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Report:

Russia and Iran reach secret nuclear deal on uranium transfers

Foreign intelligence sources tell Fox News Digital that Iran has secured secret deals with Russia to guarantee deliveries of uranium.

Russia and Iran reach secret nuclear deal on uranium transfers

After IAEA chief's visit:

Iran to reconnect surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

IAEA chief says he held "constructive" talks with Iranian officials after discovery of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade level.

Iran to reconnect surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

Nobel Prize winner 'scared to death of haredim'

Chemistry professor says haredim "milk the State of Israel".

Nobel Prize winner 'scared to death of haredim'

IAEA confirms:

Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran, meet senior officials

Grossi’s visit to Iran follows the IAEA report which said that inspectors found uranium particles enriched to nearly bomb grade.

Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran, meet senior officials

Israeli Foreign Ministry:

Docking of Iranian warships in Brazil: 'dangerous and regretful'

The Iranian IRIS Makran and IRIS Dena warships arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, despite pressure from the United States.

Docking of Iranian warships in Brazil: 'dangerous and regretful'

Gulf of Oman:

British Royal Navy foils Iranian arms smuggling operation

The smuggling vessel attempted to navigate to Iranian waters but was stopped by a team of Royal Marines, who boarded it.

British Royal Navy foils Iranian arms smuggling operation

Iranian cleric:

'Six million Jews were not killed in the Holocaust'

Cleric affiliated with Khamenei says in sermon: Maybe 60, six, or 50 Jews were killed in the Holocaust.

'Six million Jews were not killed in the Holocaust'

US defense official:

'Iran may produce fissile material for a bomb in about 12 days'

US Under Secretary of Defense: Biden admin seeks to revive 2015 deal because Iran's nuclear progress since we left it has been remarkable.

'Iran may produce fissile material for a bomb in about 12 days'

Over 650 Iranian schoolgirls poisoned with toxic gas

Mass poisoning appears to be orchestrated plot to prevent girls from attending school.

Over 650 Iranian schoolgirls poisoned with toxic gas

Iran:

'IAEA chief to visit Tehran in the coming days'

The visit comes after IAEA inspectors recently found uranium enriched to 84-percent purity in Iran.

'IAEA chief to visit Tehran in the coming days'

Op-ed:

The boasting of an Iranian thug threatens national security

Idle threats? This man dreams of starting a war with the US and obliterating Israel. Op-ed.

The boasting of an Iranian thug threatens national security

Iran claims:

'We developed a cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km'

Meanwhile, top IRGC commander repeats threat to kill Trump over elimination of Qassem Soleimani.

'We developed a cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km'

CIA Director:

'Iran hasn't yet decided to resume nuclear weapons program'

William Burns: Iran has advanced in its uranium enrichment, but no evidence it decided to resume its weaponization program.

'Iran hasn't yet decided to resume nuclear weapons program'

Iran:

Activist gets 18-year sentence for urging Ayatollah to step down

Vocal Khamenei critic arrested during early days of fall protests over death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police.

Activist gets 18-year sentence for urging Ayatollah to step down

Iran to close UK embassy after revelation it targeted Jews

After Britain confirms Iran plotted to assassinate diaspora Jews, Iran moves to shutter UK embassy in Tehran, sanction British nationals.

Iran to close UK embassy after revelation it targeted Jews

Iran acknowledges IAEA claim on its uranium enrichment

Iran urges IAEA to "not fall prey to the seduction of Western countries" after its inspectors found it enriched uranium to 84 percent.

Iran acknowledges IAEA claim on its uranium enrichment

Iran:

Explosions heard in city of Karaj, air defenses activated

Iranian news agencies claim the explosions and activation of air defenses were part of an IRGC drill.

Explosions heard in city of Karaj, air defenses activated

US 5th Fleet commander:

'Iranian actions have the attention of everyone'

The commander of the US fleet, which patrols the waters around the Arabian peninsula, says he's seen a rise in Iran's malign activities.

'Iranian actions have the attention of everyone'

After death sentence in Iran:

Germany expels two Iranian diplomats

Germany expels two Iranian diplomats after authorities in Iran announce death sentence for Iranian-German over “terrorist activities”.

Germany expels two Iranian diplomats

Ex-UK MP loses security pass over link to Iran’s Press TV

Chris Williamson, turfed from Labour over antisemitism comments, hosts show described as 'litany of antisemitic conspiracy theories.'

Ex-UK MP loses security pass over link to Iran’s Press TV

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'The West will impose snapback sanctions on Iran'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen tells i24NEWS: Iran is like a cancer. It is a threat to the stability of the entire world.

'The West will impose snapback sanctions on Iran'

Officials:

Russia's stocks of Iranian drones running low

Sources tell Bloomberg Russia is constantly working to obtain more drones as well as other military supplies from Iran and other sources.

Russia's stocks of Iranian drones running low

Iran sentences Austrian man to prison for spying

Austria summons Iranian ambassador after its citizen is sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in jail for alleged espionage.

Iran sentences Austrian man to prison for spying

Report:

Israel increasing its preparations for an attack on Iran

Top defense officials recently participated in five secret discussions on Iran.

Israel increasing its preparations for an attack on Iran

Gallant: Source of all Israel's attackers is Iran

Representatives of 53 US Jewish organizations participating in the annual National Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents.

Gallant: Source of all Israel's attackers is Iran

UK minister confirms Iranian plot to kill British Jews

Parliament hears that Iran spent two years attempting to gather info on UK-based Israelis and Jews for 'future lethal operations.'

UK minister confirms Iranian plot to kill British Jews

Iran's Nuclear Program

'US must put credible military threat on the table now'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen warns Iran's nuclear program has nearly reached 90% uranium enrichment threshold, calls for US 'military threat.'

'US must put credible military threat on the table now'

Iran:

'Reports on our uranium enrichment are slander'

Iran says reports that it has enriched uranium up to 84 percent are a distortion of the facts.

'Reports on our uranium enrichment are slander'

IAEA:

'We're discussing uranium enrichment with Iran'

UN's nuclear watchdog responds to reports that its inspectors found that Iran stepped up nuclear enrichment to 84%.

'We're discussing uranium enrichment with Iran'

Report:

Iran makes significant step toward nuclear weapons

The IAEA has detected uranium enrichment levels of 84% purity, only 6% less than the amount needed to create a nuclear weapon.

Iran makes significant step toward nuclear weapons

Terrorist Mullahs: quitting NPT and assaulting Israel

There was a period of calm, and then a woman who removed her headscarf at a conference will lead to an uproar of nationwide protests.Op-ed.

Terrorist Mullahs: quitting NPT and assaulting Israel

To protect its journalists:

Iranian opposition channel relocates from UK to US

Iran International, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition, relocates to Washington following threats to its journalists.

Iranian opposition channel relocates from UK to US

Syria claims:

Israel attacked near Damascus, fatalities reported

Syrian sources report that Israel attacked near Damascus. Syrian Health Ministry reports three dead, other reports say death toll is higher.

Israel attacked near Damascus, fatalities reported

Report:

Israel, Saudi Arabia stepping up talks amid concerns over Iran

Sources say Israel’s new government has stepped up US-backed talks with Saudi Arabia in light of growing concerns about Iran.

Israel, Saudi Arabia stepping up talks amid concerns over Iran

Iran prosecutes woman for 'disrespecting' headscarf

The announcement follows video which showed a woman throwing her headscarf to the ground.

Iran prosecutes woman for 'disrespecting' headscarf

Report:

Will Iran avenge an Israeli attack by targeting diaspora Jews?

According to a Jewish woman who met Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, Iran is identifying key Jewish figures as a plan for revenge.

Will Iran avenge an Israeli attack by targeting diaspora Jews?

White House warns:

Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China

Latest statement from Commerce Department comes as G7 nations debate new sanctions on firms accused of exporting military tech to Russia.

Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China

Gallant:

'Iran in talks to sell advanced weapons to 50 countries'

Minister of Defense at Munich Security Conference: Keep all the possible means on the table to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon.

'Iran in talks to sell advanced weapons to 50 countries'

Iranian woman applauded for removing head covering in public

A woman removed from the IRI National Council For Engineering for not wearing her hijab correctly removed her hijab on stage to applause.

Iranian woman applauded for removing head covering in public

Iran planning hit squads to assassinate diaspora Jews

French journalist details Iran’s “mapping” of high-level global Jewish targets in event of Israeli attack on nuclear program.

Iran planning hit squads to assassinate diaspora Jews

Report:

Iran blames Israel for Azeri independence movement

Iran reportedly fears city of Tabriz and the surrounding area could break away and declare indepence.

Iran blames Israel for Azeri independence movement

US officials:

'Iran using Ukraine war as a shop window for its drones'

Analysts at Defense Intelligence Agency outline how Iran has become Moscow’s most significant military backer in the Ukraine war.

'Iran using Ukraine war as a shop window for its drones'

Iran:

'We welcome Iraq's efforts to help resume nuclear talks'

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran will seriously consider Iraq's efforts to play role in talks to restore 2015 deal.

'We welcome Iraq's efforts to help resume nuclear talks'

Iran:

'We arrested main actors involved in Isfahan attack'

Last month's drone attack on a defense ministry site in Isfahan was attributed to the Mossad.

'We arrested main actors involved in Isfahan attack'

Iran:

Hackers interrupt president's address marking Islamic Revolution

In his address, Iranian president Raisi called on those who participated in the anti-regime protests to 'repent.'

Hackers interrupt president's address marking Islamic Revolution

ZOA slams Biden admin move to lift nuclear sanctions on Iran

Zionist Organization of America outraged over White House sanctions waiver that will also benefit Russia.

ZOA slams Biden admin move to lift nuclear sanctions on Iran

Iranian and Israeli co-direct thriller about Iranian regime

Israeli/Iranian thriller, co-directed by Guy Nattiv, revolves around Iranian judoka forced to choose between her sport and her freedom.

Iranian and Israeli co-direct thriller about Iranian regime

'Death to Israel' written in Hebrew on Iranian ballistic missile

Iranian threats to destroy the Jewish State continue.

'Death to Israel' written in Hebrew on Iranian ballistic missile

Is Iran smuggling weapons to Syria alongside earthquake aid?

Iran has been known to smuggle agents and weapons under the guise of Red Crescent operations. Is it up to its old tricks?

Is Iran smuggling weapons to Syria alongside earthquake aid?

Iran reveals existence of underground military airbase

Base will house fighter planes equipped with long-range cruise missiles.

Iran reveals existence of underground military airbase

Iran:

'Diplomatic dynamism exists in talks to revive nuclear deal'

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says Iran welcomes goodwill efforts to resolve stalemate in nuclear talks.

'Diplomatic dynamism exists in talks to revive nuclear deal'

Iranian caricature of Netanyahu sparks row with Azeri Jews

Iranian newspaper publishes caricatures mocking warming ties between Israel and Azerbaijan, claims Israeli rabbis are spies.

Iranian caricature of Netanyahu sparks row with Azeri Jews

Iran:

Khamenei grants amnesty to 'tens of thousands' of prisoners

The announcement acknowledges for the first time the scale of the Iranian crackdown against the so-called "hijab protests".

Khamenei grants amnesty to 'tens of thousands' of prisoners

Iran blasts IAEA's 'unprofessional and unacceptable' behavior

Iran slams IAEA over report on covert changes to equipment at the Fordow uranium enrichment plant.

Iran blasts IAEA's 'unprofessional and unacceptable' behavior

Netanyahu to Macron:

'Deterrence against Iran and its proxies must be strengthened'

Netanyahu and French President meet for about three hours. PM calls for IRGC to be added to EU's terror blacklist.

'Deterrence against Iran and its proxies must be strengthened'

Iran's First Lady: Mothers, wives must encourage 'martyrdom'

Wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says 'resistance' wouldn't be possible if wives and mothers of murderers didn't give their approval.

Iran's First Lady: Mothers, wives must encourage 'martyrdom'

Iran accuses:

Israel responsible for drone attack on missile factory

Iran's UN envoy: "Iran has the right to respond to the attack at any time and place."

Israel responsible for drone attack on missile factory

US monitoring claim Iran establishing foothold in Panama Canal

Iranian state media claim navy sending warships to South American to establish permanent presence in vital Panama Canal.

US monitoring claim Iran establishing foothold in Panama Canal

Iran:

Couple sent to jail over video of them dancing in Tehran

Young couple given jail sentences over viral video of them dancing in Tehran, with the woman not wearing a headscarf.

Couple sent to jail over video of them dancing in Tehran

Azerbaijan:

Seven arrested in connection with Iranian 'espionage network'

The arrests follow a shooting attack in which the head of security at the Azeri embassy in Tehran was killed and two guards were wounded.

Seven arrested in connection with Iranian 'espionage network'