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Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'

Iran’s National Cyberspace Council approves steps to block popular photo sharing app.

Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'

Trump: Iran can do what it wants in Syria

US President says predecessor Obama already lost Syria, all that is left is 'sand and death.'

Trump: Iran can do what it wants in Syria

ANALYSIS: Iranian axis exploiting Trump's pull out from Syria

Incidents in both northern and eastern Syria make it clear that Russian-Iranian-Assad coalition is using chaos to conquer more territory.

ANALYSIS: Iranian axis exploiting Trump's pull out from Syria

Khamenei: Palestinians will establish a government in Tel Aviv

Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Islamic Jihad leader, says "Palestine" will be victorious over Israel.

Khamenei: Palestinians will establish a government in Tel Aviv

Iran blasts Brazil's plan to move embassy to Jerusalem

Iran denounces plans by Brazil’s newly elected president to move embassy to Jerusalem, but says relations with Brazil will continue.

Iran blasts Brazil's plan to move embassy to Jerusalem

Netanyahu: If Hezbollah provokes us - it will get hit hard

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah against testing Israel. "Hezbollah will make a terrible mistake if it tries to attack us."

Netanyahu: If Hezbollah provokes us - it will get hit hard

US reiterates support for Israel's right to defend itself

State Department spokesman says US "fully supports" Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran's actions in the region.

US reiterates support for Israel's right to defend itself

ANALYSIS: Trump's actions in Iraq and Syria recipe for disaster

The president's actions show he is out of touch with Middle East reality.

ANALYSIS: Trump's actions in Iraq and Syria recipe for disaster

Israeli official confirms: We attacked in Syria

Israeli security official says Israel hit a series of Iranian targets in Tuesday's air strike in Damascus.

Israeli official confirms: We attacked in Syria

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Iranian President unveils tough new budget in wake of US sanctions, but vows US will be defeated.

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Zarif: We never said Israel should be destroyed

Iran’s Foreign Minister insists that Iranian officials have never threatened to destroy Israel.

Zarif: We never said Israel should be destroyed

Iranian official: Corruption will annihilate 'Zionist regime'

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council meets Hamas delegation, predicts Israel will be destroyed due to corruption.

Iranian official: Corruption will annihilate 'Zionist regime'

ANALYSIS: How Trump aided Iran, Russia, Turkey and ISIS in Syria

If US forces leave Syria, Russia and Iran will fill the vacuum.

ANALYSIS: How Trump aided Iran, Russia, Turkey and ISIS in Syria

Iran: US presence in Syria was 'source of tension'

Iran welcomes US withdrawal of troops from Syria, says US military presence in Syria had been "a mistake".

Iran: US presence in Syria was 'source of tension'

Iran launches drill near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches drill near Strait of Hormuz, a day after US carrier sails into Arabian Gulf.

Iran launches drill near Strait of Hormuz

'Mattis and I resigned for the exact same reason'

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman reacts to news of resignation of US counterpart, says he has 'complete disconnect' with Netanyahu.

'Mattis and I resigned for the exact same reason'

Iran blames Israel for Albania's expulsion of diplomats

Iran says US and Israel to blame Albania's expulsion of two Iranian diplomats over security reasons.

Iran blames Israel for Albania's expulsion of diplomats

Report: Netanyahu cancelled trip to Albania

Albanian media report that Netanyahu was due to visit the country last month, but the visit was canceled for security reasons.

Report: Netanyahu cancelled trip to Albania

Trump, Netanyahu discuss US withdrawal from Syria

President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu discuss future cooperation between Israel, US against Iran as US prepares to withdraw from Syria.

Trump, Netanyahu discuss US withdrawal from Syria

Report: Israel rejects request to mediate between US and Russia

Russia reportedly asked Israel to 'open the doors' for dialogue with White House over Iran and Syria.

Report: Israel rejects request to mediate between US and Russia

Israel to 'intensify' efforts in Syria following US withdrawal

Netanyahu vows to intensify Israeli efforts to force Iran out of Syria after US withdraws forces from country.

Israel to 'intensify' efforts in Syria following US withdrawal

Albania expels two Iranian diplomats

Albania reportedly expels two Iranian diplomats in connection with 2016 Albania-Israel soccer match threatened with terrorism.

Albania expels two Iranian diplomats

Iranian general accidentally kills himself

General in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards kills himself while cleaning a gun.

Iranian general accidentally kills himself

ANALYSIS: Did Iran order recent terror attacks against Israelis?

Evidence points to the fact that PA Arabs have become part of the Iranian Axis.

ANALYSIS: Did Iran order recent terror attacks against Israelis?

Pompeo calls on UN to restrict Iran

Secretary of State urges United Nations to tighten restrictions on Iran's missiles.

Pompeo calls on UN to restrict Iran

'Our red line is our survival'

PM Netanyahu meets foreign journalists, discusses Israel's red lines regarding Iran and also the investigations against him.

'Our red line is our survival'

Iran confirms it carried out missile test

Iranian commander confirms recent test of medium-range ballistic missile, boasts that it upset the US.

Iran confirms it carried out missile test

Iranian commander: We can build missiles with broader range

Senior commander of the Revolutionary Guards says Islamic Republic can expand the range of its missiles.

Iranian commander: We can build missiles with broader range

ANALYSIS: IDF's new gamechanger doctrine in the war against Iran

Operation Northern Shield is an example of Israel's defense strategy against Iran's asymmetric warfare.

ANALYSIS: IDF's new gamechanger doctrine in the war against Iran

Iran to increase missile range despite US criticism

Senior Iranian military official says the country plans to increase the range of its missiles and ammunition.

Iran to increase missile range despite US criticism

UN Security Council to meet on Iranian missile test

UN to discuss Iranian test of multi-warhead ballistic missile in violation of Security Council resolutions.

UN Security Council to meet on Iranian missile test

France concerned over Iranian ballistic missile test

France’s Foreign Ministry says Iran’s test of a medium-range ballistic was provocative and destabilizing.

France concerned over Iranian ballistic missile test

US urges Europe to sanction Iran

US special envoy for Iran calls on Europe to impose sanctions on Iran following its latest ballistic missile test.

US urges Europe to sanction Iran

Haley to Iran: Release the political prisoners immediately

US Ambassador to the UN demands Iran immediately release political prisoners: We won’t rest until they are returned.

Haley to Iran: Release the political prisoners immediately

Iran vows to continue its missile tests

Iranian officials say missile tests will continue, deny they are in breach of UN resolutions.

Iran vows to continue its missile tests

ANALYSIS: Iran deepens entrenchment in Iraq

Iraq seems powerless to stop Iran's interference and the US is doing nothing to stop it. Has the battle been lost?

ANALYSIS: Iran deepens entrenchment in Iraq

Iran launches domestically made destroyer

Iran's navy launches the Sahand destroyer which can sustain voyages lasting five months without resupply.

Iran launches domestically made destroyer

ANALYSIS: Syrian war becoming a global conflict

With the collapse of peace talks, Syrian civil war escalating into regional - and possibly global - conflict.

ANALYSIS: Syrian war becoming a global conflict

'I wish more people would read Arutz Sheva - and not Ha'aretz'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked was interviewed by Rabbi Kalman Topp, in Beverly Hills, as part of the Arutz Sheva Conference.

'I wish more people would read Arutz Sheva - and not Ha'aretz'

Iran acquires two new submarines

Iranian media reports local navy acquired two new mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters.

Iran acquires two new submarines

Syria: IAF attacks Iranian targets

Syrian media report attack on territory with known Iranian presence.

Syria: IAF attacks Iranian targets

'Ceasefire, but no negotiations with Hamas'

Construction Minister Yoav Galant discusses possibility of joining Likud, why Hezbollah and Iran or bigger threats than Hamas.

'Ceasefire, but no negotiations with Hamas'

Iranian airline now ferrying weapons directly to Beirut

In irregular flight path, Iranian 747 packed with weapons flies directly from Tehran to Beirut. Flight part of militia arms buildup.

Iranian airline now ferrying weapons directly to Beirut

Khamenei calls on army to increase its capability

Iran's Supreme Leader says Iran should increase its military capability and readiness to ward off enemies.

Khamenei calls on army to increase its capability

Report: Iran making progress in UAV development

Western intelligence agencies have reportedly discovered that Iranian UAVs are being tested by rebels in Yemen.

Report: Iran making progress in UAV development

Iran vows to fight 'deal of the century'

Iranian parliament speaker calls Israel a 'tumor,' says no Muslim nation should have any friendly relations with Jewish State.

Iran vows to fight 'deal of the century'

Khamenei: To hell with the US and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader blasts both Israel and the US on Twitter, says they will continue to fail.

Khamenei: To hell with the US and Israel

EU and Iran affirm support for nuclear deal

European Union and Iran say they will aim to keep 2015 deal alive despite Trump’s decision to abandon the pact.

EU and Iran affirm support for nuclear deal

Germany: Israel's right to exist is non-negotiable

German Foreign Ministry condemns Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who called Israel a "cancerous tumor".

Germany: Israel's right to exist is non-negotiable

Greenblatt condemns Rouhani's anti-Israel comments

US Special Representative for International Negotiations blasts Iranian President who called Israel a "cancerous tumor".

Greenblatt condemns Rouhani's anti-Israel comments

ANALYSIS: How Iran is preparing for the annihilation of Israel

The Iranians no longer hide what is their plan for the Middle East and Israel in particular.

ANALYSIS: How Iran is preparing for the annihilation of  Israel

Khamenei: 'Zionist regime' is clearly weaker

Iran’s Supreme Leader belittles Israel on Twitter, claims it is “weaker” than it has been in the past.

Khamenei: 'Zionist regime' is clearly weaker

EU condemns Iran's call for Israel's destruction

Day after Iran's president calls Jewish state 'cancerous tumor' and 'fake regime' European Union says comments 'totally unacceptable'.

EU condemns Iran's call for Israel's destruction

Austrian Chancellor condemns Rouhani's remarks on Israel

"Questioning Israel's right to exist is absolutely unacceptable," says Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.

Austrian Chancellor condemns Rouhani's remarks on Israel

Rouhani: Israel a cancerous tumor

Iranian president calls for Islamic nations to unite and destroy Israel. Netanyahu blasts Rouhani's 'hate speech'.

Rouhani: Israel a cancerous tumor

Iran detains Saudi fishing boat

Iran's Revolutionary Guards detain Saudi Arabian fishing boat and arrest its crew. No further details provided.

Iran detains Saudi fishing boat

Iran FM leaves conference ahead of Edelstein's speech

Javad Zarif leaves Rome conference ahead of speech by Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein. 'Shame Italy is cooperating with Iran.'

Iran FM leaves conference ahead of Edelstein's speech

'Iran trying to ignite war from Gaza'

UN's Middle East envoy hints that Iran aspires to violate the terms of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

'Iran trying to ignite war from Gaza'

Iranian commander threatens US bases

Commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards says US bases in Afghanistan, the UAE and Qatar are within range of Iranian missiles.

Iranian commander threatens US bases

Gidon Sa'ar:

Israel could pay 'much heavier price' if it doesn't strike soon

Ex-minister warns against complacency in dealing with Iranian precision missile factories in Lebanon. 'The window of opportunity may close.'

Israel could pay 'much heavier price' if it doesn't strike soon