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Air France to allow female staff to opt out of Tehran flights
Air France says it will allow female staff to opt out of routes to Tehran, following directive forcing them to cover their heads.
Air France crew told to wear headscarves in Tehran
Female Air France cabin crew reject airline's directive that they should wear a headscarf while in Tehran.
Iranian official accuses moderates of working with West
Iran's judiciary chief claims reformists are working with American and English media outlets against hardliners.
'Death to America' banners in Tehran on revolution anniversary
Nuclear deal or not, Iranians wave "Death to America" banners at rally marking 37 years since the Islamic revolution.
Tehran synagogue collapses, authorities claim 'accident'
Iranian authorities claim synagogue in Tehran collapsed over heads of 16 worshipers due to nearby excavations. No one was injured.
Iran Won't Allow Barenboim to Perform in Tehran
Iran's Ministry of Culture reportedly says it will not allow Israeli-Argentinian conductor Daniel Barenboim into the country.
'Death to England' Still Scrawled on Reopened UK Embassy in Iran
Iran didn't bother to remove or even cover up graffiti in embassy - including above Queen's portrait - for British FM's historic visit.
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Iran Shuts Down 'Tehran to Tel Aviv' Flight
Greek airline tells Arutz Sheva that Iran complained about non-existent direct flight, forced indirect route via Athens to be removed.
Khamenei Fights to the Last Drop Of Shiite Alawite Blood
Report: N. Koreans Visited Iran Nuke Facilities in April
Members of an Iranian opposition group said a delegation of North Korean nuclear experts visited Iranian nuclear installations.
Iran: 80,000 Missiles Pointed at Tel Aviv
According to a top Iranian advisor, Tehran has “tens of thousands” of missiles pointed at Israel, and will not hesitate to use them.
Israeli, UK, US Spies Cooperated to Monitor Iranian Leaders
Document leaked from NSA contractor Edward Snowden reveals trilateral arrangement between NSA, GCHQ, and IDF's 8200.
Memorial Brings Recognition to Iran's Jewish 'Martyrs'
Special memorial erected in Tehran's Jewish cemetery highlights different perceptions of 'Jews' and 'Zionists' in Iran, locals say.
Iranians Shout 'Death to France' at Anti-Charlie Hebdo Protest
Iranians protest outside the French embassy in Tehran, calling for the ambassador be expelled because of a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed.
Pollution in Tehran Sends 400 to Hospital
Almost 400 people hospitalized with problems caused by heavy air pollution in Tehran, with nearly 1,500 others requiring treatment.
Iran Unveils Monument to Jewish 'Martyrs'
At a public ceremony Monday, Iran unveiled a monument dedicated to Jewish soldiers killed in the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War.
Iran Charges Washington Post Reporter Held For 137 Days
Correspondent stationed in Tehran since 2008 arrested in July on unspecified charges, is still in custody. Family: Iran breaks its own laws.
Iranian-British Woman Jailed for Attending Volleyball Game
Ghoncheh Ghavami was sentenced by Iranian court to a year in jail for protesting the ban on women from attending sporting events.
Iranian State-Sponsored Hatefest Promotes Anti-Semitism
The New Horizon Conference in Tehran, devoted to promoting anti-Semitic propaganda, draws Holocaust deniers and anti-Israel activists.
Director of Iranian 'Happy' Video Still Imprisoned
Tehran holds director hostage over viral video, refusing his freedom despite his family's willingness to post bail.
'Happy Iranians' Released from Prison
Six Iranians who were arrested for dancing in a YouTube video to Pharrell Williams' "Happy" have been freed.
Six Iranians Arrested for Being 'Happy'
Tehran residents 'hurt public chastity' in YouTube video showing unveiled women and men dancing to Pharrell Williams' hit song 'happy.'
Iranian Chief Rabbi Dies
Rabbi Yousef Hamadani Cohen, 98, dies of illness. What's next for Jews in Iran?
Israelis En Route to India Find Themselves in Tehran
20 Israelis who fly to India with Turkish Airlines find themselves in Tehran, where the plane landed to treat a heart patient.
Obama is Burnishing His Legacy
EU's Ashton Plans to Visit Tehran
European Union foreign policy chief announces plans to visit Iran within weeks, after being invited by the country's foreign minister.
Iran Considers Moving Capital From Tehran
City of 12 million suffers from pollution, overcrowding and earthquake dangers. Parliament accepts proposal amid doubt over high costs.
White House Denies Reports that Obama will Visit Iran in 2014
Kuwaiti news agencies report that US President has already planned Iran trip next year.
Rouhani: Second Nuclear Plant in Bushehr
New plant result of Russian-Iranian negotiations; Iran states they are not reporting plans to IAEA.
Iranian Team Receives Hero's Welcome in Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Minister hailed as "ambassador for peace" as he returns to Tehran after securing deal in Geneva.
Iranian Jews Protest in Favor of Nuclear Program
In a rare public display, members of Iran's Jewish community rally in support of the country's nuclear program.
Deputy Iranian Minister Shot Dead in Tehran
Unidentified assailants shoot dead Iran's deputy minister for industry and mining.
Next Year in Tehran?
PM Netanyahu Updates the Iranian Nuclear Threat
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spent Sunday morning reminding the world that Iran is still focused on advancing its nuclear development.
Jewish Group 'Can't Fathom' Purpose of European Trip to Iran
AJC condemns European Parliament delegation trip to Iran, saying the he visit will only serve to further undermine human rights in Iran.
Egypt Suspends Tourist Flights from Iran
Just a week after Cairo resumed tourist flights from Tehran after more than 30 years, Egypt has already suspended them until June.
Iran Adds Thousands of Advanced Centrifuges to Enrich Uranium
Iran is adding thousands of advanced centrifuges to further enrich uranium into nuclear fuel, state-run media reported Sunday.
Iran Jails 12 Journalists as ‘Collaborators’ With Foreign Media
A dozen more journalists have been arrested and jailed in Iran on suspicion of cooperating with Persian-language foreign media outlets.
Report: Nasrallah's Hizbullah Deputy Injured or Killed in Syria
The second-in-command to Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been injured in an attack on a convoy by Syrian opposition forces.
Lebanese Terror Group Denies Hizbullah's Nasrallah Has Cancer
The Hizbullah terrorist organization has issued a denial that the group’s 52-year-old leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, has cancer.
‘No Deal’ Between IAEA and Iran
The IAEA has failed to reach a deal with Iran on halting – or even slowing down – the country’s nuclear development activities.
Turkey, Iran to Unite in Joint University?
Iran has announced plans for a joint university with Turkey to expand scientific and technological cooperation.
Iran Arrests 11 Journalists
Iran has arrested and taken into custody nearly a dozen journalists, accusing them of cooperation with foreign news outlets.
'Iran is to Blame for Medicine Shortage, Not Sanctions'
"While the inability to obtain medicine for civilians is an unfortunate tragedy, the Iranian regime is solely to blame for the suffering."
Tehran Governor Orders City's Shutdown
Schools, government buildings in the Iranian capital will be closed on Saturday for the second time in a month due to high air pollution.
Spanish Firm Caught in Iran Nuclear Scandal
A Spanish firm has been caught smuggling equipment to Iran for probable use in its nuclear development program, Spain's tax authority says.
Iranian Parliament Ordered to Abandon Ahmadinejad Probe
The Iranian parliament has been ordered to drop its probe of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, IRNA reported Wednesday.
IAEA Chief Says Iran Uncooperative in Nuclear Probe
United Nations nuclear agency chief Yukio Amano told the UN General Assembly Monday Iran is not cooperating with its investigation.
Ahmadinejad Insists on Visiting Evin Prison
Iranian President Ahmadinejad insists he still wants to visit the Evin prison, after the judiciary rejects his request to see the jail.
Ahmadinejad Barred from Visiting Tehran's Evin Prison
Iran's judiciary has rejected a request by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran's Evin prison, its spokesman said on Sunday.
Report: Kurds, Tehran Unite to Fight Turkey
A Turkish newspaper reports the Iranian branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party terror group has struck a deal with Tehran to fight Turkey.
Iranian Economy Hit by Sanctions
While Iran is two to four weeks away from developing an atomic weapon, the jobs economy and currency are beginning to plummet.
Report: Iran to Have Weapons-Grade Nuclear Fuel in 2-4 Months
A report in the Wall Street Journal has warned that Iran will be able to produce weapons-grade nuclear fuel in the next two to four months.
Scuffles in Tehran as Citizens Protest Plunging Currency
Scuffles break out in central Tehran as citizens protest over Iran's plunging currency, which has lost more than half its value.
White House Denies Secret Deal with Iran
The White house has officially denied having held secret talks with Iran over a possible attack by Israel.
Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Iran for NAM summit, defying objections from Israel, US and Jewish groups to boycott the event.
Secret Iranian Art Collection Includes Works of Israeli Icon
An Iranian art collection, being partially displayed at Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Art, includes works by Jewish and Israeli artists.
Ahmadinejad: Israel 'Nothing More Than a Mosquito'
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad compared Israel to an annoying insect, saying Israel poses no threat to Tehran’s nuclear program.
Report: US Preparing Iran Strike Plan
America is preparing a plan to strike Iranian nuclear targets if sanctions fail to persuade Tehran to halt its atomic development.
