Iran

Iran:

Principal's attempts at 'Death to Israel' chant fail hilariously

A viral video shows a high school principal in Iran trying to get his students to chant 'Death to Israel' and 'Death to America,' the students instead reply 'Death to Palestine.'

Iran orders US to compensate victims of 2010 attack

Iranian court orders the US government to pay $170 million in compensation to families of Iranians killed and injured in a 2010 suicide attack in the southeastern port city of Chabahar.

Tel Aviv District Court extends suspected spy's detention

A Tel Aviv court has extended the detention of Asher Benjamin Weiss, accused of espionage for Iran. During the hearing, Weiss expressed his love for the country, denied the allegations, and complained about prison conditions.

The path to Regime Change in Iran: A strategic vision

The time for decisive action is now, and the prospect of a new chapter for Iran—one defined by freedom and prosperity—is within reach. Opinion.

Iran:

'We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites'

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran will not obstruct the UN nuclear watchdog’s inspections and access to its sites: We operate within the framework of safeguards.

Iranian Supreme Leader:

Not logical for Iranian army to fight in place of the Syrian army

In a series of posts on social media, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei excused Iran for failing to protect the Assad regime and attacked the west for Israel's military actions in Syria.

Netanyahu to the people of Iran:

'The billions your oppressors stole from you went up in smoke'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a message to the people of Iran attacking the regime's support of failed terror organizations and regimes. 'You know what this regime is truly terrified of? It's terrified of you, the people of Iran.'

IDF estimates:

Syrian regime collapse opened the way to Iran's nuclear sites

Defense officials believe that the elimination of 85% of the anti-aircraft systems in Syria which threatened Israeli jets, there is an opportunity to tend to Iran's nuclear program.

Britain, France and Germany:

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

Judge rules:

CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak to remain in jail

Federal judge rules that Asif Rahman will remain in jail while awaiting trial for allegedly leaking top-secret information about a potential Israeli military operation against Iran.

US Congressman:

Drones over NJ may be linked to 'Iranian mothership'

Rep. Jeff Van Drew says senior sources told him the large drones that were spotted over the past few weeks were launched by an Iranian mothership off the coast of the US. The Pentagon denies the claims.

The future political presence of the Iranian women's community

Anti-women laws and the brutal actions of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police have led Iranian women to take a prominent and leading role in anti-government protests. They are fighting back! Opinion.

Report:

IRGC leaders ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad

The Telegraph reports that IRGC commanders are pointing fingers at one another “in angry terms” for the collapse of Assad’s regime. Some are calling for the dismissal of Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani.

For thousands of dollars

Resident of northern Israel carried out tasks for Iran

Artyom Zolotarev from Nof Hagalil committed vandalism and torched several vehicles under the directive of Iranian intelligence agents and was paid thousands of dollars in cryptocurrencies in exchange.

Biden:

'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel'

US President Joe Biden discussed the fall of the Assad regime and noted that it would not have been possible if not for Israel delivering blows on Iran and Hezbollah and Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Watch:

Iranian Embassy in Damascus ransacked by rebels

Video from a reporter on the ground in Damascus shows the embassy of Iran, which backed the Assad regime, in shambles after rebels took the capital and the regime fell.

Moving closer to the US?

Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis

Diplomatic source says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to ensure his continued rule.

IAEA warns:

Iran to significantly increase its highly enriched uranium

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi tells Reuters that Iran is "dramatically" increasing its capacity to produce uranium enriched to up to 60% purity: We do not have any diplomatic process ongoing.

Iranian spy network exposed in the Golan Heights

Father and son, residents of the Druze village of Mas'ada, gathered intelligence on IDF operations in the area on behalf of Iran's Quds Force.

Expert to Arutz Sheva:

France bought her way to Lebanon, together with Iran

Mideast expert Michael Borodkin explains the gap between French statements and the country's actions on the ground, says, 'When the price is right, French ideals are readily traded away.'

Sa'ar warns:

'This is likely the last chance to prevent Iranian nuke'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks at the OSCE Council of Ministers Plenary today in Malta, notes that Israel has been attacked on 7 fronts by Iran and its proxies over the last year.

MK Halevi to EU Parliament:

'Free nations of the world must dismantle the Iranian regime'

MK Amit Halevi (Likud) addressed a conference at the European Parliament in Brussels about the Iranian threat to Europe and Israel

Iranian President expresses doubts over harsher hijab penalties

Iranian President says he has "many reservations" about newly passed legislation that enforces stricter penalties on women who defy mandatory hijab rules.

35 entities and vessels

US sanctions Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil

Biden administration targets 35 entities and vessels accused of transporting illicit Iranian petroleum to international markets.

Report:

Trump’s pick for FBI head targeted in an Iranian hack

Kash Patel notified by the FBI that he was targeted in an Iranian hacking operation, sources tell CNN.

200 Iranian phishing attacks against Israelis uncovered

Shin Bet uncovers Iranian plot to gain access to personal information of Israelis, including senior officials, to set up terrorist attacks against the victims.

Expert:

Syrian rebels' offensive linked to Lebanon ceasefire deal

Dr. Yossi Mansharof, a researcher at the Misgav Institute, says Syrian rebel groups identified opportunity created by Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal. Prior to the offensive, he had warned of a potential Iranian invasion of Israel - via Syria.

Iranian FM:

'If West sanctions us - we could acquire nuclear weapons'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says nuclear weapons are not currently part of Iran's security strategy, but that may change if Western nations proceed with their threat to reimpose all UN sanctions.

Iran to IAEA:

'We plan to install additional centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz'

Following last week's resolution criticizing Iran for its lack of cooperation with the IAEA, Iran notifies the UN nuclear watchdog of its plans to install additional centrifuges at its Fordow and Natanz facilities.

Katz to UK Defense Sec.

'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held his first conversation today with UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, and emphasized Israel would act to prevent Iran from smuggling weapons into Lebanon.

IRGC general killed in clashes with rebels in Syria

Fighting between rebels and government forces reignited in the northwest Aleppo province.

Iranian FM:

'We reserve the right to respond to Israeli aggression'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, says it "depends on Israel's behavior" when asked if it could ease tensions between Israel and Iran.

Rockets and Claymore mines:

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

IDF, ISA, foil attempt to smuggle advanced weapons originating in Iran to terror operatives in Judea and Samaria.

A fearful and perilous future lies ahead for Iran's people

Khomeini and Khamenei famously declared, “We will stand until the end!” Whose end? Opinion.

Israel foils dozens of Iranian recruitment attempts daily

Over 100 Israeli citizens have recently reported suspected recruitment attempts by Iranian intelligence.

IDF exposes Hezbollah smuggling routes via Syria

The IDF reveals a series of attacks that thwarted attempts to transfer weapons through Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Khamenei says Netanyahu and Gallant deserve more than arrest

Khamenei: ICC Arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Gallant not enough, they must be given the death penalty

Estimate:

Terror cell which murdered Rabbi Kogan not sent by Iran

New report suggests that Iran may not have directed the terror cell which murdered Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to the UAE; Hamas, Islamic Jihad, suggested as possibilities.

Khamenei's adviser:

'Iran is preparing to respond to Israel'

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani says Iran is preparing a response to Israel's strikes on Iranian military targets in late October.

Iranian Parliament Speaker:

'We've initiated the deployment of advanced centrifuges'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran has already initiated deployment of advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment, in response to IAEA resolution against it.

New details

This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

In recent years, Iran has established a terrorist branch based on terrorists from Uzbekistan. This cell is believed to have murdered the Chabad emissary in Dubai.

Report:

Israel prevented Iranian plane from landing in Damascus

An Iranian flight from Tehran to the Syrian capital had to turn around after threats by Israel which feared that it was carrying ammunition, together with its passengers.

To avoid sanctions:

Iran seeks new nuclear deal

After Tehran's offer to limit uranium enrichment to only 60% was rejected by the US and EU, Iranian's Deputy Foreign Minister is set to meet with European foreign ministers.

Iranians send bait to government ministers

An innocent message received by ministers with an invitation to a Chabad event in New York aroused their suspicions. Israeli security sources ascertained that it was sent by Iranians.

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.

Trump vs. Iran:

How will the new President handle the Iranian nuclear program?

Trump's appointments indicate that the U.S. will likely return to a policy of "maximum pressure" on Iran in an attempt to halt its nuclear program. Military action is also on the table.

After IAEA resolution

Iran to launch 'new and advanced' centrifuges

Iran announces plans to launch a "significant series of new and advanced" centrifuges in response to IAEA resolution which censured Tehran for what it described as a lack of cooperation.

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States introduce resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program.

Iran's new proposal to avoid nuclear sanctions

IAEA chief calls proposal in which Iran would agree not to enrich uranium above 60% purity 'a step in the right direction.'

US warns Iraq: Israel may attack Shiite militias

Diplomatic attempts to prevent Israel from striking in Iraq following daily launches from that country towards Israel have been exhausted, Arab reports say.

IRGC general claims Israel 'defeated' militarily

US has suffered its greatest defeat since its founding, General Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the IRGC's Basij paramilitary, says.

Iran offers to cap uranium stock if West abandons IAEA action

New IAEA documents show that Iran has proposed halting the expansion of its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity on the condition that Western powers abandon efforts to pass a resolution condemning its lack of cooperation with the IAEA.

Sa'ar to Security Council:

'Take action against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq'

Foreign Minister urges UN Security Council to act to stop the activity of the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, who have claimed UAV attacks on Israeli territory.

Over support for Russia

Britain sanctions Iran’s airline and shipping carrier

UK government freezes assets of Iran Air and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), after evidence emerged of Iran providing ballistic missiles to Russian forces.

Canada:

Iranian plot to kill Irwin Cotler foiled

Canada reportedly foils Iranian plot to kill former justice minister Irwin Cotler, 84, a human rights activist and critic of Iran.

Families of American October 7 victims sue Iran

The lawsuit, submitted to the US District Court in Washington, outlines Iran’s financial and logistical support for Hamas and other terrorist organizations dedicated to Israel’s destruction.

During trip to Iran

IAEA chief visits Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, who visited Iran at the end of last week, reportedly toured the Natanz nuclear facility and the heavily fortified Fordow enrichment site.

'Fabricated story'

Iran denies its UN Ambassador met Musk

Iran's Foreign Ministry denies report of a meeting between the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations and Elon Musk.

Report:

Iran has secretly chosen the next Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of leader Ali Khamenei, will lead the Islamic state after the death of the critically ill father.

Israel destroyed top-secret nuclear research facility at Parchin

Israel destroyed 'sophisticated' research equipment, significantly damaged Iran's efforts to resume nuclear research, Axios reports, quoting officials.