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Iranian president refuses foreign minister's resignation

Rouhani refuses to accept resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif' as economy shaken by the resignation.

Iranian president refuses foreign minister's resignation

Ex-Israeli minister sentenced to 11 years for spying for Iran

Former Israeli minister Gonen Segev sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of spying on behalf of Iran.

Ex-Israeli minister sentenced to 11 years for spying for Iran

Iranian foreign minister resigns

Mohammed Javad Zarif announces his resignation as Iranian foreign minister over social media.

Iranian foreign minister resigns

Iran says it foiled enemy attempts to sabotage its missiles

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards accuse unspecified "enemies" of trying to sabotage the country's missiles.

Iran says it foiled enemy attempts to sabotage its missiles

Analysis: Iran hints at major confrontation with Israel

Iran blames Israel for rise of radical Sunni Islam, indicates major confrontation with Israel in the near future.

Analysis: Iran hints at major confrontation with Israel

Iranian FM promises to 'surprise' Trump

Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country’s response to US sanctions will come as a “surprise” to President Donald Trump.

Iranian FM promises to 'surprise' Trump

IAEA says Iran adhering to 2015 nuclear deal

UN atomic watchdog says Iran complying with JCPOA from which US withdrew.

IAEA says Iran adhering to 2015 nuclear deal

Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy announces annual three-day drill in strategic Strait of Hormuz amid continuing tensions following reimposition of US sanctions.

Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of Hormuz

Danon: Another provocation by Iran

Israel's UN ambassador sends letter to Security Council, asks it to act against Iran's ballistic missile program.

Danon: Another provocation by Iran

Iran's FM not ruling out war with Israel

Mohammad Javad Zarif accuses Israel of “adventurism” in Syria, says Iran "cannot exclude" possibility of military conflict.

Iran's FM not ruling out war with Israel

Iran reveals new cruise missile submarine

Iranian military launches 'Fateh' submarine, capable of launching cruise missiles as 'deterrent' against US.

Iran reveals new cruise missile submarine

Gantz in Munich:

'Hezbollah - the most dangerous terror group in the world'

Israel Resilience chairman speaks at Munich conference, blasting Iranian FM, who accused Israel of bringing on war.

'Hezbollah - the most dangerous terror group in the world'

Iranian FM: Risk of war with Israel is great

Zarif tells Europeans "the risk will be even greater if you continue to turn a blind eye to severe violations of international law."

Iranian FM: Risk of war with Israel is great

Pence accuses Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitic hatred

US Vice President accuses Iran of anti-Semitism akin to the Nazis following his visit to Auschwitz.

Pence accuses Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitic hatred

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Rouhani say US withdrawal from Syria is a positive step that would help stabilize the situation.

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

Watch: Arab leaders back united front with Israel against Iran

Foreign Ministers from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia say Iran threatens the rest of the Middle East, undermines Arab-Israeli peace efforts.

Watch: Arab leaders back united front with Israel against Iran

Pence rips Europe for helping Iran evade US sanctions

Vice President accuses European nations of working to 'break American sanctions against Iran's murderous revolutionary regime.'

Pence rips Europe for helping Iran evade US sanctions

Watch: PM confirms artillery strikes on Iran target in Syria

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms IDF fired on positions in Syrian Golan Heights, just two miles across from Israeli border.

Watch: PM confirms artillery strikes on Iran target in Syria

Iran: 27 dead in attack against Revolutionary Guards

At least 27 killed, 13 injured, in suicide attack on a Revolutionary Guards bus in southeastern Iran.

Iran: 27 dead in attack against Revolutionary Guards

Netanyahu joins Arab leaders at conference on Iranian threat

Israeli PM joints leaders from across Arab world at Warsaw conference to plan response to growing Iranian threat in Middle East.

Netanyahu joins Arab leaders at conference on Iranian threat

'Europe helps Iran after it sends terrorists to EU soil'

PM leaves for Warsaw conference, wonders how European nations can continue to support Iran even as Iran sends terror squads there.

'Europe helps Iran after it sends terrorists to EU soil'

Netanyahu warns Iran: Our missiles can travel very far

PM issues warning to Iran before leaving for Warsaw conference on peace and security in the Middle East.

Netanyahu warns Iran: Our missiles can travel very far

Report:

Two Iranian soldiers killed by Israeli strike in Syria

Syrian report claims at least two Iranian Revolutionary Guard members killed, others injured after Israel hits targets near border.

Two Iranian soldiers killed by Israeli strike in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister meets Hezbollah leader

Mohammad Javad Zarif meets Hassan Nasrallah, reiterates Iran's support for Lebanon.

Iranian Foreign Minister meets Hezbollah leader

Who are the Iranian people 40 years after Islamic Revolution?

Iranians today see world much differently than those who brought about Islamic Revolution 40 years ago.

Who are the Iranian people 40 years after Islamic Revolution?

Netanyahu warns Iran

PM responds to Iranian threat to destroy Tel Aviv and Haifa. 'It will be the last day of 'the revolution' they will celebrate.'

Netanyahu warns Iran

'IDF Special Forces operating in Afghanistan'

Iran claims: Israel sent troops to Afghanistan to gather intelligence on Iranian military movements.

'IDF Special Forces operating in Afghanistan'

Iran's Leader Khamenei: 'Death to America' means Death to Trump

'As long as US regime continues evil actions and vile, despicable interference, Iranian people won't stop chanting: Death to America.'

Iran's Leader Khamenei: 'Death to America' means Death to Trump

Iranian Foreign Minister offers Lebanon military assistance

On a visit to Beirut, Mohammad Javad Zarif extends offer for Iranian military assistance to Lebanese army.

Iranian Foreign Minister offers Lebanon military assistance

Iran ready to boost uranium enrichment, says official

Spokesman for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says country is ready to increase the level of its uranium enrichment to 20 percent.

Iran ready to boost uranium enrichment, says official

Report: Mossad helped smuggle Iranian nuclear scientist

Britain smuggled Iranian nuclear scientist from Iran to Britain, with assistance of Israeli Mossad and other intelligence agencies.

Report: Mossad helped smuggle Iranian nuclear scientist

Iran unveils new ballistic missile

Revolutionary Guards unveil ballistic missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers, say it is produced at underground facility.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile

Implications of Russia delivering S-300 missiles to Syria

Russia delivers S-300 air defense batteries to Syria, placed beside what is believed to be Iranian weapons manufacturing facility.

Implications of Russia delivering S-300 missiles to Syria

IDF thwarted Iranian attack on Home Front warning system

In the past year alone, the IDF's cyber defense battalion thwarted some 130 attacks, most by Iran, on military infrastructure and equipment.

IDF thwarted Iranian attack on Home Front warning system

UAE minister: Iran's presence in Syria must be reduced

Watch: UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs criticizes Iran, says it is exporting missiles to Yemen and Syria.

UAE minister: Iran's presence in Syria must be reduced

Satellite images say Iran may have launched another satellite

Satellite images suggest Iran may have attempted a second satellite launch despite US criticism.

Satellite images say Iran may have launched another satellite

Islamic Jihad leader: Israelis are the new Nazis

Islamic Jihad leader admits that Iran continues to support the Palestinian "resistance" against Israel.

Islamic Jihad leader: Israelis are the new Nazis

Nasrallah: We'll stand by Iran in case of war

Hezbollah leader says Iran is strongest country in the region, dismisses idea that Israel would start a war against Islamic Republic.

Nasrallah: We'll stand by Iran in case of war

Iranian TV report on drone and missile expo

Exhibition shows Iranian military equipment reporter describes as 'power of 40 years of revolution.'

Iranian TV report on drone and missile expo

Iran TV cartoon shows Ghadir sub sinking US aircraft carrier

Iran airs computer-generated animation of US aircraft carrier, four destroyers sunk by Iranian Ghadir-class submarine.

Iran TV cartoon shows Ghadir sub sinking US aircraft carrier

Watch: Iranian animation shows submarine sinking US carrier

Iranian television aired a computer-generated animation of an American aircraft carrier being sunk by an Iranian submarine.

Watch: Iranian animation shows submarine sinking US carrier

S-300 deployment in Syria progresses

Special documentation of one site deploying advanced air defense batteries in northern Syria exposes launchers ready to fire.

S-300 deployment in Syria progresses

EU warns Iran over ballistic missiles

EU welcomes new mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran, but also warns Islamic Republic over its ballistic missile program.

EU warns Iran over ballistic missiles

Iranian MP asks Russia to activate S-300s during Israeli strikes

Heshmat-Allah Falahat Pishe calls for activation of Russian missile batteries against Israeli planes.

Iranian MP asks Russia to activate S-300s during Israeli strikes

Iran to EU: Don't force us into boosting our missile range

Deputy chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warns Europe against trying to halt Iran's missile development.

Iran to EU: Don't force us into boosting our missile range

3 Iranian scientists killed in space center fire

Iranian government says three scientists killed after fire breaks out in space center.

3 Iranian scientists killed in space center fire

Iranian President supports Venezuela's Maduro

Hassan Rouhani says US intervention in Venezuela’s internal affairs is “very ugly.”

Iranian President supports Venezuela's Maduro

Iran "successfully" tests new long range missile

The Hoveyzeh was described as a high-precision missile capable of flying at low altitudes and able to carry a heavy payload.

Iran "successfully" tests new long range missile

EU introduces mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany try to save 2015 nuclear deal with trade mechanism that would bypass US sanctions on Iran.

EU introduces mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran

Facebook removes hundreds of Iranian accounts

Nearly 800 fake accounts created in Iran to spread anti-Israel messages around the world removed from Facebook.

Facebook removes hundreds of Iranian accounts

'No dogs allowed: Iran's capital bans dogs

Tehran authorities bar dog-walking in public areas, transporting dogs in cars as regime steps up war on dog ownership.

'No dogs allowed: Iran's capital bans dogs

Watch: Iranian commander threatens Israel with annihilation

Deputy Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Zionists know that any new war will lead to Israel's annihilation.

Watch: Iranian commander threatens Israel with annihilation

'Iran has supporters throughout world, including US and Europe'

Top Iranian official says Iran's global influence extends to 'Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, others.'

'Iran has supporters throughout world, including US and Europe'

CIA chief: Iran still 'technically' adhering to nuclear deal

The Senate Select Intelligence Committee holds hearing on "worldwide threats" with testimonies from FBI Director Chris Wray,

CIA chief: Iran still 'technically' adhering to nuclear deal

'Iran hits Israel with cyberattacks on a daily basis'

PM highlights Israeli readiness in the face of Iranian cyberattacks. 'We see these attacks and foil them all the time.'

'Iran hits Israel with cyberattacks on a daily basis'

'Missiles from Gaza and Lebanon are ready to be fired at Israel'

Top Iranian official addresses for the first time the espionage episode involving ex-Israeli minister, makes new threats against Israel.

'Missiles from Gaza and Lebanon are ready to be fired at Israel'

Islamic Jihad: We will attack Israel's big cities

Senior member of Islamic Jihad says the terror group has prepared 'surprises' for Israel in the next war by virtue of Iranian, Syrian aid.

Islamic Jihad: We will attack Israel's big cities

EU to launch initiative to sidestep US sanctions on Iran

Germany’s foreign minister says EU will launch alternative channel to send money to Iran.

EU to launch initiative to sidestep US sanctions on Iran

Iran: Netanyahu's statements are completely baseless

Spokesman for Revolutionary Guards Corps rejects Netanyahu’s statements that Israel attacked Iranian bases in Syria.

Iran: Netanyahu's statements are completely baseless

Rivlin: Iran will respond more forcefully to Israeli policy

President Rivlin reviews challenges facing Israel as at INSS conference.

Rivlin: Iran will respond more forcefully to Israeli policy