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After death sentence in Iran:

Germany expels two Iranian diplomats

Germany expels two Iranian diplomats after authorities in Iran announce death sentence for Iranian-German over “terrorist activities”.

Germany expels two Iranian diplomats

Ex-UK MP loses security pass over link to Iran’s Press TV

Chris Williamson, turfed from Labour over antisemitism comments, hosts show described as 'litany of antisemitic conspiracy theories.'

Ex-UK MP loses security pass over link to Iran’s Press TV

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'The West will impose snapback sanctions on Iran'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen tells i24NEWS: Iran is like a cancer. It is a threat to the stability of the entire world.

'The West will impose snapback sanctions on Iran'

Officials:

Russia's stocks of Iranian drones running low

Sources tell Bloomberg Russia is constantly working to obtain more drones as well as other military supplies from Iran and other sources.

Russia's stocks of Iranian drones running low

Iran sentences Austrian man to prison for spying

Austria summons Iranian ambassador after its citizen is sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in jail for alleged espionage.

Iran sentences Austrian man to prison for spying

Report:

Israel increasing its preparations for an attack on Iran

Top defense officials recently participated in five secret discussions on Iran.

Israel increasing its preparations for an attack on Iran

Gallant: Source of all Israel's attackers is Iran

Representatives of 53 US Jewish organizations participating in the annual National Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents.

Gallant: Source of all Israel's attackers is Iran

UK minister confirms Iranian plot to kill British Jews

Parliament hears that Iran spent two years attempting to gather info on UK-based Israelis and Jews for 'future lethal operations.'

UK minister confirms Iranian plot to kill British Jews

Iran's Nuclear Program

'US must put credible military threat on the table now'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen warns Iran's nuclear program has nearly reached 90% uranium enrichment threshold, calls for US 'military threat.'

'US must put credible military threat on the table now'

Iran:

'Reports on our uranium enrichment are slander'

Iran says reports that it has enriched uranium up to 84 percent are a distortion of the facts.

'Reports on our uranium enrichment are slander'

IAEA:

'We're discussing uranium enrichment with Iran'

UN's nuclear watchdog responds to reports that its inspectors found that Iran stepped up nuclear enrichment to 84%.

'We're discussing uranium enrichment with Iran'

Report:

Iran makes significant step toward nuclear weapons

The IAEA has detected uranium enrichment levels of 84% purity, only 6% less than the amount needed to create a nuclear weapon.

Iran makes significant step toward nuclear weapons

Terrorist Mullahs: quitting NPT and assaulting Israel

There was a period of calm, and then a woman who removed her headscarf at a conference will lead to an uproar of nationwide protests.Op-ed.

Terrorist Mullahs: quitting NPT and assaulting Israel

To protect its journalists:

Iranian opposition channel relocates from UK to US

Iran International, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition, relocates to Washington following threats to its journalists.

Iranian opposition channel relocates from UK to US

Syria claims:

Israel attacked near Damascus, fatalities reported

Syrian sources report that Israel attacked near Damascus. Syrian Health Ministry reports three dead, other reports say death toll is higher.

Israel attacked near Damascus, fatalities reported

Report:

Israel, Saudi Arabia stepping up talks amid concerns over Iran

Sources say Israel’s new government has stepped up US-backed talks with Saudi Arabia in light of growing concerns about Iran.

Israel, Saudi Arabia stepping up talks amid concerns over Iran

Iran prosecutes woman for 'disrespecting' headscarf

The announcement follows video which showed a woman throwing her headscarf to the ground.

Iran prosecutes woman for 'disrespecting' headscarf

Report:

Will Iran avenge an Israeli attack by targeting diaspora Jews?

According to a Jewish woman who met Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, Iran is identifying key Jewish figures as a plan for revenge.

Will Iran avenge an Israeli attack by targeting diaspora Jews?

White House warns:

Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China

Latest statement from Commerce Department comes as G7 nations debate new sanctions on firms accused of exporting military tech to Russia.

Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China

Gallant:

'Iran in talks to sell advanced weapons to 50 countries'

Minister of Defense at Munich Security Conference: Keep all the possible means on the table to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon.

'Iran in talks to sell advanced weapons to 50 countries'

Iranian woman applauded for removing head covering in public

A woman removed from the IRI National Council For Engineering for not wearing her hijab correctly removed her hijab on stage to applause.

Iranian woman applauded for removing head covering in public

Iran planning hit squads to assassinate diaspora Jews

French journalist details Iran’s “mapping” of high-level global Jewish targets in event of Israeli attack on nuclear program.

Iran planning hit squads to assassinate diaspora Jews

Report:

Iran blames Israel for Azeri independence movement

Iran reportedly fears city of Tabriz and the surrounding area could break away and declare indepence.

Iran blames Israel for Azeri independence movement

US officials:

'Iran using Ukraine war as a shop window for its drones'

Analysts at Defense Intelligence Agency outline how Iran has become Moscow’s most significant military backer in the Ukraine war.

'Iran using Ukraine war as a shop window for its drones'

Iran:

'We welcome Iraq's efforts to help resume nuclear talks'

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran will seriously consider Iraq's efforts to play role in talks to restore 2015 deal.

'We welcome Iraq's efforts to help resume nuclear talks'

Iran:

'We arrested main actors involved in Isfahan attack'

Last month's drone attack on a defense ministry site in Isfahan was attributed to the Mossad.

'We arrested main actors involved in Isfahan attack'

Iran:

Hackers interrupt president's address marking Islamic Revolution

In his address, Iranian president Raisi called on those who participated in the anti-regime protests to 'repent.'

Hackers interrupt president's address marking Islamic Revolution

ZOA slams Biden admin move to lift nuclear sanctions on Iran

Zionist Organization of America outraged over White House sanctions waiver that will also benefit Russia.

ZOA slams Biden admin move to lift nuclear sanctions on Iran

Iranian and Israeli co-direct thriller about Iranian regime

Israeli/Iranian thriller, co-directed by Guy Nattiv, revolves around Iranian judoka forced to choose between her sport and her freedom.

Iranian and Israeli co-direct thriller about Iranian regime

'Death to Israel' written in Hebrew on Iranian ballistic missile

Iranian threats to destroy the Jewish State continue.

'Death to Israel' written in Hebrew on Iranian ballistic missile

Is Iran smuggling weapons to Syria alongside earthquake aid?

Iran has been known to smuggle agents and weapons under the guise of Red Crescent operations. Is it up to its old tricks?

Is Iran smuggling weapons to Syria alongside earthquake aid?

Iran reveals existence of underground military airbase

Base will house fighter planes equipped with long-range cruise missiles.

Iran reveals existence of underground military airbase

Iran:

'Diplomatic dynamism exists in talks to revive nuclear deal'

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says Iran welcomes goodwill efforts to resolve stalemate in nuclear talks.

'Diplomatic dynamism exists in talks to revive nuclear deal'

Iranian caricature of Netanyahu sparks row with Azeri Jews

Iranian newspaper publishes caricatures mocking warming ties between Israel and Azerbaijan, claims Israeli rabbis are spies.

Iranian caricature of Netanyahu sparks row with Azeri Jews

Iran:

Khamenei grants amnesty to 'tens of thousands' of prisoners

The announcement acknowledges for the first time the scale of the Iranian crackdown against the so-called "hijab protests".

Khamenei grants amnesty to 'tens of thousands' of prisoners

Iran blasts IAEA's 'unprofessional and unacceptable' behavior

Iran slams IAEA over report on covert changes to equipment at the Fordow uranium enrichment plant.

Iran blasts IAEA's 'unprofessional and unacceptable' behavior

Netanyahu to Macron:

'Deterrence against Iran and its proxies must be strengthened'

Netanyahu and French President meet for about three hours. PM calls for IRGC to be added to EU's terror blacklist.

'Deterrence against Iran and its proxies must be strengthened'

Iran's First Lady: Mothers, wives must encourage 'martyrdom'

Wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says 'resistance' wouldn't be possible if wives and mothers of murderers didn't give their approval.

Iran's First Lady: Mothers, wives must encourage 'martyrdom'

Iran accuses:

Israel responsible for drone attack on missile factory

Iran's UN envoy: "Iran has the right to respond to the attack at any time and place."

Israel responsible for drone attack on missile factory

US monitoring claim Iran establishing foothold in Panama Canal

Iranian state media claim navy sending warships to South American to establish permanent presence in vital Panama Canal.

US monitoring claim Iran establishing foothold in Panama Canal

Iran:

Couple sent to jail over video of them dancing in Tehran

Young couple given jail sentences over viral video of them dancing in Tehran, with the woman not wearing a headscarf.

Couple sent to jail over video of them dancing in Tehran

Azerbaijan:

Seven arrested in connection with Iranian 'espionage network'

The arrests follow a shooting attack in which the head of security at the Azeri embassy in Tehran was killed and two guards were wounded.

Seven arrested in connection with Iranian 'espionage network'

Iran threatens Israel after drone attack

Iranian officials have no doubt Israel was behind the attack, but Mossad says it can strike anywhere within Iranian territory.

Iran threatens Israel after drone attack

Former Navy commander: Israel needs to strike Iran this year

The former commander of the Israeli navy Vice Admiral Eliezer Marom says the Jewish State has run out of options.

Former Navy commander: Israel needs to strike Iran this year

Intelligence officials:

'Drone attack in Isfahan was the work of the Mossad'

Senior intelligence officials tell The New York Times Israel attacked military facility in Isfahan due to concerns about its own security.

'Drone attack in Isfahan was the work of the Mossad'

EU exploring legal options to blacklist IRGC

Paris and Berlin voiced their support for the measure, officials tell The Financial Times.

EU exploring legal options to blacklist IRGC

US officials: Israel behind bombing of Iranian drone factory

Report citing US officials and other sources claims Israel bombed Iranian military facility using bomb-laden unmanned helicopters.

US officials: Israel behind bombing of Iranian drone factory

3 suicide drones used in attack on Iranian munitions factory

American sources say US, another country which is not Israel, behind attack intended to send message about ballistic munitions exports.

3 suicide drones used in attack on Iranian munitions factory

DOJ charges 3 men in plot to assassinate prominent Iran critic

Members of Eastern European criminal group indicted for murder-for-hire scheme to kill journalist critical of Iranian regime.

DOJ charges 3 men in plot to assassinate prominent Iran critic

Op-ed:

Juniper Oak, the JCPOA and ‘Zero Surprises’

Biden is committed to a policy that will empower Iran militarily, economically and diplomatically against Israel and Sunni Arabs. Op-ed.

Juniper Oak, the JCPOA and ‘Zero Surprises’

Military expert: Iran using Jenin to wage war against Israel

Hamas looking to recruit potential terrorists from Judea and Samaria as Iran using Jenin as a launching pad for attacks against Israel.

Military expert: Iran using Jenin to wage war against Israel

Following B'nai Brith action:

Canadian capital renames street after Mahsa Amini

City council in Ottawa officially renames section of street outside the former Iranian Embassy after woman whose death sparked protests.

Canadian capital renames street after Mahsa Amini

Op-ed:

Why the gender-obssessed West abandoned Afghan and Iranian women

In the insane West, the word “woman” no longer has a meaning, and you can get in trouble for using the word - so why save them? Op-ed.

Why the gender-obssessed West abandoned Afghan and Iranian women

Who will celebrate World Hijab Day this year?

The progressives celebrating World Hijab Day are really revealing their low expectations for other cultures by excusing misogyny. Op-ed.

Who will celebrate World Hijab Day this year?

Iran threatens 'reciprocal' measures if IRGC is blacklisted

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country will blacklist elements of EU countries if the IRGC is blacklisted by Europe.

Iran threatens 'reciprocal' measures if IRGC is blacklisted

IRGC commander to EU:

'Don't make a mistake by blacklisting us'

IRGC chief: If the Europeans make a mistake, they must accept the consequences.

'Don't make a mistake by blacklisting us'

Amid sanctions

Iran's currency sinks to all-time low

The dollar was selling for as much as 447,000 rials on Iran's unofficial market on Saturday, compared with 430,500 the previous day.

Iran's currency sinks to all-time low

Report: IRGC office discovered in Jewish area of London

UK politician urges government to shut down office used as 'outreach center' for Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Report: IRGC office discovered in Jewish area of London

EU to sanction Iran officials, IRGC blacklist still under debate

EU will impose new sanctions on 37 Iranian officials and organizations, but will stop short for now of blacklisting the Revolutionary Guard.

EU to sanction Iran officials, IRGC blacklist still under debate

Iran:

'EU would be shooting itself in the foot if it blacklists IRGC'

Iran's Foreign Minister warns EU against blacklisting the IRGC following non-binding vote on the issue by the European Parliament.

'EU would be shooting itself in the foot if it blacklists IRGC'