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Top Iranian official threatens uranium enrichment

Top adviser to Khamenei says Iran could resume its uranium enrichment in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal.

Top Iranian official threatens uranium enrichment

Bennett: The brain is Iran and the hands are Hamas

'Israel in focused battle against octopus head in Iran maneuvering tentacles in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to harm State of Israel.'

Bennett: The brain is Iran and the hands are Hamas

Poland opposes EU actions that would weaken sanctions on Iran

Polish Foreign Minister says his country opposes any European Union actions that would weaken U.S. sanctions against Iran.

Poland opposes EU actions that would weaken sanctions on Iran

India says it will continue trading with Iran

India's Foreign Minister says her country will continue trading with Iran despite possible fallout from U.S. sanctions.

India says it will continue trading with Iran

'Deal with Russia is good, but Iran won't comply'

INSS head says deal with Russia to prevent Iran and Hezbollah from moving into southern Syria has no enforcement mechanism.

'Deal with Russia is good, but Iran won't comply'

Dramatic understandings between Israel and Russia

Israel to maintain freedom of action against Iranian consolidation in all of Syria in historic series of agreements.

Dramatic understandings between Israel and Russia

Report: US, Israel to sign memorandum of understanding on Iran

Israel's National Security Advisor to meet US counterpart in Washington to sign MOU on Iran as administration ups pressure on regime.

Report: US, Israel to sign memorandum of understanding on Iran

'There is no place for an Iranian presence in Syria'

PM to meet European leaders to discuss Iranian threat.

'There is no place for an Iranian presence in Syria'

Russia: No Iranian forces on Israeli border

Fearing clashes with Israel, Assad regime and Russia look to reduce Iranian presence near Israeli border.

Russia: No Iranian forces on Israeli border

Iran's Deputy FM threatens to leave talks with Europe

Abbas Araghchi warns Iran will leave talks with the European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal if it feels that they are a waste of time.

Iran's Deputy FM threatens to leave talks with Europe

ANALYSIS: Strangling the Iranian regime

There has been a turning point in the covert war Israel and Iran have waged for years.

ANALYSIS: Strangling the Iranian regime

Watch: Iranian FM chants 'Death to America, death to Israel'

Iran's Foreign Minister who helped negotiate nuclear deal, caught on camera joining chant calling for end of US, Israel, and UK.

Watch: Iranian FM chants 'Death to America, death to Israel'

Prime Minister:

'The campaign against Iran is not over'

PM on Iranian involvement in Syria: 'We are acting against transfer of lethal weaponry from Syria to Lebanon or its creation in Lebanon.'

'The campaign against Iran is not over'

Iran wants 'concrete guarantees' in order to stay in deal

Iranian official says his country will decide within a few weeks whether to pull out of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran wants 'concrete guarantees' in order to stay in deal

ANALYSIS: New evidence Iran is a huge threat to world peace

Iran has no plans to revise its strategy and is not impressed by the actions of the Trump Administration and Israel.

ANALYSIS: New evidence Iran is a huge threat to world peace

Explosions reported at Syrian airbase

Syria claims airbase near Homs targeted in missile attack.

Explosions reported at Syrian airbase

Danon to Security Council:

'Iran continues to carry out ballistic missile tests'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN informs Security Council that Iran had conducted two additional ballistic missile tests in January 2018.

'Iran continues to carry out ballistic missile tests'

Khamenei sets conditions for Europe

Iran’s Supreme Leader sets out conditions for European powers if they want Tehran to stay in the 2015 nuclear deal.

Khamenei sets conditions for Europe

Report: Iran's secret missile facility exposed

California researchers discover secret missile facility in Iran which evidence suggests is being used to develop ICBMs.

Report: Iran's secret missile facility exposed

Iran:

'Our military is more prepared than ever for war'

Iranian military defiant following US announcement of sanctions, accuses Trump administration of being on 'Zionist regime's payroll'.

'Our military is more prepared than ever for war'

'Cut all ties with Turkey'

Likud MK calls on to cut ties with Turkey, warns Erdogan greater danger than Iran. 'He's comparing Israel to the Nazis. This must end.'

'Cut all ties with Turkey'

Iranian commander threatens Pompeo

Iranian military commander says Iranians will punch Secretary of State in the mouth after he threatened Iran with unprecedented sanctions.

Iranian commander threatens Pompeo

European official admonishes: 'Trump won't stay forever'

Israel ecstatic as US sides on embassy, Iran, Gaza, everything - but European official cautions 'Don't underestimate us, Trump not forever.'

European official admonishes: 'Trump won't stay forever'

US imposes new sanctions on Iran

US sanctions 5 Iranians with links to Revolutionary Guards after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo threatens 'strongest sanctions in history.'

US imposes new sanctions on Iran

J-Street condemns Pompeo speech

J-Street, AIPAC present opposing opinions on Trump Administration's Iran policy.

J-Street condemns Pompeo speech

Iran to Pompeo: We don't take orders from you

Senior Iranian official responds to US Secretary of State speech and US conditions: 'We don't need permission to operate in Middle East.'

Iran to Pompeo: We don't take orders from you

Netanyahu: All should support US against Iran

PM says strategy laid out by Mike Pompeo the 'correct strategy' to oppose Iran;s aggression and nuclear program.

Netanyahu: All should support US against Iran

Pompeo says Iran sanctions to be 'strongest in history'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unveils next steps on US-Iran policy, following President Trump’s decision to withdraw from nuclear deal.

Pompeo says Iran sanctions to be 'strongest in history'

Bernard Lewis, Jewish Mideast expert, dead at 101

Lewis, dubbed 'West's leading interpreter of Middle East', advised Bush administration, warned of Iranian nuclear threat.

Bernard Lewis, Jewish Mideast expert, dead at 101

Turkey sold Israeli electronic equipment to Iran

Turkey buys, sends Iran electronics manufactured in Jerusalem suitable for nukes: 'If shipment reached Iran, Turkish buyer cheated us.'

Turkey sold Israeli electronic equipment to Iran

US names Iran’s top banker a terrorist

US sanctions Iranian banker for role in funding Hezbollah terror group.

US names Iran’s top banker a terrorist

Netanyahu:

'PA needs to abandon fantasy it will conquer Jerusalem'

PM shows remains of shot-down Iranian drone which entered Israeli airspace, responds to criticism of defense of border amid Gaza attacks.

'PA needs to abandon fantasy it will conquer Jerusalem'

Netanyahu: Hamas paying Gazans to infiltrate into Israel

Netanyahu to CBS: Hamas pushing women and children into the line of fire. We won't talk to them as they seek our destruction.

Netanyahu: Hamas paying Gazans to infiltrate into Israel

Israel takes off the gloves with Iran

Promises made and promises kept: Mt. Sinai, Shavuot, and the US Embassy in Jerusalem.

Israel takes off the gloves with Iran

Iranian group offers $100,000 for bombing US Jerusalem Embassy

Flyers in English, Arabic, Farsi, say group 'will support anybody who destroys illegal American embassy in Jerusalem.'

Iranian group offers $100,000 for bombing US Jerusalem Embassy

'Iran's been hit hard'

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Dayan refers to IAF attack on Syria and fear of Gaza escalation. 'If situation deteriorates - bring down Hamas.'

'Iran's been hit hard'

ANALYSIS: With nuke deal decision, Trump opts for regime change

There were 450 anti-regime protests in 30 Iranian provinces in April alone.

ANALYSIS: With nuke deal decision, Trump opts for regime change

Iran gives Europe 60 days to provide 'guarantees'

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister demands that European countries provide “guarantees” within 60 days to safeguard Iran’s interests.

Iran gives Europe 60 days to provide 'guarantees'

Liberman:

'Don't be deterred by threats and intimidation'

DM commemorates fallen from Six Day War and War of Attrition on Mount Herzl: 'Today as then, international community buries head in sand.'

'Don't be deterred by threats and intimidation'

White House blasts Iran's 'reckless actions'

White House condemns Iranian actions that pose a "severe threat" to stability in Middle East.

White House blasts Iran's 'reckless actions'

Top IAEA official resigns unexpectedly

Chief of inspections at UN nuclear watchdog agency resigns. No reason provided for the move.

Top IAEA official resigns unexpectedly

Will Iran strike Diaspora Jews to avenge losses in Syria?

Jewish communities outside of Israel fear Iranian reprisals against Israel could take form of attack on Diaspora Jews.

Will Iran strike Diaspora Jews to avenge losses in Syria?

Liberman to Syria: Throw Iranians out

Defense Minister tells Syrian president to expel Iranian forces from his country, warns Iran's presence will only 'bring destruction.'

Liberman to Syria: Throw Iranians out

UN forces say Israel border quiet following clashes with Iran

Day after Iran attacked northern Israel, prompting Israeli bombing of Iranian targets in Syrian, UN peacekeepers say area 'quiet'.

UN forces say Israel border quiet following clashes with Iran

Iranian official: Israel entered a dangerous game

Chairman of Iran's parliamentary committee on foreign affairs condemns Israel for attacking Iranian targets in Syria.

Iranian official: Israel entered a dangerous game

White House wants Iran inspections to continue

Officials say the White House wants IAEA inspections of Iran's nuclear sites to continue despite leaving deal.

White House wants Iran inspections to continue

Rouhani: We don't want new tensions in the region

After Israeli strike on Iranian targets in Syria, Iranian President claims his country seeks to reduce tension in the region.

Rouhani: We don't want new tensions in the region

Analysis: How Israel humiliated Iran again

Qassem Soleimani, shrewd IRGC’s Quds Force commander who won every battle in Iraq and Syria over the last four years, fell into a trap.

Analysis: How Israel humiliated Iran again

'Iran doesn't grasp the magnitude of the blow it suffered'

Interior Minister tours northern border after Iranian attack from Syria. 'We will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria.'

'Iran doesn't grasp the magnitude of the blow it suffered'

Report: Iran did not inform Syria ahead of attack on Israel

Assad regime reportedly angered by Iran's decision to use its territory to launch missiles at Israel.

Report: Iran did not inform Syria ahead of attack on Israel

'Syria bombing was like finding a needle in a haystack'

Senior air force officer describes Thursday morning's air assault on Syria, says Israel kept Russia and US apprised of all the details.

'Syria bombing was like finding a needle in a haystack'

Rivlin: We are faced with ongoing conflict with Iranian regime

Israeli president says Iran plans to 'wreak havoc, death, and destruction in the region and around the world.'

Rivlin: We are faced with ongoing conflict with Iranian regime

Will UN Security Council hold Iran responsible for attack?

'International community must not stand idly by as tyrannical regime attacks sovereign state,' says Israeli Ambassador to UN.

Will UN Security Council hold Iran responsible for attack?

'Russia must not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria'

Trump admin. envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS says Iran's attack on Israeli bases from Syria unacceptable.

'Russia must not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria'

Netanyahu:

'Iran crossed a red line - we responded accordingly'

PM confirms Israel behind airstrikes against Iranian, Syrian targets following Iranian rocket attack.

'Iran crossed a red line - we responded accordingly'

Britain warns against 'escalation' between Israel, Iran

British foreign secretary issues response to Iranian rocket attack on Israel, Israeli response.

Britain warns against 'escalation' between Israel, Iran

Kahlon: We'll kick Iran out of Syria

Finance Minister says government has learned from Hezbollah buildup not to allow Iran to amass similar arsenal of missiles in Syria.

Kahlon: We'll kick Iran out of Syria

WH: Iran's deployment of missiles in Syria is 'unacceptable'

Trump admin blasts Iran over attacks on Israel, says US will not accept positioning of Iranian missiles on Israel's northern border.

WH: Iran's deployment of missiles in Syria is 'unacceptable'

Bahrain backs Israel's right to self-defense

Gulf Arab state voices support for Israel, following Iranian attack and Israeli retaliation. 'Israel has right to defend itself.'

Bahrain backs Israel's right to self-defense

'New phase' in war against Israel beginning, warns Syria

Syria says attack by Iran Wednesday night and Israeli response mark beginning of 'new phase' in war against Israel.

'New phase' in war against Israel beginning, warns Syria