Iran

Syria: 13 Dead as Crackdown Continues

13 dead in Syria as Bashar Assad’s continues assault on protesters. Meanwhile, EU adopts new sanctions against Syria.

Khameini: West Can't 'Confiscate' Arab Spring

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini warned Arab nations the West is trying to confiscate the Arab Spring.

Nuclear Watchdog Dismisses Tehran's 'Charm Offensive'

The IAEA is expected to criticize Iran's lack of transparency despite attempts by Tehran to 'charm' them into dropping tough questions.

Iran Doth Protest! Tehran Says Saudi Security Top Priority

Feigning shock over Saudi concern, officials in Tehran claim the security of Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Allies is its top concern.

More U.S. Sanctions on Syria While Assad Keeps Killing

Assad's forces kill at least seven people after Ramadan. Meanwhile, the U.S. slaps sanctions on Syrian officials.

Israel Deploying Warships in Red Sea - Iran Following Suit

The IDF has deployed two warships to the Red Sea near the Egyptian border as Sinai terror alerts pour in; Iran plans to follow suit.

Iran Plans to Include Egypt in Terror Axis

Iran announced it will renew relations with the new Egyptian regime by sending an ambassador to Cairo in several months.

A-Jad: PA State First Step to Israel's Demise

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinijad says the recognition of a PA state by the United Nations is just the first step to Israel's end.

Assad Thumbs Nose at West; Forces Kill 8

Despite mounting international pressure and sanctions, Assad keeps the crackdown going saying he won't bow to 'colonialists.'

Tehran Suing Moscow Over S-300 Contracts

Iran is suing Russia for failing to deliver the S-300 air defense system - a key item Tehran wanted to safeguard its nuclear sites.

Arab League Puts Syria on Agenda

The Arab League has put Syria on its upcoming meeting agenda as Assad's hit-and-run crackdown proceeds apace.

Ahmadinejad to Assad: Speak to the Opposition

After helping Assad crack down on anti-regime protests, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells him to talk to the opposition.

EU Sanctions Iranian Army for Helping Syria

EU imposes sanctions against the elite Iranian Quds Force for providing support to help Assad crush the uprising against him.

Iran Completes Bushehr Turbine Test

Iranian officials say they successfully tested the turbine at the Bushehr nuclear plant allowing them to enter the final pre-launch phase.

EU, U.S. Draft Sanctions Against Syria

European nations and the U.S. have drafted a resolution which seeks an arms embargo and other sanctions on Assad.

Iranian Show Trial of 'Mossad Spy' Underway

Iran's show trial of a 'Mossad spy' it says assassinated one of its 'top nuclear scientists' is underway.

Iran Shows Off New Anti-Ship Missile

Tehran has unveiled a new domestically-made cruise missile, which has a range of 124 miles and can destroy a warship, Iran claims.

Iranians 'Among World's Laziest,' Oil Blamed

The average Iranian manages 6-8 efficient work hours per week. Only Saudis and Kuwaitis are lazier.

Iran Moving More Centrifuges Underground

Iran will be moving more centrifuges for its uranium enrichment program to a second underground facility as 'airstrike insurance'.

Report: Iran Cuts Hamas Funding Over Assad Silence

According to diplomatic and intelligence sources Iran has reduced - if not cut entirely - its funds to the Hamas terror group.

Iran Sentences Two American Tourists to Jail for Spying

Iran has dashed American hopes it would free two US tourists and instead sentenced them to eight years in jail for allegedly spying.

Iran Gets Love From Russia

Russian Proposal Buys Time for Iranian Nuclear Program

Russia has come up with a step-by-step proposal to solve the Iranian nuclear crisis. The same approach was tried with North Korea.

Iran Dangles Bushehr Start-Up, But No Date Announced

Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant will be activated “soon” authorities said Wednesday – but after years of delays, no date was given.

Report: IDF Drones Over Kurdistan?

Iran's Press-TV claims Israel is operating drones over Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region without permission from Baghdad.

A-Jad Threatens 'Regrettable' Response If Iran is Attacked

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad promised a 'regrettable' response to any strike by Israel or the US on its nuclear facilities.

Iran Offers London 'Peace Keepers' to Restore Calm

In another dig at Britain, Iran has offered to send 'peace keepers' to help restore calm in London, which was shaken by four days of riots.

Rousseff Continues Iran Tryst

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has bucked international opinion to continue her nation's lucrative trade relationship with Iran.

Iran Backs Lebanon’s Claims on Israel Gas Find

Iran bolsters Lebanese and Hizbullah threat to go to war over their claims on huge gas fields discovered by Israel off the Haifa coast.

Iran Blames Russia for Bushehr Delays

Iranian lawmakers blamed "bad promises" by Russia for delays in activating the Islamic Republic's first nuclear plant.

Iran Loves Protests in ‘Disintegrating Zionist Regime’

The ”truth” from Iran: The protest movement in Israel is ‘anti-Zionist” and more proof that the “Zionist regime is coming apart at the seams

UK Agency: We Need to Keep Iran Ties Secret

A British government agency is stonewalling a request made by a U.S. news organization seeking information on companies trading with Iran.

Report: Turkey Seizes Another Iranian Arms Shipment

A report said that Turkey had recently halted and detained an Iranian shipment of arms bound for Syria, which held weapons for Hizbullah.

Poll: Arabs Less Supportive of Iran

Iran losing ground? New poll finds that less Arabs support the Islamic Republic today and do not want to see it developing nuclear weapons.

Der Spiegel: Mossad Admits It Killed Nuke Scientist

Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency admitted it eliminated a nuclear scientist in Iran last week, according to a supposed Der Spiegel report

EU Expanding Sanctions After Hama Massacre

The European Union added five Syrian officials to its list of sanctions following the slaughter of 140 in Hama.

Israel, US Plan Joint Anti-Missile Exercise

Israel and the US will execute the "Juniper Cobra" anti-missile exercise in 2012 in the event of an Iran strike.

Ahmadinejad: Arab Unrest Saving Israel

Arabs who are protesting against tyranny are really doing Israel's bidding, says Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iran Releases Popular Dissident Pegah Ahangarani

Popular Iranian celebrity and dissident Pegah Ahangarani has been released after 17 days in custody.

Amano Calls Out Syria, Iran

New IAEA Head Displays Greater Resolve Than Predecessor

Yukiya Amano, successor to pro-Iran El-Baradei, may not be backed by the superpowers but he at least tries to do his job.

World Jewish Congress Calls for Ban on Iranian Athletes

The World Jewish Congress has called for a universal ban on Iranian athletes at sport events until Iran allows competition against Israel.

Iran-China Deal Makes End Run on US Sanctions, Dollar

Iran's 3.2b Euro oil deal with China circumvents US sanctions, undercuts the dollar, and gives the Islamic republic a needed cash infusion

US Protests Iran’s Anti-Christian ‘Convert of Die’ Verdict

Iran upholds a “choose Islam or die” verdict for a Christian pastor. US is "outraged."

Great Iran-Syria Debate: Swim or Not to Swim against Israelis?

To swim or not to swim against Israel? That is the question. Syrian says “yes” and Iran says "no" at world championship.

Iran Blames ‘US Zionists’ for Assassination of ‘Wrong Man’

Iran changed its report that a nuclear scientist was assassinated and now claims he was a student. Either way, “American Zionists” did it.

Pakistan Mediating Iran-Saudi Tensions

Pakistan Mediating Iran-Saudi Tensions

Pakistan is trying to mediate tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia following the GCC deployment of forces to Bahrain this spring.

Steinitz Lays Down the Law Regarding Iran

Finance Minister Steinitz will issue an order stating that Iran is an enemy state and any economic relationship with it is prohibited.

Iran Says Syrian Turmoil an Israeli-American Plot

Iranian officials visiting Lebanon warn that Syria's internal unrest is the result of an American-Israeli plot; warn Lebanon to be 'vigilant.'

Iran Installing Advanced Centrifuges

Iran says it is beginning to install centrifuges with "better quality and speed" at its uranium enrichment facilities.

Iran Arrests Popular Dissident Actress

Iran has arrested a popular actress and vocal critic of the Islamic government to keep her from travelling abroad and speaking to foreign press.

Chavez Returns To Cuba Sans Omnipotence

Hugo Chavez, forced to undergo chemotherapy in Cuba, must now delegate responsibilities. The nail biting is not restricted to Venezuela.

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

A former CIA operative says Israel is likely to strike Iran before the Palestinian Authority attempts to win membership at the U.N.

Iranians Sell Kidneys to Pay for Weddings

Iranians overcome financial problems by selling kidneys outside the legal system in Iran, the only country with a legal program for organs.

Panetta Accuses Iran of Killing American Soldiers; What Next?

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was outspoken about Iranian military involvement in Iraq. But what effect will his warnings have?

Iran Using Executions to Quell Dissent

Human rights group say Iran is executing nearly two people per day, many in secret, to quell dissent.

Barak: Weakened Assad Benefits Hizbullah

Defense minister Ehud Barak warned lawmakers Hizbullah is the big winner in Syria's unrest, adding 'it will be hard for Assad's regime to survive.

US To Confront Iranian Arms In Iraq

US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta says the US will 'take unilateral action' to deal with Iran's moves to arm terrorist insurgents in Iraq.

Iran: Israel Planning to Kill Nasrallah

Iranian station claims that Israel is planning to assassinate Hizbullah head Hassan Nasrallah.

Iranian Submarine Departs Red Sea

Iran's submarine Yunis has concluded a 66 day mission in the Red Sea defense analysts say was likely aimed at Israel.

Fiscal Bodies Issue Warnings Against Aiding Iran

Securities Authority, Treasury and Bank of Israel issue warnings against financial ties to bodies that aid Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran Says Sanctions 'Have No Effect'

Iran's defense minister points to his nation's military technology advances as proof international sanctions have no effect.