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News, features and updates on Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), The Nuclear Threat, The Nuclear Deal, Hassan Rouhani, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and more

Iranian Nuclear Plant is Powering Up

The first Iranian nuclear power plant is powering up and is expected to be able to provide electricity to the nation's cities within a month.

Iran May Back Off Stoning Woman to Death

In Time For UN's End Violence Against Women Day: Head of Iran’s human rights council says Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani might not be stoned to death..

Iran's Parliament Planned to Oust Ahmadinejad

Four members of Tehran's parliament launched a petition to hold a debate on Ahmadinejad's impeachment, conservative Iranian newspapers reported.

Gambia Cuts Ties with Iran, Expels Iranian Diplomats

The tiny African nation of Gambia has cut all ties with Iran and given its diplomats 48 hours to leave.

Stuxnet Virus 'Warheads" Could Knock Out Iran's Utility Systems

The Stuxnet virus that has apparently - for now - brought down Iran's nuclear enrichment project, could bring down a lot more, say experts.

Iran Suspends Nuclear Enrichment; Stuxnet Virus Suspected

Thousands of Iranian centrifuges enriching uranium have been shut down, AP reports. Stuxnet computer virus may be the reason

Outgoing MI Chief: in Next War, Tel Aviv is Front Line

Maj.-Gen. Amos Yadlin departs with a warning: our enemies are getting stronger and arming themselves.

Iran Rolls out the Rhetoric in ‘Defense Drill' against Zionists

Iran’s “Guardian of the Islamic Skies” massive defense drill features new weapons and rhetoric warning the "Zionist regime” not to dare attack.

Iran: Intercepted Arms in Nigeria were a 'Misunderstanding'

Iran is claiming there was a “misunderstanding” when its arms, mislabeled as “building supplies,” were seized last month at a Nigerian port.

Iran Ends Athlete's Career for Standing Next to Israeli

An Iranian athlete forced to stand next to Israel’s champion during the World Masters Weightlifting Championships has now forfeited his career.

Iran Wants Asia to Unite

Iranian leaders, including President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, reiterate their calls for a union of Asian countries.

Bush Reveals: I Ordered the Pentagon to Study a Strike on Iran

In his new autobiography, former U.S. President admits to considering an attack on Iran.

US Swerves from Backing Israel’s Call to Target Iran

Hours after Biden declared "unswerving support” for Israel, Defense Secretary Gates rejected Netanyahu’s call for a military threat to Iran

Stoning Execution of Iranian Woman Delayed

Iran has not yet executed a woman who is awaiting death by stoning. A worldwide campaign to save her may have succeeded -- at least temporarily.

Op-Ed: Is the Sakineh Execution Timing An Accident?

Iran moves to kill woman for alleged adultery as America holds midterm elections.

Former Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Iran Will Bomb Israel

In an interview with INR's Yishai Fleisher, Reza Kahlili explained the cruelty and oppression of Iran's regime and the real threat to Israel.

Iran Loads Fuel into Nuclear Plant after Stuxnet Delay

Iran has begun loading uranium fuel rods into the core of its Bushehr nuclear plant, one month late, due to problems, such as the Stuxnet virus.

We Did It: Israel Beat Guiness Record and Iran... in Chess

At 6 a.m. it was over. Israeli chess champ played simultaneously against 525 players and won 86% to break world record held by an Iranian player.

Israel to Try to Checkmate Iran

It's all a game as Israel attempts to break Iranian world record for simultaneous chess games.

Ahmadinejad Rants as Sanctions Cripple Refueling of Planes

US sanctions are crippling Iran Airlines refueling operations, but Ahmadinejad continues sneer at Washington: 'Obama will beg to renew ties.'

Iran Becomes President of OPEC

The 12 member nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries have elected Iran to become the organization's 2011 president.

Top Ten Movies that Iran Fears

Dictatorships work hard to control the content of films. A blogger compiles a surprising list of films suppressed by Iran and other countries.

Abbas Blames Iran in Fatah-Hamas Fight

PA Chairman Abbas accuses Iran of preventing PA unity, some Arab leaders angered by charges.

Iran Extends Ties with Lebanon and Egypt

Iran to help Lebanon find natural gas, and will resume flights to Egypt.

Livni in Harvard: Conflict with Iran Unsolvable

Calls on world's nations to stop giving Iranian leaders pulpits for spreading their 'venomous words.'

Ahmadinejad Calls for US Leaders to Be 'Buried'

'May the undertaker bury you, your table and your body, which has soiled the world,' Iranian president tells US leaders.

CBS Poll: Israel Can’t Count on US Public If Iran Attacks

US public support for American reprisals if Iran attacks Israel—or even the United States—is weak, according to a CBS poll.

Experts: Israel's Cyber-Defense Can Stop Stuxnet Worm

There are tens of thousands of attempted virus attacks on Israeli systems each week, but excellent cyber-defenses repel them, including Stuxnet.

Terrorists' Goal is Three-Way Missile Attack on Tel Aviv

The ultimate goal of terrorist states Iran and Syria and of Hizbullah is an attack on central Israel on three fronts, says IDF intelligence chief.

Lebanese See Ahmadinejad's Visit as Jab at 'Peace' Talks

Lebanese leaders say Ahmadinejad's visit sends message that 'Iran is at the border of Israel,' encourages other countries to 'resist Zionists'.

Coding of Virus Attacking Iran May Refer to Queen Esther

An Iranian minister admits his country is under cyber attack as new clues suggest reference to biblical Queen Esther in malware coding.

Worms Infect Iranian Nuclear Plant Computers

Sophisticated malware hits Iranian nuclear plant computers, Iran claims no crucial systems affected. Source unknown.

UN: Delegates Walk Out as Ahmadinejad Hints US Gov't Behind 9/11

American delegates walk out of General Assembly as Iranian president suggests US involvement in 9/11 attack.

Ehud Barak: History Will Judge Obama on Nuclear Iran

History will judge the Obama administration on how it coped with the prospect of a nuclear Iran, Defense Minister Ehud Barak tells Fox News.

US Jews Prepare for Arrests at Anti- Ahmadenijad Vigils

Rabbis to form human chain blocking 1st Avenue, pro-Israel student organization holds silent protest as "madman of Tehran" arrives at UN assembly.

Iran Threatens Israel Once Again

"No room for Israel in the Middle East." So said Ahmadinajad when he met with Syria's Assad in Damascus airport over Yom Kippur.

Iran Scorns West’s Sanctions, West Fears Iran’s Nukes

Ahmadinejad: "We in Iran are in a position to meet our own requirements.” West: Iran is proceeding full-steam on its non-peaceful nuclear program.

Report: Ahmadinejad to Back Erdogan's Bid for Reelection

Iran's Ahmadinejad will fund Turkish PM Erdogan in his bid for reelection, to the dismay of the West, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Iran's Rafsanjani: Sanctions are No Joke, Ahmedinejad

Former Iranian president says the sanctions are becoming more and more effective. Ahmadinejad calls the sanctions 'a used handkerchief'.

Iran Building Secret Enrichment Site, Opposition Claims

Iranian dissidents say the government is building a secret uranium enrichment site west of Tehran.

Renewed Iranian Suppression of Opposition

Iranian government forces continue to attack opposition leaders in an attempt to silence dissent -- most recently a few days ago, on Jerusalem Day.

Iran Possesses 2.8 Tons of Uranium Despite Obama's Sanctions

Iran continues to snub the UN and has produced 2.8 tons of enriched uranium, the UN Nuclear Agency reported. Obama claimed sanctions are working.

Iran: Anti-Regime Protests

Opposition supporters demonstrated in Iran on Friday. Meanwhile, Ahmadinejad continues to generate headlines.

PA Furious Over Ahmadinejad's Criticism

PA politicians slam Ahmadinejad as oppressive, illegitimate leader, after he condemns PA talks with Israel.

Dr. Kedar Warns: Iran May Take Over Persian Gulf

Dr. Mordechai Kedar of the BESA Institute says Hizbullah could copy Bushehr reactor and attain atomic weapons to be used against Israel.

Hollywood: Three Iranian Jews Murdered

Shooting deaths of three Iranian Jews in West Hollywood shrouded in mystery.

Danger: Third Quake in Six Weeks in Nuclear Iran

A third earthquake in six weeks hits Iran, killing at least three people. Experts have warned of dire consequences of quakes in nuclear Iran.

Iran Under Pressure: ‘No Final Decision’ on Death by Stoning

Iran is reeling under an international uproar over the sentencing of a woman to death by stoning, and now says no final decision has been made.

From Iran's Nuclear Ambitions to Online Hate

Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center visits Toronto.

Former IAEA Inspector Warns Iran Can Build Atomic Weapon

A former nuclear inspector for the United Nations' IAEA is warning Iran already has the capacity to produce a nuclear bomb.

Iran: Dimona is in Our Crosshairs

Unnamed Revolutionary Guards officer says Israeli nuclear power plant will be targeted if Iran is attacked, no matter who the attacker is.

Iran Tests New Missile; Says Lebanon Requests Military Aid

Iran said it successfully test-fired a new domestically-made medium-range missile. It also is ready to meet Lebanon’s request for military aid.

Deputy Foreign Minister Urges Iranians to ‘Liberate Themselves’

Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon congratulates Iranians on efforts for “liberation” in a native Farsi-language broadcast on Israel’s Persian Radio.

Iran Adds Missile-Launching Assault Boats to Arsenal

Iran says it is adding to its growing arsenal two high-speed missile-launching assault boats to patrol the Persian Gulf.

Ahmadinejad: We’re Not Afraid of Israel or the US

Iranian President interviewed on Al-Jazeera television, says Israel is too weak to attack Iran.

Sudan Moves Forward on 'Peaceful' Nuclear Reactor

Just days after Iran's nuclear power breakthrough, Sudan moves forward with its "peaceful" nuclear program.

Doomsday Articles Reflect Edginess on Iran

Articles in two mainstream publications speak of upcoming attack by Iran, and thousands of casualties. Neither is signed by a known expert.

Iran Launches ‘Ambassador of Death’ Unmanned Bomber

Iran announces a new unmanned jet bomber that Ahmadinejad dubs an “ambassador of death” to Israel and other enemies.

US: Iran's Nuclear Plant 'Safe,' But Weapon Could be a Year Away

The United States sought to reassure Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, saying that it posed “no threat” to anyone's security.

Iranian Nuclear Plant Opens Saturday, Russia Optimistic

Russian officials express optimism as first Iranian nuclear power plant opens, for domestic use. Fuel can be enriched more for weapons use.