.

Bangkok Iranians Tried to Make Magnetic Bombs

Iran’s failed Bangkok terrorists used $27 portable radios to hide a bomb and parts that appeared be meant for magnetic bombs, ABC reported.

Obama to Address AIPAC, Rally Jewish Voters

Obama is scheduled to address AIPAC, amid heightened tensions, in an effort to garner Jewish support in upcoming elections.

IAEA Reports Failure During Latest Iran Visit

The International Atomic Energy Agency has admitted that “intensive efforts” by its team visiting Iran have failed.

Iran Threatens Pre-Emptive Strike on Pre-Emptive Strike

Top Iranian general warns that the Islamic Republic will pre-emptively strike anyone who threatens it.

Sanctions Working? Asia to Reduce Imports from Iran

China, India and Japan are planning to reduce their imports of Iranian oil by at least ten percent, an indication sanctions are working.

Azerbaijan Arrests Hizbullah-Linked Terror Cell

A month after foiling a terror attack against Israelis, Azerbaijan arrests a terrorist cell whose members belonged to Hizbullah.

Pentagon: Iranian Warships Didn't Dock in Syria

US military officials disputed reports that Iranian warships docked in Syria over the weekend.

Thailand Probing Link Between Terror Plot and Islamic Stickers

Thai police are looking into links between last week's Bangkok bomb blasts and the posting of a string of Islamic-related stickers.

France Mocks, China Rebukes Iranian 'Oil Cuts'

Iran's decision to cut oil sales to French and British companies has amused Paris and exasperated Beijing.

Netanyahu to Meet Obama on March 5

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Barack Obama in Washington during his March 4-6 AIPAC visit.

Delhi Bombing Probe 'Going Nowhere'

Sources close to the Delhi police investigation of last week's bombing of an Israeli embassy car say police are spinning their wheels.

Video: Ex-Netanyahu Chief of Staff Tells Fox: Let Israel Attack

“How can Israel not attack Iran?” asks former Netanyahu aide Bennett on Fox News. Iran is an “octopus of terror.”

‘Israel Needs 100 Planes to Attack Iran’

Israel needs most of its air force to attack Iran but still lacks planes, analysts tell NY Times. “Only the US strong enough to attack.”