Iran

Zurich's Gnomes Moving Tehran's Lucre

Switzerland has decided not to impose sanctions on Iran's central bank, or to prevent commodities traders from moving Tehran's oil.

Iran Arrests 15 for Links with Israeli 'Assassination Group'

Iran's intelligence ministry announced that it arrested more than 15 Iranian suspects belonging to Israeli-linked "assassination" network.

War Game: Israeli Air Strike Deals Severe Blow to Iran Nukes

In simulation by Makor Rishon newspaper, Israel strikes on October 16, loses 10 jets. Angry Obama refuses to intervene.

U.S. Rejects Iran's Call to Lift Sanctions

U.S. rules out lifting of sanctions against Iran, says it must first address concerns over its nuclear program in “concrete” ways.

Island Row Heats Up Persian Gulf

Iran has started rattling its saber at the six-member GCC ahead of talks over an island dispute between Tehran and the UAE

Iran Dispute 'Quickly and Easily' Resolved?

Tehran says the dispute over its controversial nuclear program can be quickly and easily resolved... if the West lifts sanctions.

Obama Rejects Charge Iran Received 'Freebie'

US President Barack Obama reacted angrily to PM Binyamin Netanyahu's assertion that Iran was the winner in this weekend's nuclear talks

Iran Cozies up to N. Korea, Watches Rocket Launch

Iranian missile experts were present at a failed North Korean rocket launch last week, according to foreign media.

Obama Denies Iran Has Been Given a 'Freebie'

U.S. President Barack Obama: Nothing was “given away” to Iran during weekend nuclear talks in Istanbul.

Netanyahu: Talks with Iran Have Given it a 'Freebie'

PM Netanyahu meets U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, warns against Iran using talks to further advance its nuclear program.

Iran Warns UAE: Do Not Sing Tune of 'Zionist Regime'

Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council advised UAE not to follow Israel's lead and to "avoid hasty measures."

EU Envoy: Iran Nuclear Talks Constructive

EU envoy: Latest talks between Iran and six world powers have been constructive; the two sides will meet again in Baghdad on May 23.

Ayoub Kara: Annan 'Naive' About Syria

Deputy minister and Knesset speaker Ayoub Kara says Kofi Annan lacks a sufficiently deep understanding of Syrian affairs to bring peace.

Clinton: 'Urgent' that Iran Ease Nuke Concerns

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton says it is 'urgent' that Iran allay concerns over its nuclear program in upcoming talks

Iran Touts 'New Initiatives' for Nuclear Talks

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili says he has new albeit undefined proposals for upcoming talks with the P5+1, rejects 'pressure'

Iran Claims Arrests of Israel Linked Terrorists

Officials in Iran claim they have uncovered a terrorist group linked to Israel and arrested several members.

A-Jad: Iran Will Punch the West in the Mouth

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran will punch the West in the mouth; claims Tehran can withstand an embargo for years

Barak: Sanctions Won't Halt Iran's Nuclear Bid

Defense Minister Ehud Barak admits deep misgivings about Western sanctions and upcoming nuclear talks with Iran and the P5+1

Iran Bellicose Ahead of Nuclear Talks

A top Iranian general says no nation would 'dare' attack Iran as the US deploys a second carrier group ahead of April 14 nuclear talks.

Iran Nuclear Talks Resume on April 14

After weeks of wrangling, IAEA officials say nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1 will resume in Istanbul next week.

Israel: Iran Claims Validate Nuclear Threat

Israeli officials say an Iranian lawmakers claims Tehran could build a nuclear bomb proved something is rotten in Tehran

Do US Missile Defense Plans Herald Iran Strike?

Moscow fears US moves to create a missile defense shield in the Middle East signals preparations for a strike on Iran's nuclear sites

US Confident Iran Nuclear Talks Will Occur

Despite disagreements over venue, US officials say they are confident nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1 will proceed next week.

Ankara We Have A Problem: Iran

Iran Rejects Istanbul As Venue For Nuclear Talks, Wants Baghdad

Stung by Turkey's backing of the Syrian insurgents Iran has ruled out Istanbul for nuclear talks.

Chinese Insurer Refuses to Cover Iranian Oil

Chinese refiners – who consume 20% of Iran's exportable crude oil – are finding it increasingly difficult to insure Iran's black lucre.

Clinton: Iranian Diplomatic Window Not 'Infinite'

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton says the diplomatic track with Iran isn't 'infinite' as Iran continues to hem-and-haw over talks.

Inspirational Pesach Video: Jewish Journey From Bondage

“If there is one thing we have learned from the past it is that we must never leave our fate in the hands of others.”

Clinton Warns Iran: Time Isn't Infinite for Diplomacy

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton warns Iran: Time is not “infinite” for diplomacy, “all options remain on the table” .

Iran Worried Over US Missile Shield

Iran has "advised" neighboring Arab states to reject a US missile shield project that would protect them from Tehran's missiles.

German 'Poet': Israel, Not Iran, 'Danger for World Peace'

Nobel Prize laureate, Gunter Grass, wrote 'poem' alleging that Israel is “danger for world peace”; Israeli strike could “annihilate” Iran.

Netanyahu: Iran Sanctions Aren't Working

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that sanctions had yet to deter Iran from seeking nuclear weapons, or weaken the regime.

Report: Obama Blaming Israel for Rising Fuel Prices

The Obama administration is blaming Israel for the recent rise in global crude oil prices, says its "posturing" on Iran brought the rise.

Iran, Others Propping Up Hamas

Some 75% of the Hamas budget for Gaza in 2012 is slated to come from foreign donors, most notably Iran.

Obama Intentionally Leaking Israeli Intelligence Information?

Bolton accuses Obama administration of intentionally leaking highly sensitive Israeli intelligence information.

Iranian Terror Cell to Attack Jewish, Western Targets in Turkey

Intelligence report: 'Unit 400' of al-Quds Brigade planning to carry out attacks in Turkey against Jewish, Israeli and Western targets.

A Passover Message from the Chief Rabbi of South Africa

A stirring message for our times as Passover appraoches, accompanied by Yaakov Schwekey singing Vehi Sheamda from the Haggadah.

Obama Imposes Tough New Sanctions on Iranian Oil

Obama determines there is enough crude on world markets to sanction Iran's oil exports.

Report: Iran Supplying Weapons to Gaza, but Not to Hamas

Iran is still supplying weapons to Gaza, but they are intended for groups other than Hamas, according to the Israel Defense website.

Turkey Bows to Pressure, Will Reduce Oil Imports from Iran

Despite its earlier support of Iran’s nuclear program, Turkey announces it is reducing oil imports from the Islamic Republic.

Baku: No Strike on Iran From Azeri Soil

Azeri president Ilham Aliyev says the lease of four airbases to Israel does not mean he will allow a strike on Iran from his country.

U.S. Sanctions Six Iranian Firms

U.S. hits six Iranian firms and shipping executives with sanctions, for dealing in weapons of mass destruction and missile technology.

Report: Iran's Centrifuge Workshops Are Well Hidden

New report prepared for Congress indicates that neither the U.S. nor Israel knows exactly where all of Iran’s nuclear facilities are.

Erdogan Rejects 'Outside Pressure' on Iran

Turkey's PM scored big points in Tehran when he rejected not only an attack on Iran's nuclear program, but sanctions as well.

Turkish PM Arrives with Full State Delegation in Tehran

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation for an official state visit.

Report: Iran Targeting Israeli Ships

Iranian terrorists planned to hit Israeli vessels in the Suez Canal, Egyptian daily reports.

Yaalon: Iran World's Number One Threat

Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Yaalon criticized Western 'hesitancy' in dealing with Iran saying the military option must be credible

Hizbullah Proxies Pose Greatest Threat to U.S.

Peter King: If Israel attacks Iran, the U.S. could “find itself implicated or involved” in crisis.

Barak: Israel, US Disagree on Iran Timetable

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says different strategic perspectives have led to divergent senses of urgency in Jerusalem and DC.

Ahmadinejad Tells Germans Holocaust a Lie

Ahmadinejad surpasses previous acts of chutzpah and tells German TV the Holocaust “was a colonialist plan that resulted from a lie.”

Obama: 'Electronic Curtain' Has Fallen Over Iran

Obama: despite sanctions, the U.S. is issuing new guidelines to make it easier to provide services to Iranian people.

Iranian Spy Deported from US to Tehran - Swapped for Hikers?

The United States has deported a convicted Iranian spy back to Tehran in a possible unspoken swap deal. Israel's Pollard is still in prison.

Fatah Blames Iran for Failure of Unity with Hamas

Fatah spokesman clams Iran paid Hamas to back out of implementing the reconciliation deal between the two factions.

US Exempting Japan, 10 EU Countries on Iran

US president Barack Obama will exempt Japan and 10 EU states from banking sanctions, allowing trade with Iran.

Russia Fears 'Nuclear Arms Race'

Moscow claims a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities would prompt Tehran to build nuclear bombs and set off a regional arms race.

Obama: US Will Breach Iran’s ‘Electronic Curtain’

US president Barack Obama charged Tehran with violating its citizens freedom and vowed tear down Iran's 'electronic curtain'

Khamenei: Iran Will Resist All Pressure

Iran's supreme leader says the Islamic Republic has - and will - resist all pressure on its nuclear program ahead of scheduled nuclear talks

Pentagon Fears 'Regional War'

US officials are concerned that an Israeli strike on Iran could result in regional war and hundreds of US casualties, after Pentagon games

Sinking Ahmadinejad Slams 'Blind Support for Israel'

Floundering Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad returned to his tried-and-true mantra of castigating Israel, decrying 'Western hegemony.'

Peres to Iran: If You Bomb, Nobody Will Bomb You Back?

President Shimon Peres extended Iran warm greetings for the Persian new year – and a fateful choice.

Iran to West: Respect Nuclear Program or Suffer 'Losses'

Iranian lawmaker warns Western countries of “losses” they will sustain unless they respect Iran’s nuclear capabilities.