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Biden caught on video saying Iran deal is 'dead'

Video from sidelines of recent election rally shows Biden telling woman that the 2015 deal is dead but the US won't formally announce it.

Biden caught on video saying Iran deal is 'dead'

IAEA inspectors leave Iran after short visit

IAEA inspectors meet head of Iran's nuclear energy organization, do not say whether they addressed impasse.

IAEA inspectors leave Iran after short visit

Gantz: Time has come to put serious pressure on Iran

Defense Minister at Jewish Media Summit: Ties between us were forged 3,000 years ago and are stronger than any 1 government.

Gantz: Time has come to put serious pressure on Iran

Iran:

'We're preparing to launch at least two satellites into space'

Iran's Telecommunications Minister says the country will launch at least two satellites into space by late March.

'We're preparing to launch at least two satellites into space'

Iran:

'Our uranium enrichment capacity is at record levels'

Announcement comes a day before UN nuclear monitors are set to visit the country.

'Our uranium enrichment capacity is at record levels'

Iran:

Prominent actress arrested after voicing support for protests

Actress Taraneh Alidoosti, 38, detained for "publishing false and distorted content and inciting chaos".

Prominent actress arrested after voicing support for protests

NGO: Iran to execute 26 more protesters

Amnesty slams Iran for denying fair trials to protesters set to be executed.

NGO: Iran to execute 26 more protesters

Netanyahu:

'Peace with Saudi Arabia would end the Arab-Israeli conflict'

PM-designate tells Washington Examiner peace with the Saudis would lead to peace with other countries, but "it's up to the Saudis".

'Peace with Saudi Arabia would end the Arab-Israeli conflict'

Australia places sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

Jewish community org applauds sanctions but urges government to list Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity.

Australia places sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

Ottawa moves closer to renaming street after Mahsa Amini

Street outside former Iranian Embassy in Canada’s capital would be renamed Mahsa Amini Street.

Ottawa moves closer to renaming street after Mahsa Amini

UN report on Iran skirts question on drone supply to Russia

Upcoming report to UN Security Council obtained by Axios does not accuse Iran of supplying Russia with drones.

UN report on Iran skirts question on drone supply to Russia

IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles

UN nuclear watchdog team will visit Tehran on Sunday aiming to resolve impasse over inquiry into undeclared uranium particles.

IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles

Iranian newspaper:

'Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests'

Newspaper close to Khamenei suggests authorities close Strait of Hormuz in response to alleged foreign support for nationwide protests.

'Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests'

Iran expelled from UN Commission on the Status of Women

29 countries vote to expel Iran from UN body, 8 vote against, 16 abstain.

Iran expelled from UN Commission on the Status of Women

US Jewish leaders condemn executions in Iran

Leaders of Conference of Presidents: We fiercely support the right of every Iranian citizen to peacefully assemble and protest.

US Jewish leaders condemn executions in Iran

Iran:

Soccer player faces execution over campaigning for women

Global soccer players’ union shocked over possible execution of Iranian soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani.

Soccer player faces execution over campaigning for women

Iranian cartoon:

Azerbaijan's leader 'employed' by Zionist regime

Cartoon depicting Azerbaijani President Aliyev as a Jew circulating on Iranian social media.

Azerbaijan's leader 'employed' by Zionist regime

Freedom through the Arts - reclaiming lost ground in Iran

Iranian people are now seeing they’ve always had friends in places unreachable under the regime, Israeli and Jewish artists.Op-ed.

Freedom through the Arts - reclaiming lost ground in Iran

EU imposes new sanctions on Iran

EU foreign ministers sanction Iran over its crackdown of anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia.

EU imposes new sanctions on Iran

US denounces Iran over execution of protester

State Department spokesman: These harsh sentences are meant to intimidate Iran's people.

US denounces Iran over execution of protester

Rishi Sunak to visit Israel next year on its 75th anniversary

British prime minister tells Jewish audience he will visit Israel in 2023, stresses tough stance against Iran and IRGC.

Rishi Sunak to visit Israel next year on its 75th  anniversary

Iran executes second anti-regime protester

Violent protester who stabbed Iranian officers to death during anti-regime demonstration hanged.

Iran executes second anti-regime protester

Report:

Iran cuts funding to Palestinian Arab factions

Hamas and Islamic Jihad reportedly among groups affected by the Iranian move.

Iran cuts funding to Palestinian Arab factions

Iran releases actresses and director who supported protests

Iran releases on bail two actresses and male theater director who were detained for making video supporting the country's protest movement.

Iran releases actresses and director who supported protests

Khamenei's niece sent to prison after supporting protests

Farideh Moradkhani, niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader, sentenced to three years in prison, reduced from 15 years after appeal.

Khamenei's niece sent to prison after supporting protests

Watch: 'Israel loves Iran' campaign goes viral

Ronny Edri says his success comes from avoiding any mention of politics, instead focusing on common values to create dialogue.

Watch: 'Israel loves Iran' campaign goes viral

US sanctions Erdogan ally over sales of Iranian oil

Biden administration sanctions Turkish businessman Sitki Ayan for facilitating sale of oil for IRGC.

US sanctions Erdogan ally over sales of Iranian oil

The CIA reports about Iran

American diplomacy's attempts to engage in dialogue with the savage mullahs is fruitless. The CIA must act on the real situation.Op-ed.

The CIA reports about Iran

220 lawmakers call for terror listing of Iran’s IRGC

Politicians from North America and the EU urge the Revolutionary Guard Corps to be listed as a terror organization.

220 lawmakers call for terror listing of Iran’s IRGC

Iran protests:

Iran hangs protester who allegedly injured soldier

Muhsan Shakori, 23, is the first person to be executed for taking part in the protest movement sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran hangs protester who allegedly injured soldier

Former Iranian President supports anti-government protests

Mohammad Khatami says slogan of protests sparked by death of Mahsa Amini is "beautiful".

Former Iranian President supports anti-government protests

Khamenei's sister blasts her brother amid protests

Sister of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blasts her brother's "despotic" rule, throws support behind protesters.

Khamenei's sister blasts her brother amid protests

German Jewish leader possibly targeted in Iranian spy operation

Head of Germany’s main Jewish organization may have been targeted by Iranian spy, German security investigators have reveals.

German Jewish leader possibly targeted in Iranian spy operation

Iran:

9 people to face death penalty over death of nuclear scientist

Iran’s judiciary says nine people will face death penalty over assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, which Iran has blamed on Israel.

9 people to face death penalty over death of nuclear scientist

US Army:

'Iranian patrol boat tried to blind US Navy ships in the Gulf'

The incident is the latest in a series of incidents involving US and Iranian ships in the Gulf.

'Iranian patrol boat tried to blind US Navy ships in the Gulf'

1,200 Iranian students poisoned hours before protests

Outbreaks of food-borne illness occur at multiple universities only hours before series of planned protests.

1,200 Iranian students poisoned hours before protests

Human rights group:

Iran has executed more than 500 people in 2022

Norway-based group says 504 people have been executed in Iran this year and it is still working to confirm additional cases.

Iran has executed more than 500 people in 2022

Iran activists:

'Disbanding of morality police - too little, too late'

Campaigners backing Iran's protest say there is no change to Iran's restrictive dress rules for women.

'Disbanding of morality police - too little, too late'

US sources: Iran planning to assassinate dissidents, Jews

Germany believes the IRGC is behind the recent string of antisemitic attacks in the country and that the country's chief rabbi is in danger.

US sources: Iran planning to assassinate dissidents, Jews

New Details

'The Mossad trained them to avoid security cameras'

The four men who were executed in Iran allegedly destroyed property, stole, and kidnapped local civilians.

'The Mossad trained them to avoid security cameras'

Report:

Iranian regime plotting to kill Jews overseas

French Jewish philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy among Iran's targets, according to report.

Iranian regime plotting to kill Jews overseas

Egyptian commentator: For Iranian players US is 'Great Satan'

Egyptian sports commentator & retired soccer player points out that the 'Zionist entity' was in the same group as a team FIFA wanted to ban.

Egyptian commentator: For Iranian players US is 'Great Satan'

Report from Iran: Four executed for cooperating with Israel

Iranian authorities claimed they had busted a spy ring earlier in the month.

Report from Iran: Four executed for cooperating with Israel

Iran begins construction of new nuclear power plant

The plant, known as Karoon, will take eight years to build and cost around $2 billion.

Iran begins construction of new nuclear power plant

Following protests:

Iran reviewing law requiring women to cover their heads

Iran's parliament and judiciary reviewing law that requires women to cover their heads after more than two months of protests.

Iran reviewing law requiring women to cover their heads

Canada sanctions Iran over supply of drones to Russia

The sanctions target a technology company that developed components of drones.

Canada sanctions Iran over supply of drones to Russia

Female terrorists in the Middle East

In Iran, women risk their lives to gain freedoms while in middle east terrorist groups they risk their lives to kill others. Op-ed.

Female terrorists in the Middle East

Gantz:

'Iran continues to try and establish itself in Syria'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: Iran has carried out over 16 attacks on civilian targets in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf in five years.

'Iran continues to try and establish itself in Syria'

Iranian midfielder’s friend killed for cheering loss to US team

One of many Iranians protesting regime shot in the head for celebrating after World Cup loss to the US.

Iranian midfielder’s friend killed for cheering loss to US team

Noble people standing up to Chinese, Iranian and Russian tyrants

It's easy to mock democratic freedoms and support nefarious terror groups from an academic ivory tower or luxury penthouse. Op-ed.

Noble people standing up to Chinese, Iranian and Russian tyrants

Lapid on Iranian threat:

'Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit'

Prime Minister participates in joint drill of US and Israeli air forces, observed various strategies for dealing with threats from Iran.

'Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit'

Iran sentences four to death for 'cooperating with Israel'

The four are suspected of kidnapping Iranian officials.

Iran sentences four to death for 'cooperating with Israel'

Watch: Anti-regime fan arrested after Iran's World Cup loss

Violent clashes took place after Iran was ousted from the tournament by the US.

Watch: Anti-regime fan arrested after Iran's World Cup loss

IRGC claims:

'We arrested a number of spy agents linked to the US'

Iranian military chief says a number of people have been arrested for contact with US intelligence services during the recent riots.

'We arrested a number of spy agents linked to the US'

US knocks Iran out of World Cup

United States defeats Iran 1-0, knocking the Islamic Republic out of the tournament and advancing to the knockout stage.

US knocks Iran out of World Cup

Iran told Thailand it won’t attack Israeli tourists

Israeli Foreign Ministry cable details pledge by Iran not to attack Israeli tourists visiting Thailand.

Iran told Thailand it won’t attack Israeli tourists

Report:

Iran threatening to torture soccer players' families

Tehran reportedly using relatives of its World Cup team players as insurance policy against 'misbehavior,' including refusal to sing anthem.

Iran threatening to torture soccer players' families

Iran claims:

'US still sending messages on resumption of nuclear talks'

The indirect talks between the US and Iran have been on hold after US officials said the efforts have “hit a wall”.

'US still sending messages on resumption of nuclear talks'

Iran:

'We will have no cooperation with UN probe of protests'

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman rejects independent UN investigation as a "political committee".

'We will have no cooperation with UN probe of protests'

US Soccer Federation removes emblem from Iranian flag

US Soccer displays Iranian flag on social media without emblem of Islamic Republic.

US Soccer Federation removes emblem from Iranian flag