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UK government fails to ban IRGC months after parliament vote

British government under fire for not acting on a parliamentary motion to ban Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

UK government fails to ban IRGC months after parliament vote

System which warns of Iranian drones disabled for months

'Tal Shemayim' observation balloon which detects approach of drones, missiles, ruptured in storm, not operational for the last 6 months.

System which warns of Iranian drones disabled for months

Israel worries: Iran may enrich uranium to 84%

Israel concerned Iran may deliberately enrich uranium to 84%, clarifies willingness to use military force against Iran.

Israel worries: Iran may enrich uranium to 84%

Iranian official:

'Attack on nuclear facilities would mean war'

Iranian official warns Israel against attacking his country’s nuclear facilities.

'Attack on nuclear facilities would mean war'

Mahsa Amini's grave ransacked by vandals

Family of young woman whose death sparked months of protests vows to continue fixing grave after latest incident of damage.

Mahsa Amini's grave ransacked by vandals

Turkish report:

11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Investigation uncovers spy ring which followed 23 people, company with business connections to Iran.

11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Iran condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Iranian Foreign Ministry calls on Muslim world to take "effective, immediate and deterrent" action following the visit.

Iran condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Congressional advisor warns of rising antisemitism in Armenia

Orthodox strategic advisor points to high levels of antisemitism in Armenia and among US Armenian community.

Congressional advisor warns of rising antisemitism in Armenia

Military Inteligence Chief:

Nasrallah close to mistake which would lead to war

Major General Aharon Haliva warns Iran poses a threat to Israel in many areas, but hasn't decided to breakout to nuclear weapons yet.

Nasrallah close to mistake which would lead to war

Gallant reveals Iran's 'floating terror bases'

Defense Minister reveals IRGC attempt to conduct piracy on the seas, threaten flight paths and trade routes.

Gallant reveals Iran's 'floating terror bases'

Iran:

'We are capable of ensuring the safety of the Gulf waters'

The statement comes after US, British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz.

'We are capable of ensuring the safety of the Gulf waters'

Iran claims Israeli linked 'terrorist group' arrested at border

Iran's intelligence minister says the 'terrorist group associated with the Zionist regime' entered the country from the western borders.

Iran claims Israeli linked 'terrorist group' arrested at border

Iranian MP:

'Iran may restore ties with Washington if US offers apology'

Islamic Republic lawmaker Shahryar Haidari claimed the US suggested holding talks with Tehran without the presence of other JCPOA partners.

'Iran may restore ties with Washington if US offers apology'

The barbaric slaughter of innocents in Iran

Unmasking the terror unleashed upon a peace-loving people by the Ayatollah's regime. Op-ed.

The barbaric slaughter of innocents in Iran

US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz

The move follows Iran’s recent seizure of two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf.

US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz

Iran executes three men over anti-gov't protests

Western governments condemn Iran after it executes three men convicted of killing security force members last year.

Iran executes three men over anti-gov't protests

Ukraine rabbi: 'Western world must fight Iranian terrorism'

Rabbi Moshe Azman visits hospitalized Iranian reporter, says reporter's 'fight against violence and terrorism is brave and noteworthy.'

Ukraine rabbi: 'Western world must fight Iranian terrorism'

US urges Iran not to execute three anti-government protesters

State Department deputy spokesman voices concern that Iran may soon execute three people arrested in November.

US urges Iran not to execute three anti-government protesters

Iraqi cleric accuses Mossad of killing Imam Ali - 1300 years ago

Pro-Iranian Shi'ite cleric in Iraq says Israel's Mossad agency is to blame for the death of Muhammed's successor, Ali - in the year 661.

Iraqi cleric accuses Mossad of killing Imam Ali - 1300 years ago

Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf

Iran claims its moves in the Gulf are "aimed at countering behaviors in violation of international maritime law".

Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf

Iran 'satisfied' with progress in talks with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister calls on IAEA to put aside its political approach toward Iran.

Iran 'satisfied' with progress in talks with IAEA

After Iran's ship seizures:

US military to bolster its defensive posture in the Gulf

US military will work to bolster the defensive posture in the Gulf region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.

US military to bolster its defensive posture in the Gulf

Germany:

Man charged over attempted arson attack near synagogue

German-Iranian dual national accused of being instructed to carry out arson attack on a synagogue on behalf of Iranian agencies.

Man charged over attempted arson attack near synagogue

Op-Ed:

The legacy of Cyrus's Iran lives on in Israel

Nothing can tarnish the deep connection between the Persian descendants of Cyrus the Great, the Iranian people, and the Jewish people. Op-ed

The legacy of Cyrus's Iran lives on in Israel

Iran:

'US needs to stop procrastinating on nuclear deal renewal'

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman urges US to put an end to "delays" in attempts to renew 2015 nuclear agreement.

'US needs to stop procrastinating on nuclear deal renewal'

Iran eyeing Syrian phosphates for extracting uranium

Secret documents reveal Atomic Energy Organization of Iran plan to import large quantities of material for production of uranium.

Iran eyeing Syrian phosphates for extracting uranium

Satellite photos show:

Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers seized by Iran within six days anchored off the coast of one of its key port cities on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

Iran:

Head of athletics federation resigns over women running unveiled

The headscarf requirement for women has come into focus since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini and subsequent protests.

Head of athletics federation resigns over women running unveiled

Iran executes Swedish-Iranian man over 'terrorism'

Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab accused of staging attacks under protection of Israeli Mossad and Swedish spy agency.

Iran executes Swedish-Iranian man over 'terrorism'

Iran kicks four Azerbaijani diplomats out of the country

Tensions continue to rise between neighboring countries, with experts believing Iran is targeting Azerbaijan for its relations with Israel.

Iran kicks four Azerbaijani diplomats out of the country

What a strategy for defeating Hamas and Hezbollah looks like

The real target must be Iran. Op-ed.

What a strategy for defeating Hamas and Hezbollah looks like

Make no mistake:

'Iran will not be satisfied with a single nuclear bomb'

Defense Min. Gallant reveals: Significant progress in Iranian nuclear program, Iran has enough enriched material for five nuclear bombs.

'Iran will not be satisfied with a single nuclear bomb'

The second time in six days:

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy craft surround and seize Greek-owned tanker.

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf

US House reps introduce bill to make Iran sanctions permanent

Measure would remove sunset clause from main tool in US law used to enact sanctions on Iran for its nuclear ambitions and support of terror.

US House reps introduce bill to make Iran sanctions permanent

Iran's atomic chief:

'West making baseless accusations about our nuclear program'

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran insists country's nuclear program is peaceful.

'West making baseless accusations about our nuclear program'

Yuli Edelstein:

'Every attack on Israel has Iran's fingerprints on it'

The Foreign and Defense Committee Chairman met with counterparts from the Baltic states to discuss military and intelligence cooperation.

'Every attack on Israel has Iran's fingerprints on it'

Persian Gulf:

Iran airs footage of raid on oil tanker

Iran claims the Advantage Sweet ran into another Iranian vessel, leading to its seizure.

Iran airs footage of raid on oil tanker

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'The Zionist collapse is near'

Iranian Foreign Minister visits town near Lebanon's border with Israel, says "the Zionists only understand power".

'The Zionist collapse is near'

Ron DeSantis in Israel: His words

DeSantis spoke clearly about his policies re Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israeli defense, Judea and Samaria, on his fourth visit to Israel. Op-ed.

Ron DeSantis in Israel: His words

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman

Iran claims the seizure came after an unknown ship collided with an Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf.

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman

MKs act on behalf of Baku Jewry following State visit

Jewish community of Azerbaijan asks Israeli government to join them in opposing Iran's oppression of its Azeri minority.

MKs act on behalf of Baku Jewry following State visit

Iran:

Court orders US to pay for 2017 ISIS attack

Iranian court issues $312.9 million judgment against the United States over 2017 attack in Tehran.

Court orders US to pay for 2017 ISIS attack

Iran:

Two actresses charged for removing head covering in public

Iran charges two prominent actresses for publishing pictures of themselves without a hijab amid crackdown on breaches.

Two actresses charged for removing head covering in public

Iranian Jewish MP criticizes Crown Prince's Israel visit

The representative of the Jewish community in the Iranian parliament criticizes Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's visit to Israel last week.

Iranian Jewish MP criticizes Crown Prince's Israel visit

What is Iran plotting and planning?

Obama saw the covert infiltration of Islam into the White House and Biden, the influence of China. Iran can thus aim at Israel.Op-ed.

What is Iran plotting and planning?

Khamenei:

'The deterrent power of the Zionist entity has come to an end'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says the "Zionist entity" is in a worsening crisis and its end is approaching.

'The deterrent power of the Zionist entity has come to an end'

As Iran alienated the West, Persian rug exports plummeted

Once thriving billion dollar industry reduced to nearly zero after decades of rogue actions by Iranian regime.

As Iran alienated the West, Persian rug exports plummeted

Iranian Crown Prince leaves Israel after 'unforgettable' visit

'A democratic Iran will work to re-establish cultural, scientific, and economic ties with Israel,' Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi says.

Iranian Crown Prince leaves Israel after 'unforgettable' visit

Iran, Jordan to meet in bid to improve bilateral ties

Foreign ministers of Jordan and Iran speak on the phone, agree to hold a meeting to discuss ways to improve their bilateral relations.

Iran, Jordan to meet in bid to improve bilateral ties

Defense Minister:

Israel preparing for multifront war

Gallant notes Iran's growing strength means terrorist organizations also grow in strength, making conflict more likely.

Israel preparing for multifront war

The consequences and import of Reza Pahlavi's visit to Israel

The Crown Prince of Iran changed the political theatre in Iran and in its diaspora. Do not let it go to waste. Op-ed.

The consequences and import of Reza Pahlavi's visit to Israel

Following Iran-Saudi deal:

Netanyahu warns Saudi Arabia about Iran

In interview with CNBC, Netanyahu comments on Saudi Arabia-Iran agreement: Those who partner with Iran partner with misery.

Netanyahu warns Saudi Arabia about Iran

Iranian Crown Prince:

'Iranians and Israelis need to be strategic partners'

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: The Iranian regime does not represent the Iranian people.

'Iranians and Israelis need to be strategic partners'

Iranian Crown Prince prays at the Western Wall

Reza Pahlavi, Iranian Crown Prince, visits Western Wall asking for 'peace, freedom, security, for the people of Israel and Iran."

Iranian Crown Prince prays at the Western Wall

Iranian crown prince: Help us bring down Revolutionary Guards

'Negotiations are not going to help with the Iranian regime, the Iranian people are your allies,' Crown Prince Pahlavi tells Israeli paper.

Iranian crown prince: Help us bring down Revolutionary Guards

Iranian Crown Prince:

'It's my duty to honor Holocaust victims'

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi tells i24NEWS: The Iranian regime doesn't represent the Iranian people.

'It's my duty to honor Holocaust victims'

Historic visit:

Iranian Crown Prince welcomed by senior officials at Ben Gurion

The Shah's son says he wants to open a channel of dialogue between the Iranian people and Israelis.

Iranian Crown Prince welcomed by senior officials at Ben Gurion

During Israel visit:

Lindsey Graham warns of damage to US-Israel ties

Republican senator travels to Israel, meets with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, vowing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Lindsey Graham warns of damage to US-Israel ties

Iran closes more than 150 businesses over hijab law

More than 150 businesses in 24 hours shut down for not respecting obligation for women to wear headscarves.

Iran closes more than 150 businesses over hijab law

Iran:

10 sent to prison over downing of Ukrainian airliner

Iran sentences 10 members of armed forces to prison over involvement in downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight in January of 2020.

10 sent to prison over downing of Ukrainian airliner