Iran

US sources: Soon we'll have to take action against Iran

Tehran may be intentionally taking its time returning to negotiations, sources say.

IAEA: Iran violated nuclear inspection agreement

UN's atomic watchdog group says Iran barred inspectors from properly monitoring centrifuge center, violating agreement.

Fire breaks out at Iranian military research center, 3 injured

Fire reported at research facility used by Iran's military, leaving three people injured. No cause given for the fire.

Iran's FM: We're dedicated to elimination of Zionism

Iran’s new Foreign Minister at Durban IV conference: Our nation’s willpower is dedicated to the elimination of Zionism.

'Pressure Biden to set a final deadline for Iran'

'The State of Israel and the Jewish nation will not make peace with an existential threat,' former National Security Council chief says.

Britain urges Iran to return to nuclear talks

British Foreign Minister meets Iranian counterpart, urges him to return rapidly to nuclear negotiations in Vienna.

Israeli diplomat: Biden's only choice is to go tough on Iran

Israel's former ambassador to Italy and France says Biden has practically no wiggle room left after the Afghanistan debacle.

''Butcher of Tehran' continues to fool intl. community'

Israel responds to speech by Iranian president at UN General Assembly. 'Intl. community must prevent any possibility of them getting nukes,'

Iranian Pres: Iran wants talks to remove US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi tells UN Genral Assembly Islamic Republic wants to resume negotiations with goal of ending American sanctions.

Iran warns of 'crushing response' to any threats

Iranian Defense Minister dismisses recent threats by Israeli officials, warns of a "crushing" response.

Iranian FM to visit New York but not meet US officials

Iran's new Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, will meet counterparts from countries party to 2015 nuclear deal but not the US.

Iran willing to sell fuel to Lebanon’s government

Announcement follows delivery of Iranian fuel arranged by Hezbollah which was condemned by the Lebanese government.

Watch: Iranian trucks deliver oil to Lebanon

Hezbollah began transporting Iranian fuel into Lebanon via Syria on Thursday in a move condemned by the state's government.

Khamenei reasserts ban on competitive sport with Israelis

Iran's Supreme Leader: Any Iranian athlete cannot shake hands with a representative of the criminal regime.

Iranian scientist was assassinated by a robot

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, killed last year, was assassinated using artificial intelligence, NYT says.

Lebanese PM: Iranian fuel shipments breach our sovereignty

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati criticizes Iranian fuel shipments imported by Hezbollah, in violation of US sanctions on Iran.

European resolution: 'Targeted sanctions' on Lebanese officials

European Parliament issued its 'strongest condemnation yet of Iran,' American Jewish Committee's Transatlantic Institute says.

Trucks carrying Iranian diesel arrive in Lebanon

Dozens of trucks carrying Iranian diesel arrive in Lebanon, in violation of US sanctions on Iran.

Iran says IAEA cameras were damaged in 'terrorist attacks'

Iran's nuclear chief says some cameras installed by UN nuclear inspectors were damaged in "terrorist attacks" and not replaced.

Iran replaces deputy foreign minister who headed nuclear talks

Iran names hardline senior diplomat Ali Bagheri Kani, who is opposed to 2015 deal, to replace Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Germany arrests man suspected of aiding Iran's nuclear program

Man accused of providing four spectrometers to Iranian-run firm that is on EU blacklist who provided the nuclear equipment to Iran.

Watch: Iran rejects Taliban government as 'not inclusive enough'

Shiite Iran and Sunni Taliban at odds as the Islamic Republic brands the newly-formed state as not inclusive.

Report:

Iran just one month away from nuclear weapon breakout capacity

Experts monitoring development of Iran's nuclear program say Tehran is now just a month away from breakout capacity for a single bomb.

Iran holding 'internal consultations' on return to nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister: We will welcome negotiations that have tangible results and serve the rights and interests of the people.

IAEA, Iran reach agreement on access to nuclear facilities

IAEA Director General says new agreement with Iran will allow space for diplomatic talks.

Watch: Iranian militia airs 'ISIS Made in America' ad

Pro-Iran Iraqi militia's TV channel airs a video presenting U.S. soldier directing an ISIS execution.

Iranian political analyst: America behind 9/11, world terrorism

Iranian political analyst and editor-in-chief of the Iran Diplomatic lays the claim that the U.S. government is behind world terror.

Gantz: Time has come for snapback against Iran

Defense Minister says Iran using airbase to train proxies from across Middle East to use drones.

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israel's threats

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson fires back after Bennett calls for international response to IAEA report on Iran.

Bennett demands international response following report on Iran

"Israel takes situation reflected in report very seriously", PM said,"and will do everything to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons"

Iran to US: Stop your addiction to sanctions

Iran livid after US sanctions four Iranians who plotted to kidnap American journalist of Iranian descent.

ANALYSIS:

Iran making progress in the program to wipe Israel from the map

Iran is continuing to close in on Israel in a slow but determined fashion - and received a boost from the Taliban after the US army pullout.

France and Germany urge Iran to return to nuclear talks

French Foreign Minister says it is urgent for Tehran to return to talks, while Germany asks it to resume talks "as soon as possible."

Iran: Nuclear talks won't resume for another two to three months

Iranian Foreign Minister says stalled talks aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers unlikely to resume anytime soon.

Report: Taliban gives US tanks, military equipment to Iran

US military equipment from Afghanistan emerges in images from Tehran.

Iran’s Jewish MP claims US beholden to 'pro-Israel lobby'

MP representing Iranian Jews alleges the White House's foreign and domestic policies are controlled by the "Israel lobby" and "capitalists."

Fmr. US Amb. to Israel Dan Shapiro new liaison to Israel on Iran

Former Obama ambassador to Israel to focus on close coordination with Israel on Iranian nuclear threat and regional aggression.

Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions

Iran and Syria vow to take “mighty steps” to confront US sanctions, say their relations will strengthen under Iran’s new leadership.

Iraq playing peacemaker between Iran, Arab states?

Iraq hosted a regional summit aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East attended by leaders from the Arab world, France, and Iran.

Suspects in 1994 AMIA bombing appointed to Iranian government

Iran’s new government appoints 2 suspected in 1994 bombing of Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Iran's parliament approves almost all of Raisi's cabinet

Lawmakers approved 18 out of 19 candidates put forward by new Iranian President for cabinet posts.

Israel's Defense Minister 'won't rule out' action against Iran

Defense Min. Benny Gantz tells 60 foreign ambassadors that Israel 'has options for action, and has known to act against Iran in the past.'

Iran agrees to supply oil to Taliban for reduced price

Iran significantly lowered the price of gasoline to Afghanistan after the Taliban ran into a severe shortage.

Iran goes back on promise not to accept Western vaccines

With the Delta variant making its impact felt in the Islamic Republic, Iran is eager for any help it can get.

Shocking: Leaked video shows guards beating prisoners in Iran

Iran's prison service apologized for the behavior. Warning: Graphic Violence

Watch: Iranian TV host accuses Taliban of despicable crimes

Taliban spokesman tells Iranian TV host that most accusations against his country stem from 'Western propaganda.'

Watch: Taliban leader calls for good relations with Iran

Taliban official Mullah Khairullah Khairkhwa tells Iranian TV he is looking to strengthen ties with the Islamic Republic.

Hijackers seize aircraft in Afghanistan, fly to Iran

Plane dispatched by Ukraine to evacuate Ukrainians from Afghanistan hijacked, taken to Iran.

14-year old Mauritanian chess player refuses to play Israeli

Teenage chess star, ranked 47th in the world, withdraws from tournament, quoted making disparaging remarks about Israel.

Senior political source:

'We inherited a more dangerous Iran from Netanyahu'

Senior official ahead of Bennett's meeting with Biden: 'Tough rhetoric not matched by Iran being closer to nuclear bomb than ever.'

Iran reports new daily record of COVID-19 deaths

Iran's health ministry reports 684 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 102,038.

Europeans express 'grave concern' over Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, Germany and France issue joint statement accusing Iran of "serious violations" of 2015 nuclear deal after release of IAEA report.

Hezbollah taunts Israel with announcement of Iranian shipment

Hassan Nasrallah says Iranian tanker carrying fuel to assist with Lebanon's economic crisis on the way in direct challenge to Israel.

Iran: 'We will cooperate with the Taliban'

Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says America has lost the war in the region and will not be able to exert additional pressure.

IAEA confirms Iran accelerating highly enriched uranium

UN atomic watchdog confirms Iran has established a process to accelerate production of highly enriched uranium.

Khamenei names new chief for Iranian navy

Iran’s Supreme Leader appoints Adm. Shahram Irani as the new navy chief under the country’s army.

IAEA: Iran making progress in work on enriched uranium metal

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran continues to violate 2015 nuclear deal and making progress in its work on enriched uranium metal.

Will anyone ever respond to Iran?

How can the world continue to watch in silence as Iran strives to inflict bloodshed and chaos throughout the Middle East? Op-ed.

US State Department refusing to meet with Iranian activists

National Union for Democracy in Iran pens letter directly to President Biden after State Department again rebuffs request for meeting.

US: Protests against Iran's new president

Families of political prisoners murdered in 1988 railed against Raisi, who served on committee that passed out sentences against inmates.