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'I screwed up'

US Ambassador regrets tweet comparing victims to terrorists

Ambassador Tom Nides assured that there is no deal with Iran on the table. 'Biden was gonna make sure that Israel was never surprised'

US Ambassador regrets tweet comparing victims to terrorists

Iran’s rejection of growing Turkish influence in the region

The Zangezur Corridor is a key issue in the power struggle between Turkey and Iran that can affect the entire world. The story. Op-ed.

Iran’s rejection of growing Turkish influence in the region

Iran files complaint against Canada at top UN court

Iran claims Canada breached its state immunity by designating it a sponsor of terrorism.

Iran files complaint against Canada at top UN court

Europe to retain Iran ballistic missile sanctions

The sanctions, which were part of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, are due to expire in October.

Europe to retain Iran ballistic missile sanctions

Foreign Min. to Blinken: Iran's influence behind recent violence

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about recent violence, Iran, peace, and Visa Waiver Program.

Foreign Min. to Blinken: Iran's influence behind recent violence

Netanyahu:

'We acted in Iran and will continue'

Israel confirmed that Iran's Revolutionary Guards implicated in yet another plot to attack Jews and Israelis on foreign soil.

'We acted in Iran and will continue'

Iran's Foreign Minister visits UAE

The visit concludes a three-day tour of Gulf states as Iran seeks to ease tensions with its neighbors.

Iran's Foreign Minister visits UAE

Iran blames 20 countries, including Israel, for protests

Iranian intelligence names 20 countries, including Israel, which it claims were involved in protests following the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran blames 20 countries, including Israel, for protests

Netanyahu sends message to US:

'No agreements with Iran are acceptable'

Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that Israel will not be part of the most recently emerging agreements between the United States and Iran.

'No agreements with Iran are acceptable'

Amid reports of Iran deal:

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

State Department announces Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will meet senior Israeli officials.

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

Israel estimates:

New deal between Iran and US - within weeks

Despite US claims that reports of new Iran deal are not accurate, Israel says Pres. Biden is determined to reach understandings with Tehran.

New deal between Iran and US - within weeks

Israeli amb. calls on parliaments to adopt IHRA definition

At IPU Morocco, Amb. Danny Danon calls for global parliaments to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Israeli amb. calls on parliaments to adopt IHRA definition

Report:

Details of 'imminent' Iran deal emerge

US aiming to reach unwritten agreement, which Iranian officials call a “political cease-fire,” which would prevent a further escalation.

Details of 'imminent' Iran deal emerge

Khamenei:

'Judea and Samaria a major battleground against Israel'

Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Islamic Jihad leader in Tehran, congratulates group over latest campaign against Israel.

'Judea and Samaria a major battleground against Israel'

Op-Ed:

The intricate labyrinth of the political stage in Iran

The political theatre in Iran is unpredictable, as numerous power-hungry figures twist facts and present a skewed picture of events. Op-ed.

The intricate labyrinth of the political stage in Iran

Gantz:

'We are closer than ever to needing to act against Iran'

MK Benny Gantz at AJC Global Forum: Should a responsible action be needed against Iran, I will provide my full support to the government.

'We are closer than ever to needing to act against Iran'

Netanyahu:

'No deals with Iran are binding on Israel'

'Over 90% of our security problems come from Iran and its proxies,' Prime Minister tells Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

'No deals with Iran are binding on Israel'

Source: 'If Iran enriches uranium to 90%, Israel will attack'

Israel concerned over reports that West may reach agreement with Iran, estimates that US will prefer to reach understandings.

Source: 'If Iran enriches uranium to 90%, Israel will attack'

Lithuanian Prime Minister:

'We stand with Israel in stemming Iranian threat'

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė speaks at AJC Global Forum: We will continue pushing for more sanctions against Iran.

'We stand with Israel in stemming Iranian threat'

Khamenei:

'No one can stop Iranian nuclear weapons'

Iran's supreme leader says nuclear deal possible if the country's nuclear infrastructure remains intact.

'No one can stop Iranian nuclear weapons'

Macron to Raisi:

'Immediately end Iran's support for Russia'

French President urges Iranian counterpart to stop providing Russia with attack drones used to attack Ukraine.

'Immediately end Iran's support for Russia'

Iran claims:

'Israel has no response to our new missile'

Iran announces plans to increase the range of its "Fateh" missile, which currently has a range of 1,400 km.

'Israel has no response to our new missile'

Seven years later:

Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia

Iran to reopen embassy and consulate general in Saudi Arabia in wake of normalization deal signed in March.

Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia

Gantz in New York:

'We will back the government if it acts against Iran'

National Unity Party chairman: We will do whatever it takes to prevent an existential threat to the State of Israel.

'We will back the government if it acts against Iran'

Saudi Media:

Israel struck secret Iranian unit in Syria

According to the report, in May, Israel struck a secret Iranian unit charged with building missiles and precision weapons.

Israel struck secret Iranian unit in Syria

Saudi officials:

'Normalization with Israel is still on the table'

Despite agreement with Iran, Saudi Arabia still sees Tehran as an enemy, believes Iranians will violate agreement 'at first opportunity.'

'Normalization with Israel is still on the table'

Khamenei:

'Backing down from stance on Israel would be a mistake'

Iran’s Supreme Leader defends tough approach to the West: Compromise would only invite further hostility.

'Backing down from stance on Israel would be a mistake'

Report: Saudi Arabia and Iran discuss naval alliance

Iranian Navy commander says his country is working on naval alliances with Gulf neighbors, confirms UAE withdrew from US-led naval alliance.

Report: Saudi Arabia and Iran discuss naval alliance

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'Normalization with Saudis - a question not of if, but of when'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on potential new Iran nuclear deal: An agreement signed by Iran is not worth the paper on which it is signed.

'Normalization with Saudis - a question not of if, but of when'

Iranian Jews take part in memorial for Ayatollah Khomeini

Heads of local Jewish community give speeches in memory of the Ayatollah, point out the religious freedom that the Jews in Iran have.

Iranian Jews take part in memorial for Ayatollah Khomeini

Sources:

Biden adviser discussed outreach to Iran with Oman

Officials say Biden's Middle East adviser visited Oman this month to discuss outreach to Iran regarding its nuclear program.

Biden adviser discussed outreach to Iran with Oman

Khamenei warns Oman against Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Oman’s Sultan, warns him about the “dangers” of Israel’s presence in the region.

Khamenei warns Oman against Israel

Ukraine:

Parliament approves 50-year sanctions package against Iran

The bill seeks to sanction Iran for providing drones for Russia to use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Parliament approves 50-year sanctions package against Iran

Iran arrests alleged Israeli hit squad

Iranian authorities claim to have arrested 14 individuals for planning assassinations against Iranian personalities on behalf of Israel.

Iran arrests alleged Israeli hit squad

Zelenskyy proposes Iran sanctions bill

The bill would see Ukraine impose sanctions on Iran for 50 years for providing UAVs to Russia.

Zelenskyy proposes Iran sanctions bill

Iran 'no longer concerned with US sanctions'

Senior Iranian military officials tell how Iran's new policies seek to establish international power while disregarding US sanctions.

Iran 'no longer concerned with US sanctions'

Iran:

'Zelenskyy seeking to gain the West's support'

Iran fires back at Ukrainian President after he accused the Islamic Republic of arming Russia.

'Zelenskyy seeking to gain the West's support'

US and Iran negotiating release of sanctioned Iranian funds

A potential agreement is taking shape that could see Iran release prisoners in exchange for billions of dollars in sanctioned funds.

US and Iran negotiating release of sanctioned Iranian funds

'Serious risks'

France blasts Iran's latest ballistic missile test

France accuses Iran of violating UN resolution endorsing 2015 nuclear deal after it carried out a long-range ballistic missile test.

France blasts Iran's latest ballistic missile test

NSC Chief:

'Our enemies joyfully watched the protests'

NSC Chief Tzachi Hanegbi says the judicial reform plan has security implications but adds that Gaza op made Israel's enemies' joy die down.

'Our enemies joyfully watched the protests'

Report:

Defense establishment on high alert amid mutual threats

Defense officials say there is a heightened chance of confrontation after Iranian and Israeli officials swapped threats this week.

Defense establishment on high alert amid mutual threats

Caroline Glick:

Israeli power is the foundation for regional peace

The way to transform these sub rosa ties into an above-the-table alliance is for Israel to undermine Iran’s power. Op-ed.

Israeli power is the foundation for regional peace

UK government fails to ban IRGC months after parliament vote

British government under fire for not acting on a parliamentary motion to ban Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

UK government fails to ban IRGC months after parliament vote

System which warns of Iranian drones disabled for months

'Tal Shemayim' observation balloon which detects approach of drones, missiles, ruptured in storm, not operational for the last 6 months.

System which warns of Iranian drones disabled for months

Israel worries: Iran may enrich uranium to 84%

Israel concerned Iran may deliberately enrich uranium to 84%, clarifies willingness to use military force against Iran.

Israel worries: Iran may enrich uranium to 84%

Iranian official:

'Attack on nuclear facilities would mean war'

Iranian official warns Israel against attacking his country’s nuclear facilities.

'Attack on nuclear facilities would mean war'

Mahsa Amini's grave ransacked by vandals

Family of young woman whose death sparked months of protests vows to continue fixing grave after latest incident of damage.

Mahsa Amini's grave ransacked by vandals

Turkish report:

11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Investigation uncovers spy ring which followed 23 people, company with business connections to Iran.

11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Iran condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Iranian Foreign Ministry calls on Muslim world to take "effective, immediate and deterrent" action following the visit.

Iran condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Congressional advisor warns of rising antisemitism in Armenia

Orthodox strategic advisor points to high levels of antisemitism in Armenia and among US Armenian community.

Congressional advisor warns of rising antisemitism in Armenia

Military Inteligence Chief:

Nasrallah close to mistake which would lead to war

Major General Aharon Haliva warns Iran poses a threat to Israel in many areas, but hasn't decided to breakout to nuclear weapons yet.

Nasrallah close to mistake which would lead to war

Gallant reveals Iran's 'floating terror bases'

Defense Minister reveals IRGC attempt to conduct piracy on the seas, threaten flight paths and trade routes.

Gallant reveals Iran's 'floating terror bases'

Iran:

'We are capable of ensuring the safety of the Gulf waters'

The statement comes after US, British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz.

'We are capable of ensuring the safety of the Gulf waters'

Iran claims Israeli linked 'terrorist group' arrested at border

Iran's intelligence minister says the 'terrorist group associated with the Zionist regime' entered the country from the western borders.

Iran claims Israeli linked 'terrorist group' arrested at border

Iranian MP:

'Iran may restore ties with Washington if US offers apology'

Islamic Republic lawmaker Shahryar Haidari claimed the US suggested holding talks with Tehran without the presence of other JCPOA partners.

'Iran may restore ties with Washington if US offers apology'

The barbaric slaughter of innocents in Iran

Unmasking the terror unleashed upon a peace-loving people by the Ayatollah's regime. Op-ed.

The barbaric slaughter of innocents in Iran

US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz

The move follows Iran’s recent seizure of two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf.

US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz

Iran executes three men over anti-gov't protests

Western governments condemn Iran after it executes three men convicted of killing security force members last year.

Iran executes three men over anti-gov't protests

Ukraine rabbi: 'Western world must fight Iranian terrorism'

Rabbi Moshe Azman visits hospitalized Iranian reporter, says reporter's 'fight against violence and terrorism is brave and noteworthy.'

Ukraine rabbi: 'Western world must fight Iranian terrorism'

US urges Iran not to execute three anti-government protesters

State Department deputy spokesman voices concern that Iran may soon execute three people arrested in November.

US urges Iran not to execute three anti-government protesters