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CNN claims:

Trump admin considers more sanctions affecting Iran nukes

CNN claims revoking waivers could unravel key part of Iran nuclear deal they call 'signature achievement of Obama Presidency'.

Trump admin considers more sanctions affecting Iran nukes

Trump squeezes Iran's oil exports

White House statement says Trump Administration and allies determined to expand economic pressure to end regime's destabilizing activities.

Trump squeezes Iran's oil exports

Google bans account of Iranian anti-Israel propaganda site

Digital giant blocks accounts of Iranian site which claimed Israel experimented on Arab prisoners.

Google bans account of Iranian anti-Israel propaganda site

Iran showcases domestic fighter jets

Iran showcases its domestically made fighter jets during a military parade marking National Army Day in Tehran.

Iran showcases domestic fighter jets

ANALYSIS: How the IDF outsmarted Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Iran moved its facilities in Syria from Damascus to an area it considered immune to IAF strikes - but was soon proven wrong.

ANALYSIS: How the IDF outsmarted Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Turkey criticizes US blacklist of Iran Revolutionary Guards

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says US decision to designate IRGC a terrorist organization is dangerous.

Turkey criticizes US blacklist of Iran Revolutionary Guards

Did Israel attack an Iranian WMD site in Syria?

It appears that the raid may have taken out an Iranian WMD site in Hama, Syria, that appeared to be modeled on the disputed site in Iran.

Did Israel attack an Iranian WMD site in Syria?

Iran labels US forces in the Middle East as 'terrorists'

Iranian lawmakers overwhelmingly approve bill authorizing the government to act firmly in response to "terrorist actions" by US forces.

Iran labels US forces in the Middle East as 'terrorists'

Khamenei: Normalizing relations with Israel against the Quran

Iran’s Supreme Leader says some Arab countries "have become servants of America and the Zionists".

Khamenei: Normalizing relations with Israel against the Quran

ANALYSIS: Why Trump and Netanyahu are right on Iran

Iran appears to be restarting weapons-grade uranium enrichment, while building strength in Syria, Iraq and Yemen.

ANALYSIS: Why Trump and Netanyahu are right on Iran

Iranian FM: Iran deal didn't ban uranium enrichment

Responding to threat of sanctions, Iranian FM Zarif hints European countries didn't read nuclear deal, claims deal allowed enrichment.

Iranian FM: Iran deal didn't ban uranium enrichment

'Death to Israel' shouted as Iranians protest IRGC blacklist

Thousands chant “death to America” and “death to Israel” as they protest US decision to blacklist Revolutionary Guards.

'Death to Israel' shouted as Iranians protest IRGC blacklist

Nasrallah: Blacklisting IRGC is 'foolish'

Hezbollah leader condemns US decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group.

Nasrallah: Blacklisting IRGC is 'foolish'

Iran Parliament Speaker:

'Iran will consider US military terror group'

Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Iranian Majlis, said in an April 7, 2019 interview on Al-Jazeera network (Qatar) that he does no

'Iran will consider US military terror group'

Rouhani: If the US threatens us, we'll make advanced centrifuges

Iran's Pres. Rouhani promises to 'mass produce' centrifuges if US continues 'pressure.'

Rouhani: If the US threatens us, we'll make advanced centrifuges

Syria: Blacklist of IRGC serves Israeli interests

Syria condemns Trump’s decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization.

Syria: Blacklist of IRGC serves Israeli interests

Iran declares US a 'state sponsor of terror'

Iran retaliates against US declaration of Iranian Revolutionary Guards a terror group by declaring all US Middle East forces terrorists.

Iran declares US a 'state sponsor of terror'

US designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terror organization

Trump Administration labels Iranian Revolutionary Guards a 'foreign terrorist organization' in latest move to pressure the Islamic Republic.

US designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terror organization

Iran claims Israel uses prisoners for 'medical trials'

Iranian news portal spreads article throughout Latin America claiming Israel performs medical tests on prisoners.

Iran claims Israel uses prisoners for 'medical trials'

Report: UN inspected Iran's 'secret atomic warehouse'

Sources say IAEA inspected a site which PM Netanyahu warned was a "secret atomic warehouse" in Tehran.

Report: UN inspected Iran's 'secret atomic warehouse'

Netanyahu: We deterred Hamas

PM Netanyahu says Israel blocked Hamas' supply routes, Iran's entrenchment in Syria.

Netanyahu: We deterred Hamas

Iran commits 'major cyber assault' on UK infrastructure

Parliament Member's cell numbers among data harvested during attack last December.

Iran commits 'major cyber assault' on UK infrastructure

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Moscow on eve of Israeli elections

Israeli PM and Russian president agree to meet in Moscow on Thursday following phone conversation on future of Iranian forces in Syria.

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Moscow on eve of Israeli elections

Watch:

Iranians outrun flash flood devastating Susa

Heavy rainfall and extreme weather in recent days bring severe flooding in Iran.

Iranians outrun flash flood devastating Susa

Iran tells Arabs to resist Trump's pro-Israel moves

Iran calls on Palestinian Arabs to be “steadfast in their resistance” against Trump’s moves.

Iran tells Arabs to resist Trump's pro-Israel moves

Iran oil imports to Japan cease as waiver expiration nears

Japan ends imports of Iranian oil for the second time.

Iran oil imports to Japan cease as waiver expiration nears

Dozens killed in floods in Iran

47,000 hospitalized following torrential floods in Iran.

Dozens killed in floods in Iran

Malaysia becoming Iranian hotspot for training proxies?

Could it be Malaysia is turning into proxy-training ground for Iran? PM's past anti-Israel, anti-Semitic rhetoric may be evidence.

Malaysia becoming Iranian hotspot for training proxies?

Iranian President accuses Trump of 'colonialism'

Hassan Rouhani accuses US President of "colonialism" following his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Iranian President accuses Trump of 'colonialism'

Hamas leader:

Iran ordered rocket attack, aimed to hurt Netanyahu in election

Senior officials in Gaza and Egypt now say rocket attack on central Israel was ordered by Iran, with aim of hurting Netanyahu in election

Iran ordered rocket attack, aimed to hurt Netanyahu in election

Iran Broadcast Authority head:

'Iranians replaced Jews as G-d's Chosen People'

Abdolali Ali-Asgari, head of IRIB, Iran's Broadcasting Authority, says while Jews were once the 'Chosen people,' they were superseded.

'Iranians replaced Jews as G-d's Chosen People'

Iran: We'll strengthen ties with Lebanon

Iran says it will expand its ties with Lebanon despite Pompeo’s call for Beirut to choose sides.

Iran: We'll strengthen ties with Lebanon

Iran: Who stole Torah scrolls from Tehran's Jewish ghetto?

Three antique Torah scrolls stolen from centuries-old synagogue in the heart of Tehran's Jewish ghetto.

Iran: Who stole Torah scrolls from Tehran's Jewish ghetto?

Iranian FM: US sanctions are 'inhumane and illegal'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country will expand ties with nations tired of US bullying.

Iranian FM: US sanctions are 'inhumane and illegal'

Iran against the world? The Jews will win

Islamist Iran is not a Purim Shpiel.

Iran against the world? The Jews will win

Netanyahu:

'Gantz, what does Iran know you are hiding from us?'

PM accuses Blue and White party leaders of 'panicking' over Iran's hacking of Benny Gantz's cell phone. 'What are you hiding

'Gantz, what does Iran know you are hiding from us?'

Iran: We didn't hack Zionists' phones

Iranian official says 'Zionists' are trying to encourage 'hostility' by 'promoting hype.'

Iran: We didn't hack Zionists' phones

Iran nuclear chief: Construction of nuclear plants going well

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says his country has started construction of two nuclear power plants in Bushehr.

Iran nuclear chief: Construction of nuclear plants going well

Netanyahu:

'He couldn't protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'

Following report Iran hacked Blue and White leader's phone, PM asks 'if Gantz could not protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'

'He couldn't protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'

Eizenkot: Hezbollah wanted to send 5,000 terrorists into Israel

Former Chief of Staff explains how IDF foiled Hezbollah's plan, discusses the four threats to Israel's security.

Eizenkot: Hezbollah wanted to send 5,000 terrorists into Israel

Iranians caught with fake Israeli passports

Argentina arrests Iranians who entered on stolen, poorly doctored, passports.

Iranians caught with fake Israeli passports

Iran sentences US Navy veteran to 10 years in prison

Michael R. White, US Navy veteran from California, reportedly sent to prison for insulting supreme leader.

Iran sentences US Navy veteran to 10 years in prison

Iran tests drones near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard holds drill near Strait of Hormuz to test dozens of Iranian-made drones.

Iran tests drones near Strait of Hormuz

Report: Iran hacked Benny Gantz's cell phone

2 Shin Bet agents met with Blue and White leader to inform him that personal information from his phone is now in Iranian hands.

Report: Iran hacked Benny Gantz's cell phone

Growing suspicion: Iran to manufacture missiles in Syria

Satellite images show construction of building in north-eastern Syria believed to be Iranian missile-building facility.

Growing suspicion: Iran to manufacture missiles in Syria

Iranian DM warns Israel not to act against crude oil smuggling

Iranian Defense Minister Hatami promises to respond with force If Israel harms crude oil sales.

Iranian DM warns Israel not to act against crude oil smuggling

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

United States warns Security Council that Iran's recent missile-related launches could be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

'Iran is trying to bypass sanctions via the sea'

Prime minister speaks at navy cadets course graduation ceremony. "The navy will have a more important role as Iranian attempts expand."

'Iran is trying to bypass sanctions via the sea'

US/Iranian TV Anchor:

I say Death to America because oppressive US system must change

Marzieh Hashemi, born Melanie Franklin in New Orleans, was interviewed on Channel 5 (Iran).

I say Death to America because oppressive US system must change

Spokesman: Zarif quit because he wasn't informed of Assad visit

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry: 'One of the reasons' FM Zarif resigned was lack of knowledge regarding Syrian Pres. Assad's visit.

Spokesman: Zarif quit because he wasn't informed of Assad visit

Iran: Our relations with Russia are strong

Iran's foreign ministry shrugs off reported Israeli-Russian coordination on a withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria.

Iran: Our relations with Russia are strong

ANALYSIS: Law experts make mincemeat of Netanyahu indictments

AG's decision to indict PM Netanyahu may threaten the health of Israel's democracy. Israel cannot afford to choose the wrong PM.

ANALYSIS: Law experts make mincemeat of Netanyahu indictments

Iran: Three Torah scrolls stolen from synagogue

Three ancient Torah scrolls disappear from synagogue in Tehran, Iran.

Iran: Three Torah scrolls stolen from synagogue

Khamenei praises chess prodigy who refused to play Israeli

Watch: Iranian TV report shows chess prodigy's meeting with the country’s Supreme Leader after he refused to play Israeli at tournament.

Khamenei praises chess prodigy who refused to play Israeli

Iran denounces Britain for blacklisting Hezbollah

Iran’s foreign ministry says British government’s move to ban Hezbollah's political wing is “irresponsible”.

Iran denounces Britain for blacklisting Hezbollah

ANALYSIS: Iranian threat puts Israeli-Russia relations on track

The Iranians want to transform Syria into a proxy state based on the Lebanese model and this flies in the face of Russian aspirations.

ANALYSIS: Iranian threat puts Israeli-Russia relations on track

German president hit for celebrating Iran's Islamic Revolution

President of Germany comes under fire for offering 'heartfelt congratulations' to Iran on 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution.

German president hit for celebrating Iran's Islamic Revolution

IRGC Deputy Commander: We'll cleanse the world of Israel's filth

Watch: Deputy Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps threatens Israel yet again.

IRGC Deputy Commander: We'll cleanse the world of Israel's filth

Netanyahu: Israel-Russia relations preventing Syria flare-up

PM Netanyahu meets Russian President Putin. 'We are determined to combat Iran's aggression.'

Netanyahu: Israel-Russia relations preventing Syria flare-up

'We will not give Iran a base near our border'

PM Netanyahu says Iranian entrenchment in Syria will be the focal point of discussion in his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia tomorrow.

'We will not give Iran a base near our border'