Iran

Lebanon confirms first case of coronavirus

COVID-19 virus found in 45-year-old Lebanese woman who had travelled from Qom in Iran.

Iran blacklisted by global dirty money watchdog

Financial Action Taskforce places Iran on its blacklist after it failed to comply with international anti-terrorism financing norms.

Iraq halts travel to Iran amid coronavirus outbreak

Iraqi authorities issue restrictions on travel to Iran after several cases of coronavirus are detected in that country.

Two people dead from coronavirus in Iran

Two residents of the city of Qom die after testing positive for the new coronavirus.

Iran sentences 8 activists to prison for spying for US

Iran sentences eight environmental activists to prison sentences ranging from four to 10 years on charges of spying for the United States.

Ayatollah Khamenei says 'wealthy Zionists control America

Iranian supreme leader claims Jews control 'oppressive' America.

New IDF multi-year program has focus on Iran

IDF plan focuses on building multi-force capabilities, countering Iranian threat in new 'Tnuva' program.

The persecution of the Ahwaz

At it again:

Iran to convert Mordechai and Esther's tomb into Pali Consulate

Militia branch of Iranian Revolutionary Guard tried to raid historic site Sunday as revenge for Trump’s Deal of the Century.

Iran seeks to maintain ties with Lebanon

Iranian Parliament Speaker congratulates Lebanon's new government, says Iran is keen on maintaining excellent bilateral ties with Lebanon.

ANALYSIS:

Israel's new strategy in the war with Iran

With Iran closing the military gap with Israel, IDF launches new 'Iran Command' and strategic plan to counter Tehran.

Pompeo: Renew the UN arms embargo on Iran

Secretary of State calls for a renewal of the UN arms embargo on Iran after the Navy seized Iranian weapons shipment for Houthi rebels.

Air strike on Damascus killed seven, monitor says

'Missiles were launched from Golan Heights,' Syrian media claims.

Iranian commander: We're ready to strike the US and Israel

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns Iran is ready to strike the United States and Israel if they give it any reason to do so.

Watch: US seizes ship carrying 150 Iranian missiles

USS Normandy seizes ship carrying Iranian weapons to Yemen in Arabian Sea.

Iran warns Israel of 'crushing response' to any aggression

Iran's Foreign Ministry says the country will respond forcefully to any Israeli action against its interests in the region.

Pompeo calls Iran space program 'reckless', urges pressure

US Secretary of State: 'US will continue to build support around world to confront Iranian regime’s reckless ballistic missile activity.'

Iran’s Space Organization:

'We plan to send satellite into orbit at altitude of 1,000 KM'

Interview aired just two days before Iran’s Zafar 1 communications satellite was launched but failed to achieve orbit.

Germany: President's office makes 'embarrassing' error

German President’s office mistakenly sends critical message to Iran on anniversary of Islamic Revolution.

France condemns Iran over failed satellite launch

France urges Iran to abide by international obligations on its ballistic missile program after Tehran's attempt to launch a satellite.

109 US troops suffer brain injuries from Iran attack

US officials say military is preparing to report a jump in cases of traumatic brain injury from Iran missile attack on base in Iraq.

Iraqi Shiite militia leader:

'We may target US economic interests outside Iraq'

Says militia has missile capability to impose war of attrition against US forcing it to leave Iraq, when the 'coffins start coming back'.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say new short-range ballistic missile can be powered by "new generation" of engines.

Netanyahu: Iran failed because we operate there

PM hints that Iran's failed satellite launch was not accidental.

Iranian attempt to put satellite into orbit fails

For the fourth time in a row, Iranian attempt to launch satellite into orbit fails.

Khamenei: We don't threaten anyone but must be strong

Iran's Supreme Leader says his country must become strong enough to ward off the "enemy's threats".

Report: 12 pro-Iran fighters killed during air strikes in Syria

Israeli air strikes killed 12 pro-Iran fighters near Damascus and in southern Syria early Thursday, monitor says.

Khamenei: Trump's plan will die before Trump

Iranian supreme leader says Arab terrorist organizations will 'rise up and carry on the resistance' against Trump's 'Deal of the Century.'

Iran to stop providing information on Ukraine Airlines crash

Iran announces end of cooperation with Ukraine authorities on crash investigation, blames decision on leak of secret recording.

EU foreign minister visits Iran in attempt to save deal

Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell meets Iranian officials amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

'There's no real fear of a third intifada'

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar says 'no fear' of intifada from US peace plan, warns Iran is trying to 'replace' Syrian population.

Bennett visits Washington to discuss Iranian threat

Defense Min. Bennett leaves for Washington, to discuss Iranian aggression and the 'deal of the century.'

Rouhani: Iranians have the right to choose

Iranian President again criticizes disqualification of thousands of candidates ahead of February 21 legislative polls.

Netanyahu rejected proposal for Israel-Iran talks in 2013

Netanyahu rejected proposal from Oman to mediate talks with Iran, fearing that would legitimize Iran's contacts with the US.

Iran preparing to launch a new satellite

Head of Iran's national space agency says new satellite will be launched "in the coming days".

Iran: Trump's 'crusader' Mideast plan will fail

'The Islamic Republic will not remain silent,' Iran warns after release of Trump plan, calling US proposal part of 'crusader' agenda.

Iran animation group releases video depicting US soldier coffins

Fantasy 'aftermath' of Iranian attack on Ayn Al-Asad airbase ends with words: 'They got a slap in the face that night.'

Bennett responds to Iranian Foreign Minister

Defense Minister fires back after Mohammad Javad Zarif describes US peace plan as "Highway to Hell".

Iran: Trump deal is the 'treason of the century'

Iran denounces Trump's peace plan, says it is "doomed to fail".

Rouhani: Iran's 'democracy' is being threatened

Iranian President upset after thousands of candidates are disqualified weeks before elections.

IRGC chief threatens attacks on American and Israeli commanders

Chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard: If they threaten our commanders, none of their commanders will find a safe place.

Iranian official: We can enrich uranium at any percentage

Deputy head of Iran's nuclear agency: Should the authorities decide to do so, we will be able to enrich uranium at any percentage.

34 US troops diagnosed with brain injury following Iran attack

Pentagon reveals that 34 service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following missile strikes on base in Iraq.

PM at Holocaust memorial: There will not be another Holocaust

PM Netanyahu at Yad Vashem demands unity against 'tyrants' of Iran.

Mashhad Friday Sermon:

'Iran must fight America like a goat fights a predator wolf'

Says Islamic Revolution about to remove 'structure of arrogance' from face of Earth.

Rouhani: We'll never seek nuclear weapons

Iranian President claims his country will never seek nuclear weapons, with or without a nuclear deal.

Commander of Iranian militia shot dead

Gunmen in Iran shoot dead commander of the hardline Basij militia who was an ally of Qassem Soleimani.

ANALYSIS: Iran is busy avenging Soleimani

Iranian regime seeks to fan flames of conflict in Afghanistan, may seek to assassinate high-ranking US official, experts warn.

Amb. Danon at UN: 'Israel stands alongside the Iranian people'

Amb Danon addresses Iranian citizens, displays photo of 14-year-old protester killed, saying in Persian that Israel stands by people of Iran

Russia warns Iran against taking 'reckless steps'

Russia's Dep. FM Ryabkov warns Iran not to leave Non-Proliferation Treaty, says escalating tensions is 'counterproductive.'

Iran threatens to quit Non-Proliferation Treaty

Iran's Foreign Minister threatens to quit NPT if European countries continue "improper behavior".

Israel's destruction is a foundation of Iranian ideology

Iranian born Jewish activist says that Iran is today 'officially' antisemitic, and eliminating Israel has become an official state policy

'Israel needs to increase toughness in Lebanon and Syria'

Channel 13's Zvi Yehezkeli hints Iranian leadership may be in trouble, urges Israel to increase efforts at removing Iran from area.

Unmasking Iranian and Palestinian hybrid warfare against Israel

Iran’s hybrid warfare involving proxies in Gaza and Lebanon deflected attention from its activities building missiles and rockets in Syria.

Germany:

Trump threatened Europe with tariffs over Iran deal violations

Germany says US made secret 'threat' to European powers, demanding they hold Iran accountable for violation nuclear deal.

Some Iraqis refuse to call for US expulsion out of fear of Iran

'If US troops are expelled now, we as protesters will be the biggest losers, as Iranian-backed militias will kill all of us in days.'

President Rouhani:

'We're enriching more uranium than before nuclear deal'

President Rouhani boasts that Iranian nuclear program has expanded, is now enriching more uranium than it was before 2015 nuclear deal.

Watch: Iranian activist risks life to convey protest message

i24NEWS Exclusive: Iranian protester risks his life to share his thoughts on the ongoing demonstrations and the killing of Qassem Solemaini

New video shows moment Iran downs Ukrainian passenger plane

Moment jet is ‘blasted out of the sky after panicky troops feared it was US bomber’; uploader goes into hiding.

Kuwaiti TV host:

'I thought Iran was strong until I saw Soleimani retaliation'

Thought Iran was strong country until she saw how it retaliated against US for killing Soleimani, and realized Iran is 'nothing but talk'.