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Counter-terrorism expert:

'Three miracles occured on October 7th'

IDF reservist Yair Ansbacher notes three miracles that had they not occurred, the attack would have ended in a much more difficult way.

'Three miracles occured on October 7th'

European Israel Allies Caucuses condemn Iran-sponsored terrorism

Chairs of European Israel Allies Caucuses release resolution condemning Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism & war crimes against Israel.

European Israel Allies Caucuses condemn Iran-sponsored terrorism

Iranian President warns:

'Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza "may force everyone" to act.

'Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act'

Iran warns Israel:

'The finger is on the trigger'

Iran's Foreign Minister says Lebanese and Palestinian Arab terrorists are ready to respond to Israeli ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

'The finger is on the trigger'

Report:

500 Hamas terrorists trained in Iran in weeks before massacre

Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists held advanced combat training exercises under the auspices of the Quds Force in Iran in September.

500 Hamas terrorists trained in Iran in weeks before massacre

Iranian state Media:

Iranian teenager who violated Hijab law is 'brain dead'

Iranian state media reports that Armita Geravand is 'brain dead'

Iranian teenager who violated Hijab law is 'brain dead'

Three fronts

The world now knows that the battle is against not Israel but against civilization, human decency and life itself. It must support us. Op-ed

Three fronts

'Don't play with fire':

Israeli hackers claim to have disabled Tehran electrical grid

Israeli cyber group known as WeRedEvils claims it hacked several sensitive systems in Iran, including the electrical grid.

Israeli hackers claim to have disabled Tehran electrical grid

Iranian rabbi condemns Israel for strikes on Gaza

Iran's chief rabbi, Younes Hamami Lalehzar, says Israel's actions in Gaza 'should not be linked to the Jews and their religion.'

Iranian rabbi condemns Israel for strikes on Gaza

'We will have to intervene'

Iran warns Israel against ground offensive in Gaza

Iran has sent a message through the UN warning Israel against a ground offensive in Gaza.

Iran warns Israel against ground offensive in Gaza

Israel's Amb. Erdan severs personal ties with UN Mideast envoy

Amb. Gilad Erdan to UN's Tor Wennesland: 'Don’t forget to wash your hands of the blood of Israeli children!'

Israel's Amb. Erdan severs personal ties with UN Mideast envoy

Senior Hamas official:

'Attack on Israel was a surprise to everyone, including Iran'

Senior Hamas official denies WSJ report that Iran helped the terrorist organization plan its surprise attack on Israel.

'Attack on Israel was a surprise to everyone, including Iran'

Report:

Iran helped plot Hamas attack on Israel

Senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah tell WSJ that Iranian security officials gave the green light for Hamas' attack on Israel.

Iran helped plot Hamas attack on Israel

Iran’s leader praised Hamas, Musk blocks and retaliates

Musk: 'Khamenei’s official position is clear, that the eradication of Israel is the actual goal - not just support for the Palestinians.'.

Iran’s leader praised Hamas, Musk blocks and retaliates

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Gaza op. too complex for Hamas, Iran and Russia behind it'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells INN West must support Israeli efforts to destroy Hamas after massacre.

'Gaza op. too complex for Hamas, Iran and Russia behind it'

Hamas: Iran gave backing to terror offensive

Terror spokesman says Iranian regime 'stands by Palestinian fighters until the liberation of Palestine and Jerusalem.'

Hamas: Iran gave backing to terror offensive

Iranian users publish private photos of Ehud Barak

Source of photos is unknown, but Lebanese media outlet claims they came from Netanyahu's office.

Iranian users publish private photos of Ehud Barak

Iran blasts 'politicization' of Nobel Peace Price

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi: She was convicted of criminal acts.

Iran blasts 'politicization' of Nobel Peace Price

Iran fires back after West condemns assault on teen

Iran lashes out at Western countries after allegations that a teenage girl was critically wounded in confrontation with morality police.

Iran fires back after West condemns assault on teen

Don't give the Saudis the bomb!

The solution is to take out Iran, not foster regional proliferation. Op-ed.

Don't give the Saudis the bomb!

West concerned after Iranian teen attacked by morality police

Western governments express concern after 16-year-old is reported in a coma as a result of alleged assault by the Iranian morality police.

West concerned after Iranian teen attacked by morality police

Rights group:

Iranian girl in coma after being assaulted by morality police

Kurdish-focused rights group says 16-year-old is in a coma after being assaulted by morality police on Tehran subway.

Iranian girl in coma after being assaulted by morality police

Gallant responds to Ayatollah:

'Iran attempts to thwart normalization with idle threats'

Defense Minister responds to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's claim countries normalizing with Israel are 'betting on the wrong horse.'

'Iran attempts to thwart normalization with idle threats'

Khamenei:

'Normalization with Israel is betting on the wrong horse'

Iran's supreme leader says that normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia will not succeed, and the USA 'needs to address core issues.'

'Normalization with Israel is betting on the wrong horse'

Iran unveils drone drill used for electronic warfare

Report: Iranian army unveils new drone used for disrupting radar system.

Iran unveils drone drill used for electronic warfare

Due to busts of IRGC general:

Saudi soccer team ditches match in Iran

Saudi soccer team refuses to play match in Iran due to presence of busts of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

Saudi soccer team ditches match in Iran

US report:

Iran can make a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks

New US report says Iran isn't pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but can do so quickly.

Iran can make a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks

Iranian President:

'Normalization with Israel is reactionary and regressive'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi denounces attempts to normalize relations with Israel: Surrendering to Israel is not on the table.

'Normalization with Israel is reactionary and regressive'

Syrian media reports:

Israel attacks Iranian arms shipment west of Damascus

According to Syrian media, the Israeli Air Force has carried out an attack near the Al-Assad and Al-Dimas villages

Israel attacks Iranian arms shipment west of Damascus

Iran says it successfully launched a new satellite

Revolutionary Guards launch a military imaging satellite called the Nour-3, according to Iranian state media.

Iran says it successfully launched a new satellite

Shin Bet thwarts attempt to harm Itamar Ben Gvir & Yehuda Glick

Five arrested, including two Israeli citizens, after Shin Bet thwarts Iranian attempt to carry out terrorist activity in Israel.

Shin Bet thwarts attempt to harm Itamar Ben Gvir & Yehuda Glick

Iran's MOIS: a web of oppression and global malevolence

The recent sanctions imposed by the US underscore the imperative to curb MOIS's malevolent reach. Or we in the West will be sorry. Op-ed.

Iran's MOIS: a web of oppression and global malevolence

Iran claims:

'We have missiles that can hit Israel'

Iranian official claims the country has "Israel-striker" missiles that can hit the Jewish state.

'We have missiles that can hit Israel'

US bars Iranian FM from visiting Washington

Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sought exemption from travel restrictions on Iranian officials in the US during UN General Assembly.

US bars Iranian FM from visiting Washington

Report:

Iran earned billions by kidnapping Americans

According to MEMRI, Iran has generated a massive windfall of up to $15.7 billion for illegally seizing American hostages

Iran earned billions by kidnapping Americans

Iranian President:

'Israeli-Saudi normalization efforts will see no success'

President Raisi says efforts to normalize Israeli relations with Gulf Arab states are meaningless and simply a result of American pressure.

'Israeli-Saudi normalization efforts will see no success'

Iran claims:

Major ISIS bombing attack in Tehran foiled

According to the regime's intelligence Ministry, it foiled a plot to detonate 30 bombs simultaneously and arrested 28 ISIS members.

Major ISIS bombing attack in Tehran foiled

Iran accuses Netanyahu of 'Iranophobia' after UN speech

Iranian delegation to the UN: Tehran has every right to retaliate for military action by Israel.

Iran accuses Netanyahu of 'Iranophobia' after UN speech

Ambassador Erdan:

'Iranians across the globe were moved by my action'

Israel's UN Ambassador explains why he decided to protest the speech of the Iranian President at the UN.

'Iranians across the globe were moved by my action'

Iranian activists face campaign of intimidation in Europe

The regime uses a wide variety of means to try and silence critics even outside its borders.

Iranian activists face campaign of intimidation in Europe

Iran unveils 'longest-range drone in the world-

The new UAV is reported to be able to fly for a full day, to a range of 2000 km, with a 300 kg payload.

Iran unveils 'longest-range drone in the world-

Netanyahu at UN:

'Peace with Saudi Arabia will bring a new Middle East'

"I believe that we are at the cusp of a historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Palestinians must not have a veto on peace."

'Peace with Saudi Arabia will bring a new Middle East'

Iran:

Man sentenced to death over attack on Shiite shrine

Iranian court sentences to death Tajik man convicted over carrying out deadly attack on Shiite shrine in Shiraz.

Man sentenced to death over attack on Shiite shrine

Iranian journalist attacked by President Raisi's aide

A member of the Iranian President's delegation assaulted a journalist outside their New York hotel before being subdued by security.

Iranian journalist attacked by President Raisi's aide

Iranian journalist sues Jewish Belgian politician

The lawsuit comes after the two exchanged tweets regarding Belgium's relationship with Iran.

Iranian journalist sues Jewish Belgian politician

Iran's atomic clock is ticking

The effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of the IAEA in Iran are questionable and may go down the drain. Op Ed

Iran's atomic clock is ticking

Iran to toughen penalties for women who breach dress code

New bill stipulates that Iranian women who flout the strict Islamic dress code would face up to 10 years in prison.

Iran to toughen penalties for women who breach dress code

Iran’s plan for economic-social takeover of Mid-East countries

The West must rethink its policy vis-à-vis Iran asap, as it tries to take over cultural, economic and social spheres in the Mid-East.Op-ed.

Iran’s plan for economic-social takeover of Mid-East countries

US issues more sanctions over Iran's drone program

US sanctions seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey over development of Iran’s drone program.

US issues more sanctions over Iran's drone program

Watch:

Ambassador Erdan protests Iranian President's UN speech

Israel's UN Ambassador leaves General Assembly Hall: It should not be possible for a vile murderer to be given a platform here at the UN.

Ambassador Erdan protests Iranian President's UN speech

US citizens held as hostages by Iran arrive back in America

5 US citizens freed as part of deal which saw US free 5 Iranian prisoners and free up $6 billion in Iranian funds.

US citizens held as hostages by Iran arrive back in America

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

Trump: I brought 58 hostages home and never paid anything

Former president blasts deal in which Biden Admin. secured release of 5 US hostages in exchange for Iranian prisoners and $6 billion.

Trump: I brought 58 hostages home and never paid anything

5 US hostages flown out of Iran after prisoner swap deal

Deal sees US release 5 Iranian criminals in exchange for its citizens, unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets.

5 US hostages flown out of Iran after prisoner swap deal

Iran:

Prisoner swap with US to commence today

According to Iran's MFA spokesperson, the swap of 5 prisoners will commence, and frozen Iranian funds will be released.

Prisoner swap with US to commence today

Large explosion in northern Iran

Explosion of 'unidentified objects' occurs in northern Iran, source claims cause as missile testing.

Large explosion in northern Iran

EU to Iran:

'Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors'

European Union criticizes Iran's decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

'Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors'

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

US and Britain imposes sanctions on Iran ahead of the one-year anniversary of woman whose death sparked mass protests.

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

Watch:

Selichot in the heart of Tehran

Iranian Jews recite selichot in Tehran's main synagogue ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Selichot in the heart of Tehran

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran