Iran

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.

Dempsey Stresses 'Mutual Commitment' During Visit

US CoS Martin Dempsey sought to assure Israelis that his visit represents "mutual commitment" to stop Iran's nuclear program

Poll: 35% of Americans Support Iran Military Strike

New poll finds that 35% of American citizens would support military action against Iran, if sanctions fail.

Iran Scoffs at Western Sanctions

Iran says Western sanctions are having no effect because demand for its oil outstrips its customers' other concerns.

Obama: 'All Options Available on Preventing Iran Nukes'

President Barack H. Obama defended his record on Iran to Time Magazine, deflecting criticism by Mitt Romney.

Iran's UN Ambassador Warns: We Can Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says that closing the Strait of Hormuz is an option if "somebody wants to tighten the noose."

Iran Threatens Pro-Israeli Hacker

The pro-Israeli hacker who calls himself Hannibal says he was threatened by Iran's deputy prime minister.

Saudi Arabia: 'All Available Options' Open on Iran

Prince Turki al-Faisal says Saudi Arabia is ready to defend its interests against Iran, who demands Riyadh not mitigate oil prices.

A-Jad's Economics Costs Iran 6%

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinijad refused to raise bank interest rates causing his nations struggling currency to drop 6%

Bolton: Obama's Iran Policy 'Naive'

Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton says sanctions won't deter Tehran and Obama's most lasting legacy will be a nuclear armed Iran.

Barak: Iran Strike 'Very Far Off'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak sought to allay US fears Israel will strike Iran's nuclear facilities saying such a decision was "very far off."

Video: Israeli Commercial Spoofs Mossad Bombing Iran Nuke Plant

Not everyone takes Iran seriously. An Israeli ad shows the Mossad working in Iran. There's even an App to attack the nuclear plant.

Russia Protecting Iran from West

Russia stepped up to protect Iran from Western interference Wednesday, warning that further sanctions would only "stifle" the economy.

Iran to Launch New Satellite into Space

Iran’s Defense Minister announces the Islamic Republic intends to launch a new satellite into space next month.

Senior General: Nuclear Iran Could 'Constrain' IDF

Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel says a nuclear armed Iran could limit Israel's options when fighting Hamas and Hizbullah.

Religious War in Gaza: Hamas Assaults Shi’ite Muslims

Police in Gaza, ruled by Hamas’ Sunni Muslims, broke the bones of several Shi’ite Muslims, a sign of a break between Iran and Hamas.

Yaalon Slams Obama's Reticent Iran Stance

Are the Obama administration's "election-year considerations" blocking tough US action on Iran?

EU Preparing More Iran Sanctions

UK foreign minister William Hague says EU ministers are preparing an extensive round of sanctions targeting Iran's oil industry.

Iran Bans Barbie: 'Meet Dara and Sara'

The Iranian morality police has activated an official ban on the sale of Barbie and Ken. Meet Dara and Sara.

Iran 'Identifies' Killers of Nuclear Scientist

Iran says it has arrested suspects in the assassination of nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, killed last week in Tehran car bombing.

Exposé: Mossad Worked for Months to Kill Iranian Nuke Scientist

The Mossad worked for months to stage the assassination of its latest Iranian nuclear scientist target, The London Times reports.

Iran Vows Revenge Against Israel, US and UK

Enraged Iranian officials vow retaliation against Israel, the US and the UK over the latest assassination of a nuclear scientist in Tehran.

US Pressure? Israel Postpones Massive Joint Drill

Israel delays largest-ever anti-missile military drill with the US for “technical” reasons days after Obama pressures Israel over Iran.

Russia: Attack on Tehran is Attack on Moscow

Russia has given Iran its bear hug and warns Israel and the West that an attack on Tehran would be considered an attack on Moscow.

TIME: Mossad Trained, Paid Assassins in Iran

TIME Magazine cites "sources" who say Israel's Mossad was responsible for paying and training assassins to kill Iranian nuclear scientists.

Israel Fighting Iran Through a False Flag?

Mossad agents posed as CIA operatives to recruit Jundallah terrorists as assassins of key Iranians, according to Foreign Policy magazine.

Iranians Call to Avenge Death of Nuclear Scientist

Iranian mourners blame U.S. and Israel for death of nuclear scientist, as Iranian website suggests the revenge is coming.

A-Jad Rails Against Capitalism, America

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad railed against capitalism and the US on the last leg of his Latin American tour.

Panetta: We Have Some Ideas Who Was Behind Iran Killing

U.S. Defense Secretary: We have “some ideas” as to who was behind the assassination of a nuclear scientist in Tehran.

U.S. Sanctions 3 Companies for Selling Oil Products to Iran

Washington places sanctions on companies from China, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates for selling refined oil products to Iran.

Report: Iran Ready to Discuss Nuclear Allegations

After years of refusal, Iran ready to discuss allegations of its secret nuclear weapons work. UN team to visit January 28.

Iran: We'll Bring the War to Israel, and 'Beyond'

Iran said Thursday that it would respond to Israel's 'cold war' against it - with attacks against Israelis, and possibly Jews worldwide.

Iran Focus of China Visit

Timothy Geithner Attempts to Persuade China on Iran

Timothy Geithner is having a hard time persuading China to join oil sanctions. The Gulf States could provide China reassurance.

IDF Spokesman: No Tears for Assassinated Iranian Scientist

Brig. Gen. Mordechai says he's glad Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Roshan is dead, but doesn't know who killed him

UAE Says Customers Responsible for Hormuz Security

The foreign minister for the UAE says the world's importers are responsible for securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Scientist Killed In Tehran Blast

An Iranian scientist involved in the petroleum industry has been killed in a car bombing in Tehran. Two others were wounded.

Iran Blocking Al Jazeera

According to the pan-Arab satellite channel Arabsat the Islamic Republic is jamming the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera.

Iran Accuses Google of Being a Spy Engine

Mahmoud-net: Google’s search engine is a spying tool, charges Iran. Its solution: a national Internet – controlled, of course.

Report: Israel Preparing for Nuclear Iran

Israeli experts recently prepared scenarios for the day after an Iranian nuclear weapons test, says the London Times.

IAEA Confirms Iran Enriching Uranium at Underground Site

The UN’s nuclear watchdog confirms that Iran has begun enriching uranium at a heavily fortified underground site.

Kuwait Delays Appeal in Iranian Espionage Case

A Kuwaiti appeals court has delayed the appeal of convicted Iranian spies until March.

Iran Sentences Alleged US Spy to Death

Iran has sentenced an alleged US spy to death, escalating tensions in a war of nerves between the Obama administration and Ahmadinejad.

Iran Issues New Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran has again threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, this time using the excuse of a military exercise set for January 27.

Iran's Ahmadinejad Begins Tour of Latin America

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad begins a tour of Latin America Sunday to bolster his support from allies in the Western hemisphere.

Davutoglu Lauds Ties with Iran

Turkey Seeks Broker Role Between Iran and EU

Turkey is trying to mediate between Iran and the EU as well as Iran and the Sunnis, to its own advantage.

Iran Thanks U.S. for Rescuing Fishermen

Iran's Foreign Ministry thanked the United States Saturday for rescuing 13 of its fishermen from pirates.