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Ambassador to Azerbaijan:

'Take the threats of the murderous Iranian regime seriously'

Following attack on Salman Rushdie, Israel’s ambassador to Azerbaijan urges the world to confronting Iranian terrorism.

'Take the threats of the murderous Iranian regime seriously'

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

Iran submits response to EU proposal on nuclear deal

Source confirms the EU received Iran’s response to its proposal aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers.

Iran submits response to EU proposal on nuclear deal

Iran says Salman Rushdie brought attack on himself

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says author targeted for over 30 years by Iranian Fatwa calling for his murder 'insulted Islam.'

Iran says Salman Rushdie brought attack on himself

US coalition forces repel drone attack on base in Syria

US-led coalition forces fighting remnants of ISIS fought off multiple drone attacks on base in Syria.

US coalition forces repel drone attack on base in Syria

Iranian media suggests Rushdie stabbing was a 'US plot'

Ultra-conservative Iranian papers speculate that a US plot may have been behind stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie.

Iranian media suggests Rushdie stabbing was a 'US plot'

Blinken blasts Iran following Rushdie attack

US Secretary of State: Iranian state institutions have incited violence against Rushdie for generations.

Blinken blasts Iran following Rushdie attack

Report:

Rushdie stabber was in direct contact with IRGC

Officials say man accused of stabbing author in New York had been in direct contact with IRGC members on social media.

Rushdie stabber was in direct contact with IRGC

British PM candidate:

'Attack on Rushdie should serve as a wake-up call to the West'

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak: Iran’s reaction to attack on Rushdie strengthens the case for proscribing the IRGC.

'Attack on Rushdie should serve as a wake-up call to the West'

Iran may accept EU compromise on nuclear deal

Iran may accept final compromise worked out in Vienna to save 2015 agreement, local media report.

Iran may accept EU compromise on nuclear deal

Israel concerned over foreign interference in elections

Shin Bet reportedly concerned that Iranian and Russian elements will interfere in November Knesset elections.

Israel concerned over foreign interference in elections

Palestinian analyst: Gulf States may get obliterated by Iran

A commentator on 'Palestine Today' in Gaza says the Gulf States may suffer a 'similar fait to Ukraine' for mending ties with Israel.

Palestinian analyst: Gulf States may get obliterated by Iran

Israeli woman accused of spying for Iran attempts suicide

Shabak announced months ago it had foiled a plot by Iran to recruit Israeli women to spy against Israel. Suspect in critical condition.

Israeli woman accused of spying for Iran attempts suicide

Report:

Iranian assassin also targeted Pompeo

Former Secretary of State was reportedly also targeted by Iranian assassination plot which targeted John Bolton.

Iranian assassin also targeted Pompeo

Iranian agent charged in plot to assassinate John Bolton

Alleged member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards wanted by the FBI in plot to assassinate former National Security Advisor.

Iranian agent charged in plot to assassinate John Bolton

Why are the Iranians upset with Ayoob Kara?

Former minister talks about the warning he received from security officials concerning Iran and a few other issues on day of Likud primary.

Why are the Iranians upset with Ayoob Kara?

Watch: Armed man caught on camera stalking Iranian dissident

The man spotted at her door with a loaded AK-47 in his car had tried to enter the activist's New York home.

Watch: Armed man caught on camera stalking Iranian dissident

US: Iran training Russians to use their drones

An expert on Iran says the Islamic Republic has 'hundreds if not thousands' of UAVs in its drone army, capable of inducing mass damage.

US: Iran training Russians to use their drones

Russian rocket successfully launches Iranian satellite

Iran has several times tried, unsuccessfully, to launch satellites into space.

Russian rocket successfully launches Iranian satellite

Vienna:

Nuclear talks end as parties submit final text

US says it is ready to close a deal, calls on Iran to match its words with actions.

Nuclear talks end as parties submit final text

Watch: Protesters in Iraq demand Iran-free government

Hundreds of protesters are camping out in the parliament building as famed Shiite cleric wants to rid his country of Iranian influence.

Watch: Protesters in Iraq demand Iran-free government

Iran calls for 'realistic response' from US to its proposals

Iran's Foreign Minister calls on US to respond to Iranian proposals aimed at reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran calls for 'realistic response' from US to its proposals

Iran blasts Israel:

'Zionist attacks on Gaza are a crime'

Iran warns Israel it "will bear the responsibility" after it launches counterterrorism Operation Breaking Dawn in the Gaza Strip.

'Zionist attacks on Gaza are a crime'

A year into Raisi's rule: Has anything changed?

The hard-line cleric has been president for a year, after his major rivals were disqualified from the race.

A year into Raisi's rule: Has anything changed?

Iran arrests 10 ISIS suspects, blames Israel

Iran's intelligence ministry says it arrested 10 ISIS suspects, accuses Israel of using the jihadists to attack the country.

Iran arrests 10 ISIS suspects, blames Israel

Iranian President:

'Muslim nations deeply hate the usurping Zionist Regime'

Ebrahim Raisi meets Islamic Jihad leader, lashes out at Israel and expresses support for Palestinian Arab “resistance”.

'Muslim nations deeply hate the usurping Zionist Regime'

Iranian commander:

'Hezbollah prepared more than 10,000 missiles'

Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Hezbollah has 100,000 rockets intended for a military campaign against Israel.

'Hezbollah prepared more than 10,000 missiles'

Watch: Turkey releases footage of Iranian agents in Istanbul

A number of Iranian agents have been rounded up for allegedly targeting Israeli tourists in Istanbul.

Watch: Turkey releases footage of Iranian agents in Istanbul

Report: Illegal Iranian oil sales surging during Biden admin

Iran has sold over $40 billion of illegal oil to China and other rogue regimes during the time Biden has been in office.

Report: Illegal Iranian oil sales surging during Biden admin

US to seize Iranian plane linked to terrorism held in Argentina

Department of Justice urges Argentina to seize Venezuelan owned Iranian airplane linked to international terrorism.

US to seize Iranian plane linked to terrorism held in Argentina

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity'

Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, warns Iran’s nuclear program is "moving ahead very, very fast".

'Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity'

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for UN General Assembly next month despite US sanctions against him.

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

Watch: Children in Houston pledge allegiance to jihad

The song’s original Farsi lyrics include a pledge to follow in the footsteps of slain IRGC leader Qassem Soleimani.

Watch: Children in Houston pledge allegiance to jihad

Iranian official:

'We can produce an atomic bomb, but won't'

Head of Iran's atomic energy organization reiterates comments by Khamenei's adviser regarding the country's nuclear aspirations.

'We can produce an atomic bomb, but won't'

Activist Masih Alinejad:

Iranian regime is trying to kill me

'Go to hell': Journalist activist sends message to Iran after man with loaded gun arrested near her

Iranian regime is trying to kill me

Iran:

'We've responded to EU proposal on nuclear deal'

Iran's top nuclear negotiator: We stand ready to conclude the negotiations in a short order, should the other side be ready to do the same.

'We've responded to EU proposal on nuclear deal'

Will house pets be outlawed in Iran?

Some are cynically asking if Persian Cats will become an endangered species in their own homeland.

Will house pets be outlawed in Iran?

Again: Iran claims to have arrested network of spies for Israel

Iran claims authorities arrested five people suspected of spying for Israel.

Again: Iran claims to have arrested network of spies for Israel

Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal

Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran welcomes diplomatic efforts to revive 2015 deal, after EU proposes a compromise.

Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal

B'nai Brith praises conviction in Iran 1988 massacre case

Hamid Nouri convicted by a Swedish court for his complicity in the murder of political prisoners in Iran in the Summer of 1988 Massacre.

B'nai Brith praises conviction in Iran 1988 massacre case

Iran:

Mother sentenced to 100 lashes for protesting son's killing

Iranian woman mourning death of her son who was shot by security forces protesting high fuel prices in 2019 sentenced to 100 lashes.

Mother sentenced to 100 lashes for protesting son's killing

Iran removes 27 IAEA cameras until nuclear deal restored

Iran warns that nuclear program 'galloping ahead' and IAEA has little ability to verify progress without its cameras in place.

Iran removes 27 IAEA cameras until nuclear deal restored

'Spies caught red-handed':

Iran: Terrorist attack at Isfahan site averted at last minute

Islamic regime claims Mossad helped spy ring infiltrate Iran to attack "sensitive sites."

Iran: Terrorist attack at Isfahan site averted at last minute

Iran on 'busted' spy cell: 'Mossad freely running operations'

Reports of a 'sophisticated' spy network working with the Mossad comes amidst numerous threats & assassination attempts from both sides.

Iran on 'busted' spy cell: 'Mossad freely running operations'

Macron:

'Disappointed by lack of progress in Iranian nuclear talks'

Macron urges Ebrahim Raisi to go back to the implementation of Iran's commitments under 2015 nuclear agreement.

'Disappointed by lack of progress in Iranian nuclear talks'

Iran: We caught network of spies working for Israel

Iranian authorities confiscated weapons, explosives, and advanced equipment, report says.

Iran: We caught network of spies working for Israel

Turkish media reports: Iran paid agents $35k to target Israelis

Turkish newspaper releases new details after authorities capture additional Iranians involved in attempts to assassinate Israeli tourists.

Turkish media reports: Iran paid agents $35k to target Israelis

IAEA chief:

'Iran's nuclear program is galloping ahead'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: For almost five weeks I have had very limited visibility and Iran's nuclear program is galloping ahead.

'Iran's nuclear program is galloping ahead'

Mossad probe:

Iran funded but did not aid Hezbollah attacks in Argentina

Mossad probe of attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets in Argentina finds Iran did not have an operational role on the ground.

Iran funded but did not aid Hezbollah attacks in Argentina

MI6 head: Iran doesn’t want nuclear deal

Chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service tells conference that while US and EU pushing for nuclear deal, Iran is using talks to stall.

MI6 head: Iran doesn’t want nuclear deal

CENTCOM chief:

Israeli involvement in Middle East defense is a 'priority'

Head of US' CENTCOM says Israeli involvement in integrated defense against Iran is 'critical' and a 'priority.'

Israeli involvement in Middle East defense is a 'priority'

Iran claims:

'We still adhere to fatwa on nuclear weapons'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says country's nuclear policy is unchanged despite Iranian official's recent comments.

'We still adhere to fatwa on nuclear weapons'

Iranian politician:

'Feels as if Israel freely runs its operations in Tehran'

Iranian politician says many Iranians feel Israel is operating freely in Tehran.

'Feels as if Israel freely runs its operations in Tehran'

Russia, Turkey and Iran vow to 'eliminate terrorists' in Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi reaffirm determination to continue their ongoing cooperation to eliminate terrorists in Syria.

Russia, Turkey and Iran vow to 'eliminate terrorists' in Syria

Canada:

B’nai Brith slams gov for failing to list IRGC as terror entity

Over 4 years have passed since a call by Canada's parliament to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terror entity.

B’nai Brith slams gov for failing to list IRGC as terror entity

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Preparing military option against Iran is a moral obligation'

Aviv Kochavi says the IDF continues to prepare vigorously for an attack on Iran and must prepare for any development and any scenario.

'Preparing military option against Iran is a moral obligation'

Iran can already produce nuclear bombs, says top official

Tehran is capable to carry out massive retaliatory strike on Israel, senior Iranian official warns, saying Israel is in 'phase of weakness'

Iran can already produce nuclear bombs, says top official

Iran:

'US used 'Iranophobia' to create regional tensions'

Iran accuses US of using "Iranophobia" to create regional tension during Biden's visit to the Middle East.

'US used 'Iranophobia' to create regional tensions'

Iran announces first naval drone-carrying division

Iran announces its first naval drone-carrying division in the Indian Ocean as Biden visits Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Iran announces first naval drone-carrying division

Joe Lieberman: Biden 'blew off' Israelis on Iran

Former Senator Lieberman says Biden 'ticked off' a lot of people by downplaying Trump's role in the region.

Joe Lieberman: Biden 'blew off' Israelis on Iran