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Inside Iran's efforts to build spy network inside Israel

Israeli security forces uncover Iranian bid to establish massive espionage ring inside Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Gaza Strip.

Inside Iran's efforts to build spy network inside Israel

France to Iran: Return to compliance with nuclear deal

France’s foreign ministry tells Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister to return to compliance with nuclear deal, de-escalate tensions in the Gulf.

France to Iran: Return to compliance with nuclear deal

Zarif: British tanker was seized to implement international law

Iranian Foreign Minister insists seizure of British oil tanker was not in retaliation for British capture of Iranian tanker.

Zarif: British tanker was seized to implement international law

Iran: US seeks to destroy 'Palestinian identity'

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tells delegation from Hamas terrorist organization to fight US peace plan.

Iran: US seeks to destroy 'Palestinian identity'

Hanegbi, Iran trade barbs on Twitter

After Iranian TV blasts Likud minister for remarks on killing Iranians, Hanegbi fires back.

Hanegbi, Iran trade barbs on Twitter

Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions 'completely unacceptable'

Saudi Arabia slams Iran's seizure of British-flagged tanker in Persian Gulf.

Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions 'completely unacceptable'

ANALYSIS: Iran escalates stand-off, Israel could soon face war

The only country in the world using military force to thwart the Iranian imperialistic aspirations in the Middle East is Israel.

ANALYSIS: Iran escalates stand-off, Israel could soon face war

Israeli minister: We're the only ones killing Iranians

Tzachi Hanegbi boasts that Israel is the only country "killing Iranians", referencing Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites in Syria.

Israeli minister: We're the only ones killing Iranians

US briefs Israel on naval response to Iran

Israeli representative participates in meeting with US Special Envoy to Iran on American response to Iranian aggression.

US briefs Israel on naval response to Iran

Britain: Iran's seizure of tanker a 'hostile act'

Britain complains to UN over Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

Britain: Iran's seizure of tanker a 'hostile act'

Report: Hezbollah readying for war with Israel

Hezbollah commanders talk about the next war with Israel, and what it might look like, the Daily Beast reports.

Report: Hezbollah readying for war with Israel

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes British oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Britain: This is unacceptable.

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Iraq: Explosives dropped on base belonging to Iran-backed forces

Two injured after unmanned drone drops explosives on base belonging to Iran-backed paramilitary forces in northern Iraq.

Iraq: Explosives dropped on base belonging to Iran-backed forces

After seizure of oil tanker, Gantz calls on Europe to 'wake up'

'Sometimes things need to be forcefully stopped in their tracks. This is one of those times,' says Blue & White head after Iran seizes ship.

After seizure of oil tanker, Gantz calls on Europe to 'wake up'

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian military ambushes foreign oil tanker carrying 1 million liters of oil, takes 12 crew members into custody.

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Are Iran sanctions having effect on target people?

Trump targeted Iran with sanctions hoping to bring them to negotiations, but is it working? Or just hurting average Iranian businessman?

Are Iran sanctions having effect on target people?

Portugal suspends visas for Iranians

Portugese FM says decision has 'nothing to do' with Portugals relations with Iran.

Portugal suspends visas for Iranians

Syria, Iran plan responses to Israeli airstrikes

Syrian Pres. Assad discusses Israel's 'attacks on Syria,' US peace plan, in secret meeting with Iranian official.

Syria, Iran plan responses to Israeli airstrikes

Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation

Iran denies Pompeo's assertion that it is willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile program.

Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation

Khamenei: We'll keep rolling back our commitments

Iran's Supreme Leader vows that Iran will respond to British seizure of tanker in Gibraltar.

Khamenei: We'll keep rolling back our commitments

Israel identifies Hezbollah precision missile project commander

Israel says Iran-backed Hezbollah possesses arsenal of 100,000 to 150,000 rockets.

Israel identifies Hezbollah precision missile project commander

Pompeo: Arab nations, Israel see Iran as a common threat

Secretary of State says US sanctions on Iran are working despite some claiming they wouldn't.

Pompeo: Arab nations, Israel see Iran as a common threat

How I visited a mosque in Iran

How I visited a mosque in Iran

Netanyahu:

'EU will only wake up to Iran threat when nukes fall on them'

PM Netanyahu says EU refusal to take Iranian nuclear violations seriously reminiscent of 1930s appeasement,

'EU will only wake up to Iran threat when nukes fall on them'

ANALYSIS - Iran again caught lying about its nuclear program

Iranian threat to destroy Israel within 30 minutes reveals regime maintained secret nuclear program, may even already possess such a weapon.

ANALYSIS - Iran again caught lying about its nuclear program

Iran threatens to abandon all limits on nuclear program

Tehran warns Europe it is prepared to return to pre-deal situation, end all limitations on nuclear program.

Iran threatens to abandon all limits on nuclear program

Zarif: Europe showing no interest in saving nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says Europeans have shown no willingness to invest in maintaining 2015 nuclear agreement.

Zarif: Europe showing no interest in saving nuclear deal

'IDF is the only military that is confronting Iran'

Netanyahu meets students from National Defense College, discusses Iran and the efforts to prevent it from achieving nuclear weapons.

'IDF is the only military that is confronting Iran'

Hezbollah warns Iran able to bombard Israel if war started

'When the Americans understand that war could wipe out Israel, they will reconsider,' Hassan Nasrallah says.

Hezbollah warns Iran able to bombard Israel if war started

IAEA finds nuclear material in Iran warehouse

International Atomic Energy Agency finds radioative material at site PM Netanyahu revealed during speech to the UN in September.

IAEA finds nuclear material in Iran warehouse

Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unsuccessfully tries to seize British oil tanker after UK seized Iranian tanker in Gibraltar.

Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian Gulf

Trump: Sanctions on Iran to increase substantially

US President says Iran has been secretly enriching uranium even before announcement it would violate limits imposed under nuclear deal.

Trump: Sanctions on Iran to increase substantially

Zarif: US, Israeli demands will lead to accelerated enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister says US and Israeli demands for zero enrichment of uranium by his country will backfire.

Zarif: US, Israeli demands will lead to accelerated enrichment

Report: Mossad thwarted ISIS and Iran attacks abroad

Mossad and Military Intelligence Directorate have thwarted dozens of attacks planned by ISIS and Iran in dozens of countries.

Report: Mossad thwarted ISIS and Iran attacks abroad

Report: US, Iranian officials meet in Iraq

Secret meetings between US and Iranian officials at odds with regimes policies as Revolutionary Guards faces dissension in its ranks.

Report: US, Iranian officials meet in Iraq

EU condemns Iranian uranium enrichment

Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK, and the EU issue joint statement calling on Iran to return to its commitments under JCPOA.

EU condemns Iranian uranium enrichment

Analysis: How Iran is transforming Iraq into a second Lebanon

Iraq plays a double game by claiming to integrate Iran-backed Shiite militias into its military forces.

Analysis: How Iran is transforming Iraq into a second Lebanon

EU 'urges' Iran to end enrichment and uphold nuclear deal

After Iran announces breach of nuclear deal limits on uranium enrichment, European Union urges Iran to end violations of nuclear deal.

EU 'urges' Iran to end enrichment and uphold nuclear deal

'The world knows we're not pursuing a nuclear weapon'

Head of Iranian Revolutionary Guards claims Iran isn't pursuing a nuclear weapon because possessing such weapons is against Islam.

'The world knows we're not pursuing a nuclear weapon'

Iran: Our athletes won't compete against Israelis

Head of Iran’s national Olympic committee says Islamic Republic will never compete against Israel in international competitions.

Iran: Our athletes won't compete against Israelis

Germany, Britain denounce Iran's breach of nuclear deal

Germany and Britain urge Iran to stop taking measures that undermine 2015 nuclear agreement.

Germany, Britain denounce Iran's breach of nuclear deal

Iran breaches cap on uranium enrichment level

Iran begins enriching uranium beyond 3.67%, violating 2015 nuclear deal. 'We are ready to enrich uranium to any level, any amount.'

Iran breaches cap on uranium enrichment level

'Iran is performing nuclear blackmail'

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says Iranian threats prove nuclear deal left Iran too close to building nuclear weapons.

'Iran is performing nuclear blackmail'

PM to world leaders: Where are you?

PM addresses Iran's declared intention to enrich uranium beyond limit imposed by nuclear deal, challenging leaders to act.

PM to world leaders: Where are you?

Iranian cleric: Britain should be 'scared'

Member of Iran's Assembly of Experts says Britain should be “scared” about Iran’s retaliation for capture of supertanker in Gibraltar.

Iranian cleric: Britain should be 'scared'

Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 5%

Iran will officially announce on Sunday that it is violating nuclear deal by increasing uranium enrichment to 5%.

Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 5%

Iran threatens to seize British ship

Revolutionary Guards commander: It is Iran's "duty" to seize British ship in retaliation for capture of an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar.

Iran threatens to seize British ship

Trump: Iran has to be very careful

US President repeats warning to Iran amid ongoing tensions.

Trump: Iran has to be very careful

IAEA to hold special meeting on Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency to hold meeting on Iran's nuclear program in the wake of its breaching the 2015 deal.

IAEA to hold special meeting on Iran

Iran: Detention of oil tanker in Gibraltar was 'illegal'

Iran denounces detention of one of its oil tankers in Gibraltar, summons British ambassador.

Iran: Detention of oil tanker in Gibraltar was 'illegal'

Iranian minister: Americans scared of our power

Iran’s intelligence minister says Trump called off strike after downing of US drone because he was scared of Iran's military power.

Iranian minister: Americans scared of our power

Bolton welcomes detention of supertanker in Gibraltar

US National Security Adviser welcomes detention of supertanker containing Iranian oil and headed to Syria.

Bolton welcomes detention of supertanker in Gibraltar

Are Israeli border towns on safe from Hezbollah?

Private Israeli firm publishes satellite imagery showing airplane hangar linked to Hezbollah, Iran reportedly destroyed by strikes in Syria.

Are Israeli border towns on safe from Hezbollah?

Gibraltar detains oil supertanker bound for Syria

Attempted delivery to Syria could also be violation of US sanctions on Iranian oil exports.

Gibraltar detains oil supertanker bound for Syria

Iran threatens end to limits on uranium enrichment

President Rouhani issues ultimatum to European Union, vows to increase uranium enrichment within days if demands not met.

Iran threatens end to limits on uranium enrichment

Netanyahu reveals:

'Trump asked if operation dangerous'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he told US President about operation to bring Iran nuclear archive before operation.

'Trump asked if operation dangerous'

Macron: Iran must 'immediately reverse' breach of nuclear deal

French Pres. Macron pushes Iran to 'respect its obligations,' demands it reduce stockpile of enriched uranium.

Macron: Iran must 'immediately reverse' breach of nuclear deal

Iranian lawmaker:

'If US attacks, Israel will be destroyed in half an hour'

Senior Iranian parliamentarian threatens that Israel will be destroyed if the United States attacks Iran.

'If US attacks, Israel will be destroyed in half an hour'

UN chief urges Iran to implement its commitments

Antonio Guterres expresses concern over Iran breaching part of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

UN chief urges Iran to implement its commitments

Trump: Iran is 'playing with fire'

Trump responds to Iran's announcement that it had exceeded the amount of enriched uranium permitted under 2015 nuclear deal.

Trump: Iran is 'playing with fire'