Iran

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.

Surprising guest:

Iranian Crown Prince to visit Israel

Intelligence Minister Gamliel to host Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi with the goal of creating a bridge between Israel and the Iranian people.

Jewish Iranian MP participates in anti-Israel demonstration

Dr. Homayoun Sameyah, Jewish representative in the Iranian parliament, says that "the occupied territories will be liberated."

Iran:

Courts to prosecute those who call for women to remove hijab

The Islamic Republic's attorney general told local press that promoting unveiling will be dealt with in the criminal court.

'Press on with the struggle':

Iranian President delivers rare speech to Gaza rally

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi gives speech to rally in the Gaza Strip on the occasion of Al-Quds Day.

Report:

Iran coordinating attacks on Israel with Hamas and Hezbollah

Head of IRGC's Quds Force, Esmail Ghaani, recently met with terrorist leaders across the region, including some operating in Syria and Iraq.

Op-Ed:

‘Death to Israel’: The Iranian plan to attack Israel

If the Israeli public wants to survive, it must prepare—mentally and physically—for war with the Iranian octopus.Op-ed.

Rights groups report 75% surge in Iran executions last year

Rights groups say at least 582 people were executed in Iran in 2022, the highest since 2015.

'War is closer than peace'

Iran is behind recent escalation, says former security chief

Iran sees Israel as disintegrating, says Gen. Yaakov Amidror. Recent terrorist attacks, rocket fire part of Iran's proxy war against Israel.

Report:

Iran exploits earthquake in Turkey to fly weapons to Syria

Iran used earthquake relief flights to bring weapons and military equipment to Syria.

Report:

Iran in secret talks with China and Russia

Politico: China & Russia are in secret talks with Iran to replenish Iran's supply of a compound used to propel ballistic missiles

Iran unveils new suicide attack drone

According to the IRGC, the Me’raj 532 can travel a distance of 450 kilometers in a one-way mission at a height of 12,000 feet.

Iran installs cameras to locate and penalize unveiled women

Iranian authorities installing cameras in public places and thoroughfares in bid to rein in women defying the country's dress code.

Iran claims it foiled drone strike on military compound

Iranian military claims drone shot down during foiled strike on military compound.

Op-Ed:

The US administration seeks regime change in Israel

Biden jumped into Israel's domestic political controversy by supporting the small, well-funded minority of progressive-left parties.Op-ed.

Handler of Pakistanis behind Greek terror plot was Iranian agent

Identity of handler revealed to be Pakistani national who has worked for Revolutionary Guards for years and has international connections.

Report:

US discussing freeze-for-freeze approach on Iran

Biden administration discussed Iran sanctions relief in exchange for it freezing parts of its nuclear program.

IDF: Drone shot down from Syria likely Iranian

Iranian drone crossed into Israeli airspace before being shot down. Another UAV shot down over Gaza today.

Iran:

Viral video shows yogurt poured on women who didn't wear hijab

Iranian authorities arrest the man who poured the yogurt on the two women, but also order arrest of the women.

World's largest drone company likely selling technology to Iran

Chinese drone manufacturer denies report it markets its products to Iran in violation of US sanctions.

US Jewish leaders create group to support Iranian protesters

New organization will aid Iranian diaspora and anti-regime activists outside Iran with their aspirations for freedom and democracy.

Iran claims advisor killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps advisor in Syria reportedly killed in air strike attributed to Israel.

Intl Court rejects Iran's bid to claim $2 billion frozen by US

Hague Court rules it does not have jurisdiction to force US to return funds seized to compensate victims of 1983 bombing.

Interrogation reveals Iranian attempt to infiltrate Africa

Iranian agent in Tanzania describes plan to recruit ethnic Iranians for terror plots and espionage, targeting Israelis, among others.

Athens: Terrorist attack on Jewish restaurant foiled

Iranian terrorists of Pakistani origin arrested after plotting to attack Jewish and Israeli targets in the Greek capital.

Canada announces new sanctions against Iran

Canada targets two entities and eight individuals as part of new sanctions against Iran over human rights violations and drone production.

Following drone attack on US base:

US strikes Iranian targets in Syria

The US air strikes came after a drone believed to be Iranian struck a Coalition base in northeast Syria.

Following restoration of ties:

Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers to meet

Saudi Foreign Minister and Iranian counterpart agree in phone call to meet and pave the way for the re-opening of embassies.

Israeli official:

'Iran enriching uranium above 60% could trigger a strike'

Israeli official says Israel is telling US and Europe that any Iranian progress above 60% enrichment could trigger military action.

US sanctions Iranians over equipment for drones

Four firms and three people sanctioned for allegedly buying equipment to be used for Iran’s drone and weapons programs.

UN expert:

'Iranian authorities may have committed crimes against humanity'

UN Special Rapporteur on Iran says Iranian authorities committed violations in recent months that may amount to crimes against humanity.

After Saudi-Iran deal:

Iranian President invited to visit Saudi Arabia

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi welcomes invitation from Saudi Arabia's King Salman to visit the kingdom.

How can we celebrate Nowruz when Iran is in crisis?

March 20 is the first Nowruz—the Iranian New Year—since the government murdered 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini. Op-ed.

Iran:

Two people sentenced to death over ISIS attack on shrine

Iranian court sentences two people to death over October attack on shrine in the southern city of Shiraz.

Iran claims innocence in schoolgirl poisoning

The Islamic Republic submitted a 6-page report to the UNHRC claiming that less than 10% of the students experienced symptoms of poisoning.

Op-ed:

Three evil powers cannot promote peace

We need to never forget the insidious implications of negotiations with evil doers. Obama with Iran, for example. Op-ed.

After Saudi Arabia deal:

Top Iranian official visits UAE

Head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council meets president of UAE, discusses "opportunities for enhancing cooperation".

China, Iran and Russia hold drills in Gulf of Oman

The exercises come amid heightened tensions between the US and China.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with AIPAC senior leaders

Netanyahu praises AIPAC for bolstering bond between Israel and US, stresses need for unified front against Iranian nuclear ambitions.

Biological terror in Iranian schools

Nobody in Iran trusts officials and religious fundamentalist figures who are opposed to girls' education to find the perpetrators. Op-ed.

Op-Ed

Have Azerbaijanis changed the face of the Iran protests?

Azerbaijanis make up around a third of the population in Iran.They are fighting for their rights and the mullahs fear them. Op-ed.

Iran:

Khamenei pardons more than 22,000 arrested during protests

The statement by Iran's judiciary head offers glimpse of the full scope of the government's crackdown on anti-government protests.

The Iran-Saudi-China unholy alliance

This agreement happened partially as a result of Biden’s recent neglect of America's longstanding work to contain Riyadh, Op-ed.

Iran:

'Agreement with Saudi Arabia will help end Yemen war'

Iran and Yemen have been on opposing sides in the conflict in Yemen.

Iranian court backs death penalty for Swedish-Iranian dissident

Islamic republic's supreme court upholds death sentence handed down to dual Swedish-Iranian national, accused of organizing 2018 attacks.

Europe’s woke gibberish on Iran, the veil and women

European women wear hijabs on diplomatic visits to Iran, while Iranian women are killed for removing them. Op-ed.

Iran to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia

Iran announces deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, in latest move of defense cooperation between the two.

House bill for secular, democratic Iran gains bipartisan support

GOP resolution for democratic, non-nuclear Iran receives majority support in House of Representatives, including 75 Democrats.

Saudi Arabia agrees to restore diplomatic ties with Iran

Iran announces that Tehran and Riyadh have agreed to reopen embassies and reestablish diplomatic ties. Bennett: This is a win for Iran.

Israeli official:

'Israel, US looking at Iran from a much closer point of view'

Senior Israeli official tells Axios that talks on Iran with US officials were very positive.

Syria:

Drone strike against Iranian-backed militia kills three

No group claimed responsibility for an attack in the area and reports about what had happened were sketchy.

Report:

Iran secretly supplied Russia with weapons

Sources tell Sky News that two cargo ships carrying the weapons departed an Iranian port in January.

Foreign Ministry;

'Israel stands with the women of Iran'

Façade of Foreign Ministry lit up with messages of support for the women of Iran on International Women's Day.

Report

Iranian militias threatening Jordan's stability, king warns US

King Abdullah II of Jordan asks US for aid in confronting Iranian militias in his country, warning they could destabilize the kingdom.

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'We will stick to the path of diplomacy and negotiation'

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stresses Iran is committed to reaching an agreement on return to 2015 deal.

Syria and Iran accuse:

'Israel committed double crime in Aleppo'

Syria and Iran blast Israel following air strike attributed to Israel which shut down the Aleppo airport.

Watch:

Iranian Jews sing after Purim megillah reading

Jews in Tehran sing the Shoshanat Yaakov prayer, which is sung at the conclusion of the reading of the Book of Esther.

National Cyber Directorate:

Iran behind cyber attack on Israel's Technion

Team of hackers who broke into servers of Israeli university and ransoming its data were directed by Tehran, National Cyber Directorate says

Iran to evade censure by IAEA over uranium enrichment

Iran will evade fresh censure by UN nuclear watchdog after making commitments to be transparent.

Pundit:

US concerned Israel will strike Iran without prior coordination

Ynet’s Ron Ben-Yishai: Reason for US top defense officials' visit to Israel is concern over surprise Israeli attack in Iran.