Iran

Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during drill

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches underground ballistic missiles as part of exercise in Strait of Hormuz.

ANALYSIS: How Israel and the US are working to contain Iran

Iranian efforts to expand militarily in Iraq and Syria face fierce opposition from Israel and the US.

IRGC fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier

During drill in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles targeting a mock aircraft carrier.

DM visits IAF: Israel knows how to use its capabilities anywhere

DM suggests countries of region remember that 'the State of Israel has infinite capacity and we know how to use it.'

Iranian government spokesman tests positive for COVID-19

Iranian government spokesman tests positive for the novel coronavirus. His overall condition is reportedly "satisfactory".

Syria accuses US of 'terrorist act'

Syrian ambassador to Iran criticizes incident in which US fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger plane over Syrian skies.

Zarif blasts US over fighter jet incident

Iranian officials criticize interception of Iranian passenger plane by US fighter jet over Syria.

'Israeli fighter goes 'threateningly close' to passenger plane'

Iranian television says several passengers injured after Israeli fighter plane passes by civilian aircraft over Damascas.

Rouhani: COVID-19 brought to Iran by Wuhan residents

Iranian President: Appears virus spread in Qom by businessmen and merchants from Wuhan, in Gilan by students and athletes from Wuhan.

Iranian official: Natanz blast was caused by 'security breach'

Member of Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee says Natanz blast on July 2 was caused by "security breach".

Israel's latest spy drama 'Tehran' explores nuclear tensions

'Tehran', an Israeli television series focusing on Israel's sub rosa efforts to undermine Iranian nuclear program, premieres on Apple TV.

China and Iran reach a new stage in their strategic partnership

Strategic cooperation between Chinese government and Tehran expanding as Iran turns its gaze from Europe towards the East. Opinion.

Iran’s postmodern jihad against the Jews

Israel’s survival depends on the defeat of Islamism and the development of liberal democracy in the Middle East. Opinion.

Israel and the Sino-Iranian alliance

In the midst of the global recession caused by China's export of the coronavirus, the preposterous has become reality. Opinion.

Who is really behind the 'mysterious accidents’ in Iran?

A former US Foreign Service Officer talks about what happened in Iran and why the world thinks that Israel did it.

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel and the CIA

Alleged Mossad, CIA spy executed in Iran, after being convicted of aiding in targeted assassination of top Iranian general.

Rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone in broad daylight

Rare daytime rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits Iraq.

Explosion at Iranian power plant

Iranian state news claims explosion due to faulty equipment, no casualties.

Internet access in Iran disrupted amid protests

Iranian police disperse protesters in southwestern Iran who were demonstrating over state of economy.

Report: Iran air defense on high alert

Intelligence reports show Iran on high alert, US official says.

Tehran University Professor: 'Schism between State and people'

Professor Zibakalam says Iranian gov seriously exceeded budget even before coronavirus crisis, government has no way to pay its expenses.

At least 7 ships on fire at Iranian port

At least 7 ships on fire in southern Iranian port city of Bushehr, according to Iranian report. Reason for fires not given.

Iranian media quotes dead mayor to cover up Tehran blast

Iranian regime caught in a lie about location of explosion as media outlets discover person quoted has been dead for a year.

Iran vows firm response to Natanz blast

Iran: Any country found to be responsible for explosion at Natanz facility should expect retaliation.

Explosion at Iranian chemical plant

Fire causes explosion at gas condensate plant in eastern Iran in latest of series of blasts to rock Islamic Republic.

Report: Iran and China agree to trade and military partnership

New agreement would clear the way for billions of dollars of Chinese investments in Iranian energy and other sectors.

ANALYSIS: Israeli Intelligence and the covert war against Iran

String of mysterious explosions at facilities in Iran - likely the work of the Mossad - have set back Iran's nuclear program back by months.

Iran blames 'miscommunication' for downing of passenger jet

Tehran says problems with missile system, miscommunication were to blame for downing of passenger jet. Pilots not at fault, Iran admits.

Analyst: Iran explosions are likely 'covert espionage campaign'

Retired US General Jack Keane: Israel conducting successful strategy against Iranian nuclear program, "and they may not be finished yet."

Explosion in Tehran injures one person

One person injured as explosion shakes Tehran for second time in two days.

Iran warns of 'consequences' for foreign role in Natanz fire

Iran's Foreign Ministry: If security bodies conclude that foreign elements are involved in blast at Natanz, there will be consequences.

Can the US maintain the UN-imposed arms embargo on Iran?

US Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, discusses the Trump Administration’s policy toward Iran.

Explosion heard in western Tehran

Electricity reportedly cut in suburbs west of Tehran following mysterious explosion.

Iran warns Israel: No attack will stop our nuclear program

Iran vows to maintain its nuclear program, says explosion at Natanz will not disrupt its pace.

Iranian parliament discusses mysterious 'accident' at Natanz

Committee in Iranian parliament reaches "significant conclusions" following discussion on mysterious fire at nuclear facility.

Mysterious explosions: Iranian regime rattled

Former Military Intelligence Iran branch head says explosions in recent days at Iranian sites increase public criticism of authorities.

2 killed in latest explosion in the Tehran area

Latest in a string of explosions in the Tehran area kills 2, injures 3. Iranian officials claim explosion was an accident.

'Iran is waiting for a Democratic president to be elected'

INSS director Amos Yadlin on explosion at Natanz: Whoever targeted that site knew what they were doing.

Israel launches latest spy satellite, as Iran works to catch up

Senior Israeli officials say new intel satellite to be used to monitor regional threats, as Iran works to match Israeli spy technology.

Report: Israel behind attack on Natanz nuclear complex

Middle Eastern intelligence official says Israel attacked the Natanz nuclear complex in Iran using a powerful bomb.

Who is behind the mysterious explosions in Iran‏?

Is Israel getting back at Iran for the botched cyber attack in which it tried to raise the chlorine level in Israel's water system?

Rocket attack on US embassy in Baghdad

Attack on US embassy follows series of explosions at Iranian military sites.

Iran says it determined cause of 'accident' at Natanz

Iran's top security body declines to release details on what caused a fire at the Natanz nuclear site on Thursday.

Report: Iranian 'accident' was Israel's fault

Israel caused Natanz 'accident,' costing Iran 80% of its uranium hexafluoride, Kuwaiti report claims.

Iran agrees to compensate families of victims on downed plane

Sweden says Iran has agreed to compensate the families of victims who were killed when a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by Iranian forces.

Iran reports 'accident' at nuclear site

Iran says an "accident" occurred at Natanz nuclear facility, claims there were no casualties or pollution. Rogue group claims responsibility

'Failure to extend Iran arms embargo will threaten the region'

US Secretary of State urges the UN Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Iran which is due to expire in October.

Zarif: Renewal of arms embargo will end nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says the preservation of the 2015 nuclear deal depends on the scheduled end of a UN arms embargo on his country.

13 dead in Tehran explosion

Deadly explosion, fire at Tehran medical center blamed on gas leak.

US Special Rep for Iran:

US Senior Advisor: 'Military option is always on the table'

Senior Advisor to the Secretary Brian Hook: 'Israeli people should know President Trump will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.'

Huge explosion in Tehran

Large plume of smoke rises from building in northern Tehran following reports of explosion in the Iranian capital.

Netanyahu warns Assad against Iran entrenchment in Syria

Netanyahu: 'Israel will continue to take actions necessary to prevent you from creating another terror and military front against Israel.'

Iran sentences journalist to death

Islamic Republic sentences journalist who published embarrassing information about leadership, videos of protests to death.

Netanyahu:

'Some issues are too important to wait till after coronavirus'

Prime Minister hints at upcoming sovereignty plan with veiled retort against Benny Gantz's claim that 'everything but coronavirus must wait'

Bahrain supports US efforts to renew Iranian arms embargo

US envoy meets Bahraini Foreign Minister, who expresses support for US efforts to renew the UN arms embargo on Iran.

ANALYSIS: Iran in huge trouble due to policies of Israel, US

The Islamic Republic is reeling from COVID-19, sanctions, cyber-attacks and airstrikes.

Iranian economy collapsing

Iranian deficit at 70%, as sales of crude oil drop sharply following US sanctions. 'We don't have any profits from crude oil.'

Iran issues arrest warrant against Donald Trump

Islamic Republic asks for Interpol's help in arresting US President over death of Quds Force head General Qassem Soleimani

US envoy: Arms embargo on Iran must remain in place

US special representative to Iran, Brian Hook, says world must ignore Iranian threats to retaliate for extension of arms embargo.

'Iranian weapons freely transported throughout the Middle East'

Israeli ambassador to the UN warns Security Council about the dangers of not renewing Iranian arms embargo set to expire in October.