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The Iranian trap: The fear of Trump's wrath

Iran 'desperately looking for leverage,' analyst says amid harsh exchange with U.S.

The Iranian trap: The fear of Trump's wrath

Germany: Iran, Russia, China have identical cyber capabilities

Iran's cyber capabilities pose a threat to German companies, research institutions, report says.

Germany: Iran, Russia, China have identical cyber capabilities

Iranian official slams Trump's 'psychological warfare'

In war of words, Iranian official says US can't harm Iran, claims US Pres. Trump's threats are part of 'psychological war.'

Iranian official slams Trump's 'psychological warfare'

ANALYSIS:

Trump's threat to Iran indication of joint Israeli-US strategy

Trump, like Netanyahu, stands up to Iran at every juncture.

Trump's threat to Iran indication of joint Israeli-US strategy

'Our goal is to push Iran out of Syria'

Senior political source on PM's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff: We take no position on continuation of Assad regime.

'Our goal is to push Iran out of Syria'

Netanyahu praises Trump for 'changing equation' with Iran

“It is good to see the United States change this unacceptable equation with the Iranian regime," Netanyahu said at his Cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu praises Trump for 'changing equation' with Iran

Bennett: Terror in north and south is led by Iran

Education Minister Bennett calls Iran the 'head of the snake,' says Iranians want to force Israel to fight two wars at once.

Bennett: Terror in north and south is led by Iran

Iran paves way for Jews to run in municipal election

Iranian authorities overturned ban implemented barring religious minorities from standing in municipal polls.

Iran paves way for Jews to run in municipal election

The woman who defied Iran

Masih Alinejad took off her headscarf and started a movement.

The woman who defied Iran

US launches campaign to pressure Iran

US campaign aims to pressure Iran into ending nuclear weapons program and support of terrorist organizations, report says.

US launches campaign to pressure Iran

Weapon used to hit soldier - made in Iran

Hundreds of family members and friends attending funeral of soldier Aviv Levi, killed by Hamas sniper on Friday.

Weapon used to hit soldier - made in Iran

Iran: We refused direct talks with Trump

Senior Iranian official says Iranian Pres. Rouhani refused several invitations to speak directly with US Pres. Trump.

Iran: We refused direct talks with Trump

How the Mossad foiled Iranian plot to bomb Paris gathering

Israeli intelligence agency worked with European counterparts to catch Iranian cell which plotted to attack conference of Iranian dissidents

How the Mossad foiled Iranian plot to bomb Paris gathering

Trump:

Israeli security, Mideast peace top issues in next Putin meeting

Trump declares meeting with Putin a success, vows to focus on Israeli security, terror, Mideast peace, nuclear proliferation at follow-up.

Israeli security, Mideast peace top issues in next Putin meeting

Michael Oren:

'Putin is serious about forcing Iran out of Syria'

Russia has mutual interest with US and Israel in ultimately removing Iranian forces from Syria, says Dep. Min, ex-ambassador Michael Oren.

'Putin is serious about forcing Iran out of Syria'

Trump:

'Putin believes in Israel, is a fan of Netanyahu'

Trump-Putin meeting will 'really' benefit Israel, says Trump, adding that Russian leader is a 'believer' in Israel, fan of Netanyahu.

'Putin believes in Israel, is a fan of Netanyahu'

Khamenei:

'There will be no Mideast peace deal, Israel will wither away'

Ayatollah blasts President Trump's plans to broker peace between Israel, PA, says Israel will disappear, leaving only Palestinian state.

'There will be no Mideast peace deal, Israel will wither away'

Report: 22 dead in Israeli strikes on Syrian base

22 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Syrian base, observer group claims. At least 9 of the dead are Iranian soldiers.

Report: 22 dead in Israeli strikes on Syrian base

6.5 hours at 3600 degrees: How Israel swiped Iran's nuke secrets

Months after Israel revealed treasure trove of captured Iran nuclear documents, a peek inside the secret operation in Tehran.

6.5 hours at 3600 degrees: How Israel swiped Iran's nuke secrets

Lindsey Graham to Netanyahu: Assad and Iran are a package deal

Republican senator responds to PM's statement that Israel 'has no problem' with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad remaining in power. '

Lindsey Graham to Netanyahu: Assad and Iran are a package deal

Argentina urges Russia to arrest Iran official over 1994 bombing

Argentina requests Russia arrest, extradite former Iranian Foreign Minister for his role in bombing of Jewish center.

Argentina urges Russia to arrest Iran official over 1994 bombing

Iranian protester killed during demonstration

Iranian police kill a man while trying to disperse a protest over water scarcity in southern Iran.

Iranian protester killed during demonstration

Report: Syrian UAV made in Iran

Syrian drone shot down by Patriot missile after invading Israeli airspace found to be Iranian-produced Ababil model.

Report: Syrian UAV made in Iran

Liberman criticizes European hypocrisy

Defense Minister criticizes European countries for intervening in Israel's affairs while remaining silent as Iran arrests teens.

Liberman criticizes European hypocrisy

Economic pressure could lead to Iranian collapse

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz believes US determined to 'dry up' Tehran regime to force it to abandon nuclear program.

Economic pressure could lead to Iranian collapse

ANALYSIS: Iranian officials reveal next goal in Syrian war

A pro-Assad offensive in Kuneitra could easily lead to a confrontation with Israel.

ANALYSIS: Iranian officials reveal next goal in Syrian war

Iranian woman sent to prison for removing headscarf

Iranian woman who removed obligatory Islamic headscarf as part of protest says has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Iranian woman sent to prison for removing headscarf

U.S. sanctions sales agent for banned Iranian airline

U.S. Treasury Department sanctions Malaysia-based sales agent for Mahan Air, Iranian airline already under sanctions.

U.S. sanctions sales agent for banned Iranian airline

Iranian official: We will fight the enemy from Lebanon

Senior Revolutionary Guard official explains the 'problem' of Israel's existence, says Hezbollah has over 100,000 missiles ready for launch.

Iranian official: We will fight the enemy from Lebanon

Iran detains teenager over Instagram dance videos

Iran detains 18-year-old teenage girl who posted dance videos on Instagram against "moral norms".

Iran detains teenager over Instagram dance videos

Report: Israel hits Iranian forces in Syria

Arab media outlets claim Israeli planes hit T-4 base in Syria, where Iranian forces are stationed.

Report: Israel hits Iranian forces in Syria

Avi Dichter:

'Iran seeks to take control of Mecca and Medina

Former Shin Bet head: 'Iran knows that the more Arab states they recruit, the easier fighting against Saudi Arabia will be.'

'Iran seeks to take control of Mecca and Medina

Leading French shipping group pulls out of Iran

French shipping group CMA CGM announces it is pulling out of Iran following U.S. sanctions on companies operating in the country.

Leading French shipping group pulls out of Iran

French FM to Iran: Stop threatening to violate the deal

French FM Le Drian tells Iran that threats to leave deal don't allow Europe to create economic compensation package.

French FM to Iran: Stop threatening to violate the deal

Revolutionary Guards threaten to block Strait of Hormuz

IRGC commander warns Strait of Hormuz could be blocked should the U.S. prevents Iranian oil exports.

Revolutionary Guards threaten to block Strait of Hormuz

Liberman expresses admiration for Iranian demonstrators

Defense Minister says Iranians' willingness to demonstrate against radical regime despite oppression deserves admiration.

Liberman expresses admiration for Iranian demonstrators

Trial of former minister accused of spying for Iran begins

Indictment against Gonen Segev charges 'aid to the enemy during wartime.' His lawyers hope episode receives 'right proportions.'

Trial of former minister accused of spying for Iran begins

Netanyahu hints: Israel prevented Iranian attack on France

Israeli PM says 'no coincidence' Iranian plot to bomb rally in Paris was thwarted.

Netanyahu hints: Israel prevented Iranian attack on France

Ehud Barak: I've dealt with threats for 76 years

Former PM dismisses report Shin Bet warned him of Iranian plots on his life.

Ehud Barak: I've dealt with threats for 76 years

Indictment: Former minister acted to 'harm national security'

Parts of indictment against former Energy Minister Gonen Segev released, detailing charges of spying for Iran.

Indictment: Former minister acted to 'harm national security'

Rouhani: We'll respect deal if interests are preserved

Visiting Switzerland, Iranian President says Iran will respect nuclear deal with world powers as long as its interests are preserved.

Rouhani: We'll respect deal if interests are preserved

ANALYSIS: Protests in Iran now endanger Khamenei's regime

Iranians grow increasingly angry at Ayatollahs' regime as severe drought, weak economy take their toll on Iran.

ANALYSIS: Protests in Iran now endanger Khamenei's regime

Report: Israel attacks Iranian weapons depots in Syria

Syrian media reports attacks on warehouses of Iranian weapons near Dara-Damascus road.

Report: Israel attacks Iranian weapons depots in Syria

An unusual meeting at Barak's home

Report: Shin Bet chief Bet warned former PM of Iranian attempts to harm him and other senior Israeli officials while abroad.

An unusual meeting at Barak's home

Iranian official:

Obama granted citizenship to 2,500 Iranians before nuclear deal

Obama White House issued citizenship orders as 'favor to senior Iranian officials linked to President Rouhani'.

Obama granted citizenship to 2,500 Iranians before nuclear deal

Trump Admin will not hesitate to punish Iran sanctions violators

State Department official says US will take action against any company which violates sanctions against Iran.

Trump Admin will not hesitate to punish Iran sanctions violators

Iranian diplomat arrested in Germany for planning attack

Diplomat at Iran's embassy in Vienna one of 4 arrested for involvement in plot to bomb rally of thousands of Iranian dissidents in Paris.

Iranian diplomat arrested in Germany for planning attack

Iranian general: Israel stealing Iran's clouds

Iranian Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali accuses Israel of manipulating the weather to cause Iran's drought crisis.

Iranian general: Israel stealing Iran's clouds

Iran denies shooting protesters

Iran denies reports that security forces shot and killed protesters during a demonstration in the city of Khorramshahr.

Iran denies shooting protesters

Giuliani: Trump will suffocate Iranian regime

Former New York Mayor suggests the end is near for the Ayatollah regime in Iran.

Giuliani: Trump will suffocate Iranian regime

ANALYSIS: The Iranian Axis is nearing Israel's border

The pro-Assad coalition on Wednesday bombed Nawa, 12 kilometers from Israel.

ANALYSIS: The Iranian Axis is nearing Israel's border

Report: India to stop importing oil from Iran

Indian government warns national oil refiners to 'prepare for drastic reduction of zero' Iranian oil imports as US sanctions loom.

Report: India to stop importing oil from Iran

Haley advises India to 'rethink' relations with Iran

American UN Ambassador urges India to reconsider its ties to Iran as fresh U.S. sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil loom.

Haley advises India to 'rethink' relations with Iran

Iran reopens uranium enrichment plant

Iran reopens nuclear plant that was idle for nine years as it prepares to increase uranium enrichment.

Iran reopens uranium enrichment plant

Will Trump demand complete Iranian withdrawal from Syria?

Diplomat tells London newspaper that upcoming Trump-Putin summit will focus on complete Iranian withdrawal from Syria.

Will Trump demand complete Iranian withdrawal from Syria?

Greenblatt: Gazans deserve more

Trump’s envoy points out the destructive consequences of Iran’s influence in the Middle East.

Greenblatt: Gazans deserve more

US demands: Don't import Iranian oil after November

US State Department pushes allies to end imports of Iranian crude oil, plans talks to ensure global supply doesn't suffer.

US demands: Don't import Iranian oil after November

Netanyahu to Iranians: You showed courage on the playing field

PM Netanyahu notes World Cup games, asks Iranians to imagine how life would look if their gov't invested in its citizens instead of in war.

Netanyahu to Iranians: You showed courage on the playing field

Khamenei aide: The Americans and Zionists are weaker

Top military aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that Iran has taken the necessary measures to respond to any U.S. and Israeli threats.

Khamenei aide: The Americans and Zionists are weaker

Iran unstable:

Protesters swarm Tehran's Grand Bazaar amid anger over economy

Record breaking currency devaluation triggers reported 2 million protesting. One US dollar: 42,550 rial.

Protesters swarm Tehran's Grand Bazaar amid anger over economy