Tags

Iran

News, features and updates on Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), The Nuclear Threat, The Nuclear Deal, Hassan Rouhani, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and more

News and updates about Iran

Fear of Iranian revenge:

Israelis reminded of travel warning to destinations abroad

Officials in Jerusalem fear Iran will step up its efforts to harm Israelis following elimination of senior IRGC member.

Israelis reminded of travel warning to destinations abroad

Iran confirms: Accident at research center killed one engineer

Iran's Defense Ministry confirms accident at Parchin research facility, death of engineer.

Iran confirms: Accident at research center killed one engineer

Leaked assassination report

Israeli security officials demand 'immediate' explanation

Israeli officials are livid after an unnamed source revealed the Jewish State was behind the assassination of a senior IRGC terrorist.

Israeli security officials demand 'immediate' explanation

Report:

Israel told US it killed senior IRGC officer

Intelligence official tells New York Times Israel informed American officials that was behind the killing of Hassan Sayyad Khodaei.

Israel told US it killed senior IRGC officer

Report:

Eliminated IRGC official was involved in attacks abroad

Senior European officials say Hassan Sayyad Khodaei recruited operatives for terror attacks against Israelis.

Eliminated IRGC official was involved in attacks abroad

Iranian analyst: Israel's assassinations will continue

The editor-in-chief of Iran Diplomatic says senior officials continue ignoring security warnings despite ongoing threats from Israel.

Iranian analyst: Israel's assassinations will continue

War with Lebanon? Israel acquires advanced landing vessels

With Iranian proxies closing in on the Jewish State, Israel is trying to increase its attack capabilities ahead of an expected conflict.

War with Lebanon? Israel acquires advanced landing vessels

5 killed, 80 trapped in Iran building collapse

Dozens trapped when 10-story building under construction collapses in southwestern Iran.

5 killed, 80 trapped in Iran building collapse

Iran vows to avenge slain Quds Force officer

Iranian president says 'no doubt' his country will avenge death of slain Revolutionary Guard officer in Tehran.

Iran vows to avenge slain Quds Force officer

IDF exposes Hezbollah smuggling route

The IDF has announced that senior officials of Hezbollah are using civilian air travel to mask the movement of arms to Hezbollah.

IDF exposes Hezbollah smuggling route

Will Iran fill the vacuum left by Russia in Syria?

With both the US and Russia on their way out of Syria, Jordan and other Gulf States are trying to mend ways with Iran.

Will Iran fill the vacuum left by Russia in Syria?

Shabak uncovers Iranian plot to lure Israelis abroad to kidnap

Iranian plot to use identities of real people to lure Israeli academics and former security officials abroad to kidnap them foiled.

Shabak uncovers Iranian plot to lure Israelis abroad to kidnap

Gantz meets US Defense Secretary at the Pentagon

Minister Gantz to Secretary Austin: 'We must act decisively against Iran’s mounting regional aggression in a variety of ways.'

Gantz meets US Defense Secretary at the Pentagon

UN expert:

'US sanctions on Iran are devastating and should be lifted'

Independent UN expert says impact of sanctions imposed by US on Iran is "devastating".

'US sanctions on Iran are devastating and should be lifted'

Canada Soccer slammed for setting up match against Iran

Families of victims of downed Flight PS752, along with politicians, speak out against "soccer friendly" taking place in Vancouver in June.

Canada Soccer slammed for setting up match against Iran

Iran inaugurates drone production line in Tajikistan

Iran announces production line for manufacturing a new military drone in Tajikistan.

Iran inaugurates drone production line in Tajikistan

US, Israeli Air forces to simulate attack on Iran

US Air Force to provide refueling to Israeli aircraft during joint simulation on attack on Iran as part of 'Chariots of Fire' exercise.

US, Israeli Air forces to simulate attack on Iran

Gantz:

'Iran just weeks away from reaching nuclear weapon capability'

Israeli Defense Minister warns Iran is 'weeks away' from securing sufficient fissile material for its first nuclear bomb.

'Iran just weeks away from reaching nuclear weapon capability'

Iran:

Academic arrested over 'ties to foreign states'

Academic and author Said Madani has been detained several times in the past.

Academic arrested over 'ties to foreign states'

Iran considering exporting gas to Europe

The move comes amid soaring energy prices due to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Iran considering exporting gas to Europe

Iranian Revolutionary Guards:

Progressives bash Biden for keeping IRGC on terror list

Joe Biden won’t budge on this make-or-break Iran deal issue, and progressives are furious.

Progressives bash Biden for keeping IRGC on terror list

Iran airs lecture by official claiming Hitler had Jewish origins

In International Quds Day speech official also claims Israel harvests organs of abducted Muslim children for rich Westerners.

Iran airs lecture by official claiming Hitler had Jewish origins

Iran detains two French citizens for fomenting 'insecurity'

France denounces arrests, summons senior Iranian diplomat.

Iran detains two French citizens for fomenting 'insecurity'

Assad in Iran: We have prevented 'Zionist dominance'

Syrian President Bashar Assad met with Iranian leaders, all of whom reasserted their believes about the 'Zionist regime.'

Assad in Iran: We have prevented 'Zionist dominance'

Iran to execute Swede accused of spying for Israel

Experts say the Islamic Regime is afraid other officials will be put on trial after a war criminal was tried in Sweden.

Iran to execute Swede accused of spying for Israel

Iran:

Swedish national to be executed this month, no prisoner exchange

Iranian court spokesman says death sentence for Swedish-Iranian Ahmadreza Djalali is final despite international condemnation.

Swedish national to be executed this month, no prisoner exchange

EU diplomat to visit Iran in bid to restart nuclear talks

Enrique Mora, the EU diplomat seeking to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, will visit Tehran this week.

EU diplomat to visit Iran in bid to restart nuclear talks

Op-ed:

Why did two senior Israeli officials argue in favor of the IRGC?

It is almost impossible to summarize the breadth and extent of malevolence this one organization creates in the Middle East and beyond.Op-ed

Why did two senior Israeli officials argue in favor of the IRGC?

Iran to execute doctor accused of being Israeli spy

Iran announces date of execution of Swedish national after Sweden gives life sentence to Iranian accused of human rights abuses, war crimes.

Iran to execute doctor accused of being Israeli spy

Quds Force leader on Memorial Day: 'Israel must be eliminated'

IRGC Qods Force commander says Israelis 'must return to the lands of their origin,' threatening to annihilate the Jewish State.

Quds Force leader on Memorial Day: 'Israel must be eliminated'

Watch: 'Freedom' hackers take on Iranian regime

An anonymous hackers group is working to expose the 'dark secrets' of the Islamic Republic.

Watch: 'Freedom' hackers take on Iranian regime

Iranian network to recruit Israelis exposed

Iranian operative used fictitious Facebook, WhatsApp account to recruit Israeli citizens to gather intelligence against Israel.

Iranian network to recruit Israelis exposed

Iranian commander:

'The US has no place in the Gulf'

Naval commander of IRGC warns that any country seeking to jeopardize Iran's interests will receive "a crushing and regretting response."

'The US has no place in the Gulf'

Iranian assassin exposed by Mossad

A video has surfaced on social media of a man reportedly sent by Iran to assassinate Israeli diplomats after his capture by the Mossad.

Iranian assassin exposed by Mossad

Quds Force chief:

'Iran backs all groups ready to fight Israel'

Iranian officials threaten Israel as thousands march in Tehran on Al-Quds Day, shouting "Death to America" and "Death to Israel".

'Iran backs all groups ready to fight Israel'

Nasrallah warns:

'Iran will not hesitate to directly attack Israel'

Hezbollah leader says Iran has told Arab countries it will attack them if Iranian targets are struck from their territory.

'Iran will not hesitate to directly attack Israel'

Op-ed:

The real reason for Blinken’s alarming warning about Iran

Perhaps the US secretary of state intended to frighten people so much that opposition to American concessions to Iran melted away. Op-ed.

The real reason for Blinken’s alarming warning about Iran

Iranian official: Jews are lying about the Holocaust

Head of a regime-affiliated think-tank says that anything the Jews say is likely to be a lie because they've 'always been known as liars.'

Iranian official: Jews are lying about the Holocaust

Iranian newspaper:

'Hitler was smarter and more courageous than current leaders'

On Holocaust Memorial Day, article in Iranian newspaper affiliated with Ali Khamenei hails Nazi leader.

'Hitler was smarter and more courageous than current leaders'

Dr Mordechai Kedar:

Only a 'credible threat' from the Biden admin will deter Iran

With the Iran nuclear talks not likely leading to a deal, Dr Mordechai Kedar believes that the Biden admin finally woke up to reality.

Only a 'credible threat' from the Biden admin will deter Iran

Israeli estimate:

Chance of nuclear deal with Iran is low

Nuclear agreement may still be signed, but chances are dropping 'at an exponential rate,' source says.

Chance of nuclear deal with Iran is low

Iran calls for resumption of nuclear talks

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says a meeting to resume nuclear talks should take place as soon as possible.

Iran calls for resumption of nuclear talks

Iran claims it seized fuel smuggling vessel in the Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they seized foreign vessel smuggling fuel in the Gulf and arrested its crew members.

Iran claims it seized fuel smuggling vessel in the Gulf

Iran claims to have captured 3 Mossad spies

Three agents allegedly captured in Sistan and Balochistan Province.

Iran claims to have captured 3 Mossad spies

Uproar in Israel:

Persian-language reporter accuses competing site of aiding Iran

A reporter from a Persian media channel in Israel accused the owner of a competing site of siding with the Iranian regime.

Persian-language reporter accuses competing site of aiding Iran

'Iran will punish Israel's slightest provocation'

Iranian President Raisi warned that 'the huge power of our armed forces will not let you rest.'

'Iran will punish Israel's slightest provocation'

Iran unveils new drone which can threaten Israel

Kaman-22 drone can carry various weapons, has a range of 3,000 km and a flight duration of 48 hours.

Iran unveils new drone which can threaten Israel

Iranian official:

'We will confront Israel wherever it feels necessary'

Quds Force head Esmail Ghaani: Wherever we identify a Zionist threat, we will harshly confront them.

'We will confront Israel wherever it feels necessary'

IAEA report:

Iran’s new Natanz centrifuge plant to speed up enrichment

The IAEA has revealed that Iran is opening a centrifuge parts workshop at Natanz to increase its ability to enrich uranium.

Iran’s new Natanz centrifuge plant to speed up enrichment

'Like a sinking rock' - Iranian child brides mourn lost youth

According to official Iranian statistics, 70% of child marriages end in divorce.

'Like a sinking rock' - Iranian child brides mourn lost youth

Gantz: Great PA condemned attack, but action must be taken

Defense Minister addresses Washington Institute forum, calls for immediate activation of 'Plan B' if talks to revive Iran deal fail.

Gantz: Great PA condemned attack, but action must be taken

Running out of options:

Is Israel planning to strike Iran?

With DM Gantz saying a 'Plan B' was on the table, all eyes are on Israel as the situation leaves the Jewish State with few options on Iran.

Is Israel planning to strike Iran?

Iran:

'We supplied IAEA with documents explaining uranium traces'

Iran says it supplied UN nuclear watchdog with documents explaining the discovery of suspect enriched uranium traces.

'We supplied IAEA with documents explaining uranium traces'

Israel concerned over Iranian takeover of Syrian Golan

Terror groups seeking to enlist supporters among Shiite population in Syria have already enlisted a few hundred, report says.

Israel concerned over Iranian takeover of Syrian Golan

Iran and Russia's clashing interests

For the first time Iran and Russia have faced off and the interests of the two allies now clash in previously unimagined ways. Op-ed.

Iran and Russia's clashing interests

House Democrats privately turning against new Iran deal

Democrats in the House are privately becoming increasingly concerned about the ramifications of a new Iran nuclear deal.

House Democrats privately turning against new Iran deal

Iran attacks:

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran- 'leverage for negotiations'

Experts are questioning whether sanctions imposed on an arms dealer following the recent attacks aren't just leverage for nuclear talks.

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran- 'leverage for negotiations'

IAF upgrades with eye on Iran

Air Force sums up achievements under outgoing commander Amikam Norkin, goals of upgrading fleet to 4th, 5th generation aircraft.

IAF upgrades with eye on Iran

IRGC Commander to Israel:

'If your mischief is repeated, you will suffer our missiles'

Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami warns Israel of “swift revenge attacks” if it continues to target members of the force.

'If your mischief is repeated, you will suffer our missiles'

Freed UK resident says Iran used her as a negotiations 'pawn'

Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe accused both Britain and Iran of treating her as a political pawn after almost 6 years in captivity.

Freed UK resident says Iran used her as a negotiations 'pawn'