Iran

IRGC commander warns against Israeli presence in Gulf

Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy warns that Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf may set off a war.

Pompeo mocks Ayatollah’s ‘faux concern for Palestinians'

Secretary of State rips Iranian supreme leader's 'faux concern' for Arabs in Palestinian Authority and his call for violence against Israel.

France to Trump: We don't need permission to talk to Iran

France responds after Trump accused French counterpart Macron of meddling in the dispute with Iran.

Zarif: We will safeguard our security

Iranian Foreign Minister: Military presence in the Persian Gulf from outside the region would be a “source of insecurity”.

Iran: Israeli involvement in Gulf will have consequences

Iran's Defense Minister warns against US-led flotilla in the Gulf, says Israeli involvement would have "disastrous consequences".

Diplomat won't head EU-Iran trade due to anti-Israel statements

Former German diplomat pulls out of job to facilitate European trade with Iran over criticism of Israel, defense of Iran.

Iran to unveil homegrown defense system

Iranian Defense Minister says the “Bavar-373” will be unveiled later this month.

Iran: US violates international law

Iran asks UN Secretary-General to push back against the United States after it imposed sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Israel taking part in coalition to secure Persian Gulf

Foreign Minister reveals that Israel is taking part in a coalition led by the United States to secure the Persian Gulf.

Report: Iran asked Hamas for information about Israel

Hamas officials visited Tehran and asked for an increase in funding. In return, they promised to provide locations of missiles in Israel.

Iran seizes oil tanker near Farsi Island in Persian Gulf

Tehran claims Iraqi tanker was smuggling fuel.

Iranian TV Animation:

'US withdrawal from JCPOA forced us to adopt new foreign policy'

Iran says closing Strait of Hormuz would cause most regional oil wells to close, other ME countries to go into rapid economic 'freefall'.

Iranian FM: We may leave nuclear deal

Iranian FM mocks US sanctions against him, says US is isolated globally and has failed to build coalition against Iran.

Iran claims to have captured an Iraqi oil tanker

Iraq's oil ministry denies an Iranian claim it seized an Iraqi oil tanker in the Gulf which was smuggling fuel.

'Time to eliminate Revolutionary Guard leader'

Analyst of Arab issues says Iran knows they have no business in Syria, Iraq, suggests eliminating Revolutionary Guard's terror leader.

Jason Greenblatt:

'Peace between Israel and Arabs is Iran's worst nightmare'

Trump envoy says Iran has 'exploited' Israel-Arab conflict - and is terrified of prospect of Middle East peace.

Iranian tanker, leaking oil, captured off of Syrian coast

Oil tanker seen leaking oil near Syrian port city captured, is latest proof of Iranian attempts to skirt US sanctions.

Did Israeli stealth fighters bomb Iraq?

Arab news outlets claim Israeli F-35 fighters responsible for two attacks on Iranian targets deep inside Iraqi territory.

'Iran building military front against Israel'

Iranian diplomat says Iran is working to establish a military front against Israel along with Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

'Iran is the core conflict in the region'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the core conflict in the region. Iran is.

Iran: Britain's seizure of oil tanker - a breach of nuclear deal

Iran calls Britain's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in the Persian Gulf a breach of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iranian army takes aim at Trump and Netanyahu

Iranian soldiers use effigies of President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for target practice.

Iran restarting activities at Arak heavy water nuclear reactor

Tehran announces it is renewing activities at its Arak heavy water nuclear reactor.

Iranian official: Our missile power is defensive in nature

Iranian official insists his does not plan to attack other countries with its ballistic missiles.

Report: US envoy made 'dramatic' trip to Alaska

Israeli TV report says Israeli Ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer, went on a secret trip to Alaska related to coordination on Iran.

Report: Iran tests ballistic missile

US official says Iran test-fired a Shehab-3 medium-range ballistic missile which flew more than 600 miles.

Rouhani hints tanker swap with Britain is possible

Iranian President signals his country might be willing to release British-flagged oil tanker if Britain releases a detained Iranian tanker.

Inside Iran's efforts to build spy network inside Israel

Israeli security forces uncover Iranian bid to establish massive espionage ring inside Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Gaza Strip.

France to Iran: Return to compliance with nuclear deal

France’s foreign ministry tells Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister to return to compliance with nuclear deal, de-escalate tensions in the Gulf.

Zarif: British tanker was seized to implement international law

Iranian Foreign Minister insists seizure of British oil tanker was not in retaliation for British capture of Iranian tanker.

Iran: US seeks to destroy 'Palestinian identity'

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tells delegation from Hamas terrorist organization to fight US peace plan.

Hanegbi, Iran trade barbs on Twitter

After Iranian TV blasts Likud minister for remarks on killing Iranians, Hanegbi fires back.

Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions 'completely unacceptable'

Saudi Arabia slams Iran's seizure of British-flagged tanker in Persian Gulf.

ANALYSIS: Iran escalates stand-off, Israel could soon face war

The only country in the world using military force to thwart the Iranian imperialistic aspirations in the Middle East is Israel.

Israeli minister: We're the only ones killing Iranians

Tzachi Hanegbi boasts that Israel is the only country "killing Iranians", referencing Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites in Syria.

US briefs Israel on naval response to Iran

Israeli representative participates in meeting with US Special Envoy to Iran on American response to Iranian aggression.

Britain: Iran's seizure of tanker a 'hostile act'

Britain complains to UN over Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

Report: Hezbollah readying for war with Israel

Hezbollah commanders talk about the next war with Israel, and what it might look like, the Daily Beast reports.

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes British oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Britain: This is unacceptable.

Iraq: Explosives dropped on base belonging to Iran-backed forces

Two injured after unmanned drone drops explosives on base belonging to Iran-backed paramilitary forces in northern Iraq.

After seizure of oil tanker, Gantz calls on Europe to 'wake up'

'Sometimes things need to be forcefully stopped in their tracks. This is one of those times,' says Blue & White head after Iran seizes ship.

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian military ambushes foreign oil tanker carrying 1 million liters of oil, takes 12 crew members into custody.

Are Iran sanctions having effect on target people?

Trump targeted Iran with sanctions hoping to bring them to negotiations, but is it working? Or just hurting average Iranian businessman?

Portugal suspends visas for Iranians

Portugese FM says decision has 'nothing to do' with Portugals relations with Iran.

Syria, Iran plan responses to Israeli airstrikes

Syrian Pres. Assad discusses Israel's 'attacks on Syria,' US peace plan, in secret meeting with Iranian official.

Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation

Iran denies Pompeo's assertion that it is willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile program.

Khamenei: We'll keep rolling back our commitments

Iran's Supreme Leader vows that Iran will respond to British seizure of tanker in Gibraltar.

Israel identifies Hezbollah precision missile project commander

Israel says Iran-backed Hezbollah possesses arsenal of 100,000 to 150,000 rockets.

Pompeo: Arab nations, Israel see Iran as a common threat

Secretary of State says US sanctions on Iran are working despite some claiming they wouldn't.

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Netanyahu:

'EU will only wake up to Iran threat when nukes fall on them'

PM Netanyahu says EU refusal to take Iranian nuclear violations seriously reminiscent of 1930s appeasement,

ANALYSIS - Iran again caught lying about its nuclear program

Iranian threat to destroy Israel within 30 minutes reveals regime maintained secret nuclear program, may even already possess such a weapon.

Iran threatens to abandon all limits on nuclear program

Tehran warns Europe it is prepared to return to pre-deal situation, end all limitations on nuclear program.

Zarif: Europe showing no interest in saving nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says Europeans have shown no willingness to invest in maintaining 2015 nuclear agreement.

'IDF is the only military that is confronting Iran'

Netanyahu meets students from National Defense College, discusses Iran and the efforts to prevent it from achieving nuclear weapons.

Hezbollah warns Iran able to bombard Israel if war started

'When the Americans understand that war could wipe out Israel, they will reconsider,' Hassan Nasrallah says.

IAEA finds nuclear material in Iran warehouse

International Atomic Energy Agency finds radioative material at site PM Netanyahu revealed during speech to the UN in September.

Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unsuccessfully tries to seize British oil tanker after UK seized Iranian tanker in Gibraltar.

Trump: Sanctions on Iran to increase substantially

US President says Iran has been secretly enriching uranium even before announcement it would violate limits imposed under nuclear deal.

Zarif: US, Israeli demands will lead to accelerated enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister says US and Israeli demands for zero enrichment of uranium by his country will backfire.