Iran

Iran:

9 Bahai members arrested on smuggling charges

Iran bans the Bahai faith, which it considers a heretical offshoot of Islam.

Iran:

Journalist who interviewed Amini's father freed from jail

Iranian journalist who was jailed after interviewing father of woman whose death sparked protests says she has been released.

Iran:

Four dead in attack on Shiite shrine

Iranian State media reported that two assailants were involved in the shooting at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz.

Israel against US Iran deal:

Strengthening Iranian nuclear deal supports terrorism

'Arrangements which do not dismantle Iran's nuclear structure do not stop its nuclear program,' PM's office says.

Shin Bet thwarts Iranian espionage attempt in Israel

Jewish resident of Iran is detained for questioning, admits to receiving assignments from Iranian security sources.

Iran:

'We can build a supersonic cruise missile'

Iran claims it has the technology to build supersonic cruise missile, amid tensions with the US in the Persian Gulf.

Canada announces new sanctions on Iranian officials

Canada sanctions Iran's new security chief, alongside six Iranians accused of destabilizing the Middle East and Ukraine.

Iran:

Over 90 reporters questioned or arrested since protests began

Mass demonstrations erupted in September 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini while in police custody.

Airstrike in Syria:

Scientist in missile precision project may have been killed

New research shows Syrian center where six were killed is a massive military facility serving Iran, Hezbollah, and the Syrian military.

Former Supreme Court candidate:

'Netanyahu is an Iranian spy'

Attorney Ofer Bartel causes outrage with stunning claim on Israeli television.

Iran:

Jailed woman sews lips together as part of protest

Kurdish woman jailed in Iran sews her lips together at start of hunger strike to protest not being allowed leave from jail.

Biden's blinders

My mother taught me that one person can make a difference. My father taught me that one person must make the difference.

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'Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Protesters demonstrating outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran call for expulsion of Swedish Ambassador to Iran.

Iran launches military drill on UAE claimed islands

Drill meant to show 'authority and combat defense preparations of the IRGC Navy in protecting security of the Gulf and the Iranian islands.'

Shin Bet:

Iranian effort to pose as Israelis online in spy op thwarted

Iranian phishing operation had agents pose as well-known Israelis to contact Israeli citizens, install malware on their computers.

Iran’s Ayatollahs poke the US in the eye

The threat posed to the US by Iran’s Ayatollahs extends to Latin America up to the US-Mexico border. Not only Israel is endangered. Op-ed.

Amnesty International:

'Iran doubling down on hijab crackdown'

Amnesty International says Iranian authorities have in recent months launched intensified crackdown against women who violated dress rules.

Iran:

'We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites'

Iran says it gave detailed answers to UN watchdog about two sites that inspectors say bore traces of man-made uranium.

Iran claims:

'We caught a 'terror squad' that was working for Israel'

Iranian state media reported that the members were in contact with individuals in various European countries, including Denmark and Holland.

Iranian regime:

'Crisis in Israel's heart deeper than crisis in PM's heart'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman links operation to give PM Netanyahu a pacemaker to controversy over judicial reform.

Khamenei:

'Desecrators of Quran should face the most severe punishment'

Iranian Supreme Leader calls on Sweden to hand over those who burn the Quran to Islamic countries.

The ongoing Iranian revolution

The world must not remain silent on the truth of the Iranian situation and must not do business with the killers of innocent Iranians.Op-ed.

Iraq:

Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Hundreds of protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire. No embassy staff harmed.

Report:

Iran seeks operatives' release by Israel for Elizabeth Tsurkov

Abduction of Israeli-Russian researcher in Iraq allegedly motivated by desire for deal to secure release of Iranian agents held by Israel.

Iran, Iran, Iran and Nasrallah

It is not for Nasrallah (Iran) to decide when there is a war, but for Israel to do so, and it will choose its time, place and method. Op-ed.

Mark Levin:

'Biden sides with Iran against Israel'

A stark warning from Mark Levin about the dangers Israel faces from the current US administration.

Israeli citizen charged with spying accuses Biden of 'cover-up'

He is charged with 8 counts of acting as a foreign agent and illegal arms deals but is this just Biden trying to cover up for his son?

US intelligence assessment:

Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment

New US assessment says Iran has moved to increase its capacity to produce an atomic bomb, but has stopped short of that so far.

Iran claims:

Mossad involved in Quran burning in Sweden

Iranian Ministry of Defense claims the Swedish activist who burned the Quran served as an agent of the Mossad.

Why Iran is so hostile to Azerbaijan

Iran was hostile towards Azerbaijan long before Baku opened up an embassy in Tel Aviv. Op-ed.

Iran executes two men over 2022 attack on Shiite shrine

Iran publicly executes two men over October 2022 attack which was claimed by ISIS.

Iran claims:

'We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision'

The comments come a day after the US military said it blocked attempts by Iran to seize commercial tankers in international waters.

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch ICJ case against Iran over 2020 downing of jet after elimination of Soleimani.

Iran tries to seize tankers near Strait of Hormuz, shots fired

The Iranian naval vessels backed off after the US Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.

Rights group:

Iran has executed at least 354 people so far in 2023

Iran Human Rights says the pace of executions in Iran is much higher than in 2022.

Op-ed:

The Mossad thwarts Iran, the world shrugs

Iran is hell-bent on killing Israelis, but the Mossad's latest success could have its would-be perpetrators and leaders more deterred Op-ed.

Iran sued in international court over downed Ukrainian jetliner

Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine to take Iran to International Court of Justice over jetliner downed in 2020.

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Mossad abducted leader of terror squad in Iran to thwart attack

Mossad reveals new information about Iranian plot to attack Jewish, Israeli targets in Cyprus.

'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'

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 files complaint against Canada at top UN court

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Khamenei:

'No one can stop Iranian nuclear weapons'

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

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.

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.