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ISIS releases video of alleged Iran attackers

ISIS posts video of three men who allegedly carried out attack on Iranian military parade.

ISIS releases video of alleged Iran attackers

Rouhani accuses United States of responsibility for attack

Iran President Hassan Rouhani slams Gulf states and US for attack on his country yesterday, promises Iran will 'respond to these crimes.'

Rouhani accuses United States of responsibility for attack

US condemns attack on Iranian military parade

State Department voices support for Iranian people following attack in the city of Ahvaz in which 25 people were killed.

US condemns attack on Iranian military parade

Haley: US holds Iran 'fully accountable' for proxies' attacks

US Amb. Haley slams Iranian aggression in Iraqi, promises that the US will hold Iran accountable for proxies' attacks on US targets.

Haley: US holds Iran 'fully accountable' for proxies' attacks

PM: Israel will use all its might if war is forced upon us

Netanyahu says Israel hoping to prevent break major conflict - but adds IDF prepared to use all of its might if war becomes inevitable.

PM: Israel will use all its might if war is forced upon us

Pompeo: Kerry 'actively seeking to undermine' Trump

US secretary of state again blasts his predecessor for his talks with Iranian officials. 'Kerry can't seem to get off the stage.'

Pompeo: Kerry 'actively seeking to undermine' Trump

Senior Israeli official: Reinforced security for nuclear sites

Israel Atomic Energy Commission director says security around Israel's nuclear sites 'improved and reinforced' due to Iran threats.

Senior Israeli official: Reinforced security for nuclear sites

'Prevent situation where Iran surrounds Israel'

Minister Bennett says Russians understood Syrian fire felled their plane; Israel will continue preventing Iranian establishment in Syria.

'Prevent situation where Iran surrounds Israel'

Iran to UN: Supervise Israel's nuclear program

Iranian UN Amb. Khoshrou demands UN take 'firm actions' to 'eliminate' Israel's alleged nuclear weapons.

Iran to UN: Supervise Israel's nuclear program

Downing of Spy Plane:

IDF delegation heads to Moscow

Israeli military officials head to Russia in bid to prove IDF not to blame for downing of Russian aircraft over Syria.

IDF delegation heads to Moscow

OPEC: Iran still a 'very important member'

Head of OPEC says Iran is still an important member of the oil cartel as US sanctions set to kick in.

OPEC: Iran still a 'very important member'

Iranian Foreign Minister criticizes Twitter

Mohammad Javad Zarif claims Twitter shuts down accounts of "real" Iranians, while failing to shut down anti-government ones.

Iranian Foreign Minister criticizes Twitter

Iran: Europe must offset consequences of US sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister warns his country can "reduce its implementation" of 2015 deal and even resume its uranium enrichment.

Iran: Europe must offset consequences of US sanctions

Analysis: US losing battle with Iran over Iraq

The US promised to hold Iran accountable for attacks on US facilities in Iraq. But does the US still have any power in the area?

Analysis: US losing battle with Iran over Iraq

Trump slams Kerry for 'illegal' Iran meetings

US Pres. Trump slams former Sec. of State Kerry for meeting Iranian leaders and acting to the 'detriment of the American people.'

Trump slams Kerry for 'illegal' Iran meetings

Ahmadinejad ally sent to prison

Iranian court sentences close ally of former president to six-and-a-half years in prison on various charges.

Ahmadinejad ally sent to prison

Netanyahu:

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

'Time has come for Western governments to join Trump government strong effort against terror regime in Iran,' said Prime Minister.

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

Russia to Europe: Don't cooperate with US on Iran

Russia's Dep. Foreign Minister promises to work with China, Europe, to protect Iran deal.

Russia to Europe: Don't cooperate with US on Iran

Iran threatens Israel

Iranian nuclear chief warns Israel of consequences for assassination of nuclear scientists.

Iran threatens Israel

Iran says it completed centrifuges plant

Iran’s nuclear chief says the Islamic Republic completed a facility to build advanced centrifuges at Natanz.

Iran says it completed centrifuges plant

Khamenei urges Iran's army to increase power

Iranian Supreme Leader urges Iran's armed forces to increase their power to "scare off" the enemy.

Khamenei urges Iran's army to increase power

'Happy Rosh Hashanah', tweets Iranian Foreign Minister

Mohammad Javad Zarif takes to Twitter to wish the Jewish people a Happy New Year, includes photos from Iran synagogue.

'Happy Rosh Hashanah', tweets Iranian Foreign Minister

ANALYSIS: Iran continues attempts to expand Islamic Revolution

Iran threatens to attack US forces, and its proxies already have done so.

ANALYSIS: Iran continues attempts to expand Islamic Revolution

Iraqi protesters torch Iranian consulate in Basra

Angry protesters storm Iranian consulate in Basra amid demonstrations that have turned deadly in the past few days.

Iraqi protesters torch Iranian consulate in Basra

Report: US forces to remain in Syria until Iran withdraws

Senior State Department officials say President Trump has shifted on Syria withdrawal, now backs keeping troops in Syria 'indefinitely'.

Report: US forces to remain in Syria until Iran withdraws

Khamenei: US and Israel waging a media war against us

Iranian Supreme Leader claims the United States and Israel are waging a media war to discourage Iranians.

Khamenei: US and Israel waging a media war against us

What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?

The full transcript of President Trump's pre-holiday conference call with Jewish leaders.

What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?

ANALYSIS: Iran in deep trouble as US sanctions restored

Khamenei already spent JCPOA $150 billion 'gift' on funding Mideast unrest - and the Iranian people know it.

ANALYSIS: Iran in deep trouble as US sanctions restored

Trump: I have a personal connection to Judaism

President Trump touts his accomplishments, highlights his 'Jewish connection' in pre-holiday conference call with American Jewish leaders.

Trump: I have a personal connection to Judaism

Report: Israel secretly armed, funded Syrian rebels

12 anti-Assad rebel groups in south Syria reportedly received money and weapons from Israel to combat ISIS, Iran-linked forces.

Report: Israel secretly armed, funded Syrian rebels

Iran pushing fake news - in Israel

Clear Sky cybersecurity firm reveals Iran set up 3 websites to spread fake news to influence popular opinion in Israel.

Iran pushing fake news - in Israel

Iran threatens to ramp up uranium enrichment

Iran says it will begin uranium enrichment beyond previous levels if the remaining parties fail to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran threatens to ramp up uranium enrichment

'Iran is the world's leading sponsor of terrorism'

Minister Yisrael Katz: We must focus on halting and reversing the Iranian threat.

'Iran is the world's leading sponsor of terrorism'

IDF: We carried out 200 strikes in Syria

IDF Chief of Staff submits defense report to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on IDF's readiness for war.

IDF: We carried out 200 strikes in Syria

Revealed: Iranian aviation company smuggled weapons to Lebanon

Fox News reveals that an Iranian civil aviation company smuggled arms into Lebanon meant for Hezbollah.

Revealed: Iranian aviation company smuggled weapons to Lebanon

'No ruling out Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman says Israel retains freedom to act to defend itself against Iranian aggression anywhere.

'No ruling out Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq'

Iraq: Report that Iran moved missiles is 'without evidence'

Iraq’s Foreign Ministry says it is “astonished” over report that Iran moved missiles to Iraq but stops short of denying its contents.

Iraq: Report that Iran moved missiles is 'without evidence'

ANALYSIS: Iran continues its entrenchment in both Syria and Iraq

Missiles given to Iraq by Iran can hit both Tel Aviv and Riyadh.

ANALYSIS: Iran continues its entrenchment in both Syria and Iraq

Iran admits: Regime working with Soros organization

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif says government working 'closely' with George Soros' Open Society Foundations.

Iran admits: Regime working with Soros organization

Khamenei says no chance of war, but calls to bolster Iran's army

'No chance' Iran facing war, says Islamic republic's supreme leader, adding that Iran must nevertheless work to strengthen military.

Khamenei says no chance of war, but calls to bolster Iran's army

Iran denies transferring missiles to Iraq

Iran claims report it had moved ballistic missiles to Iraq was meant to create fear and affect Iran's relations with its neighbors.

Iran denies transferring missiles to Iraq

A secret mission to Iran

Exclusive: Arutz Sheva discovers Russia's Chief Rabbi Lazar visited Iran - on a mission for Russia's Pres. Putin.

A secret mission to Iran

Iranian FM: US has a 'cognitive disorder'

Iranian FM Zarif slams 'bipolar demonization' of Iran, says it indicates 'cognitive disorder' on the part of the US.

Iranian FM: US has a 'cognitive disorder'

Iran building a new base in Syria

New images show Iranian-constructed factory in Syria bears striking resemblance to Iran's Parchin facility.

Iran building a new base in Syria

Iran moves ballistic missiles to Iraq

Report says Iran transferred missiles to Iraq, placing Israel, Saudi Arabia, within firing range.

Iran moves ballistic missiles to Iraq

General: Government acting wisely in Gaza

Brigadier General (res.) Kahalani says politicians should not make military promises that could change when they come into power.

General: Government acting wisely in Gaza

France: Iran cannot avoid talks on ballistic missile program

French Foreign Minister says Iran respecting nuclear deal but cannot avoid talks on other issues.

France: Iran cannot avoid talks on ballistic missile program

IAEA: Iran sticking to terms of nuclear deal

In latest report, UN's atomic energy agency says Iran is complying with the key parameters of the 2015 deal signed with world powers.

IAEA: Iran sticking to terms of nuclear deal

Netanyahu: We will act decisively against Iranian threat

PM Netanyahu says Israel must ensure peak performance at all times, promises to act decisively against Iran.

Netanyahu: We will act decisively against Iranian threat

Iran's FM blasts 'warmonger' Netanyahu

Mohammad Javad Zarif fires back after Netanyahu says Israel is focused on preventing the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Iran's FM blasts 'warmonger' Netanyahu

PM: Only the strong can make peace

PM says Israel can only have peace if it is strong at ceremony marking naming of nuclear research facility after Shimon Peres.

PM: Only the strong can make peace

Israel Warns Tehran:

'We will not allow Iran to remain in Syria'

After Iran, Syria sign agreement, senior Israeli minister warns that Israel will not permit Iran to use Syria as base for attacks.

'We will not allow Iran to remain in Syria'

US, Israel team up to tighten Iran sanctions

Israeli Finance Minister, US Treasury Secretary meet in Washington, form joint team to ramp up economic sanctions on Tehran.

US, Israel team up to tighten Iran sanctions

Pro-Israel PAC raises $500,000 for embattled Democrat senator

Pro-Israel group helps raise half a million dollars for Senator Bob Menendez, one of the few Democrats to oppose Iran nuclear deal.

Pro-Israel PAC raises $500,000 for embattled Democrat senator

Iran says it captured spies working in state bodies

Iran's Intelligence Minister says security forces arrested spies working in state bodies, many of them dual nationals.

Iran says it captured spies working in state bodies

Iranian MPs call to put Rouhani on trial

Iran's parliament rejects President Rouhani's explanations of dire economic situation in wake of renewed US sanctions.

Iranian MPs call to put Rouhani on trial

Senior political source:

'We'll continue action to remove Iran from border'

Source responds to reports of military cooperation agreement between Syria and Iran. 'PM will continue exerting pressure on Iranian regime.'

'We'll continue action to remove Iran from border'

Rouhani admits: People losing faith in Iranian government

Iran's president summoned for first time to parliament, says US sanctions causing 'economic problems', but remains defiant.

Rouhani admits: People losing faith in Iranian government

Report: Trump offered US pullout for partial Iranian retreat

Lebanese paper claims US delegation met in secret with Syrian leaders, offered withdrawal in exchange for Iranian pullback from border.

Report: Trump offered US pullout for partial Iranian retreat

Pompeo: We will defend ourselves against Iran's claims

Secretary of State says United States will "vigorously defend" itself against Iran's challenge in the International Court of Justice.

Pompeo: We will defend ourselves against Iran's claims