Iran

'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.

Weapons warehouse targeted in Syria airstrike

Alleged Israeli strike targeted weapons warehouse located within research center, destroyed over 1,000 medium-range missiles, report says.

Macron:

'Now the ball is in Iran's court'

French President says the fate of nuclear deal is up to Iran, and that an agreement would be "useful" even if it doesn't settle everything.

Report:

Lapid reprimanded Mossad chief following criticism of US

Lapid reportedly told Mossad chief that his criticism of US administration was not in line with official Israeli talking points.

US National Security Council:

'US committed to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon'

US National Security Council: Sullivan stressed to Gantz that the US is committed to ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.

Gantz:

'Visit to CENTCOM was successful'

Defense Minister will continue his visit to the US with a meeting in Washington with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

Biden:

'US strikes in Syria meant to protect American personnel'

Biden tells Pelosi that air strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria were carried out to disrupt attacks against US and partners.

Gantz takes off for US:

'I will convey a clear message on negotiations with Iran'

Defense Minister: An agreement that will not set Iran's capabilities back years will harm global and regional security.

Ted Cruz:

'Deal is designed to let Ayatollah cheat to a nuclear arsenal'

Senator fires back after State Department spokesperson claims Iran deal is predicated "on the most rigorous and intensive inspections".

Iran confirms it received US response on nuclear deal

Iran says it is reviewing Washington's opinions on the EU draft to revive 2015 nuclear agreement.

US Army:

'We attacked infrastructure in Syria used by IRGC'

US military says it carried out a strike in Deir al-Zor against infrastructure facilities used by IRGC-affiliated groups.

Top White House official:

'Biden understands concerns, but determined to rejoin JCPOA'

US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby argues that Iran deal would reinstate most strenuous inspection protocols on Iran.

Cruz on Iran nuclear deal:

'I intend to fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal'

Senator Ted Cruz warns against new Iran deal: Thousands of people will die because of the Iranian terrorism enabled by this deal.

US official: Iran dropped some demands for nuclear deal

'Iran conceded on issues they've been holding onto from the beginning,' senior US official tells Reuters.

State Department:

'Deal with Iran is closer now than it was two weeks ago'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price expresses some optimism about prospects of Iran nuclear deal, but says that divisions remain.

Reports in Iran:

Senior IRGC member killed in Syria

Iranian media outlets report that Abolfazl Alijani, who served as a military adviser in Syria, was killed in Aleppo.

EU: United States likely to support Iran nuclear deal proposal

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell predicts White House will sign on to proposal to save deal as early as this week.

Karish gas platform

‘Israeli concessions to Lebanon project a dangerous weakness’

Middle East expert: Israel's conduct towards Lebanon invites an escalation of threats from Hezbollah and its patrons in Tehran.

Iran accuses: US dragging its feet on nuclear deal

'West needs agreement more than we do,' spokesman for Iranian Foreign Min. says.

Western leaders discuss efforts to revive Iran deal

Biden, Johnson, Macron and Scholz discuss efforts to revive 2015 nuclear deal, days after Iran submitted response to EU's proposal.

US official:

'Iran has dropped its key 'red line' demand in nuclear talks'

US official says Iran has officially dropped demand that IRGC be removed from State Department blacklist.

Major Tehran art museum shuttered due to insect infestation

First show of Western art since Islamic Revolution halted after Tehran museum infested with paper eating bugs.

B’nai Brith urges Canada to list Iranian AMIA bombing suspects

Advocacy org calls on government to use legal authority to freeze assets and bar suspects from entering Canada.

US orgs to Biden: Deny visas to 'brutal Iranian regime'

Eighteen prominent US orgs led by ZOA pen letter calling on President Biden to deny entry visas to Iranian president and his entourage.

Ambassador to Azerbaijan:

'Take the threats of the murderous Iranian regime seriously'

Following attack on Salman Rushdie, Israel’s ambassador to Azerbaijan urges the world to confronting Iranian terrorism.

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran submits response to EU proposal on nuclear deal

Source confirms the EU received Iran’s response to its proposal aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers.

Iran says Salman Rushdie brought attack on himself

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says author targeted for over 30 years by Iranian Fatwa calling for his murder 'insulted Islam.'

US coalition forces repel drone attack on base in Syria

US-led coalition forces fighting remnants of ISIS fought off multiple drone attacks on base in Syria.

Iranian media suggests Rushdie stabbing was a 'US plot'

Ultra-conservative Iranian papers speculate that a US plot may have been behind stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie.

Blinken blasts Iran following Rushdie attack

US Secretary of State: Iranian state institutions have incited violence against Rushdie for generations.

Report:

Rushdie stabber was in direct contact with IRGC

Officials say man accused of stabbing author in New York had been in direct contact with IRGC members on social media.

British PM candidate:

'Attack on Rushdie should serve as a wake-up call to the West'

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak: Iran’s reaction to attack on Rushdie strengthens the case for proscribing the IRGC.

Iran may accept EU compromise on nuclear deal

Iran may accept final compromise worked out in Vienna to save 2015 agreement, local media report.

Israel concerned over foreign interference in elections

Shin Bet reportedly concerned that Iranian and Russian elements will interfere in November Knesset elections.

Palestinian analyst: Gulf States may get obliterated by Iran

A commentator on 'Palestine Today' in Gaza says the Gulf States may suffer a 'similar fait to Ukraine' for mending ties with Israel.

Israeli woman accused of spying for Iran attempts suicide

Shabak announced months ago it had foiled a plot by Iran to recruit Israeli women to spy against Israel. Suspect in critical condition.

Report:

Iranian assassin also targeted Pompeo

Former Secretary of State was reportedly also targeted by Iranian assassination plot which targeted John Bolton.

Iranian agent charged in plot to assassinate John Bolton

Alleged member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards wanted by the FBI in plot to assassinate former National Security Advisor.

Why are the Iranians upset with Ayoob Kara?

Former minister talks about the warning he received from security officials concerning Iran and a few other issues on day of Likud primary.

Watch: Armed man caught on camera stalking Iranian dissident

The man spotted at her door with a loaded AK-47 in his car had tried to enter the activist's New York home.

US: Iran training Russians to use their drones

An expert on Iran says the Islamic Republic has 'hundreds if not thousands' of UAVs in its drone army, capable of inducing mass damage.

Russian rocket successfully launches Iranian satellite

Iran has several times tried, unsuccessfully, to launch satellites into space.

Vienna:

Nuclear talks end as parties submit final text

US says it is ready to close a deal, calls on Iran to match its words with actions.

Watch: Protesters in Iraq demand Iran-free government

Hundreds of protesters are camping out in the parliament building as famed Shiite cleric wants to rid his country of Iranian influence.

Iran calls for 'realistic response' from US to its proposals

Iran's Foreign Minister calls on US to respond to Iranian proposals aimed at reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran blasts Israel:

'Zionist attacks on Gaza are a crime'

Iran warns Israel it "will bear the responsibility" after it launches counterterrorism Operation Breaking Dawn in the Gaza Strip.

A year into Raisi's rule: Has anything changed?

The hard-line cleric has been president for a year, after his major rivals were disqualified from the race.

Iran arrests 10 ISIS suspects, blames Israel

Iran's intelligence ministry says it arrested 10 ISIS suspects, accuses Israel of using the jihadists to attack the country.

Iranian President:

'Muslim nations deeply hate the usurping Zionist Regime'

Ebrahim Raisi meets Islamic Jihad leader, lashes out at Israel and expresses support for Palestinian Arab “resistance”.

Iranian commander:

'Hezbollah prepared more than 10,000 missiles'

Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Hezbollah has 100,000 rockets intended for a military campaign against Israel.

Watch: Turkey releases footage of Iranian agents in Istanbul

A number of Iranian agents have been rounded up for allegedly targeting Israeli tourists in Istanbul.

Report: Illegal Iranian oil sales surging during Biden admin

Iran has sold over $40 billion of illegal oil to China and other rogue regimes during the time Biden has been in office.

US to seize Iranian plane linked to terrorism held in Argentina

Department of Justice urges Argentina to seize Venezuelan owned Iranian airplane linked to international terrorism.

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity'

Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, warns Iran’s nuclear program is "moving ahead very, very fast".

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for UN General Assembly next month despite US sanctions against him.

Watch: Children in Houston pledge allegiance to jihad

The song’s original Farsi lyrics include a pledge to follow in the footsteps of slain IRGC leader Qassem Soleimani.

Iranian official:

'We can produce an atomic bomb, but won't'

Head of Iran's atomic energy organization reiterates comments by Khamenei's adviser regarding the country's nuclear aspirations.

Activist Masih Alinejad:

Iranian regime is trying to kill me

'Go to hell': Journalist activist sends message to Iran after man with loaded gun arrested near her