Iran

Iran:

'US and Britain seek to escalate tensions'

Iran criticizes US and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, says the two countries seek to "escalate tensions and crises" in the region.

White House spokesman:

'No question Hamas is evil, it's not up for debate'

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announces sanctions against Iran for supplying weapons to Russia, threatens more if Iran gives Russia ballistic missiles.

Iran blames Israel for gas pipeline explosions

Iran’s claims follow a New York Times report last Friday which said that Israel carried out the covert attacks on the two major gas pipelines inside Iran.

Report: Two killed in Israeli attack in Damascus

Israeli strikes in Damascus targeted Iranian figure, command centers of Iranian militias, reports claim.

It may not be too late

It may yet be possible for long term allies such as Israel and the U.S. to act responsibly and forestall dire consequences once Iran gets the bomb. Op-ed.

IAEA chief:

'Iran's uranium enrichment activity remains high'

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran continues to enrich uranium well beyond the needs for commercial nuclear use.

IDF finds Iranian equipment under UNRWA headquarters

The new find includes drives and servers that directly connect the agency to Iran.

Report:

Iran asked Hezbollah to avoid war in the north

Officials tell The Washington Post that Iran cautioned Hezbollah that war with Israel would risk precious gains in the region.

Tehran:

New mural with threats against Israel unveiled

The mural consists of phrases in Hebrew and Farsi stating: "We are stronger and more determined than ever. Are you ready for 2 million displaced people?", along with depictions of missiles.

To bomb or not to bomb? A fantasy

The five members of the Israeli war cabinet assembled in the special underground bunker situated on the outskirts of Jerusalem and then fantasy took over. A short story.

German FM:

'Iran is the worst violator of human rights'

The German Foreign Minister explains why Iran is still not listed as a terrorist country in the EU, and what the European Union has done against it instead.

Iran unveils new weaponry in latest show of force

Iran unveils what it says is a locally made anti-ballistic missile system and a low-altitude air defense system.

Report:

Israel behind explosions of gas pipelines in Iran

Officials tell The New York Times that Israel carried out covert attacks on two major gas pipelines in Iran this week.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz:

'There is no room for the UNRWA in Gaza'

On a state trip to Germany, Foreign Minister Israel Katz delivered a speech denouncing the UNRWA and calling for the world to join together against Iran.

The U.S. needs a paradigm shift towards Iran

Islamists are inherently apocalyptic, interventionist and expansionist. Washington needs to examine its longstanding assumptions towards Tehran and fundamentally revise them. Op-ed.

US cyberattack targeted Iranian ship

Officials say the US recently conducted a cyberattack against an Iranian military ship that was collecting intelligence on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Iranian President:

'The Zionist entity will depart the world'

A speech for the 45th anniversary of the Iranian revolution declared that Iran took orders from no power and had the upper hand militarily.

Carter and Khomeimi's legacy: 45 years of turmoil

The February 11, 1979 revolt let to subsequent MIddle East turmoil, and engulfed in a storm of delusions, superstitions, disillusionment, and rebellion, Iranian society today teeters on the brink of collapse. Op-ed.

Watch:

Israeli flag on bridge in Tehran

An Israeli flag hanging on a bridge in Tehran. A citizen, who photographed the flag, says in the video that was posted online: "The pain of the people of Israel is the same pain; the pain of a struggle against terrorists."

Iran seeks to ban Israel from world soccer

Iran's soccer federation asks FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, to suspend Israel's due to the war in Gaza.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'Escalation in Lebanon will be Netanyahu’s last day’

Despite threat to Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian also says a political solution is the only way to end the Gaza war.

Will Iran allow its proxies to be destroyed? Op-ed.

The Iranians are well aware of the extent of Israeli superiority in the field of intelligence and information and that assassination attempts could be directed against key Iranian leaders at a time when Iran is weak internally. Op-ed.

Report:

Iran recruiting British Muslims to spy on Jews

Iran is recruiting British Muslims on pilgrimages to spy on Jews and dissidents upon their return to the UK, the Daily Mail says.

Israel’s American frenemy

Some Bidenites subscribe to the fantasy that all conflict can be ended by negotiated compromise based on self-interest. Others are viscerally hostile to Israel and some have had links to Iran. Opinion.

Iran denies planning October 7th massacre

The Iranian ambassador to the UN says his country provides extensive support to Hamas, but had no role in planning the attack.

In the mad West, Iran disarms and Israel oppresses

Are they insane? No, they are Woke. On the list of the world's top persecutors of journalists, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Iran and Israel are listed together. Op-ed.

IDF reveals:

The connection between Iran, Hamas and Sinwar

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari unveils new intelligence information about the funds that Iran transferred to Hamas and to its leader, Yahya Sinwar.

Sweden:

Couple sent by Iran as sleeper agents to murder Jews

Couple sent to Sweden by IRGC lived in country for 5 years under fake names before being activated in plot to murder 3 Jewish citizens of Sweden, including community leader and dual US citizen.

Following deaths of its soldiers

US launches military strikes in Syria

US begins retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias for drone strike that killed three US service members.

Iran begins construction of four nuclear plants

Iran has begun construction on four more nuclear power plants in the country’s south, with expected total capacity of 5,000 megawatts.

US Defense Secretary:

'Time to further disable the Iran-backed militias'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the US is preparing to take significant action in response to the deaths of three service members in Jordan.

Report:

US to strike Iranian targets after Jordan strike

The US has reportedly approved plans for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for Iranian-back militants' strike on US bases.

IRGC forces begin withdrawal from Syria

Iranian forces have been recalled from Syria following multiple casualties from Israeli airstrikes.

Lawsuit in the US

Israeli-Americans sue Iran over October 7 massacre

Dozens of victims and relatives of victims of Hamas' October 7 massacre file lawsuit in New York court, demand one billion dollars in compensation from Iran.

US sanctions Iranian, Hezbollah financial network

US sanctions three entities and one individual based in Turkey and Lebanon for giving "critical financial support" to financial network used by Quds Force and Hezbollah.

Iran-backed militia:

'We're suspending attacks against US'

Kataib Hezbollah says it will suspend its attacks against US forces in the region. Pentagon spokesman: Actions speak louder than words.

Biden decides how to respond to strike on US troops

US President tells reporters that the US does not need a wider war in the Middle East, but did not elaborate on his decision, which came after consultations with top advisers.

Biden may order drastic retaliation for drone strike

US officials claim that the attack has crossed US President Biden's 'red line', but that the US will still not risk open war with Iran.

US officials:

'Biden response to Jordan attack will be powerful'

President Biden is wary of triggering a war with Iran, but is likely to retaliate for attack which killed US service members, according to CNN.

Iran: We executed four people spying for the Mossad

Four people suspected of working for Israel, plotting to bomb Defense Min. site, have been executed, Iran says.

Unveiling the shadows behind the massacre

'The Black Shabbat: A critical analysis of the October 7th tragedy'. Book Review.

Iran seizes oil tanker, detains 14 crew members

Iran claims the foreign oil tanker was transporting “smuggled fuel”, says crew on board was "of Asian origin".

Report:

US secretly alerted Iran ahead of ISIS attack

Wall Street Journal reports that the US secretly warned Iran about ISIS' plan to carry out the terrorist attack in Kerman early this month.

Iran:

Rouhani banned from running for elite assembly

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani banned from running in election for the body which appoints and can dismiss the supreme leader.

Iran's Reign of Terror

The revenge of terrorist criminals on innocent Iranian youth. Op-ed.

Iraq:

US strikes facilities used by pro-Iranian militias

US targets three facilities used by Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah and other Tehran-affiliated groups in Iraq.

US Navy commander:

'Iran directly involved in Houthi attacks on ships'

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, head of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, says Iran is clearly funding and supporting Houthi attacks.

Explosion in Iranian industrial zone

Large explosion reported in industrial complex southeast of Tehran.

Iran:

Soldier opens fire on fellow soldiers, killing 5

The attack took place in Kerman, where 94 people were killed in an ISIS attack earlier this month.

Iran conducts satellite launch

Iranian media report the Soraya satellite was placed in an orbit at some 750 kilometers above the Earth's surface.

Iraq:

Pro-Iranians attack base which hosts US troops

CENTCOM says one Iraqi was wounded after pro-Iranian militias attacked the al-Assad Airbase in Iraq, which hosts US troops.

45 years after the Shah: A predictable threat

America should have not let the Shah fall in 1979, but the CIA and Carter did not even understand the impending danger that the Islamic Shiite caliphate would pose to American interests in the Middle East. Russia was overjoyed. Opinion.

IAEA chief:

'Iran is barely cooperating with us'

Rafael Grossi says the International Atomic Energy Agency feels it is being held "hostage" to Iran's disputes with Western countries.

Iran denies responsibility for Houthi attacks

The Iranian Foreign Minister claims that those attempting to help the Palestinian Arabs do not take orders from Tehran.

Pakistan launches missile attack against Iran

Pakistani authorities insist that the attack is targeted against terrorist bases, not as an act of war against Iran itself.

Banner voicing support for Israel hung in Tehran

In the heart of Tehran: Large banner reads, 'We stand with Israel' in support of Iranian opposition activist Vahid Beheshti, following his speech in the Knesset.

Islamic Jihad commander reveals

How terrorists received military training in Iran

Captured Islamic Jihad platoon commander Basel Mahadi reveals during Shin Bet interrogation how he and other terrorists received rifle and sniper training in Iran.

Iran claims:

'We attacked Mossad bases in Iraq'

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims responsibility for missile attacks in Erbil, the capital of Kurdish region in Iraq, and in Syria.

Flowers and photographing houses:

Iran's plan to control Israelis

Shin Bet disclosed several online platforms operated by Iranian security forces to gain influence in Israel

Gulf of Aden:

Navy SEALs missing after search-op for Iranian arms

The two were attempting to board a ship suspected of carrying Iranian arms to the Houthis in Yemen when one fell and the other jumped after him.