Iran

IAEA chief:

'The issues with Iran are not going to be wished away'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says his inspectors have limited access to Iran's nuclear facilities and hopes to meet Iranians in a few days.

Iran cuts access to social media amid protests

Instagram and WhatsApp not available in Iran amid protests over the death of a woman who was arrested by the morality police.

Benny Gantz:

'Israel will not accept dictates from Iran and its proxies'

Defense Minister warns that "Lebanon's energy dependence on Iran may lead to the establishment of Iranian bases on Lebanese soil."

Watch: At least 5 dead as riots spread across Iran

Protesters are attacking police throughout the country after a woman was found dead while under arrest for improperly wearing her hijab.

EU condemns Iranian President's Holocaust denial

EU mission to Israel 'appalled" by Ebrahim Raisi's questioning of the Holocaust during "60 Minutes" interviwew.

Daughter of Jewish refugees is helping refugees in California

Iranian-Jewish teen growing up in Beverly Hills joins with classmate to launch Refugee Empowerment Project.

US demands accountability after death of Iranian woman

US demands accountability for death of Iranian woman who was arrested for wearing an “improper hijab”.

French Foreign Minister:

'There will not be a better offer on the table for Iran'

France's Foreign Minister urges Iran to decide now whether to return to 2015 nuclear deal.

Chief of Staff:

'Those who lie about Holocaust can't be allowed lethal weapons'

IDF Chief of Staff visits Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp. 'Any person who lies about the Holocaust will continue to lie.'

Raisi:

'It should be investigated if the Holocaust happened'

In interview with "60 Minutes", Iranian President refuses to acknowledge Holocaust happened.

Pompeo to INN:

'No evidence this administration is listening to Israel on Iran'

Former US Secretary of State: Biden admin appears intent on giving Iran hundreds of billions of dollars. That would be an enormous mistake.

Watch: Riots spread across Iran following 'hijab death'

Will protests over the alleged police beating of a woman who refused to wear a hijab in public lead to regime change?

Gravely ill?

Khamenei seen meeting students in Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader makes public appearance following reports that he is in serious condition after undergoing surgery.

Iran:

President orders probe into death of woman while in custody

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi orders probe in case of young woman who died after being arrested by the local “morality police”.

Report:

Khamenei cancels all public appearances due to failing health

Sources tell The New York Times Iran's Supreme Leader had surgery last week and is currently being monitored by doctors around the clock.

Iranian woman dies after being beaten for 'improper hijab'

A 22-year-old woman has died after being beaten by Iranian police for not fully covering her hair.

Iran blasts US charges against three citizens over cyberattacks

Iran condemns “false accusations” levelled by US against three of its citizens for alleged cyberattacks.

Political stunt? Iran to execute 2 homosexual women

EU officials are enraged by Iran's decision.

US to IAEA:

'Iran is not a willing partner in nuclear talks'

US tells IAEA Board of Governors: We're ready to strike a deal but lack a willing partner in Iran.

Iran:

Individuals detained for ties to the 'Zionist regime and west'

Several individuals were arrested under the suspicion of being involved in the assassination of IRGC officer Hassan Sayyad Khodae.

Maneuvering back to the old nuclear deal

Understanding how both sides, Iranian and US, are fighting to portray the signing of the agreement as a political victory at home. Op-ed.

Gantz to UN Security Council:

'Iran has tripled its uranium enrichment rate'

Israel's defense minister warns UN Security Council that Iran has both improved its nuclear technology and increase its rate of production.

Blinken:

'Iran deal not likely in the near term'

US Secretary of State says Iran's response to EU proposal indicates it is unwilling to reach an agreement.

Alleged Iran cyber commander outed by anti-regime group

The group he operated is believed to have stolen data from a medical institute & dating site, and contacted a man employed by DM Gantz.

Iran releases crews from two seized Greek oil tankers

49 crew members allowed to return to home countries after Greece agrees to release 100,000 tons of seized Iranian oil.

Gantz: Iran building 'terror industries' across the Middle East

Defense Minister warns Iran building missile, weapons production facilities in proxy nations which will spread war and terror across region

Iran boasts new suicide drones can reach Tel Aviv

Iranian military announces it has developed advanced long-range drones capable of striking Israeli cities.

Albania blames Iran for second cyberattack

Albania’s Interior Ministry says border system hit by second cyberattack that came from the same Iranian source as July attack.

Iran:

'European powers taking steps in the path of the Zionist regime'

Iran blasts joint statement by Germany, France and Britain which raised "serious doubts" about Iran's sincerity in seeking nuclear deal.

US Treasury sanctions producers of Iranian drones sent to Russia

Producers and manufacturers of drones to be subjected to sanctions and asset blocking in the United States.

US official in closed talks:

'Iran deal won't be signed before midterm elections - if at all'

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reportedly pessimistic about chances of reaching agreement with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We will not compromise on any of our red lines'

Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran will try to neutralize the sanctions while continuing nuclear negotiations.

Iran:

'Accusation we were behind Albania cyberattack is baseless'

Iran calls Albania's decision to sever diplomatic ties over alleged cyberattack "an ill-considered and short-sighted action".

IAEA warns Iran getting closer to nuclear bomb

Iran now has 60 kg of uranium enriched to 60%, an increase of 12.5 kg in 3 months.

Albania severs diplomatic ties with Iran

Albanian prime minister orders all staff at Iranian embassy to leave country within 24 hours in response to July Iranian cyberattack.

Western sanctions are moving Russia closer to Iran, Putin says

Russian president says sanctions imposed on his country won't bring Moscow down, are only leading to closer ties between Russia and Mideast.

White House:

'Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal'

White House Press Secretary: Biden will only conclude a deal that he determines in the national security interest of the United States.

Iran insists:

'Our response to the US was constructive and clear'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Our main objectives are the removal of the US sanctions and safeguarding Iran's economic interests.

US Ambassador Thomas Nides:

'We understand Iran's aggression, we won't tie Israel's hands'

US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides speaks about Iranian threat at press conference with delegation from US Congress.

Iranian lawmaker:

'We will consider other options if no deal is reached'

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges West to refrain from delays in reaching a nuclear agreement.

Iranian hackers:

'We obtained medical information of the head of the Mossad'

Iranian hacker group claims to have obtained part of a comprehensive medical examination undergone by Mossad chief David Barnea.

Iran arrests 12 Bahai members on espionage charges

Iranian security forces arrest 12 followers of banned Bahai faith, accuses them of being "Zionist spies".

In first:

IDF allows Iranian media outlet to enter Iron Dome base

IDF allows Iranian opposition channel to enter military base in southern Israel, speak with commander and soldiers.

European official:

'The Iranian response was totally unreasonable'

European official tells Axios: Iranian response can only be read as they do not want to close this deal.

Europe confirms it received Iran's response on Iran deal

European Commission confirms it distributed Iran's response in nuclear talks to all other participants in the negotiations.

As Iran nuclear talks continues, Israel buys 4 refueling tankers

Israel's air force to acquire four refueling aircraft, extending the operational range of warplanes for long-range strategic strikes.

US lawmakers to Biden:

'We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal'

50 House Democrats and Republicans write to Biden, call on him to share with Congress the text of any potential deal with Iran.

Iran submits response to US comments on nuclear proposal

Iran says it submitted its comments to the US response to EU draft for reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Over 5,000 ex-Israeli officers urge Biden not to sign Iran deal

Former defense officials urge Biden not to sign renewed Iran nuclear deal out of concern it would endanger security of Israel and region.

AP photographer fled Iran after capturing images of Jewish life

He captured rare images of Jewish life in Iran. Then he fled, fearing for his safety.

EU foreign policy chief:

'I'm hoping we can close Iran deal within days'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: We have an agreement that takes into account everyone's concerns.

IAEA report:

Iran enriching uranium with more centrifuges at Natanz

UN's atomic watchdog says Iran has begun enriching uranium with second cluster of advanced IR-6 centrifuges at Natanz.

Russia experiencing ‘numerous failures’ with Iranian drones

Shipment of Iranian drones to be used in Ukraine war giving Russian operators major technical issues.

Ambassador Gilad Erdan:

'Iran deal won't stop it from becoming a nuclear power'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN clarifies that Israel will not be bound by any international agreement that endangers its security.

IAEA report:

Iran stepping up uranium enrichment

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran pressing ahead with its rollout of an upgrade to its advanced uranium enrichment program.

Watch: Lapid says Netanyahu's anti-Iran 'meddling' hurt Israel

While Netanyahu alleges the current government botched the Iran issue, Lapid accuses his predecessor of hurting relations with the US.

Watch:

Iranian TV displays military's latest drone exercises

Iranian military boasts it has 150 drones, including “elimination” drones.

White House official:

'We are certainly closer to a deal with Iran today'

White House National Security Council spokesperson: Biden still believes a return to the nuclear deal is the best possible outcome.

'We need a better agreement'

Lapid blames Netanyahu for Iran nuclear deal

Israeli Prime Minister calls for 'credible military threat' to pressure Tehran into 'better deal', while blaming Netanyahu for current deal.

Intelligence experts:

Prepare for a military confrontation with Iran

Former top intelligence officials warn that the military option is the only one left once the superpowers sign the nuclear deal.