Iran

Iran nuclear chief: Construction of nuclear plants going well

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says his country has started construction of two nuclear power plants in Bushehr.

Netanyahu:

'He couldn't protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'

Following report Iran hacked Blue and White leader's phone, PM asks 'if Gantz could not protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'

Eizenkot: Hezbollah wanted to send 5,000 terrorists into Israel

Former Chief of Staff explains how IDF foiled Hezbollah's plan, discusses the four threats to Israel's security.

Iranians caught with fake Israeli passports

Argentina arrests Iranians who entered on stolen, poorly doctored, passports.

Iran sentences US Navy veteran to 10 years in prison

Michael R. White, US Navy veteran from California, reportedly sent to prison for insulting supreme leader.

Iran tests drones near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard holds drill near Strait of Hormuz to test dozens of Iranian-made drones.

Report: Iran hacked Benny Gantz's cell phone

2 Shin Bet agents met with Blue and White leader to inform him that personal information from his phone is now in Iranian hands.

Growing suspicion: Iran to manufacture missiles in Syria

Satellite images show construction of building in north-eastern Syria believed to be Iranian missile-building facility.

Iranian DM warns Israel not to act against crude oil smuggling

Iranian Defense Minister Hatami promises to respond with force If Israel harms crude oil sales.

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

United States warns Security Council that Iran's recent missile-related launches could be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

'Iran is trying to bypass sanctions via the sea'

Prime minister speaks at navy cadets course graduation ceremony. "The navy will have a more important role as Iranian attempts expand."

US/Iranian TV Anchor:

I say Death to America because oppressive US system must change

Marzieh Hashemi, born Melanie Franklin in New Orleans, was interviewed on Channel 5 (Iran).

Spokesman: Zarif quit because he wasn't informed of Assad visit

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry: 'One of the reasons' FM Zarif resigned was lack of knowledge regarding Syrian Pres. Assad's visit.

Iran: Our relations with Russia are strong

Iran's foreign ministry shrugs off reported Israeli-Russian coordination on a withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria.

ANALYSIS: Law experts make mincemeat of Netanyahu indictments

AG's decision to indict PM Netanyahu may threaten the health of Israel's democracy. Israel cannot afford to choose the wrong PM.

Iran: Three Torah scrolls stolen from synagogue

Three ancient Torah scrolls disappear from synagogue in Tehran, Iran.

Khamenei praises chess prodigy who refused to play Israeli

Watch: Iranian TV report shows chess prodigy's meeting with the country’s Supreme Leader after he refused to play Israeli at tournament.

Iran denounces Britain for blacklisting Hezbollah

Iran’s foreign ministry says British government’s move to ban Hezbollah's political wing is “irresponsible”.

ANALYSIS: Iranian threat puts Israeli-Russia relations on track

The Iranians want to transform Syria into a proxy state based on the Lebanese model and this flies in the face of Russian aspirations.

German president hit for celebrating Iran's Islamic Revolution

President of Germany comes under fire for offering 'heartfelt congratulations' to Iran on 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution.

IRGC Deputy Commander: We'll cleanse the world of Israel's filth

Watch: Deputy Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps threatens Israel yet again.

Netanyahu: Israel-Russia relations preventing Syria flare-up

PM Netanyahu meets Russian President Putin. 'We are determined to combat Iran's aggression.'

'We will not give Iran a base near our border'

PM Netanyahu says Iranian entrenchment in Syria will be the focal point of discussion in his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia tomorrow.

Iranian president refuses foreign minister's resignation

Rouhani refuses to accept resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif' as economy shaken by the resignation.

Ex-Israeli minister sentenced to 11 years for spying for Iran

Former Israeli minister Gonen Segev sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of spying on behalf of Iran.

Iranian foreign minister resigns

Mohammed Javad Zarif announces his resignation as Iranian foreign minister over social media.

Iran says it foiled enemy attempts to sabotage its missiles

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards accuse unspecified "enemies" of trying to sabotage the country's missiles.

Analysis: Iran hints at major confrontation with Israel

Iran blames Israel for rise of radical Sunni Islam, indicates major confrontation with Israel in the near future.

Iranian FM promises to 'surprise' Trump

Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country’s response to US sanctions will come as a “surprise” to President Donald Trump.

IAEA says Iran adhering to 2015 nuclear deal

UN atomic watchdog says Iran complying with JCPOA from which US withdrew.

Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy announces annual three-day drill in strategic Strait of Hormuz amid continuing tensions following reimposition of US sanctions.

Danon: Another provocation by Iran

Israel's UN ambassador sends letter to Security Council, asks it to act against Iran's ballistic missile program.

Iran's FM not ruling out war with Israel

Mohammad Javad Zarif accuses Israel of “adventurism” in Syria, says Iran "cannot exclude" possibility of military conflict.

Iran reveals new cruise missile submarine

Iranian military launches 'Fateh' submarine, capable of launching cruise missiles as 'deterrent' against US.

Gantz in Munich:

'Hezbollah - the most dangerous terror group in the world'

Israel Resilience chairman speaks at Munich conference, blasting Iranian FM, who accused Israel of bringing on war.

Iranian FM: Risk of war with Israel is great

Zarif tells Europeans "the risk will be even greater if you continue to turn a blind eye to severe violations of international law."

Pence accuses Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitic hatred

US Vice President accuses Iran of anti-Semitism akin to the Nazis following his visit to Auschwitz.

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Rouhani say US withdrawal from Syria is a positive step that would help stabilize the situation.

Watch: Arab leaders back united front with Israel against Iran

Foreign Ministers from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia say Iran threatens the rest of the Middle East, undermines Arab-Israeli peace efforts.

Pence rips Europe for helping Iran evade US sanctions

Vice President accuses European nations of working to 'break American sanctions against Iran's murderous revolutionary regime.'

Watch: PM confirms artillery strikes on Iran target in Syria

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms IDF fired on positions in Syrian Golan Heights, just two miles across from Israeli border.

Iran: 27 dead in attack against Revolutionary Guards

At least 27 killed, 13 injured, in suicide attack on a Revolutionary Guards bus in southeastern Iran.

Netanyahu joins Arab leaders at conference on Iranian threat

Israeli PM joints leaders from across Arab world at Warsaw conference to plan response to growing Iranian threat in Middle East.

'Europe helps Iran after it sends terrorists to EU soil'

PM leaves for Warsaw conference, wonders how European nations can continue to support Iran even as Iran sends terror squads there.

Netanyahu warns Iran: Our missiles can travel very far

PM issues warning to Iran before leaving for Warsaw conference on peace and security in the Middle East.

Report:

Two Iranian soldiers killed by Israeli strike in Syria

Syrian report claims at least two Iranian Revolutionary Guard members killed, others injured after Israel hits targets near border.

Iranian Foreign Minister meets Hezbollah leader

Mohammad Javad Zarif meets Hassan Nasrallah, reiterates Iran's support for Lebanon.

Who are the Iranian people 40 years after Islamic Revolution?

Iranians today see world much differently than those who brought about Islamic Revolution 40 years ago.

Netanyahu warns Iran

PM responds to Iranian threat to destroy Tel Aviv and Haifa. 'It will be the last day of 'the revolution' they will celebrate.'

'IDF Special Forces operating in Afghanistan'

Iran claims: Israel sent troops to Afghanistan to gather intelligence on Iranian military movements.

Iran's Leader Khamenei: 'Death to America' means Death to Trump

'As long as US regime continues evil actions and vile, despicable interference, Iranian people won't stop chanting: Death to America.'

Iranian Foreign Minister offers Lebanon military assistance

On a visit to Beirut, Mohammad Javad Zarif extends offer for Iranian military assistance to Lebanese army.

Iran ready to boost uranium enrichment, says official

Spokesman for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says country is ready to increase the level of its uranium enrichment to 20 percent.

Report: Mossad helped smuggle Iranian nuclear scientist

Britain smuggled Iranian nuclear scientist from Iran to Britain, with assistance of Israeli Mossad and other intelligence agencies.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile

Revolutionary Guards unveil ballistic missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers, say it is produced at underground facility.

Implications of Russia delivering S-300 missiles to Syria

Russia delivers S-300 air defense batteries to Syria, placed beside what is believed to be Iranian weapons manufacturing facility.

IDF thwarted Iranian attack on Home Front warning system

In the past year alone, the IDF's cyber defense battalion thwarted some 130 attacks, most by Iran, on military infrastructure and equipment.

UAE minister: Iran's presence in Syria must be reduced

Watch: UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs criticizes Iran, says it is exporting missiles to Yemen and Syria.

Satellite images say Iran may have launched another satellite

Satellite images suggest Iran may have attempted a second satellite launch despite US criticism.

Islamic Jihad leader: Israelis are the new Nazis

Islamic Jihad leader admits that Iran continues to support the Palestinian "resistance" against Israel.