Iran

US preparing 'additional measures' if Iran nuclear talks fail

White House Press Secretary says Biden has asked his team to be prepared in the event that diplomacy with Iran fails.

Gantz meets US Secretary of State Blinken

Defense Minister stresses need for measures to stop Iran’s nuclear program and its regional aggression.

Nuclear talks resume, and end within an hour

Russia's envoy to Iran nuclear talks says latest meeting was productive. Iranian envoy: We're continuing talks based on previous positions.

US to tighten enforcement of Iran sanctions

As nuclear talks stall again, US delegation to visit UAE to warn banks to comply with Iran sanctions.

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Gantz and Austin to discuss military drills for Iran scenario

Senior US official says Defense Secretary and Israeli DM will discuss military exercises to prepare for worst-case scenario regarding Iran.

US places new sanctions on Iran for human rights abuses

Sanctions come as renewed talks on Iran's nuclear program make no progress.

Bennett hints at airstrike on Syria: 'We will continue to act'

Israeli Prime Minister meets with Cypriot president and premier of Greece, alludes to overnight airstrikes on Syria: 'We won't tire.'

Gantz: We will stay friends with the United States

Israeli Defense Minister says Israel 'knows how to deal with threats', emphasizes strength of US-Israel alliance.

Iranian President vows to get sanctions lifted

Ebrahim Raisi vows to tackle Iran's economic woes, says his government is working to lift the sanctions.

Bennett to the US: Time to use different toolkit against Iran

PM calls on countries negotiating with Iran to ensure Iran does get away with its violations, moves towards nuclear bomb during negotiations

Israel concerned as UAE seeks rapprochement with Iran

Israeli official says US weakness responsible for UAE seeking better relations with Iran.

State Department: China, Russia shocked by Iran's intransigence

Senior State Department official says Iran's actions show it is not serious about nuclear negotiations with western powers in Vienna.

US official: 'We're preparing for a world with no nuclear deal'

Senior US official warns US will 'increase pressure on Iran.'

Blinken: Iran isn't serious, the US has other options

Secretary of State criticizes Iran after latest round of talks: They're not serious about doing what’s necessary to return to compliance.

Europe frustrated with Iran's demands at nuclear talks

As indirect talks between US and Iran adjourn, European officials voice dismay over Iran's new demands.

Senators call for sanctions over plot to abduct Iranian activist

Two US Senators seek to impose sanctions on Iran over attempt to kidnap journalist and activist Masih Alinejad earlier in the year.

How Israel saved hundreds of US soldiers

New report reveals how last-minute warnings from Israeli intelligence and security agencies repeatedly saved American soldiers.

Spy in defense minister's house denies spying for Iran

Cleaner accused of offering intel from Defense Minister Benny Gantz's home to Iranian agents says he only contacted 'hackers.'

Iran: Removal of sanctions is a priority

Iran’s Foreign Minister: A good deal is within reach if the West shows good will.

Israel warns US: Iran preparing to enrich weapons-grade uranium

Report: Israel shared intelligence with US and European allies that Iran is taking steps to prepare to enrich uranium to 90% purity.

ANALYSIS: Iranian UAVs increasingly threaten Middle East

Iran has used UAVs to attack US forces, attack the Iraqi PM, and supply terror groups across the Middle East.

'Iran deserves no rewards'

Watch: PM Bennett's message to the world

Bennett delivers message ahead of nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna. 'Do not give in to Iran's nuclear blackmail.'

Moment of truth in Vienna as nuclear talks resume

Diplomatic source warns of Iran's nuclear progress: 'There's an accumulation of knowledge that can't be erased.'

Iranian official calls for Israel's destruction

Spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces: We will not back off from the annihilation of Israel, even one millimeter.

The Great Rebellion: Is Iran falling apart?

Half of Iran is composed of ethnic groups repulsed by the cruel regime running the country. An uprising is planned and has a date.. Op-ed.

Iran: Agreement can be reached if all sanctions are lifted

Iran’s Foreign Minister reiterates his country wants the lifting of all sanctions in a verifiable process.

'Biden did everything to undermine defense pact against Iran'

'Coalition formed with Trump's encouragement, which served as unofficial regional defense pact, has evaporated,' senior UAE official says.

Former Mossad chief: Attack on Iran must be on the table

Yossi Cohen, former Mossad chief, says new agreement with Iran must include complete prevention of advancement towards nuclear bomb.

MK: 'We told the Americans that we won't surprise them'

Chairman of Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee says Israel has 'a variety of ways to act - even without the US.'

Report: Cyber attacks on Iranian dams and water facilities

Major water monitoring station suffers severe damage in latest in series of cyber attacks on water facilities in Iran, country claims.

Iran: Is the US missing the bigger picture?

Tehran fails to account for an array of negative repercussions on the region. Opinon.

Iran's judo federation appeals ban following boycott of Israelis

Iran judo federation’s appeal against four-year ban from international events heard by Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Barkat: The next war in the north will be 'the First Iran War'

MK Nir Barkat: I think we are not properly assessing the threat coming from Iran.

Defense Min. reveals: Iran tried to send explosives into Israel

'Iran attempted to transfer explosives from Syria to terrorists based in Judea and Samaria, using an unmanned aircraft,' DM Gantz reveals.

Bahrain FM: Iran getting nuclear weapons would be 'catastrophic'

"Iran achieving nuclear weapons status would definitely be a catastrophic development, not just for the region, but for the wider world."

PM Bennett: We will maintain our freedom of action

Read Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's Remarks at the Security and Policy Conference of the Institute for Policy and Strategy Conference

Bennett: Israel will maintain her freedom of action against Iran

'Even if the international community returns to the nuclear deal, we are not obligated to abide by its terms,' stresses prime minister.

Iran hopes IAEA chief's visit is 'constructive'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister and head of Atomic Energy Organization during Tehran visit.

Report: US warned Israel Iran attacks are 'counterproductive'

New York Times: US officials warned Israelis that repeated attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities encourage Iran to speed up nuclear program.

Defense Min.: 'Chance for Israel & Palestinians to build trust'

Defense Minister Gantz says he supports 'broader, stronger' Iran deal, urges international community to invest in 'Palestinian' economy.

Iran claims to have foiled airline cyber attack

The Mahan airline, blacklisted by the US for supporting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have received cyber attacks.

IDF: Joint Training with US, Gulf states preparations for Iran

Senior IDF officer reveals Israel, Gulf states now openly working together to prepare to counter Iranian threat.

Iran says more than half of its population has been vaccinated

Iran announces that 44 million people in the country have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Here's what the spy in the Defense Minister's home asked for

Omri Goren, cleaner who was charged with espionage, requested just $7,000 in exchange for information.

Biden gives a clinic on how not to negotiate with Iran

Washington has lost the game before it started, and Israel is clearly on its own. Opinion.

Spy in Defense Minister's home: 'Serious security failure'

Former Mossad chief, Shin Bet senior official question how man with long criminal record was able to work in home of Minister Gantz.

Defense Minister's cleaner charged with spying for Iran

Omri Goren, a cleaner in Benny Gantz's home, reached out to Iranian source via social media, offering to "assist him."

IAEA: Iran not granting access to sabotaged centrifuge plant

UN atomic agency says Iran has still not granted its inspectors the access to plant allegedly sabotaged by Israel.

Senior UAE delegation to visit Tehran

UAE seeks to de-escalate tensions' with Iran as Vienna nuclear talks resume.

Explosion reported at Iranian oil pipeline

Tremors reported in southern Iran after oil pipeline explodes. Local officials reportedly suspect sabotage.

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Iran, not Hezbollah, behind plot targeting Israelis

Plot to target Israelis and Americans in Colombia was hatched by Iran, not Lebanese terror group, say sources familiar with investigation.

Iran's President: We're 'absolutely serious' about nuclear talks

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ahead of resumption of nuclear talks on November 29.

Report: Iran resumed work at plant allegedly attacked by Israel

Diplomats say Iran has resumed production of equipment for advanced centrifuges at site in Karaj, west of Tehran.

US ambassador and Gantz discuss regional threats caused by Iran

U.S. Ambassador met Defense Minister Benny Gantz today and discussed the regional instability orchestrated by Iran.

Iran invites IAEA chief for talks

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi last week expressed concern over a lack of contact with Iranian authorities.

Report: US starting to understand that Iran uninterested in deal

US special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, expected to meet FM Yair Lapid to discuss Iranian threat.

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Assad's Iranian allies have overstayed their welcome

Analysis: While Tehran and Hezbollah helped Assad regain control over Syria, he is far from thrilled about Iran's presence in his country.

Israel fears US pursuing even weaker nuclear deal with Iran

PM Bennett to refrain from meeting US envoy on Iran in protest against del which leaves Iranian nuclear infrastructure in place.

IAEA chief says he has had no recent contact with Iran

Rafael Grossi says it is “astonishing” that he has had no contact with Iranian government over several important outstanding issues.

Iranian commander: Israel 'doomed to disappear'

Commander of IRGC's aerospace forces says Israeli action against Iran will hasten its disappearance.