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Iran:

Viral video shows yogurt poured on women who didn't wear hijab

Iranian authorities arrest the man who poured the yogurt on the two women, but also order arrest of the women.

Viral video shows yogurt poured on women who didn't wear hijab

World's largest drone company likely selling technology to Iran

Chinese drone manufacturer denies report it markets its products to Iran in violation of US sanctions.

World's largest drone company likely selling technology to Iran

US Jewish leaders create group to support Iranian protesters

New organization will aid Iranian diaspora and anti-regime activists outside Iran with their aspirations for freedom and democracy.

US Jewish leaders create group to support Iranian protesters

Iran claims advisor killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps advisor in Syria reportedly killed in air strike attributed to Israel.

Iran claims advisor killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus

Intl Court rejects Iran's bid to claim $2 billion frozen by US

Hague Court rules it does not have jurisdiction to force US to return funds seized to compensate victims of 1983 bombing.

Intl Court rejects Iran's bid to claim $2 billion frozen by US

Interrogation reveals Iranian attempt to infiltrate Africa

Iranian agent in Tanzania describes plan to recruit ethnic Iranians for terror plots and espionage, targeting Israelis, among others.

Interrogation reveals Iranian attempt to infiltrate Africa

Athens: Terrorist attack on Jewish restaurant foiled

Iranian terrorists of Pakistani origin arrested after plotting to attack Jewish and Israeli targets in the Greek capital.

Athens: Terrorist attack on Jewish restaurant foiled

Canada announces new sanctions against Iran

Canada targets two entities and eight individuals as part of new sanctions against Iran over human rights violations and drone production.

Canada announces new sanctions against Iran

Following drone attack on US base:

US strikes Iranian targets in Syria

The US air strikes came after a drone believed to be Iranian struck a Coalition base in northeast Syria.

US strikes Iranian targets in Syria

Following restoration of ties:

Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers to meet

Saudi Foreign Minister and Iranian counterpart agree in phone call to meet and pave the way for the re-opening of embassies.

Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers to meet

Israeli official:

'Iran enriching uranium above 60% could trigger a strike'

Israeli official says Israel is telling US and Europe that any Iranian progress above 60% enrichment could trigger military action.

'Iran enriching uranium above 60% could trigger a strike'

US sanctions Iranians over equipment for drones

Four firms and three people sanctioned for allegedly buying equipment to be used for Iran’s drone and weapons programs.

US sanctions Iranians over equipment for drones

UN expert:

'Iranian authorities may have committed crimes against humanity'

UN Special Rapporteur on Iran says Iranian authorities committed violations in recent months that may amount to crimes against humanity.

'Iranian authorities may have committed crimes against humanity'

After Saudi-Iran deal:

Iranian President invited to visit Saudi Arabia

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi welcomes invitation from Saudi Arabia's King Salman to visit the kingdom.

Iranian President invited to visit Saudi Arabia

How can we celebrate Nowruz when Iran is in crisis?

March 20 is the first Nowruz—the Iranian New Year—since the government murdered 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini. Op-ed.

How can we celebrate Nowruz when Iran is in crisis?

Iran:

Two people sentenced to death over ISIS attack on shrine

Iranian court sentences two people to death over October attack on shrine in the southern city of Shiraz.

Two people sentenced to death over ISIS attack on shrine

Iran claims innocence in schoolgirl poisoning

The Islamic Republic submitted a 6-page report to the UNHRC claiming that less than 10% of the students experienced symptoms of poisoning.

Iran claims innocence in schoolgirl poisoning

Op-ed:

Three evil powers cannot promote peace

We need to never forget the insidious implications of negotiations with evil doers. Obama with Iran, for example. Op-ed.

Three evil powers cannot promote peace

After Saudi Arabia deal:

Top Iranian official visits UAE

Head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council meets president of UAE, discusses "opportunities for enhancing cooperation".

Top Iranian official visits UAE

China, Iran and Russia hold drills in Gulf of Oman

The exercises come amid heightened tensions between the US and China.

China, Iran and Russia hold drills in Gulf of Oman

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with AIPAC senior leaders

Netanyahu praises AIPAC for bolstering bond between Israel and US, stresses need for unified front against Iranian nuclear ambitions.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with AIPAC senior leaders

Biological terror in Iranian schools

Nobody in Iran trusts officials and religious fundamentalist figures who are opposed to girls' education to find the perpetrators. Op-ed.

Biological terror in Iranian schools

Op-Ed

Have Azerbaijanis changed the face of the Iran protests?

Azerbaijanis make up around a third of the population in Iran.They are fighting for their rights and the mullahs fear them. Op-ed.

Have Azerbaijanis changed the face of the Iran protests?

Iran:

Khamenei pardons more than 22,000 arrested during protests

The statement by Iran's judiciary head offers glimpse of the full scope of the government's crackdown on anti-government protests.

Khamenei pardons more than 22,000 arrested during protests

The Iran-Saudi-China unholy alliance

This agreement happened partially as a result of Biden’s recent neglect of America's longstanding work to contain Riyadh, Op-ed.

The Iran-Saudi-China unholy alliance

Iran:

'Agreement with Saudi Arabia will help end Yemen war'

Iran and Yemen have been on opposing sides in the conflict in Yemen.

'Agreement with Saudi Arabia will help end Yemen war'

Iranian court backs death penalty for Swedish-Iranian dissident

Islamic republic's supreme court upholds death sentence handed down to dual Swedish-Iranian national, accused of organizing 2018 attacks.

Iranian court backs death penalty for Swedish-Iranian dissident

Europe’s woke gibberish on Iran, the veil and women

European women wear hijabs on diplomatic visits to Iran, while Iranian women are killed for removing them. Op-ed.

Europe’s woke gibberish on Iran, the veil and women

Iran to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia

Iran announces deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, in latest move of defense cooperation between the two.

Iran to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia

House bill for secular, democratic Iran gains bipartisan support

GOP resolution for democratic, non-nuclear Iran receives majority support in House of Representatives, including 75 Democrats.

House bill for secular, democratic Iran gains bipartisan support

Saudi Arabia agrees to restore diplomatic ties with Iran

Iran announces that Tehran and Riyadh have agreed to reopen embassies and reestablish diplomatic ties. Bennett: This is a win for Iran.

Saudi Arabia agrees to restore diplomatic ties with Iran

Israeli official:

'Israel, US looking at Iran from a much closer point of view'

Senior Israeli official tells Axios that talks on Iran with US officials were very positive.

'Israel, US looking at Iran from a much closer point of view'

Syria:

Drone strike against Iranian-backed militia kills three

No group claimed responsibility for an attack in the area and reports about what had happened were sketchy.

Drone strike against Iranian-backed militia kills three

Report:

Iran secretly supplied Russia with weapons

Sources tell Sky News that two cargo ships carrying the weapons departed an Iranian port in January.

Iran secretly supplied Russia with weapons

Foreign Ministry;

'Israel stands with the women of Iran'

Façade of Foreign Ministry lit up with messages of support for the women of Iran on International Women's Day.

'Israel stands with the women of Iran'

Report

Iranian militias threatening Jordan's stability, king warns US

King Abdullah II of Jordan asks US for aid in confronting Iranian militias in his country, warning they could destabilize the kingdom.

Iranian militias threatening Jordan's stability, king warns US

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'We will stick to the path of diplomacy and negotiation'

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stresses Iran is committed to reaching an agreement on return to 2015 deal.

'We will stick to the path of diplomacy and negotiation'

Syria and Iran accuse:

'Israel committed double crime in Aleppo'

Syria and Iran blast Israel following air strike attributed to Israel which shut down the Aleppo airport.

'Israel committed double crime in Aleppo'

Watch:

Iranian Jews sing after Purim megillah reading

Jews in Tehran sing the Shoshanat Yaakov prayer, which is sung at the conclusion of the reading of the Book of Esther.

Iranian Jews sing after Purim megillah reading

National Cyber Directorate:

Iran behind cyber attack on Israel's Technion

Team of hackers who broke into servers of Israeli university and ransoming its data were directed by Tehran, National Cyber Directorate says

Iran behind cyber attack on Israel's Technion

Iran to evade censure by IAEA over uranium enrichment

Iran will evade fresh censure by UN nuclear watchdog after making commitments to be transparent.

Iran to evade censure by IAEA over uranium enrichment

Pundit:

US concerned Israel will strike Iran without prior coordination

Ynet’s Ron Ben-Yishai: Reason for US top defense officials' visit to Israel is concern over surprise Israeli attack in Iran.

US concerned Israel will strike Iran without prior coordination

Report:

Russia and Iran reach secret nuclear deal on uranium transfers

Foreign intelligence sources tell Fox News Digital that Iran has secured secret deals with Russia to guarantee deliveries of uranium.

Russia and Iran reach secret nuclear deal on uranium transfers

After IAEA chief's visit:

Iran to reconnect surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

IAEA chief says he held "constructive" talks with Iranian officials after discovery of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade level.

Iran to reconnect surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

Nobel Prize winner 'scared to death of haredim'

Chemistry professor says haredim "milk the State of Israel".

Nobel Prize winner 'scared to death of haredim'

IAEA confirms:

Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran, meet senior officials

Grossi’s visit to Iran follows the IAEA report which said that inspectors found uranium particles enriched to nearly bomb grade.

Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran, meet senior officials

Israeli Foreign Ministry:

Docking of Iranian warships in Brazil: 'dangerous and regretful'

The Iranian IRIS Makran and IRIS Dena warships arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, despite pressure from the United States.

Docking of Iranian warships in Brazil: 'dangerous and regretful'

Gulf of Oman:

British Royal Navy foils Iranian arms smuggling operation

The smuggling vessel attempted to navigate to Iranian waters but was stopped by a team of Royal Marines, who boarded it.

British Royal Navy foils Iranian arms smuggling operation

Iranian cleric:

'Six million Jews were not killed in the Holocaust'

Cleric affiliated with Khamenei says in sermon: Maybe 60, six, or 50 Jews were killed in the Holocaust.

'Six million Jews were not killed in the Holocaust'

US defense official:

'Iran may produce fissile material for a bomb in about 12 days'

US Under Secretary of Defense: Biden admin seeks to revive 2015 deal because Iran's nuclear progress since we left it has been remarkable.

'Iran may produce fissile material for a bomb in about 12 days'

Over 650 Iranian schoolgirls poisoned with toxic gas

Mass poisoning appears to be orchestrated plot to prevent girls from attending school.

Over 650 Iranian schoolgirls poisoned with toxic gas

Iran:

'IAEA chief to visit Tehran in the coming days'

The visit comes after IAEA inspectors recently found uranium enriched to 84-percent purity in Iran.

'IAEA chief to visit Tehran in the coming days'

Op-ed:

The boasting of an Iranian thug threatens national security

Idle threats? This man dreams of starting a war with the US and obliterating Israel. Op-ed.

The boasting of an Iranian thug threatens national security

Iran claims:

'We developed a cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km'

Meanwhile, top IRGC commander repeats threat to kill Trump over elimination of Qassem Soleimani.

'We developed a cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km'

CIA Director:

'Iran hasn't yet decided to resume nuclear weapons program'

William Burns: Iran has advanced in its uranium enrichment, but no evidence it decided to resume its weaponization program.

'Iran hasn't yet decided to resume nuclear weapons program'

Iran:

Activist gets 18-year sentence for urging Ayatollah to step down

Vocal Khamenei critic arrested during early days of fall protests over death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police.

Activist gets 18-year sentence for urging Ayatollah to step down

Iran to close UK embassy after revelation it targeted Jews

After Britain confirms Iran plotted to assassinate diaspora Jews, Iran moves to shutter UK embassy in Tehran, sanction British nationals.

Iran to close UK embassy after revelation it targeted Jews

Iran acknowledges IAEA claim on its uranium enrichment

Iran urges IAEA to "not fall prey to the seduction of Western countries" after its inspectors found it enriched uranium to 84 percent.

Iran acknowledges IAEA claim on its uranium enrichment

Iran:

Explosions heard in city of Karaj, air defenses activated

Iranian news agencies claim the explosions and activation of air defenses were part of an IRGC drill.

Explosions heard in city of Karaj, air defenses activated

US 5th Fleet commander:

'Iranian actions have the attention of everyone'

The commander of the US fleet, which patrols the waters around the Arabian peninsula, says he's seen a rise in Iran's malign activities.

'Iranian actions have the attention of everyone'