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Iran-linked militia blames Israel for drone attack in Iraq

Iraqi militia claims Israel behind drone bombing attack Sunday in western Iraq, near border with Syria.

Iran-linked militia blames Israel for drone attack in Iraq

Watch: Iran's Quds Force attempts drone attack on Israel

Caught on camera: Israel foils attempted drone kamikaze attack by explosive-laden unmanned aircraft operated by Iranian terrorists in Syria.

Watch: Iran's Quds Force attempts drone attack on Israel

PM: If someone tries to kill you, kill him first

Netanyahu vows zero tolerance for Iranian 'aggression', says countries allowing terrorists to operate will 'face the consequences'.

PM: If someone tries to kill you, kill him first

IDF reveals: Iran attempted drone kamikaze attacks on Israel

Iranian kamikaze drone attacks were repulsed by Israel Thursday, IDF spokesperson says, prior to attacks on Iranian base.

IDF reveals: Iran attempted drone kamikaze attacks on Israel

'Terrorists were hiding in villa with a pool'

Iranian proxies operating out of Syria planned multiple drone attacks, orchestrated by Iran's Quds Force, says senior IDF intel official.

'Terrorists were hiding in villa with a pool'

'It's not pleasant to be the Iranian commander today'

National Security Research Institute Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin says Israeli strikes in Syria show exceptional intelligence.

'It's not pleasant to be the Iranian commander today'

Iran denies its forces were attacked in Syria

Iran claims Israel, US do not have the strength to damage Iranian targets in Syria after Israel says it foiled drone attack.

Iran denies its forces were attacked in Syria

'IDF only thing preventing Hamas takeover of Judea and Samaria'

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz slams PA chairman Abbas for not condeming bombing in which teenage girl was murdered on Friday.

'IDF only thing preventing Hamas takeover of Judea and Samaria'

IRGC commander claims Iran tested new missile

Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Revolutionary Guards, says Iran test fired a new missile, doesn't provide details.

IRGC commander claims Iran tested new missile

PM Netanyahu: Iran has no immunity anywhere

Netanyahu responds to the thwarting of an Iranian drone attack on Israel and quotes sages: 'If someone rises up to kill you, kill him first'

PM Netanyahu: Iran has no immunity anywhere

Iranian official: We have secret, highly accurate missiles

Iranian Deputy Defense Minister boasts his country has produced highly accurate missiles which it has not publicized.

Iranian official: We have secret, highly accurate missiles

US officials: Israel carried out several air strikes in Iraq

Officials tell New York Times that Israel carried out several air strikes on munitions storehouses for Iranian-backed groups in Iraq.

US officials: Israel carried out several air strikes in Iraq

Iran unveils new domestic missile system

Iran rolls out surface-to-air Bavar-373 which it says rivals the Russian S-400.

Iran unveils new domestic missile system

Satellite photos show destruction at Iraqi weapons depot

Satellite photos show Iranian weapons depot in Baghdad before and after air strike attributed to Israel.

Satellite photos show destruction at Iraqi weapons depot

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Sweden officials say Stena Impero, captured by Revolutionary Guards in July, will be released soon.

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Netanyahu: We are working against Iran in Iraq

PM confirms Israel actively working to prevent Iranian military consolidation in Iraq.

Netanyahu: We are working against Iran in Iraq

Arab report: US and Russia permitting Israel to bomb in Iraq

Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper says bombing of Iranian targets in Iraq done by Israel with permission from the United States and Russia.

Arab report: US and Russia permitting Israel to bomb in Iraq

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

French President says he will make proposals to Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions with US.

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

ANALYSIS - Turkey and Iran exacerbating crisis in Syria and Iraq

Turkey supporting Islamists in Syria as Iran furthers takeover of war-torn country.

ANALYSIS - Turkey and Iran exacerbating crisis in Syria and Iraq

Pompeo:

'Facilitating cooperation between Israel and her Arab neighbors'

Attended by US and Poland foreign ministers, United Nations Security Council discusses peace and security in the Middle East.

'Facilitating cooperation between Israel and her Arab neighbors'

Iranian commander: We have the most advanced missile technology

Senior IRGC commander boasts that Iran has the most advanced missile technology among the countries in the Middle East.

Iranian commander: We have the most advanced missile technology

Pompeo:

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Secretary of State says US will take every action it can to prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria.

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Western intelligence sources say tanker filled with Iranian oil is headed towards Syria, in violation of American sanctions.

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal

Khamenei's military adviser says Iran made a mistake by signing 2015 deal, clarifies his country won't negotiate while under sanctions.

Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal

Report: Iran preparing another satellite launch

Satellite images show Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing to put one in orbit.

Report: Iran preparing another satellite launch

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Grace 1, now known as the Adrian Darya 1, leaves Gibraltar despite US attempt to recapture the tanker.

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Iranian tanker ready to depart Gibraltar

Grace 1, seized over violations of sanctions on Syria, ready to depart Gibraltar despite last-minute effort by US to seize it again.

Iranian tanker ready to depart Gibraltar

IRGC commander: Hezbollah can destroy Israel alone

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander rejects talks with US, says Hezbollah can destroy Israel on its own.

IRGC commander: Hezbollah can destroy Israel alone

Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in Gulf

Iranian President says Israel is the main source of terrorism and war in the region.

Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in Gulf

Report: Gibraltar to release seized Iranian tanker

Sources say Gibraltar will release Iranian oil tanker seized in July for violating sanctions on Syria.

Report: Gibraltar to release seized Iranian tanker

Iran Expediency Council member: Iran selling large amount of oil

Says JCPOA would not have been approved if Supreme Leader Khamenei had been opposed to it.

Iran Expediency Council member: Iran selling large amount of oil

'US and Israel are attacking Iranian targets in Iraq'

Iraqi citizens more upset about Iranian presence on their soil than about claimed US, Israeli, attacks on Iranian targets in Iraq.

'US and Israel are attacking Iranian targets in Iraq'

Gibraltar denies it plans to release Iranian tanker

Senior official in Gibraltar says reports in Iran that seized tanker will be released are untrue.

Gibraltar denies it plans to release Iranian tanker

IRGC commander warns against Israeli presence in Gulf

Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy warns that Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf may set off a war.

IRGC commander warns against Israeli presence in Gulf

Pompeo mocks Ayatollah’s ‘faux concern for Palestinians'

Secretary of State rips Iranian supreme leader's 'faux concern' for Arabs in Palestinian Authority and his call for violence against Israel.

Pompeo mocks Ayatollah’s ‘faux concern for Palestinians'

France to Trump: We don't need permission to talk to Iran

France responds after Trump accused French counterpart Macron of meddling in the dispute with Iran.

France to Trump: We don't need permission to talk to Iran

Zarif: We will safeguard our security

Iranian Foreign Minister: Military presence in the Persian Gulf from outside the region would be a “source of insecurity”.

Zarif: We will safeguard our security

Iran: Israeli involvement in Gulf will have consequences

Iran's Defense Minister warns against US-led flotilla in the Gulf, says Israeli involvement would have "disastrous consequences".

Iran: Israeli involvement in Gulf will have consequences

Diplomat won't head EU-Iran trade due to anti-Israel statements

Former German diplomat pulls out of job to facilitate European trade with Iran over criticism of Israel, defense of Iran.

Diplomat won't head EU-Iran trade due to anti-Israel statements

Iran to unveil homegrown defense system

Iranian Defense Minister says the “Bavar-373” will be unveiled later this month.

Iran to unveil homegrown defense system

Iran: US violates international law

Iran asks UN Secretary-General to push back against the United States after it imposed sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran: US violates international law

Israel taking part in coalition to secure Persian Gulf

Foreign Minister reveals that Israel is taking part in a coalition led by the United States to secure the Persian Gulf.

Israel taking part in coalition to secure Persian Gulf

Report: Iran asked Hamas for information about Israel

Hamas officials visited Tehran and asked for an increase in funding. In return, they promised to provide locations of missiles in Israel.

Report: Iran asked Hamas for information about Israel

Iran seizes oil tanker near Farsi Island in Persian Gulf

Tehran claims Iraqi tanker was smuggling fuel.

Iran seizes oil tanker near Farsi Island in Persian Gulf

Iranian TV Animation:

'US withdrawal from JCPOA forced us to adopt new foreign policy'

Iran says closing Strait of Hormuz would cause most regional oil wells to close, other ME countries to go into rapid economic 'freefall'.

'US withdrawal from JCPOA forced us to adopt new foreign policy'

Iranian FM: We may leave nuclear deal

Iranian FM mocks US sanctions against him, says US is isolated globally and has failed to build coalition against Iran.

Iranian FM: We may leave nuclear deal

Iran claims to have captured an Iraqi oil tanker

Iraq's oil ministry denies an Iranian claim it seized an Iraqi oil tanker in the Gulf which was smuggling fuel.

Iran claims to have captured an Iraqi oil tanker

'Time to eliminate Revolutionary Guard leader'

Analyst of Arab issues says Iran knows they have no business in Syria, Iraq, suggests eliminating Revolutionary Guard's terror leader.

'Time to eliminate Revolutionary Guard leader'

Jason Greenblatt:

'Peace between Israel and Arabs is Iran's worst nightmare'

Trump envoy says Iran has 'exploited' Israel-Arab conflict - and is terrified of prospect of Middle East peace.

'Peace between Israel and Arabs is Iran's worst nightmare'

Iranian tanker, leaking oil, captured off of Syrian coast

Oil tanker seen leaking oil near Syrian port city captured, is latest proof of Iranian attempts to skirt US sanctions.

Iranian tanker, leaking oil, captured off of Syrian coast

Did Israeli stealth fighters bomb Iraq?

Arab news outlets claim Israeli F-35 fighters responsible for two attacks on Iranian targets deep inside Iraqi territory.

Did Israeli stealth fighters bomb Iraq?

'Iran building military front against Israel'

Iranian diplomat says Iran is working to establish a military front against Israel along with Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

'Iran building military front against Israel'

'Iran is the core conflict in the region'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the core conflict in the region. Iran is.

'Iran is the core conflict in the region'

Iran: Britain's seizure of oil tanker - a breach of nuclear deal

Iran calls Britain's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in the Persian Gulf a breach of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran: Britain's seizure of oil tanker - a breach of nuclear deal

Iranian army takes aim at Trump and Netanyahu

Iranian soldiers use effigies of President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for target practice.

Iranian army takes aim at Trump and Netanyahu

Iran restarting activities at Arak heavy water nuclear reactor

Tehran announces it is renewing activities at its Arak heavy water nuclear reactor.

Iran restarting activities at Arak heavy water nuclear reactor

Iranian official: Our missile power is defensive in nature

Iranian official insists his does not plan to attack other countries with its ballistic missiles.

Iranian official: Our missile power is defensive in nature

Report: US envoy made 'dramatic' trip to Alaska

Israeli TV report says Israeli Ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer, went on a secret trip to Alaska related to coordination on Iran.

Report: US envoy made 'dramatic' trip to Alaska

Report: Iran tests ballistic missile

US official says Iran test-fired a Shehab-3 medium-range ballistic missile which flew more than 600 miles.

Report: Iran tests ballistic missile

Rouhani hints tanker swap with Britain is possible

Iranian President signals his country might be willing to release British-flagged oil tanker if Britain releases a detained Iranian tanker.

Rouhani hints tanker swap with Britain is possible