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'All the money Obama foolishly gave to Iran went to terrorism'

President Trump blasts his predecessor over the Iran nuclear deal and payments to Iranian regime, praises protesters battling Tehran gov't.

'All the money Obama foolishly gave to Iran went to terrorism'

Report: Iranian regime panicked over anti-government protests

Leaked notes from regime meetings reveal extent of panic over protests sweeping country. 'This is different from previous occasions.'

Report: Iranian regime panicked over anti-government protests

Iran death toll rises as protesters attack police station

9 more killed as popular uprising against Iranian government continues, with rioters attacking army bases and police stations.

Iran death toll rises as protesters attack police station

Protesters in Iran – will they get US support this time?

Will President Trump behave differently than Obama did towards Iranian protesters? Will he continue to encourage the demonstrators?

Protesters in Iran – will they get US support this time?

2 dead, 2 wounded as Iranian protester opens fire on police

Iranian gov't claims 2 officers killed, 2 others wounded when protester opens fire on officers during demonstration.

2 dead, 2 wounded as Iranian protester opens fire on police

'Israel and Iran will be friends again once regime falls'

Israeli Prime Minister says claims that Israel is behind unrest in Iran are 'laughable', praises protesters.

'Israel and Iran will be friends again once regime falls'

Trump: Time for change in Iran

Death toll rises to 12 as anti-government protests continue across Iran. President Trump praises protesters, blasts Obama administration.

Trump: Time for change in Iran

Even the Beatles preceded the Palestinians

Even the Beatles preceded the Palestinians

Rouhani fires back at Trump

Iranian President responds to Trump's backing of protests, says he has no right to sympathize with protesters after calling them terrorists.

Rouhani fires back at Trump

Analysis: Something extraordinary is happening in Iran

As Iran's proxy army conquers the Golan Heights, the Iranian people have taken to the streets.

Analysis: Something extraordinary is happening in Iran

Trump: Iranians are sick of wasting their money on terrorism

Iran blocks access to social media sites after 3 protesters killed. Trump pledges to watch Iran 'very closely' for human rights violations.

Trump: Iranians are sick of wasting their money on terrorism

Trump on Iran:

'Oppressive regimes cannot endure forever'

Iran experiences most significant wave of protests since 2009 over weekend. 'The days of America looking the other way are over.'

'Oppressive regimes cannot endure forever'

Iran: Revolutionary Guard kills 3 protesters

As Iranians protest, Revolutionary Guard shoots some protesters and uses tear gas on others.

Iran: Revolutionary Guard kills 3 protesters

Trump supports Iran protests

US President Donald Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, express support for civilians' protests in Iran.

Trump supports Iran protests

52 arrested at anti-government rally in Iran

Iranian official says 52 people were arrested in protests against high prices in Mashhad.

52 arrested at anti-government rally in Iran

'Get a load of this'

PM Netanyahu slams Iran for saying 'Merry Christmas' while jailing Christians, asks world to pray for Christians suffering under Iran rule.

'Get a load of this'

Iran: Protesters shout 'Death to Rouhani'

Hundreds of people take to the streets in Mashhad, blast President Rouhani during protest against high prices and unemployment.

Iran: Protesters shout 'Death to Rouhani'

Report: US, Israel sign secret deal to counter Iranian threat

US, Israeli intelligence reportedly set up joint teams to counter all aspects of Iranian threat, from nuclear program to terrorism.

Report: US, Israel sign secret deal to counter Iranian threat

Iran's parliament: Jerusalem is the capital of 'Palestine'

Iranian parliament approves bill which requires the government to support Jerusalem as the capital of “Palestine”.

Iran's parliament: Jerusalem is the capital of 'Palestine'

'They threw prayer books in the toilet, they ripped everything'

Jews in Iranian city of Shiraz shocked over the vandalism in the city’s Hadash Synagogue.

'They threw prayer books in the toilet, they ripped everything'

Report: Vandals attack Iran synagogue, destroy Torah scrolls

Vandals break into the Hadash Synagogue in the Iranian city of Shiraz, destroy Torah scrolls and deface prayer books. Police investigating.

Report: Vandals attack Iran synagogue, destroy Torah scrolls

Iranian convicted of spying for Israel sentenced to death

Iranian Supreme Court sentences professor at Belgian University to death for allegedly spying for Israel.

Iranian convicted of spying for Israel sentenced to death

Iran: UN vote a 'no' to Trump's 'thuggish intimidation'

Iran’s Foreign Minister welcomes results of vote on Jerusalem at the UN General Assembly.

Iran: UN vote a 'no' to Trump's 'thuggish intimidation'

The case for supporting Riyadh's new young leader

The case for supporting Riyadh's new young leader

UN calls on Iran not to execute alleged 'Mossad spy'

UN human rights experts say trial of Belgium professor accused of spying for Israel featured numerous violations of his rights.

UN calls on Iran not to execute alleged 'Mossad spy'

Iran: US veto of UN J'lem resolution 'provocative'

Spokesman says US veto despite support of rest of security council 'proves that US seeks compromise by trampling Palestinian rights.'

Iran: US veto of UN J'lem resolution 'provocative'

Trump: Israel not the root of Middle East's problems

President to lay out new doctrine on Mideast policy. 'Jihad and Iran, not Israel, are source of region's problems.'

Trump: Israel not the root of Middle East's problems

Report: Obama protected Hezbollah to appease Iran

Investigation reveals that Obama administration barred prosecution of Hezbollah operations, shielded terror group in bid to appease Iran.

Report: Obama protected Hezbollah to appease Iran

Iranian TV airs 'confession' of 'spy for Israel'

Iranian state television airs alleged confessions of Iranian academic who was sentenced to death for spying for Israel.

Iranian TV airs 'confession' of 'spy for Israel'

Will Abbas visit Iran?

PA media reports that PA chairman received an invitation to Tehran. Abbas's associates deny.

Will Abbas visit Iran?

Iran airs alleged confession of death-row academic

Academic accused of being a Mossad spy says he's being punished for refusing to spy for Iran.

Iran airs alleged confession of death-row academic

Houthis: U.S. diverting attention from Jerusalem recognition

Yemen’s Houthi rebels dismiss accusations that Iran supplied them with missile fired at Saudi Arabia.

Houthis: U.S. diverting attention from Jerusalem recognition

Haley presents proof Iran supplied missile to Houthis

U.S. ambassador to the UN presents evidence that a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen was Iranian-made.

Haley presents proof Iran supplied missile to Houthis

Haley to present proof of Iranian cover ups

U.S. Ambassador to the UN to present "irrefutable evidence" that Iran tried to cover up violations of international obligations.

Haley to present proof of Iranian cover ups

Amnesty condemns death sentence for Iran academic

Iran refuses to grant fair trial to professor at Swedish university sentenced to death for allegedly spying for the Mossad.

Amnesty condemns death sentence for Iran academic

Lebanon PM slams Hezbollah-organized trip to Israel's border

Lebanese PM says Iran-backed group violated international law, instructs authorities to investigate.

Lebanon PM slams Hezbollah-organized trip to Israel's border

Iranian cleric calls for Palestinian uprising

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami urges Palestinian Arabs to "rage" against Israel over Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Iranian cleric calls for Palestinian uprising

Argentine ex-president to be arrested over Iran bombing coverup

Judge orders arrest of Cristina Kirchner for cover-up of Iranian involvement in bombing of Jewish center that killed 85 people.

Argentine ex-president to be arrested over Iran bombing coverup

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

Militia says that 'Trump's decision on Jerusalem renders striking US forces in Iraq legitimate.'

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Arab world blasts Trump's announcement on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Iran: We have established 'resistance cells' across Middle East

Official reveals the method by which Iran attempts to spread its influence across the Middle East.

Iran: We have established 'resistance cells' across Middle East

PM Netanyahu: We won't allow Iran to entrench itself in Syria

In video filmed prior to alleged strike, PM Netanyahu says Israel 'won't allow regime bent on destroying Israel to acquire nuclear weapons.'

PM Netanyahu: We won't allow Iran to entrench itself in Syria

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Arab news outlets report Israel attacked military base in Syria, 2 missiles were intercepted.

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Iran develops nuclear-powered submarines

Iran navy undergoing period of accelerated military development, with emphasis on construction of submarines; plans for aircraft carrier.

Iran develops nuclear-powered submarines

Rouhani: Saudi Arabia covering up its defeats

Iranian President says Saudi Arabia presents his country as an enemy to cover up its defeats in the region.

Rouhani: Saudi Arabia covering up its defeats

Kerry: Israel and Egypt pushed us to bomb Iran

Former Secretary of State claims both Israel and Egypt pushed the United States to bomb Iran before 2015 deal.

Kerry: Israel and Egypt pushed us to bomb Iran

Iranian wrestler loses fight to avoid fighting Israeli

Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi Mashiani intentionally loses a fight because winning would mean fighting an opponent from Israel.

Iranian wrestler loses fight to avoid fighting Israeli

Assad to Netanyahu: Ready to discuss Golan demilitarization

Syrian president conveys via Putin possibility of Golan demilitarization. Israeli official: Israel will attack Iranian activity near border.

Assad to Netanyahu: Ready to discuss Golan demilitarization

Senior Iranian official warns Europe

Deputy head of Revolutionary Guards says that if Europe threatens Iran, it will increase the range of its missiles.

Senior Iranian official warns Europe

Iran blasts 'immature' Saudi crown prince

Iran fires back after Prince Mohammed Bin Salman calls Khamenei “the new Hitler of the Middle East”.

Iran blasts 'immature' Saudi crown prince

Saudi Crown Prince: Khamenei is the Middle East's 'new Hitler'

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Middle East learned from Europe that appeasement doesn't work, needs to confront Iran.

Saudi Crown Prince: Khamenei is the Middle East's 'new Hitler'

Iranian general: War would lead to annihilation of Israel

IRGC commander says any new war in the region will lead to the annihilation of the “Zionist regime.”

Iranian general: War would lead to annihilation of Israel

Khamenei: ISIS a 'tumor' created by U.S. and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader praises his country’s contribution to the fight against ISIS.

Khamenei: ISIS a 'tumor' created by U.S. and Israel

'Iran wants to win while Israel wants to tie'

Ken Abramowitz, the chairman of the American Friends of Likud, says democracies have inherent weakness of not seeking victory against foes.

'Iran wants to win while Israel wants to tie'

Hotovely:

'We have a friend in the White House'

Deputy Foreign Minister believes the Trump administration understands that the most important issue right now is Iran.

'We have a friend in the White House'

Arab League: Hezbollah is a terror group

Arab foreign ministers refer to Hezbollah as a terrorist group, blast Iran's actions in the region.

Arab League: Hezbollah is a terror group

Israel to the UN:

'We won’t accept Iranian presence on our border'

Ambassador Danon meets UNDOF commander as Iran expands its control in the region.

'We won’t accept Iranian presence on our border'

UK to pay Iran $530 million for mother's release

British gov't to transfer $530 million to Iranian regime in exchange for release of Iranian-British aid worker jailed in Iran.

UK to pay Iran $530 million for mother's release

South Korean bests Iranian in race for UNESCO Board

South Korea’s ambassador to UNESCO elected chairman of the Executive Board, defeating Iranian Ambassador.

South Korean bests Iranian in race for UNESCO Board

Eizenkot to Skyrim:

'We have an opportunity to build a new coalition against Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff speaks with Saudi newspaper, says Israel and Saudi Arabia see eye to eye on Iranian threat.

'We have an opportunity to build a new coalition against Iran'