Iran

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.

Iran says 'satisfactory progress' made in nuclear talks

Iranian negotiator satisfied with progress in talks meant to keep 2015 nuclear agreement alive.

Iran: We launched three research satellites into space

Iranian Defense Min.: Three devices launched simultaneously, reaching distance of nearly 300 miles.

Iran condemns Israel over alleged Syria strike

Iran's Foreign Ministry calls for action against Israel following alleged air strike on the port of Latakia.

Iran backs soccer player who wore Israeli flag

Iran's soccer federation supports player who wore a jersey bearing an Israeli flag during a friendly game.

Saudi King: Iran should change its 'negative' behavior

Saudi King expresses concern over Iran's lack of cooperation with the international community.

Iran official: Downfall of Zionist regime at 'most intense part'

Zionists are frightened of 'resistance axis,' Revolutionary Guards spokesman claims.

If Israel strikes Iran, Nasrallah will obey Iranian orders

A highly religious man, Nasrallah sees Iran as the source of his Shi’ite Islamist ideology and also his funding and force build-up.Op-ed.

Bennett:

'Israel isn't opposed to nuke deal with Iran'

Prime Minister says Israel not opposed to Vienna nuclear talks with Iran, but laments current 'dynamic' of negotiations.

EU envoy to Iran talks: There's difficult work ahead

EU diplomat in charge of talks with Iran says sides are showing will to solve disputes, but difficult work remains.

Watch: Ballistic missiles fired during Iranian war games

The IRGC said last week's war games were meant to send a message to Israel.

UK lists Iran, China, North Korea, Russia as ‘hostile nations’

British minister of state for security and borders Damian Hinds has labelled Iran, China, North Korea and Russia as “hostile nations.”

Lapid lays out Israel's terms for nuclear deal with Iran

'Israel isn't opposed to a nuclear deal with Iran - but there must be real oversight of Iran's nuclear program and terror funding.'

Watch: Iranian politician criticizes Khamenei

Iranian politician Mostafa Tajzadeh criticizes foreign policy of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

Outrage after Iranian soccer plays in match with Israeli coach

Iranian media criticizes soccer player who played in showcase match with Israeli coach Avram Grant.

Iran to close borders to prevent Omicron spread

Iran to close its land borders for 15 days.

Iran: We won't exceed 60% level of uranium enrichment

Iran's atomic chief says Tehran won't exceed 60% level of uranium enrichment even if no agreements are reached.