Iran

Iranian Official: Better Not Consider Attacking Iran

Massoud Jazayeri: Israel, US in no position to even consider launching an attack against Iran; such actions will lead to grave consequences.

Peres Sends Message of Peace to Iran

Israeli President Shimon Peres told the Iranian people on Wednesday, "there is no need for us to live as enemies."

Dagan: No Existential Threat

Former Mossad director Meir Dagan once again took a swing at Prime Minister Netanyahu saying Israel faces no existential threats.

Is Bold Alligator Eyeing Tehran?

As Iran races ahead with uranium enrichment deep underground, the US has launched military exercises 'applicable' to the Strait of Hormuz

Gulf Arabs Pressuring Hamas Not to Go to Iran

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is reportedly being pressured by Arab leaders in the Gulf not to meet with Iran's Ahmadinejad in Tehran

Lieberman: US and Israel in Agreement on Iran

FM Lieberman sought to downplay tensions with the US over Iran by painting a rosy picture of his meeting with Hillary Clinton.

Nasrallah: We'll Decide How to React to Israeli Strike in Iran

Hizbullah leader addresses speculations that he'll attack Israel if it attacks Iran: They haven't asked us for anything. We'll decide.

Netanyahu: Stop 'Blabbing' About Iran

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reportedly told top security officials and commanders to stop talking about a potential strike on Iran.

A-Jad in Tehran's Hot Seat

Iran's parliament plans to summon President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to answer for his economic and foreign policy decisions - and more.

Giuliani: Obama Has 'No Clue' What Is Going On in Middle East

Giuliani speaks about Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, Egypt's radical Muslim Brotherhood and America's presidential race.

Netanyahu's Visit to the US: A diplomatic warning?

Netanyahu to speak at AIPAC policy conference - a diplomatic warning to Obama with regards to Israel's subsequent actions against Iran?

PM Netanyahu: Only Strength Ensures Survival of Jewish People

PM: Only thing that ensures our existence, security and prosperity is our strength

Iran Ready to 'Stop Oil Exports to Europe'"

Iran FM: U.S. sanctions are "psychological war" and "will not have any impact on Iran."

After Barbie, Iran Bans The Simpsons

Iran announces a new ban on Simpsons dolls, but Spiderman and Superman are still welcome...for now.

Opinion: The Covert Meaning Behind the Headlines

Undermining Israel, explicitly and implicitly.

Obama’s Super Bowl Interview an Indicator of Policy on Iran?

With regards to Israel and Iran, is ambiguity the policy in the United States?

Iran: Genocide a Moral Obligation

An article calling for the destruction of Israel and genocide has appeared on numerous official government and military websites in Iran

Obama: US and Israel in 'Lockstep' on Iran Crisis

US President Barack Obama says his new sanctions are a part of a 'lockstep' effort by the US and Israel to halt Iran's nuclear program.

Obama: I Don't Think Israel Has Made a Decision on Iran

Obama: I do not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran. It is rightfully worried about its security.

Iranian Official: 'Sanctions Made Us Stronger'

A top Iranian official says U.S. and European sanctions have made his country stronger, not weaker.

Iran Conducting More Exercises in Straits of Hormuz

Iran is conducting yet more military exercises in the Straits of Hormuz

Israeli, Jewish Institutions Warned to be On Guard

Israel has placed its consulates and embassies around the world on high alert, and has warned Jewish institutions to be on guard.

Iran Launches Third Satelite

Iran has launched its third microsatellite, the Navid. Previous satellites have had a lifespan of little more than a month.

British Deputy PM Concerned About Israeli Attack on Iran

Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, expresses concerns there could be a military conflict with Iran.

Barak Praises German Security Establishment on Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak made a special point Thursday of praising Germany's stance on Iran going into talks with FM Guido Westerwelle.

Is Hamas Preparing to Break Away from Iran?

Report: A new camp within Hamas is calling for the terror group to disassociate itself from Iran.

Iran Wants to Choke Israel through Muslim Brotherhood Alliance

Iran is maintaining close contact with the Muslim Brotherhood and wants diplomatic relations in Egypt, Iran’s foreign minister says.

Senator Leaks Secret Mossad Meetings on TV

A faux pax by Senator Diane Feinstein outed the presence of Mossad chief Tamir Pardo in Washington to discuss a possible strike on Iran.

‘It May Be Too Late to Attack Iran after the Summer’

Constant chatter about an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear site may end by summer. After that, the military option may fall off the table.

Iran Unveils Laser-Guided Smart Munitions

Iran continues to sell itself in the world media as a leading military power amid rising tensions with the West and Gulf Arab states.

Axis of Evil May Twin Al Qaeda and Iran

Iran and Al Qaeda hate each other, but their mutual hatred of Zionism and the US may make them allies for terror, writes Foreign Affairs.

Chabad Fears Worldwide Attacks

Chabad in Mumbai, Thailand, Azerbaijan – and now Argentina have been targeted by terrorists. Iran is behind the latest plots.

Israel on Cyber Warpath as Iran Races for A-Bomb

The Israeli Air Force is pioneering new methods in cyber war for gathering intelligence as Iran races ahead towards nuclear capability.

IAEA Sending Weapons Experts to Tehran

The world nuclear watchdog is sending two weapons experts with its delegation to Tehran who will focus on Iran's drive for nukes.

US Ambassador: 'US Won't Be Complicit in Second Holocaust'

US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, said the US will not remain idle and be complicit in Iran's bid to destroy the Jewish state.

Iranian Religious Leader: We're Already Nuclear

Senior Iranian religious leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami: Iran is already nuclear, U.S. too blind to realize that.

Barak: Eventually Even an Attack Won't Stop Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: the world must stop Iran before it reaches a point where even a military attack won't stop it.

Former IDF Chief: Israel Must Prepare for War

Ashkenazi: Israel must not cut its budget because shifting strategic realities demand it prepare for war.

Top U.S. Gen.: Israel, U.S. See Iranian Threat Differently

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey: Israel sees the Iranian threat differently. It's existential to them.

Hamas Gaza Chief to Visit Iran

Hamas Gaza-chief Ismail Haniyeh has accepted an invitation from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran.

US May Intensify Sanctions on Iran, Says Envoy

The US “is looking to intensify sanctions on Iran [and] other options are on the table,” its ambassador to Israel tells the Knesset.

Iran Invites Haniyeh for Official Visit

Tehran has moved to end the thaw in its relations with Hamas as Ismail Haniyeh travels to Arab capitals to forge new alliances.

Prosor Warns Against Silence on Iran

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor: The silence of the Security Council on Iran will be very costly.

NATO Not Mulling Involvement in Syria or Iran, Says Commander

Admiral James Stavridis: We're not planning to intervene in either Syria or Ian.

Peres: Iran Sanctions Good but Don't Solve the Problem

President Shimon Peres meets Catherine Ashton: We appreciate the sanctions, but they don't solve the Iranian problem.

Minister: Iran Has a 'Destroy Israel Program'

Minister of Public Diplomacy Yuli Edelstein says calling Iran's drive for a nuclear bomb a 'nuclear program' is a misnomer.

Iran Says Europe Hurting Itself With Sanctions

As the rial plummeted 10% in just 24-hours after EU sanctions, Iran claims its Europe rather than Tehran who is feeling the bite.

Israel Releases Arrow 3 Photos

Israel's Ministry of Defense released photos of a recent Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system test amid rising tensions with Iran.

Netanyahu: World Silent on Threats to Destroy Israel

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu accused the world of remaining silent in the face of Iranian threats to destroy Israel.

Iranian-Linked Gang in Azerbaijan Plotted to Kill Chabad Rabbis

Azerbaijan officials said they caught an Iranian-linked Muslim gang that plotted to kill Chabad rabbis and others in Baku.

Iranian Currency Crashes 80 Percent in One Month

Iran's currency sinks again after the European Union slapped sanctions on oil imports. The ‘rial” has crashed 80 percent in one month.

U.S. Sanctions Iran's Third Largest Bank

Hours after the EU slaps an embargo on Iranian oil, the U.S. sanctions the Islamic Republic's Bank Tejarat.

Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closing Over EU Sanctions

Iran again threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, in response to the EU's embargo on its oil exports.

Obama Assassination Column Publisher Resigns

Grass roots Jewish power has forced an Atlanta publisher who opined Israel might assassinate the US President to resign.

Netanyahu: EU Embargo ‘Step in Right Direction’

Prime Minister Netanyahu had cautious praise for the EU Monday, calling its decision to embargo Iranian oil "a step in the right direction."

Iran Thumbs Nose at EU Sanctions

Officials in Tehran were nonplussed by the most recent raft of EU sanctions saying

Ahmadinejad: We'll Confront Anyone who Threatens Us

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Sanctions have no effect on Iran. We'll confront anybody who threaten Iranians’ rights.

Clinton: Iran's Provocations Put it in a Dangerous Path

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton comments on Iran during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle.

Report: Iranian Officer Killed in Shooting Attack

Iranian media reports that a 43-year-old Iranian military officer was killed in shooting attack in western Iran.

Sarkozy: Time Running Out on Iran Sanctions

French President Nicolas Sarkozy: We'll do anything to avoid military intervention in Iran, but more sanctions are required.

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