Iran

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.”

Rocket Protection System to be Deployed in Tel Aviv Area

The IDF plans to deploy a battery of the Iron Dome missile defense system in the Dan area in the coming days.

Iran Strikes Back: No Oil for Britain, France

Iran has cut oil to countries that support sanctions, and is telling others to order oil now or face the same.

Prostitute Identified Bangkok’s Iranian Terrorists

A prostitute helped Thai police in the arrest of three Iranian terrorists in the botched bomb plot. A fourth suspect fled to Iran.

Iran Threatens ‘Crushing Response’ If Attacked

Iran heats up tensions and warns Israel of a "crushing response to Israel’s slightest move.” US jawbones against a pre-emptive strike.

Dempsey: It's Premature to Decide to Attack Iran

The Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff tells CNN: The Iranian regime is rational, sanctions are the way to go at this point.

Sanctions Stopped Anti-Virus Software for Iran

International sanctions stopped Iran from obtaining anti-virus software, slowing down the process of cleaning out the Stuxnet virus.

Barak Warns: 'Tighten Sanctions Further on Iran'

Israel warns the world to tighten sanctions "even further" -- to the "crippling" point -- on Iran.

Iranian Warships in the Mediterranean

Iranian warships have entered the Mediterranean for the second time in two years.

Security Officials: More Attacks Coming

Israel's Counter-terrorism Bureau warned Friday that it expects more attacks on Israelis travelling abroad, and senior officials.

US Treasury Targets Iranian Intelligence

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security for exporting terror and violating human rights

Thailand Manhunt for Iranian 'Bomb Expert'

Thai police are searching for two more Iranians - one an explosives expert - involved in Monday's bombing that targeted Israeli diplomats

DIA Director: Iran Unmoved by Sanctions

DIA director Lt. Gen. Ronald Burgess told US lawmakers Thursday Iran is 'not close to agreeing to abandon its nuclear program.'

Attempted Cyber-Attack on Bank Hapoalim

Hackers working via an Iranian server farm staged a cyber-attack on Bank Hapoalim; Bank of Israel convenes emergency meeting.

Singapore: No Assassination Plot Against Barak

Singaporean police denies a report in Kuwait's al-Jarida that Hizbullah and Iran sought to assassinate Ehud Barak in the city

Netanyahu: Iran Sanctions 'Not Working'

Frustration with Iran is boiling over in Jerusalem amid this week's terror attacks targeting Israel's diplomats in Asia.

Israel Complains to UN Chief Over Iranian Terror Campaign

Israel's UN envoy Ron Prosor filed a formal complaint with UN chief Ban Ki-moon over Iran's 'terror campaign' on Israeli diplomats.

Different Explosives Used in Delhi and Bangkok Attacks

Investigators in India and Thailand say the bombs used in this week's attacks on Israeli targets contained different explosives.

Tal's Mother: 'She is a Hero'

The mother of Tal Yehoshua Koren, wounded in Monday's terror attack in Delhi, says she will be traveling to India to join her daughter.

Barak: Iran Embellishing Nuclear Gains

Barak: Iran is "presenting a situation better than what it really is."

U.S. Monitoring Hizbullah Activity in Wake of Terror Attacks

U.S. says it's closely monitoring Hizbullah activities, working with Jewish organizations in wake of recent attacks.

Report: Iran Funding, Sheltering Al Qaeda

Intelligence experts say Iran and Al Qaeda have established an “operational relationship” and may be planning an attack together.

Iran Threatens West with 'Heavy Casualties'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman warns the U.S. and its allies: “Hasty steps will lead to heavy casualties.”

US Says Iran Nuclear Achievements 'Hyped'

US officials say they are unimpressed by Iran's much ballyhooed unveiling of centrifuges in Natanz and Fordo.

Delhi Police Arrest Five in Embassy Bombing Case

Police in Delhi have arrested five suspects in Monday's bombing of a vehicle carrying an Israeli diplomat's wife.

Thailand ‘Keystone Cops’ Bombings, Step by Step

An account of the Iranians in Bangkok’s botched bombings reveals amateurs as the bad guys in a version of Keystone Cops.

Iran: Oil Still Flowing to Europe

Oil Ministry officials in Tehran raced to denounce a state run Press TV that it was cutting exports to six European countries.

Iran Deploys ‘Oil Weapon,’ Cuts off Six European Nations

Iran rolled out its “oil weapon” Wednesday and announced a cut in exports to six European countries, including France and Greece.

Bombing Attacks Unmask Iran, Netanyahu Says

The terror bombings in New Delhi and Bangkok this week have unmasked Iran for the world to see its true face, Netanyahu tells the Knesset.

Thai Officials Say Botched Bombs Intended for Israelis

Thai officials said the botched Bangkok bomb plot was meant for “foreign nationals,” specifically the Israeli diplomats.

Iranian Minister: Zionists Have Many Enemies

Iran’s Defense Minister denies his country was behind the attacks on Israeli embassies, says they are a result of Israel's poor popularity.

Iran Plans Bigger and Better Rockets

Iranian officials say they are building a new launch vehicle to take heavier satellites higher - but is that what its really intended for?

After The Bomb: India Eyeing Saudi Oil

India is reportedly reconsidering oil imports from Iran after Monday's bombing in Dehli; security officials suspect Iran.

Thai Police Arrest Second Iranian After Bangkok Blasts

Thai police arrested another Iranian man they say is connected to twin bomb attacks in Bangkok; a third Iranian remains at large.

Delhi Police: 'Foreign Experts' Made Embassy Bomb

Officials in India say the bomb used in Monday's attack on an Israeli embassy car is new to India, is the work of 'foreign experts'

Iranian Officials: Nuclear Facilities Immune to Cyber Attacks

Iranian official: "The country's nuclear facilities are immune to cyber attacks."

Terrorist Attack in Bangkok, Iranians Involved

Two terrorist explosions rocked Bangkok Tuesday and at least several Iranians apparently were involved and one was wounded.

Video: India Suspects Iran Behind Attack on Israeli

Indian intelligence officials suspect Iran used local terrorists to attack an Israeli diplomat’s car Monday, the Times of India reports.

Iran Accuses Israel of Attacking Its Own Targets Abroad?

Iran accuses Israel of bombing its own embassies abroad in an effort “to tarnish Iran’s friendly tie with the host countries."

Iran Denies Culpability in Delhi Bombing

Iran says accusations by Israel that it was behind the bombings in India and Georgia targeting Israeli diplomats were 'sheer lies'

Delhi Police Special Cell to Head Bombing Probe

The elite Special Cell of the Dehli Police are heading the probe into a bombing targeting Israeli diplomats in the city.

Iran Threatens Gulf Arabs Over 'US Plots'

Iran's parliamentary speaker tells Gulf Arab states there will be 'consequences' if they continue to aid US sanctions on Iran.

Peres: 'Israel Will Not be Bullied'

President Shimon Peres said Israel would not be bullied by attacks on its diplomatic staff in India and Georgia, blames Iran.

‘Israel Can Harm Iran in Ways Prohibited in US’

Israel carries out attacks on Iran that are prohibited by the US, Newsweek reports. “Israel doesn’t tell and the US doesn’t want to know.”

U.S. Naval Commander Warns Against Iran's 'Suicide Ships'

Vice Admiral Mark I. Fox warns Iran may plant “suicide ships” along the Straits of Hormuz to use against U.S. forces.

Protocols of the Elders of Zion Exposed, in Farsi

Book exposing lies, fabrications and distortions of Protocols of the Elders of Zion now translated into Farsi for Iranian public.

Iran Warns Azerbaijan: Keep Mossad Out

Iran warned the representative of Azerbaijan in Tehran: make sure that Israel does not use your country as a spy base.

Krauthammer: Israel Will Not Tolerate Threats of Annihilation

Krauthammer: "Israel was established to prevent a second Holocaust, not to invite one"; says strike on Iran is inevitable.

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