Iran

Eiland: Attack on Iran Not 'Crazy' or 'Irresponsible'

Former National Security Council director Giora Eiland said that an Israeli attack on Iran was not "crazy" or "irresponsible."

Iran FM: 'A Cruel Response' For Anyone Who Attacks Us

Iran's Foreign Minister said that Iran would impose “a cruel response on all nations in the region" if it is attacked.

Dagan: Shalit Deal Steals Gilad's Thunder

Former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan: Gilad Shalit should not be treated as a hero as the price paid for his release precludes this.

Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat slammed Israeli sanctions on Ramallah for violating the Oslo Accords as 'illegal' and 'blackmail.'

Report: West Ready to Attack Iran

A report in the British Guardian newspaper Wednesday said that the U.S. and the UK were gearing up for a possible attack on Iran.

Iran Rattles Saber at Israel, US

Speculation in Israel's press about a potential strike on Iran's nuclear program, Tehran has warned of counter-punching in 'a suprising way'

Bahrain is Iran's 'Crown Jewel'

Bahrain's foreign minister says Iran sees the island kingdom as the crown jewel in its efforts to dominate the Persian Gulf.

Gilad: Iran is Currently the Biggest Threat to Israel

Director of the Defense Ministry’s Diplomatic-Security Bureau: Iran is the biggest threat to Israel right now. We should take action.

Iranian Chessmaster Expelled, Refused to Play Israeli

A top Iranian chess grandmaster was expelled at the Corsica Masters championship after refusing to play his Israeli opponent this week.

Report: Iran's Nuclear Program Slowing Down

Iran’s quest for nuclear weapons is suffering from production and engineering troubles, largely because of Stuxnet, says ISIS.

Iran May Do Away With Presidential Elections

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini says popular elections for the presidency 'aren't required.'

US on High Alert, Conducts Drill in Israel and Saudi Arabia

The US holds a large-scale aerial exercise in Israel and Saudi Arabia; a navy fleet sails to the region in preparation for terror attacks

US Moves to Isolate Iran Over Assassination Plot

US officials are moving to isolate Iran after revealing a plot by Tehran to assassinate rival Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Washington.

Saudi Arabia Weighing Response to Iran Plot

Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal to reporters to "wait and see" how the kingdom would react to Iran's assassination plot.

Holding Iran Accountable

Iran Committed an Act of War - Will Obama Respond in Kind?

The thwarting of an Iranian plot raises the issue how far will the US go in response? Hard to complain, after Israel's cave-in.

US: Tehran Plotted to Assassinate Saudi Envoy

Washington says Iran's covert Quds force plotted to assassinate Saudi Arabia's envoy to the United States on American soil.

A-Jad: Zionists Behind Cairo's Copt Massacre

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled his latest conspiracy theory, saying Israel and the US plotted recent clashes in Cairo.

IAEA to Spell Out Concerns on Iran Nuclear Tech

The UN agency tasked with overseeing international nuclear development is expected to detail its concerns on Iran.

In Iran: 74 Lashes for Student, 90 Lashes for Actress

An Iranian student freed from prison received 74 lashes on the way out the door for “insulting” President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran Warns Turkey: Trade Ties in Jeopardy

Iran has issued a warning to Turkey: 'change your attitude towards Syria, Muslim secularism and the NATO anti-missile shield, or else.'

Iran Ready to Send 'Peacekeepers' to Crisis Spots

Iranian army officials say they are ready to send peacekeeping forces to crisis spots under the UN banner.

GCC Blasts Iran for Sowing Instability After Saudi Riots

The six Sunni monarchies of the GCC have blasted Shiite Persian Iran for its alleged involvement in riots in the Saudi province of Qatif.

'Abbas Advancing Israeli Plots'

A senior Iranian lawmaker has accused PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas of advancing Israel's plots to curb 'Intifada' and the 'Arab Spring.'

U Texas Grad Student on Trial in Tehran

An Iranian graduate student at the University of Texas may face years of prison in his homeland. He is now on trial in Tehran.

Ahmadinejad Criticizes Turkey Over NATO Radar

Iran criticizes Turkey for agreeing to allow NATO to station an early warning radar on its territory, says the radar protects Israel.

Lawyer for Freed US Hikers Barred from Leaving Iran

Iranian officials confiscated the passport of the lawyer who represented two now-freed US hikers held in the country for two years.

Report: Iranian Extremists Pursue Christians Overseas

Christians who fled Iran behind report threats from ‘the unknown soldiers of the hidden Imam’ even overseas.

Christian Pastor Faces Final Appeal of Iran Death Sentence

A Christian pastor who converted from Islam faces the final appeal of a death sentence in Iran's Supreme Court next week.

US Imposes More Sanctions on Syria

The United States has imposed additional sanctions on Syria, adding telecommunications companies to the ban on trade.

Ahmadinejad's 'Solution' to Conflict: Everyone Should Go Home

Iran leader's “solution” to the conflict between Israel and the PA: Arabs return to 'Palestine', Jews return to where they came from.

France Won't Rule Out Military Strike on Iran

France may consider a pre-emptive military strike on Iran to stop its march towards obtaining a nuclear weapon of mass destruction.

Iran Threatens the US East Coast

Iran is threatening to send war ships to the East Coast of the United States in a major escalation with America.

Father of US Hiker Freed from Iran Is Jewish, Ex-Israeli

The father of one of the US hikers freed from Iran after two years is Jewish and once lived in Israel, a fact kept secret for his safety.

A-Jad: Israel Holding Iranian Diplomats Since 1982

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused Israel of holding an Iranian diplomatic team incognito for 29 years.

US Hikers from Iran: We Were Hostages

The two US hikers released from Iran Sunday said they were hostages because of US policies. They spoke of cries of tortured inmates.

US Hikers Freed From Iranian Prison, Arrive Home Via Oman

Two American hikers boarded a plane in Oman and headed home this weekend, ending a two-year ordeal in an Iranian prison, accused as spies.

Israel on Ahmadinejad: Threatens World Peace and Security

Israel issues response to Ahmadinejad's hateful speech: Tehran’s hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people is evident to all.

Ahmadinejad: Zionism Sacred to West

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad repeated well-worn themes at the UN such as Holocaust denial, imperialism, lambasting Israel.

Iran Producing Advanced Combat Helicopters

Iran has begun to produce advanced combat helicopters for its army, capable of land and sea missions.

Ahmadinejad: PA Was a Country Before UN Was Formed

Ahmadinejad tells ABC the Palestinian Authority was a country before the United Nations existed. He rejects the PA’s recognizing Israel.

Iran Tensions Open Nuclear Watchdog Conference

A rhetorical shooting match between Washington and Tehran set the tone as the 151-nation IAEA conference opened in Vienna.

Gilad: PA Opposes Terror, and is Fighting It

Top security expert says that the PA is doing far more to fight terror than most Israelis realize.

West Dismisses Iran's Nuclear Overtures

Western diplomats dismissed Iran's claims that it was 100% open. IAEA officials said Tehran's recent overtures offer "nothing new."

A-Jad: Zionist Regime Behind Both World Wars

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinijad accused the "Zionist regime" of starting WWI and WWII before Israel even existed.

Iran Touts New Air Defense System, Smart Bombs

In its latest display of military bluster, Iran's air force announced it had new air-to-air defense systems and heavy smart bombs.

US Clears Name of Israel’s Ofer Brothers – after their Deaths

The US clears the names of Israel's billionaire Ofer brothers, accused of dealing with Iran. They have died since the charges were made.

Ahmadinejad Promises to Free American Hikers

Iranian president vows to free American hikers sentenced to eight years in prison. Pair to go free in days.

Cheney: Israel Will Bomb Iran Reactor if Need Be

Former US vice president Dick Cheney says Israel has the will to act if it concludes Iran's nuclear program poses an existential threat.

Russia Welcomes Iran to 'Nuclear Club'

Russia welcomes Iran to the world's 'nuclear club' as Tehran officially inaugurated its Bushehr nuclear reactor.

Netanyahu on 9/11: Terrorism is 'War of Radical Islam'

PM Netanyahu marked the 10th anniversary of the Al Qaeda attack on the United States by calling it a "war - of radical Islam."

Google Warns Iranian Users Their Accounts May Be Hacked

Iranian users of the Google email service are warned their accounts may be compromised, and advised to take action to protect their privacy.

Mossad Hacked?

A Dutch government report says security certificates for Mossad, CIA, MI6, and major corporations were stolen - probably by Iran.

Report: Turkey's Anti-Israel Pose Tied to Ankara's Syria Policy

Syria is quickly losing friends even among those thought to be its staunchest allies.

Iran Insists NY’s Twin Towers ‘Never Hit by a Plane’

Iran doesn’t give up. Near the anniversary of 9/11, its media said NY’s towers were “never hit by a plane” and explosives collapsed them.

Turkey Manages to Anger Both Israel and Iran

Erdogan has achieved an unusual feat – angering both Israel and Iran, which warned it will ”respond” to a NATO radar system in Turkey.

US Defense Chief: ‘Arab Spring’ to Sweep Iran

It is only a matter of time before the Arab Spring overthrows the Iranian regime, according to US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

Iran Launches Massive Air Defense Drill

One day after a leaked IAEA report on its nuclear program appeared in the press, Iran launches massive air-defense drill.

Iran Offers IAEA 'Full Supervision' of its Nuclear Program

Iran offers the IAEA 'full supervision' of its nuclear activities, as long as the sanctions against it are lifted.

Iran Making Nuke Headway

A confidential IAEA report leaked to the press indicates Iran is making headway in upgrading its centrifuges used for enriching uranium

Turkey to Host ABM Radar

Iranian Threats Prompt Turkey to Shelter under NATO Umbrella

The rivalry between Turkey and Iran over influence in the Middle East has prompted a Turkish decision to join NATO's missile shield.