Iran

Iran’s rulers (still) seek nuclear weapons

Yet more evidence that those who despise us can’t be bought off. Opinion.

Iranian envoy: Extending arms embargo would be a 'big mistake'

Iran’s UN ambassador says "all options will be open" if the Trump administration tries to re-impose UN sanctions.

Iraqi security forces raid Iranian-backed militia's headquarters

Iraqi security forces raid headquarters belonging to the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, seize rockets and detain commanders.

Explosion heard east of Tehran

Large explosion heard east of the Iranian capital. Local authorities are investigating.

Pompeo warns: UN sanctions on Iran could return

Secretary of State warns of a return of UN sanctions on Iran if Security Council fails to extend arms embargo.

Iran & Israel meet at the Elat Market in Los Angeles

Elat Market in Los Angeles is a hub for Iranian Jews to find memories, flavors, and even prospective marriage partners.

Iranian parliament condemns IAEA's anti-Iran resolution

Iran's Parliament says IAEA resolution was adopted due to pressure from US and its allies.

Jewish leaders welcome call for extension of Iran arms embargo

Leaders of Conference of Presidents call on Security Council to extend arms embargo on Iran that expires in October.

ANALYSIS: Iran's nuclear lies and murderous campaign in Europe

Iranian dissidents are murdered in Europe as EU continues to oppose efforts to increase pressure on Islamic Republic.

Iran's Parliament Speaker rules out talks with US

Speaker of Iran's Parliament says Iran is not opposed to diplomacy and negotiations, but negotiations with the US are forbidden.

Chief of Staff: Iran now most dangerous country in the region

IDF: 'Iran also presents threats in the form of conventional weapons'.

Chief Rabbi of Iran speaks out

Rabbi Yehuda Garami claims Iranian Jews have 'total freedom of religion'. 'Unlike in Europe, we don't need guards for our synagogues.'

Zarif: European countries 'accessories to US and Israel'

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts France, Germany and Britain for drafting IAEA nuclear resolution against Tehran.

Europe won't back renewal of Iran arms embargo

Britain, France and Germany say they will not back US efforts to trigger reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran.

Iran: It's possible to reach a solution with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister says “an agreeable solution is possible” for IAEA request for access to two nuclear sites.

Report: Iran tested long-range cruise missile

Iranian naval commander says new missiles have homing capabilities, can accurately strike targets 170 miles away.

Iran reports over 100 new coronavirus deaths in one day

Iran reports 107 new deaths in a single day from the novel coronavirus, for the first time in two months.

Iran: Ready to resolve issues with IAEA

Iran expresses disappointment over IAEA report complaining of blocked access.

Report: Iran spied on senior Hamas official

Crisis in relations between Hamas and Hezbollah, Iran after worker in senior Hamas official's office found to be Iranian spy.

EU: US can't use nuclear deal to push for Iran arms embargo

EU top diplomat: The US has already withdrawn from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, it can’t use the pact to impose arms embargo on Iran.

Nearly one in five Iranians may have contracted COVID-19

Senior Iranian health official says about 15 million Iranians may have been infected with novel coronavirus.

Iran to execute alleged Mossad-CIA spy over Soleimani killing

Alleged spy for Israel and US to be executed after Iranian court upholds ruling that man aided in Soleimani's assassination.

Iranian parliamentarians chant 'Death to America'

Lawmakers in Iranian parliament chant “Death to America” in a show of support for protesters over death of George Floyd.

ANALYSIS:

Despite airstrikes, Iranian forces massing on Israeli border

Tens of thousands of Iranian-linked militiamen have been integrated into Syrian army - with many of them now stationed near Israeli border.

PM: Infection rate up, discipline down

"The defense minister, health minister and I will go today to the Biological Institute and receive update about efforts to find a vaccine."

Report: 12 Iranian militia fighters killed in Syria airstrikes

'Unidentified drones' attack military base used by Iran in eastern Syria soon after base was reinforced with new supplies and fighters.

IAEA: Iran in violation of all restrictions of nuclear deal

UN's atomic agency says Iran has continued to increase its stockpiles of enriched uranium in violation of 2015 deal.

Iran reports most new cases of COVID-19 since outbreak began

Iran announces 3,574 new cases of coronavirus, the most in one day since the pandemic started.

Rouhani calls on EU to act US sanctions

Iranian President tells Finnish counterpart that US is imposing "cruel" and "illegal" sanctions on his country.

Iran says death toll in November protests was 230

Senior Iranian lawmaker says 230 people were killed and thousands injured in November protests sparked by a petrol price hike.

Report: Iranians tried to increase chlorine in Israel's water

Officials: Iranian hackers who targeted Israel’s water system tried to increase the amount of chlorine added to Israelis' water.

Iran warns US: Wherever you are, we are right next to you

Amid tensions in the Gulf, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn the United States against its naval presence in the region.

Rouhani bans use of Israeli products

Iranian President issues implementation order of parliamentary legislation banning the use of any Israeli products in the country.

Minister to Twitter: Suspend Khamenei's account

Strategic Affairs Minister writes to Twitter CEO, demands he suspend Iranian Supreme Leader's account over his anti-Israel posts.

Iran's chief rabbi speaks out against Israel

In interview on official Iranian television, chief rabbi of the Iranian Jewish community condemns "Zionism".

Attacks against Israeli attempts to produce COVID-19 vaccine

Cyber attacks on Israeli institutions working on coronavirus treatments and vaccines,with intent to sabotage efforts to fight the disease.

New Iranian law: No talking to Israelis

Iranian parliament passes law whereby talking to someone with Israeli citizenship punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

Pompeo: Iran echoing Hitler's call for genocide

Secretary of State rips Iranian Foreign Minister who backed Supreme Leader call for a “Final Solution” against Israel.

UN envoy condemns calls for Israel's destruction

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov: Calls for the destruction of Israel are a modern form of anti-Semitism.

Gantz to Iran: 'Don't test us'

Ali Khamenei's statements 'prove his weakness,' MK Benny Gantz says. 'I don't suggest anyone test us.'

'Why remove official protection from outgoing Defense Minister?'

Iran blames Bennett for cyber attack, Hezbollah features Bennett in video, but gov't decides Bennett doesn't need state protection.

Iranian FM defends call for 'Final Solution' against Israel

Mohammad Javad Zarif responds to Germany's criticism of Khamenei: Palestinians should not have to pay for your crimes.

EU condemns Iranian call for 'final solution' against Israel

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell calls Iranian supreme leader's threats against Israel a 'threat to peace.'

20 years after the retreat from Lebanon – has anything changed?

This Sunday will mark 20 years since the IDF's withdrawal from Lebanon and the reality on Israel's northern border remains fragile at best.

'No reason for concern' over Iranian cyber attack

National Cyber Security Authority says Iranian hacking of hundreds of Israeli websites was a 'superficial attack'.'

US sanctions Iranian minister and other senior officials

Among those sanctioned is former Iranian intelligence chief who is suspected of involvement in attacks in Israel and Argentina.

Khamenei: Eliminating Zionists doesn't mean eliminating Jews

Iran’s Supreme Leader responds to Netanyahu: We aren’t against Jews, only against the "Zionist regime".

Netanyahu to Khamenei: Don't threaten us with a 'Final Solution'

PM responds to Iranian supreme leader's threatening message. 'Whoever threatens Israel will find itself in similar danger.'

IDF Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to thwart threats

IDF Chief of Staff says 'our enemy will discover on the day of reckoning that he has turned his home front into the front.'

Cyberattack on Port:

'Iran crossed a red line - Israel had to respond'

Israeli cyberattack on Iranian port was retaliation for Iranian attack on Israel, Western source says. 'Iran crossed a red line.'

Report: Israel behind cyberattack on Iranian port

US and foreign government officials say May 9 attack on an Iranian port facility appears to have originated with Israel.

Bennett: Iran leaving Syria, but could come back

Outgoing Defense Minister Naftali Bennett holds ceremony to mark turnover of ministry to Benny Gantz.

Iran's coronavirus death toll approaches 7,000

Iran registers 51 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing its total to 6,988.

Khamenei: The US will be expelled from Iran and Syria

Iran's Supreme Leader claims that that even Washington's allies "abhor" it now.

Khamenei: 'Zionist regime' only understands force

Iran’s Supreme Leader criticizes Israel on Twitter, says it has proven it only knows force.

EU hints of impending diplomatic pressure against Israel

EU's High Representative hints organization will 'work to discourage any possible initiative towards [Israeli] annexation.'

Iran records 2,102 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours

The total number of confirmed cases in Iran is 116,635, and the death toll is 6,902.

Tomb of Mordechai and Esther reportedly set on fire

Tomb of Mordechai and Esther, located in the Iranian city of Hamadan, reportedly set on fire. Jewish groups condemn.

Zarif dismisses 'foolish' US threats on Iran arms embargo

Iran's Foreign Minister dismisses US threats to bring back all UN sanctions if Security Council does not extend arms embargo on Tehran.

US offers Iran condolences following friendly fire incident

US military offers condolences to Iran after friendly fire incident that saw an Iranian missile kill 19 Iranian troops.