Iran

Zarif: Netanyahu just wants a war

Iran’s Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's revelation that Tehran had been developing nuclear weapons at a secret site.

Report: Iraqi weapons depot attacked

Explosion heard at weapons depot in Anbar province. Arab media say it was attacked by an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Trump: 'No problem' meeting Rouhani after reveal of secret site

US president says he is still open to meeting Iranian counterpart after Netanyahu reveals secret Iranian nuclear site.

Images show Iranian efforts to cover up nuclear facility

Images show cement blocks used to hide radioactive material from being discovered at site.

Foreign Minister: 'World must unite to stop Iran'

Foreign Min. Katz urges world powers to cancel nuclear agreement, sanction Iran.

18 Iranian-backed fighters killed in east Syria airstrikes

Airstrikes kill 18 pro-Iranian fighters in Syria, monitor group claims, after explosions reported on Iraq-Syria border.

Iranian-linked groups launch rockets at Israel from Syria

IDF reports projectiles launched from Syrian territory at Israel by pro-Iranian militia groups.

Iran: British tanker could be released 'within days'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says "necessary steps" are underway to set free the tanker seized in the Gulf in July.

Iran blames Europe for its breaching nuclear commitments

Chief of Iran's atomic agency says Europe's "broken promises" gave Iran little choice but to scale back its commitments under 2015 deal.

Report: Iraqi militias attacked near Syria border

Explosions heard near Syria-Iraq border. Arab media report they were the result of an attack on Iranian-affiliated Iraqi militias.

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Uranium discovered at Tehran warehouse uncovered by Israel

After Netanyahu demands inspections of alleged Iranian atomic warehouse, IAEA finds traces of uranium at the facility.

3 Iranians attempting to fly to UK with fake passports arrested

Cypriot authorities arrest 3 Iranian nationals who attempted to travel to UK using fake Czech passports.

IAEA: We have inspectors on the ground in Iran

IAEA says its inspectors will look into reports that Tehran began injecting uranium gas into advanced centrifuges in violation of 2015 deal.

In divided Iraq, 'electronic armies' threaten activists, media

Iraqis face accusations, threats, by suspected pro-Iran groups.

Acting IAEA chief to meet Iranian officials

Meeting follows IAEA report indicating that Iran has gone further in breaching commitments under 2015 deal.

Iran yet again scales back commitments to nuclear deal

Iran informs EU that it has halted its commitments on research and development as agreed upon in 2015 deal.

Netanyahu to UK PM Johnson: Let's work together to counter Iran

PM meets British counterpart in London. 'You have always been a great friend of the Jewish people and Israel.'

What does Iran's increased nuclear activity mean?

Iran promised to begin rebuilding country's nuclear R&D and centrifuges as part of rollback on JCPOA commitments. What does it mean?

A glimpse into Israel's brain war against Iran

The amazing technology behind Israel’s shadow war with Iran and Hezbollah.

US sanctions Iranian shipping network

US Treasury sanctions 16 companies, multiple vessels as part of Revolutionary Guard-run network to ship oil to Syria.

Report: Israel was close to attacking Iran in 2012

Obama Administration sent officials to Israel every few weeks to prevent attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iran demands $15 billion, end to US sanctions

Tehran will return to nuclear deal if Europe provides $15 billion credit line, convinces Trump to waive sanctions on Iran.

Iran: We can resume uranium enrichment within two days

Iranian official says his country is capable of resuming production of 20% enriched uranium within two days.

Report: Iran building massive new military base in Syria

Base capable of housing thousands of troops, precision missiles months away from completion, largest base Iran has ever built in Syria.

After fleeing Iran, could Iranian judoka come to Israel?

Iranian judoka who was ordered by Tehran not to compete against Israel's Sagi Muki invited to competition in Israel - as a refugee.

Iranian judoka who was forced to lose congratulates Israeli

Saeid Mollaei, who was forced to throw a match in order to avoid competing against Israel's Sagi Muki, congratulates Muki.

Iran admits explosion in satellite launching site

Spokesman for Iranian government confirms explosion in the country's satellite launching site, says it was result of technical failure.

Iran reports progress in talks on nuclear deal

Iran says its views have come closer to those of France on ways to save the 2015 nuclear deal.

Report: Iran stifling probe of storage of nuclear equipment

Diplomats tell Wall Street Journal that Iran has refused to answer UN questions about storage of nuclear equipment and radioactive material.

Revealed: How Stuxnet attack on Iranian systems succeeded

Dutch intelligence agency AIVD reportedly recruited Iranian mole to deliver US-Israeli developed malware to Iranian uranium enrichment plant

70 US think tank scholars support group blacklisted by Iran

Scholars sign letter of support for Foundation for Defense of Democracies after organization sanctioned by Islamic Republic of Iran.

On Israel's borders, drone rivalries play out

Drone wars heat up between Israel and Iran along Lebanese and Syrian frontiers.

'Iran put pressure on me to lose, but I came to compete'

Iranian judoka speaks out after reportedly seeking asylum in Germany, being forced to throw match to avoid facing Israeli athlete.

Iran unveils new high-precision drone

Iranian commander says drone capable of carrying out long reconnaissance and surveillance missions "deep inside enemy territory."

The Judo Federation chair's threat to the president of Iran

Marius Vizer called Rouhani, telling him: If Iranian judoka refuses to compete against Israeli contender, Iran won't compete in Olympics.

Rouhani warns: We'll take another nuclear step

Iranian President tells French counterpart Iran will take the next step in reducing its nuclear commitments.

Trump: We're not involved in Iran's failed rocket launch

US President wishes Iran luck in determining what caused its failed rocket launch.

Netanyahu to Macron: Now isn't the time to talk with Iran

Netanyahu speaks by telephone with French President amid tensions in the region.

Iran continuing to breach nuclear deal

IAEA latest report says Iran has gone further in breaching the 2015 deal with world powers.

'We're committed to shutting down Iran and Hamas' violence'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt comments on new sanctions targeting individuals who helped funnel cash from Iran's Quds Force to Hamas.

US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah

PM Netanyahu welcomes sanctions, urges other countries to follow suit.

Iran: No negotiations until US stops 'economic terrorism'

Iranian foreign minster says no meeting with President Trump until US lifts sanctions on Islamic Republic.

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Netanyahu 'frantically' tried to avert Trump-Zarif meeting

Israeli PM reportedly tried desperately to get Trump on the phone after it was learned Iranian FM would be at G-7, hoped to block meeting.

Iraq struggling to curtail Iranian militias attacked by Israel

Iraqi PM ordered all Shi'ite militias to leave 2 months before alleged Israeli attacks on Iranian-backed forces.

US and Iran train on jet-skis for possible Gulf conflict

Revolutionary Guards fleet operates dozens of such vehicles, also US Marine Commando unit Sea Lions recently put more into service.

Did US cyber-attack Iran to stop oil tanker hijackings?

After some tensions with oil tankers arose in Strait of Hormuz, US allegedly struck Iran with cyber attacks to prevent further incidents.

US sanctions suppliers of Iranian missile programs

US Treasury sanctions two Iranian business groups over ties to Tehran's missile program.

The Iranian general in command of the drone squad

General Javad Ghaffari is the commander responsible for Iran's attempted drone attack against Israel.

IDF launches social media platforms for Iranian public

For first time, IDF to connect with Farsi speakers on Twitter, Telegram, and Instagram.

Iran jails 2, including UK citizen, for spying for Israel

Iranian court upholds sentences for two alleged spies Iran claims worked on Israel's behalf, giving both 10 years in prison.

Iran: No talks with Trump until all sanctions lifted

Iranian president rejects Trump's claim there is a 'very good chance' the two will meet, ruling out any talks until sanctions lifted.

"Hezbollah attack will be met by 'disproportionate' response"

IDF preparing for Hezbollah attack on Israeli military targets. All forces in northern area deployed, while more may be called to area.

Iran threatens neoconservative think tank

Tehran threatens Foundation for Defense of Democracies and its chief with sanctions - and other unspecified measures.

'Israel will do whatever is necessary to defend itself'

PM Netanyahu says Iran seeking to use 'broad front' to attack Israel, calls on international community to counter Iran's aggression.

Trump: Good chance I'll meet Iranian president

US President at G7 summit says meeting with Iranian president possible.

'When we need to, we'll act with great force'

Likud's Min. Galant warns: 'Hamas is playing with fire, we'll decide timing and conditions of war.'

Iran says it will launch three satellites

Head of Iranian Space Agency says Iran will launch three satellites into orbit by the end of this year.

Smiling on the plane:

These are the terrorists who were eliminated in Syria

IDF unveils information about terrorists who were eliminated while trying to carry out drone attack.

Iran's FM unexpectedly visits G7 summit

France’s invitation to Mohammad Javad Zarif for talks at G7 summit reportedly comes as surprise to Trump.

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Secretary of State speaks with Netanyahu following thwarting of planned Iranian drone attack on Israel.