Iran

US-Iran Tensions: Hundreds of US troops deployed to the Mideast

As tensions between the US and Iran escalate, the Pentagon deploys hundreds of additional American soldiers to the region.

Cabinet to hold meeting discussing Iranian threat

Cabinet meeting to focus on Iranian retaliation for Qassem Soleimani's death. 'All organizations have joined together to threaten Israel.'

Germany, France and Britain to Iran: Abide by nuclear deal

Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson urge Iran to abide by 2015 deal.

Iran offers $80 million bounty for Trump's assassination

'We'll bomb the White House.' Tehran offers $80 million for assassination of President Trump after General Qassem Suleimani killed.

Iran: We will not honor any part of nuclear deal

Tehran announces it will no longer adhere to any restrictions on its nuclear program, will freely pursue uranium enrichment.

Fmr ambassador to Iraq on future of US-Iran diplomatic efforts

Reaction and analysis from former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Douglas Silliman.

'Iran mistook a sleeping lion for a dead one'

INSS Executive Director: Israel is not the most likely target of an Iranian response but it is appropriate to raise its intel awareness.

Mike Pompeo speaks with Netanyahu about Soleimani's elimination

'I am always grateful for Israel’s steadfast support in defeating terrorism. The bond between Israel and the United States is unbreakable.'

Iran: Our forces await the command to avenge Soleimani

Iranian forces are watching US bases and ships, waiting for command to strike, Revoluationary Guards commander says.

Director of Middle East Forum:

'Iranian act of revenge would spark much harsher US reaction'

'The Iranians' interest in avenging the murder of Soleimani is a double-edged sword. I, in the place of the Iranians, would stay silent.'

Soleimani's successor threatens US

Brig. Gen. Esmail Ghaani, new head of Quds Force: Be patient and you will see the bodies of American soldiers all over the Middle East.

Iranian spy games revealed

What a trove of leaked Iranian cables tells us about Iran’s influence in Iraq.

'Iran will put Israel on its list of targets'

'The US essentially eliminated Iran's president, and Israel is on the list of targets,' Channel 13 analyst warns.

Iran: We'll take revenge on 'murderers and criminals'

Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, promises 'extremely bitter' revenge on 'murders and criminals' who killed Revolutionary Guards leader.

'Iran has capabilities far beyond al-Qaeda or ISIS'

Former US Amb. Shapiro says Soleimani 'deserved' elimination, questions if US and allies are ready for backlash.

Top Iranian commander eliminated in Iraq

Qassem Soleimani, head of the IRGC's Quds Force, eliminated in US drone strike at the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq.

Carter, Rockefeller and the Shah of Iran

What can 1979 teach us about the dangers of shadow diplomacy?

Pompeo and Netanyahu reaffirm 'unbreakable bonds'

Secretary of State and PM Netanyahu speak for the second time in two days.

Analysis: Did US change Iran policy over Iraq?

Confrontation between US, Iran escalates after Shiite militia kills US contractor, prompting massive American response.

Trump: Iran is behind attack on US embassy in Baghdad

President Trump accuses Iran of orchestrating assault on US embassy in Iraq, as rioters set fire to compound.

Iraq condemns US air strikes against Iranian-backed militias

Iraq's National Security Council says it will "reconsider" working with US-led coalition following air strikes.

Iran says it captured ship carrying smuggled fuel

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it seized a ship in the Persian Gulf suspected of carrying smuggled fuel.

US vows 'additional actions' against Iran following airstrikes

25 pro-Iranian militia members killed after US F-15s bomb targets in Syria and Iraq. US hints at future attacks on Iranian-backed targets.

Earthquake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake, considered moderate, hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant.

Internet outages again reported in Iran

Wave of internet outages imposed in Iran ahead of commemorations for those killed in unrest last month.

Report: 5 killed in attack on Iranian-backed militia in Syria

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports five dead in missile strike near the town of Al Bukamal along the Syria-Iraq border.

Iranian fighter jet crashes, killing two

Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jet crashes in northern Iran, killing both pilots.

Iranian chess champion seeks nationality change

Iran’s top rated chess champion decides not to play for his country, in apparent reaction to its informal ban on competing against Israelis.

'Khamenei is a war criminal'

Israel's Foreign Minister slams Iranian spiritual leader, denounces International Criminal Court for probing Israel, but not Iran.

Iran begins new work at heavy water reactor

Iran begins new operations at Arak reactor, in a move which appears to be meant to pressure Europe.

Iranian official: We'll respond to Israeli attacks

Senior adviser to Khamenei warns Israel of response for the attacks in Syria attributed to the Jewish state.

Iran threatens fifth step to scale back nuclear commitments

Senior Iranian official says Iran will take a fifth step of scaling back its commitments under 2015 deal, blames Europe.

Khamenei Defense Advisor:

'We're ready to retaliate tenfold against any American action'

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s advisor on defense affairs: More American troops in region make for 'easy target' for Iran.

'New regional partnerships to counter Iran’s malign influence'

National Security Advisers of Israel and the US meet at the White House, reaffirm special US-Israel relationship.

Amnesty updates death toll in recent Iran unrest

Amnesty International says 304 were killed in Iran during a three-day crackdown against protests across the country in November.

Iran defuses another cyber attack

Iran’s telecommunications minister says the country has defused a second cyber attack in less than a week.

ANALYSIS - Is Iraq descending into civil war thanks to Iran?

Are Iranian-backed militia groups responsible for attacks on US bases in Iraq, and killings of demonstrators during mass uprising?

Nasrallah: Iran will defend itself

Hezbollah leader claims US and Israel are taking advantage of Lebanon protests, warns against their "incitement".

Iran says it defused 'massive cyber attack'

Iran's telecommunications minister says an attack against an "electronic infrastructure" was foiled, doesn't provide details.

How to prepare for a surprise war with Iran

Why does the Israeli public not seem as panicked as it should be by the possibility of war?

Khamenei: Zionists committing many atrocities

Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses Israel of 70 years of terrorism against "people of Palestine".

Secret Iranian subterranean armory revealed

Iran is building underground tunnel on Iraq-Syria border to store missiles.

Iranian official threatens to 'flatten' Tel Aviv

Senior adviser to IRGC threatens Israel in response to Foreign Minister Katz’s statement that an Israeli attack on Iran is a possibility.

US believes Iran responsible for rocket attacks in Iraq

Officials say US government believes Iran is behind a series sophisticated rocket attacks on joint US-Iraq military facilities in Iraq.

Former Chief of Staff: Defense alliance wrong and unnecessary

Gadi Eizenkot says Israel 'invincible,' has no need for defense alliance with the US now.

ANALYSIS: Why Israel fears Iran's 'Shi'ite Crescent'

Even with Tehran facing internal pressure, Iranian expansionism and the formation of a 'Shi'ite Crescent' remain Israel's top concerns.

Report: Airstrikes kill five pro-Iran fighters in Syria

Five soldiers linked to Iranian forces in Syria killed in airstrikes near Iraqi border, monitor group says.

PM: We will act against Iran even without European support

Netanyahu says he discussed Iranian threat with US, Russian leaders.

Iran says it will unveil new centrifuges

Deputy head of Iran’s nuclear agency says new generation of uranium enrichment centrifuges will be unveiled "in the near future".

US student held for 3 yrs. released in Iran-US hostage swap

Princeton graduate student Xiyue Wang is reuniting with his wife and son after being imprisoned for 3 yrs. in Iran on trumped-up charges.

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz: Israeli attack on Iran possible

'If Iran crosses a red line, it will find a united front that includes the US, Saudia Arabia & and the UAE launching missiles at Tehran.'

World powers urge Iran to stop defying nuclear deal

World powers pressure Iran to reverse activities that violate the 2015 nuclear deal but stop short of triggering sanctions snapback.

'Israel must prepare for an Iranian attack in the near future'

Arab affairs corresepondent Zvi Yehezkeli says both Israel and US understand Iran may attack again in the near future.

Report: Israel pushed US to send troops to Middle East

Israel pushed Trump to send 14,000 troops to the Middle East, report claims.

Danon urges UN to impose further sanctions on Iran

Israeli Ambassador calls on UN Security Council to impose further sanctions on Iran after it vows to continue ballistic missile activities.

Iran vows to continue ballistic missiles program

Iran responds to European countries' letter to UN, says it is determined to go ahead with disputed ballistic missile program.

Netanyahu in Portugal: Increase pressure on Iran

Netanyahu meets Portuguese Prime Minister, stresses importance of increasing the pressure on Iran.

Report: Iran stashing missiles in Iraq that can reach Israel

Iran stockpiling ballistic missiles in Iraq with long enough range to reach Israel.

Gantz: Europe also understands danger of Iran

Blue and White Chairman calls to translate letter of warning against Iranian missiles sent by French, German, and UK ambassadors to UN.

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