Iran

Iran:

'We've responded to EU proposal on nuclear deal'

Iran's top nuclear negotiator: We stand ready to conclude the negotiations in a short order, should the other side be ready to do the same.

Will house pets be outlawed in Iran?

Some are cynically asking if Persian Cats will become an endangered species in their own homeland.

Again: Iran claims to have arrested network of spies for Israel

Iran claims authorities arrested five people suspected of spying for Israel.

Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal

Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran welcomes diplomatic efforts to revive 2015 deal, after EU proposes a compromise.

B'nai Brith praises conviction in Iran 1988 massacre case

Hamid Nouri convicted by a Swedish court for his complicity in the murder of political prisoners in Iran in the Summer of 1988 Massacre.

Iran:

Mother sentenced to 100 lashes for protesting son's killing

Iranian woman mourning death of her son who was shot by security forces protesting high fuel prices in 2019 sentenced to 100 lashes.

Iran removes 27 IAEA cameras until nuclear deal restored

Iran warns that nuclear program 'galloping ahead' and IAEA has little ability to verify progress without its cameras in place.

'Spies caught red-handed':

Iran: Terrorist attack at Isfahan site averted at last minute

Islamic regime claims Mossad helped spy ring infiltrate Iran to attack "sensitive sites."

Iran on 'busted' spy cell: 'Mossad freely running operations'

Reports of a 'sophisticated' spy network working with the Mossad comes amidst numerous threats & assassination attempts from both sides.

Macron:

'Disappointed by lack of progress in Iranian nuclear talks'

Macron urges Ebrahim Raisi to go back to the implementation of Iran's commitments under 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran: We caught network of spies working for Israel

Iranian authorities confiscated weapons, explosives, and advanced equipment, report says.

Turkish media reports: Iran paid agents $35k to target Israelis

Turkish newspaper releases new details after authorities capture additional Iranians involved in attempts to assassinate Israeli tourists.

IAEA chief:

'Iran's nuclear program is galloping ahead'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: For almost five weeks I have had very limited visibility and Iran's nuclear program is galloping ahead.

Mossad probe:

Iran funded but did not aid Hezbollah attacks in Argentina

Mossad probe of attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets in Argentina finds Iran did not have an operational role on the ground.

MI6 head: Iran doesn’t want nuclear deal

Chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service tells conference that while US and EU pushing for nuclear deal, Iran is using talks to stall.

CENTCOM chief:

Israeli involvement in Middle East defense is a 'priority'

Head of US' CENTCOM says Israeli involvement in integrated defense against Iran is 'critical' and a 'priority.'

Iran claims:

'We still adhere to fatwa on nuclear weapons'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says country's nuclear policy is unchanged despite Iranian official's recent comments.

Iranian politician:

'Feels as if Israel freely runs its operations in Tehran'

Iranian politician says many Iranians feel Israel is operating freely in Tehran.

Russia, Turkey and Iran vow to 'eliminate terrorists' in Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi reaffirm determination to continue their ongoing cooperation to eliminate terrorists in Syria.

Canada:

B’nai Brith slams gov for failing to list IRGC as terror entity

Over 4 years have passed since a call by Canada's parliament to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terror entity.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Preparing military option against Iran is a moral obligation'

Aviv Kochavi says the IDF continues to prepare vigorously for an attack on Iran and must prepare for any development and any scenario.

Iran can already produce nuclear bombs, says top official

Tehran is capable to carry out massive retaliatory strike on Israel, senior Iranian official warns, saying Israel is in 'phase of weakness'

Iran:

'US used 'Iranophobia' to create regional tensions'

Iran accuses US of using "Iranophobia" to create regional tension during Biden's visit to the Middle East.

Iran announces first naval drone-carrying division

Iran announces its first naval drone-carrying division in the Indian Ocean as Biden visits Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Joe Lieberman: Biden 'blew off' Israelis on Iran

Former Senator Lieberman says Biden 'ticked off' a lot of people by downplaying Trump's role in the region.

Is Biden next on Iran's hit list?

With US intelligence indicating Iranian threats against US officials, Biden's anti-nuclear stance may place him in the regime's crosshairs.

Joe Biden:

'The Squad is wrong on Israel, Iron Dome'

In Israeli interview, Biden defends pursuing return to Iran deal, talks normalization, and explains why Squad Dems are wrong on Israel.

Ukrainian airline sues Iran over downing of flight

Ukraine International Airlines sues Iran for $1 billion in reparations for shooting down of Flight PS-752 in January of 2020.

French minister:

'Only a few weeks left to revive Iran nuclear deal'

France's new Foreign Minister warns that time is passing for Iran to return to the 2015 deal with world powers.

White House: Iran delivering armed drones to Russia

Russia appears to be buying weapon-carrying drones from Iran after exhausting its supply during the war in Ukraine.

Putin to visit Iran next week

Russian president to join trilateral talks with Iranian and Turkish leaders in Tehran, as tensions rise between Ankara and Tehran.

Watch: Ex-Iranian judoka defeats Israeli in 1st ever clash

The Iranian athlete defected from his home country after being forced to drop a semi-final match to the Israeli.

Iranian terrorists stayed at same hotel as Israeli tourists

Report reveals that some of 8 Iranian terrorists arrested while plotting to kidnap Israelis were staying at the same hotels as their targets

Iran enriches uranium to 20% at Fordow underground plant

Iran announces it has begun enriching uranium up to 20% using sophisticated centrifuges at its underground Fordow nuclear plant.

Defense Minister Gantz:

Downed Hezbollah UAVs were a product of Iran

'We need to say: Hezbollah is acting as an emissary of Iran,' Defense Min. Gantz says.

Iran arrests British Deputy Ambassador on espionage charges

Revolutionary Guards seize head of British diplomatic mission, other foreign nations, accuse them of spying.

Iran’s new nuclear talk demands ‘alarming’

US Special Envoy for Iran describes country's new list of demands at recent talks as a non-starter.

Lapid: I told Macron the Iranians don't want a deal

PM tells INN: Govt. to build in settlements only with natural growth, no new settlements.

Former Syrian soldier: Iran is a bigger enemy than Israel

Former Syrian Colonel says he welcomes Israel's attacks on Iranian militias in his country because Iran is 'spreading hatred' in the region.

Gantz: Iran threatens the world before it threatens Israel

Defense Minister reveals recent images of 4 Iranian warships in the Red Sea at Annual Economist Government Roundtable in Athens.

Biden's haredi adviser speaks up on cyber threats from Iran

Anne Neuberger talks to Israeli media about cyberattacks by Russia & Iran. 'Russia has always used cyber as part of its geopolitical goals.'

Watch: Israel & Saudi Arabia involved in security negotiations

Israel is trying to strengthen ties with the Saudis, in part as a way of bolstering the anti-Iran alliance in the region.

Argentina probes Iranian-owned plane amid fears of terror plot

Argentina investigates Iranian-owned plane on suspicion of terrorism activity, stoking fear amongst Jewish groups.

Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha fail to achieve breakthrough

Nuclear deal discussions between US and Iranian envoys with EU intermediary end without signs of progress.

Senior Iranian Official:

'Iranian security establishment shaken by Israeli breaches'

Former Iranian VP says string of Israeli operations in Iran have rattled country's security establishment, led to firing of intel chief.

Gantz:

Iran's 'terrorists with keyboards' waging cyber war on Israel

Gantz reveals attempts by Iran to influence US presidential election, plot to disrupt UN force monitoring Israeli border with cyber attack.

US and Iran begin indirect nuclear talks in Qatar

American and Iranian negotiators travel to Qatar for indirect nuclear talks mediated by the EU.

Threat level lowered for Israelis traveling to Istanbul

National Security Council lowers travel warning from level 4 to level 3 after Iranian cells seeking to harm Israelis arrested.

Watch: Iranian analyst slams Syria for not responding to Israel

Iranian political analyst says Israel is 'using other Arab countries to ignite a war in the region'.

Iranian FM:

'We remain serious about reviving nuclear deal'

Iranian Foreign Minister: We can reach the final point of the agreement in the near future with realism from the American side.

President Herzog:

'Our counter-terror operations are straight out of a movie'

Israel's President reacts to attempts by Iran to attack Israeli civilians. 'No country would allow its innocent citizens to be threatened.'

Lapid:

Israel-Turkish cooperation has saved lives from Iranian attacks

Foreign Minister meets his Turkish counterpart after Turkey foils Iranian plot to kidnap former Israeli ambassador.

Has top Iranian intelligence official been fired?

Multiple unofficial reports indicate that head of IRGC intelligence unit has been fired for failure to stop Mossad operations in Iran.

Strait of Hormuz:

US ships fire warning flares at hostile Iranian naval vessels

US ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz encounter Iranian naval vessels acting in aggressive manner and respond with warning shots.

Fake news

Iran claims: 30,000 Israelis ran to bomb shelters

Iranian media claims sirens sounded in five cities, for nearly an hour straight. 'The Zionists run to the shelters every time.'

Three Iranian vessels buzz US ships in the Gulf

Three IRGC vessels come close to two American ships, divert after warning sign.

Defense Minister:

'We're preparing powerful responses against Iran'

Defense Min. Gantz speaks about Iranian threat to Israelis in Turkey, praises 'achievements' against Iran deal.

Iran admits:

Research center explosion was no accident

After claiming explosion in Parchin that killed engineer was an accident, Iran now admits incident was act of sabotage.

Pilot of plane seized in Argentina identified as Iranian general

Cargo plane seized on suspicion of weapons smuggling was reportedly piloted by senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officer.

Officials in Israel believe:

Israelis could be under threat in Gulf states as well

Defense establishment concerned that Iran's efforts to carry out an attack against Israelis in Turkey will spill over to other countries.