Iran

Barkat: The next war in the north will be 'the First Iran War'

MK Nir Barkat: I think we are not properly assessing the threat coming from Iran.

Defense Min. reveals: Iran tried to send explosives into Israel

'Iran attempted to transfer explosives from Syria to terrorists based in Judea and Samaria, using an unmanned aircraft,' DM Gantz reveals.

Bahrain FM: Iran getting nuclear weapons would be 'catastrophic'

"Iran achieving nuclear weapons status would definitely be a catastrophic development, not just for the region, but for the wider world."

PM Bennett: We will maintain our freedom of action

Read Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's Remarks at the Security and Policy Conference of the Institute for Policy and Strategy Conference

Bennett: Israel will maintain her freedom of action against Iran

'Even if the international community returns to the nuclear deal, we are not obligated to abide by its terms,' stresses prime minister.

Iran hopes IAEA chief's visit is 'constructive'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister and head of Atomic Energy Organization during Tehran visit.

Report: US warned Israel Iran attacks are 'counterproductive'

New York Times: US officials warned Israelis that repeated attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities encourage Iran to speed up nuclear program.

Defense Min.: 'Chance for Israel & Palestinians to build trust'

Defense Minister Gantz says he supports 'broader, stronger' Iran deal, urges international community to invest in 'Palestinian' economy.

Iran claims to have foiled airline cyber attack

The Mahan airline, blacklisted by the US for supporting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have received cyber attacks.

IDF: Joint Training with US, Gulf states preparations for Iran

Senior IDF officer reveals Israel, Gulf states now openly working together to prepare to counter Iranian threat.

Iran says more than half of its population has been vaccinated

Iran announces that 44 million people in the country have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Here's what the spy in the Defense Minister's home asked for

Omri Goren, cleaner who was charged with espionage, requested just $7,000 in exchange for information.

Biden gives a clinic on how not to negotiate with Iran

Washington has lost the game before it started, and Israel is clearly on its own. Opinion.

Spy in Defense Minister's home: 'Serious security failure'

Former Mossad chief, Shin Bet senior official question how man with long criminal record was able to work in home of Minister Gantz.

Defense Minister's cleaner charged with spying for Iran

Omri Goren, a cleaner in Benny Gantz's home, reached out to Iranian source via social media, offering to "assist him."

IAEA: Iran not granting access to sabotaged centrifuge plant

UN atomic agency says Iran has still not granted its inspectors the access to plant allegedly sabotaged by Israel.

Senior UAE delegation to visit Tehran

UAE seeks to de-escalate tensions' with Iran as Vienna nuclear talks resume.

Explosion reported at Iranian oil pipeline

Tremors reported in southern Iran after oil pipeline explodes. Local officials reportedly suspect sabotage.

Report:

Iran, not Hezbollah, behind plot targeting Israelis

Plot to target Israelis and Americans in Colombia was hatched by Iran, not Lebanese terror group, say sources familiar with investigation.

Iran's President: We're 'absolutely serious' about nuclear talks

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ahead of resumption of nuclear talks on November 29.

Report: Iran resumed work at plant allegedly attacked by Israel

Diplomats say Iran has resumed production of equipment for advanced centrifuges at site in Karaj, west of Tehran.

US ambassador and Gantz discuss regional threats caused by Iran

U.S. Ambassador met Defense Minister Benny Gantz today and discussed the regional instability orchestrated by Iran.

Iran invites IAEA chief for talks

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi last week expressed concern over a lack of contact with Iranian authorities.

Report: US starting to understand that Iran uninterested in deal

US special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, expected to meet FM Yair Lapid to discuss Iranian threat.

Analysis:

Assad's Iranian allies have overstayed their welcome

Analysis: While Tehran and Hezbollah helped Assad regain control over Syria, he is far from thrilled about Iran's presence in his country.

Israel fears US pursuing even weaker nuclear deal with Iran

PM Bennett to refrain from meeting US envoy on Iran in protest against del which leaves Iranian nuclear infrastructure in place.

IAEA chief says he has had no recent contact with Iran

Rafael Grossi says it is “astonishing” that he has had no contact with Iranian government over several important outstanding issues.

Iranian commander: Israel 'doomed to disappear'

Commander of IRGC's aerospace forces says Israeli action against Iran will hasten its disappearance.

US envoy on Iran to visit Middle East

Robert Malley will visit UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain ahead of resumption of nuclear talks with Iran.

Senior IDF official: Prepare for Iranian establishment in sea

Senior Navy official on joint exercise with the US, Bahrain and the UAE: We need to strengthen international partnerships.

Iran moving assets near Russian bases to avoid strikes in Syria

As Syria's President Assad grows increasingly frustrated, Iranians move to make it more difficult for Israel to target their forces, assets.

US: We're keeping two-state solution alive

'Negotiations towards a two-state solution aren't on the table, but we're keeping the possibility alive,' State Dep't. spokesman says.

Iran: We're ready for a 'good agreement'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran is ready to reach a "good agreement" on the nuclear issue at upcoming talks.

'IDF accelerating military plans to take care of Iran'

'We are keeping the IDF national and above all political disagreements,' Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi says.

Iran: We shot down 2 US drones

Iranian military claims it shot down two American drone aircraft over Persian Gulf.

Iran: US must lift sanctions, promise it won't leave deal again

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry lays out demands ahead of resumption of nuclear talks at the end of the month.

Iran bans newspaper which criticized Khamenei

Iran’s judicial authorities ban newspaper which published graphic suggesting Khamenei was responsible for poverty.

Officials: Iran-backed militia behind attack on Iraqi PM's home

Officials say drone attack that targeted the Iraqi Prime Minister was carried out by at least one Iran-backed militia.

Did Iran claim credit for cyber attacks on Israel?

Iranian foreign ministry claims to have retaliated for cyber attacks blamed on Israel after Israel suffers cyber attacks on health system.

Iran kicks off massive military exercise

Iran kicks off military exercise - with Israeli flag flying in the background. 'Exercise showcases power, willingness to take on enemies.'

Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'

Iranian army launches drills near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Report:

Mossad thwarted Iranian attacks on Israelis abroad

5 Iranian-linked suspects arrested over plot to attack Israeli tourists on safari and Israeli businessmen.

Austrian chancellor: Israel's concerns on Iran understandable

Austria's new Chancellor, Alexander Schallenberg says negotiations with Iran only option to deal with country's nuclear program;

Iran: West should be 'realistic' when nuclear talks resume

Iran tells Russia that Western countries should avoid "excessive demands" in talks on 2015 nuclear deal.

Nikki Haley: Israel shouldn't wait for US approval to hit Iran

'If Israel makes that decision, it should not wait for an American green light,' says former UN Amb. Nikki Haley.

Starting Nov. 7:

Iran to conduct massive military exercise

'Any attack will receive a crushing response,' top Iranian military official warns.

Iran increases its stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Iranian official claims country has more than 210 kilograms of uranium enriched to 20 percent.

US officials claim Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker

US officials say Iran seized a Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on October 24 and still holds the vessel.

Nuclear talks with Iran to resume on November 29

Iran finally gives specific date for the resumption on negotiations with western powers in Vienna over country's nuclear program.

Iran says it prevented US from 'stealing' oil off Oman coast

Iranian oil tanker is returned to Iran's territorial waters after confrontation with US forces.

Iran's fuel distribution system fully operational

Iran's fuel distribution system resumes full operation a week after cyberattack blamed on the US and Israel.

Iran: Israel's nature is to create crisis

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman warns against Israel's “regional threats”.

Iran's Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Hossein Amir Abdollahian is at home in quarantine and able to perform his work-related duties remotely.

Bennett: Israel crushed Covid

Bennett exuberant over his success over the Delta variant, and aims to tackle climate change and the cold war.

Germany, France, UK, US concerned about Iran's nuclear program

Leaders of Germany, France, United Kingdom and United States expressed "grave and growing concern" about Iran's nuclear program.

Iran: Israel and US likely behind cyberattack on gas stations

Iran's civil defense chief says Zionists, Americans and their agents likely behind attack which disrupted gasoline sales across Iran.

Israel's assessment:

Iran will continue with nuclear program during negotiations

Iran will drag out negotiations, eventually signing a deal at a time and in a position of its own choosing.

US urges Iran to show 'good faith' in nuclear talks

White House press secretary responds skeptically to Iran’s announcement that it will resume nuclear talks in November.

Iran says nuclear talks in Vienna to resume by end of November

Iranian chief negotiator says agreement reached on resumption of talks to restore 2015 nuclear deal.

Report: Mass cyberattack shuts down gas stations across Iran

Gas stations across Iran face service disruption as government fuel subsidy system suffers nationwide outage.