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Israel preparing for possible Iranian drone attack

Defense establishment preparing for possibility of a drone attack from Iran, according to TV report.

Iranian negotiator:

'We are closer than ever to an agreement'

Iran's top nuclear negotiator says agreement with world powers is closer than ever.

Israel sends envoy to nuclear talks in Vienna

Israeli envoy meets US and other officials as talks with Iran reach crunch time.

Senior Israeli official:

'We're not giving up on stopping bad Iran deal'

Official in PM Bennett's entourage in Bahrain says situation in Shimon Hatzadik 'could end badly.'

Army Radio commentator:

'Iran very worried by Bennett's visit to Bahrain'

Arab Affairs analyst Jacky Hugi tells Israel National News that PM's visit to Bahrain constitutes a 'provocation' to Iran.

Senior Iranian official:

'West pretending to come up with initiatives'

Senior Iranian official blames Western powers for lack of progress in talks to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.

Israeli who was targeted by Iranians criticizes Israel

Yair Geller survived an Iranian assassination plot - but says that there is something that scares him even more.

Iran celebrates 43rd anniversary of its revolution

Celebrations included chants against Israel and the USA, the burning of flags, and promises of a stronger stance in nuclear negotiations.

Bennett to German FM:

'You must give Iran a deadline for nuclear deal'

German Foreign Minister says Iran nuclear talks in Vienna are 'entering final phase,' but Israeli PM warns against return to 2015 deal.

Biden to Saudi King:

'US committed to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks'

US President speaks to Saudi King about attacks by Houthi rebels and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

White House:

'Talks with Iran have reached an urgent point'

White House press secretary says a deal with Iran on its nuclear activities needs to be reached in the coming weeks.

Iran reveals new missile with range of over 1,400 kilometers

The new missile weighs one-third less than similar missiles, Iranian site says.

Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna

The negotiations are attended by Britain, China, France, Germany, Iran, Russia and indirectly the United States.

Bennett promises measures to alleviate cost of living

PM at Cabinet meeting addresses cost of living, says current parameters of potential nuke deal will not stop Iranian nuclear program.

COVID outbreak hits Iran's parliament

Some 50 members of Iran's 290-seat parliament contract COVID-19, says senior MP.

US officials:

'Iran's breakout period will be less than a year'

Biden administration expects Iran would have nuclear bomb in less than a year under restored deal.

Iranian FM:

'Zionist regime's presence is a threat'

Iran's Foreign Minister speaks to UAE counterpart days after latest Houthi attack on the UAE.

Iran stops production at nuclear facility sabotaged last year

Iran informs IAEA it stopped production at Karaj facility which was sabotaged in attack blamed on Israel.

Macron to Iranian counterpart:

'Accelerate efforts to make progress in nuclear talks'

French President Macron speaks to Iranian counterpart Raisi, stresses need to accelerate nuclear talks.

European officials:

'Talks with Iran reaching their final stage'

France says there are some signs that talks with Iran could succeed.

Iran state television hacked to show 'Death to Khamenei"

Hackers broke into several of Iran's broadcasting networks yesterday to send a succinct message to the Iranian people.

WH official: US, Iran 'in ballpark' of nuclear deal

Senior White House official says deal with Iran on its nuclear program in reach, but negotiations could still "collapse very soon."

The world should stop ignoring human rights abuses in Iran

You cannot compromise and make deals with the butcher of Tehran, without harming human rights and the dignity of man. Op-ed.

US nuke deal negotiators quit, demanding tougher stand on Iran

Three members of US negotiating team at Vienna talks with Iran reportedly quit, frustrated with weak stand vis-a-vis Tehran.

Report:

Russia offered Iran interim nuclear deal

With Washington's knowledge, Russia has discussed possible interim agreement with Iran.

Iran condemns air strikes in Yemen

Iran condemns air strikes in Yemen, as Saudi-led coalition denies it is responsible for those strikes.

Iran: This is why we reject resolution against Holocaust denial

A statement from the Iranian government claims that 'prevention of historical catastrophes requires research without political prejudice.'

GOP: Biden WH blocking Congressional probes into Iran sanctions

Republicans are accusing Biden admin of blocking Congressional probes into Iran talks and the failure to enforce sanctions.

Org of American States slams AMIA suspect's visit to Nicaragua

22 members of the OAS vote in favor of a resolution condemning senior Iranian official's visit to Nicaragua for president's inauguration.

Iran: Time for US to decide on sanctions removal

Iran says it is time for the US to take political decisions to resolve key remaining issues at nuclear talks.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s niece arrested for praising widow of shah

Iranian activist who spoke positively about wife of former shah of Iran being held in notorious prison by country's Intelligence Ministry.

Watch: Iranian commander says Saudis are actually Jews

Head of IRGC navy claims the Saudis are not really Muslims, but actually Jews.

Twitter blocks account associated with Khamenei

Twitter permanently suspends account linked to Khamenei that posted video depicting assassination of Trump.

Iran claims successful rocket launch into space

Top Iranian official says IRGC last week launched a solid-fuel satellite carrier rocket into space.

B'nai Brith Canada: Ground Iranian aviation

B'nai Brith Canada seeks measures affecting Iran's aviation over its refusal to pay families of victims of downed Ukrainian jet.

Report:

White House to attack Trump for leaving Iran deal

With Iran talks reaching a critical moment, White House to focus much of its public messaging on Trump.

110 Republicans urge Biden to quit Iran nuclear talks

Republicans urge Biden administration to end nuclear talks with Iran, citing Iran's stalling tactics while it further enriches uranium.

Shabak discovers four Israeli women spying for Iran

Four Israeli women caught transferring information to Iranian intelligence.

France: We are still far from an agreement with Iran

France's Foreign Minister says progress was made but Iran and world powers are still far from any agreement.

Argentina angry after AMIA suspect appears in Nicaragua

Argentina criticizes presence of Iranian official accused of involvement in AMIA bombing at Nicaragua event

Nikki Haley: Iran sanctions a 'badge of honor'

Former US ambassador to the UN brushes off Iranian list of 51 US officials it will sanction.

Iran: There will be no interim nuclear agreement

Iran's foreign ministry says country wants a comprehensive nuclear deal and won’t settle for interim agreement.

Bereaved Iranian parents sue over downing of Ukrainian jet

Iranian parents file lawsuit against three senior officials over death of their children in 2020 downing of Ukrainian passenger plane.

Op-ed

While Biden negotiates, Iran keeps trying to kill Americans

Biden’s appeasement leads to the Islamic Republic’s attacks on U.S. forces. Opinion.

Iran: Nuclear talks approaching 'good agreement'

Iran's Foreign Minister: We are close to a good agreement, but it must be pursued by the other side too.

Canada to press ahead with Iran reparations for downed plane

After direct talks fail, Canada, the UK, Ukraine and Sweden announce they will use international law to seek reparations from Iran.

'Death to America!' shouted at Toronto vigil

B’nai Brith Canada demands federal corporation be dissolved after it organized vigil calling for death to the United States.

Statue of Qassem Soleimani torched hours after unveiling

A statue of the late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was set on fire by protestors only hours after it was unveiled in southwestern Iran.

Iran seeking to prosecute 127 for death of top general

Iran says it has sent letters to 9 countries asking for measures against 127 culprits in elimination of Qassem Soleimani.

Iran plane crash victims Zoom conference targeted by hackers

The moment lawyers for victims' families demand Iran pay millions in compensation, hackers interrupt meeting and force it to end early.

US: There has been 'modest progress' in Iran talks

State Department spokesman says nuclear deal talks with Iran in Vienna have shown “modest progress”.

Iran detects 'realism' on part of Western countries

Iranian spokesman says Iran sense a "retreat" by Western parties in nuclear talks.

Court:

Iran will compensate families of Canadian crash victims

Ontario court awards more than $107 million to families of victims of Iranian military's downing of Ukrainian passenger jet.

Iranian news agency launches Hebrew website

Tasnim News Agency launches Hebrew website cites "strategic importance of issue of Palestine".

Iranian rabbi among those who pay tribute to Soleimani

Rabbi Hamnami Lalehzar tells PressTV that eliminated general "played key role in serving other religious communities".

Iranian president threatens Trump over Soleimani killing

Two years after Qassem Soleimani's death in drone strike, Iranian leader calls for revenge unless Trump faces a court for sentencing.

Leader of Jewish community in Iran condemns killing of Soleimani

Representative of Iran's Jewish community in Iranian parliament offers condolences to family of slain Iranian general.

Jerusalem Post website hacked

Jerusalem Post website replaced with image containing the text, “We are close to you where you do not think about it”.

France condemns Iran's satellite rocket launch

France says Iran's rocket launch is "all the more regrettable" as nuclear talks are ongoing.

Iran acknowledges space launch failed

Iran's defense ministry says its space launch failed to put its three payloads into orbit.