US-Iran

U.S. Senate Approves New Economic Sanctions Against Iran

The U.S. Senate unanimously approves sanctions targeting Iran's energy, shipping and port sectors.

Obama Promises New Diplomatic Push on Iran

President Barack Obama promises to launch a new diplomatic push to solve the longstanding crisis over Iran's nuclear program.

Iran Attempts and Fails to Shoot Down U.S. Drone

An unarmed U.S. surveillance drone was fired at by Iranian military jets last week, Pentagon reveals. The drone was not hit.

Iran Media: U.S. Admiral Fired for 'Republican-Israeli' Plot

State-owned Press TV says group inside U.S. military planned to overthrow government if Obama is re-elected.

‘Saudi Arabia Funds Mossad Anti-Iran Operations’

An article posted by a former CBS News editor claims that none other than Saudi Arabia helps fund Israeli Mossad operations against Iran.

Former Mossad Chief Dumps on Romney over Iran as Election Issue

Ephraim HaLevy, the formerly close-mouthed Mossad chief, makes up for lost time and speaks out again, this time against Romney .

Report: U.S., Iran Agree to Direct Negotiations

New York Times: U.S. and Iran have agreed to hold one-on-one negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. White House denies.

Report: US Rejected Iranian Compromise

Iran offered a compromise on its nuclear program, but American officials dismissed it as too much for too little.

Ron Lauder Calls Idea of Israeli Attack on Iran a 'Catastrophe'

U.S. businessman Ron Lauder calls a possible non-U.S. backed Israeli attack on Iran a 'catastrophe.'

Mass Rally Against 'Perilous' US Middle East Policy to be Held

A coalition of groups concerned over Iranian and Arab terrorism and Islamism, both Jewish and non-Jewish, is set to rally Thursday

U.S.: There's Still Time for Diplomacy with Iran

White House Spokesman Jay Carney clarifies that the U.S. believes "there is time and space" for diplomacy with Iran.

Report: America’s Plan for Attack on Iran

An Israeli paper says American officials shared their country’s contingency plan for hitting Iran’s nuclear program.

Experts: U.S. Cyber War on Iran Has Just Begun

Experts believe a U.S. cyber war against Iran's nuclear program has only just begun and could escalate.

U.S. Slaps New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. imposes additional sanctions on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile proliferation networks and identifies Iranian "front" companies.

U.S. to Exempt 7 Countries from Sanctions on Iran

The United States will exempt seven emerging economies, including India, from tough new sanctions after they cut back on oil from Iran.

Experts: Iran Preparing for Cyberwar Against U.S.

Experts say Iran is busy acquiring the technical know-how to launch a cyber-attack on the United States and its allies.

A-Jad Says US 'Colonialism' is at an End

Iran's bombastic president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the US can no longer dictate world policy; remains mum on nuke program

Livni: Netanyahu, Don't Meddle in US Politics

Opposition head says Israel should have an "intimate relationship" with the U.S. and not wait for AIPAC conventions.

Netanyahu Hints Israel May Go It Alone, in Response to Obama

PM says: "Perhaps most important of all, I appreciated the fact that he said that Israel must be able to defend itself, by itself."

AIPAC Delegates: "We're Here to Support Israel"

Over 13,000 delegates attend AIPAC policy conference. The ones who spoke to Arutz Sheva seem optimistic.

Obama on Iran: Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick

US President attempts to reassure AIPAC audience that he means to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon.

Peres: If Forced to Fight, We Shall Prevail

President in AIPAC speech: There is no space between Israel and US. Containment is not a sustainable policy.

Polls Agree: Iran Threat To US

New Gallup And Pew Polls Confirm Perception of Iranian Threat

New polls show that Americans increasingly view Iran as a threat and would be prepared to use force to stop Iran from acquiring nukes.

Nearly 50% of US Voters: Use Force to Prevent Iranian Nuke

Poll shows 49% favor military confrontation, and 31% oppose. Similar number think US should help Israel if it strikes Iran.

U.S. Arrests and Charges Iranian Scientist

U.S. arrests, charges an Iranian semiconductor scientist with violating U.S. export laws.

Poll: 35% of Americans Support Iran Military Strike

New poll finds that 35% of American citizens would support military action against Iran, if sanctions fail.

Iran Confirms It Received US Warning Letter on Hormuz

Official news agency says letter from U.S. UN Ambassador reached Tehran. The missive warns closure of Hormuz Straits would be "red line."

U.S. Rescues Six Iranian Mariners

For the second time this week, the U.S. helps Iranians: The Coast Guard rescues six Iranian mariners from a flooded vessel.

Iran Sentences Alleged US Spy to Death

Iran has sentenced an alleged US spy to death, escalating tensions in a war of nerves between the Obama administration and Ahmadinejad.

U.S. Top Officer: Closing Hormuz would be Red Line

U.S. Defense Secretary says Iran "not yet" building A-bomb, says U.S. and Israel have "common cause."

Iran Issues New Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran has again threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, this time using the excuse of a military exercise set for January 27.

Iran Thanks U.S. for Rescuing Fishermen

Iran's Foreign Ministry thanked the United States Saturday for rescuing 13 of its fishermen from pirates.

U.S. Navy Rescues 13 Iranian Fishermen

Despite recent tensions, the U.S. Navy announces it rescued 13 Iranian fishermen being held by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea.

Iran Warns USS John C. Stennis: Don't Come Back

"We recommend ... to the American warship that passed through the Strait of Hormuz… not to return to the Persian Gulf."

U.S. Lawmaker: UAV Brought Down by Technical Problems

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers: Iran didn't down our drone. Technical problems did.

U.S. Military Sources: Iran Has Our Missing Drone

The United States admits the drone which disappeared in Iranian air space is in the Islamic Republic's possession.

Report: U.S. Companies Trade with Iran Despite Sanctions

Despite sanctions, U.S. companies have done billions of dollars in trade with Iran and North Korea, says the New York Times.

Ahmadinejad Calls for US Leaders to Be 'Buried'

'May the undertaker bury you, your table and your body, which has soiled the world,' Iranian president tells US leaders.