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News, features and updates on Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), The Nuclear Threat, The Nuclear Deal, Hassan Rouhani, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and more
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Accounts with ties to Iran removed from YouTube
Google deletes 58 accounts with ties to Iran on YouTube and other sites.
ANALYSIS: US military to stay in Syria to stop Iran
President Trump insists US will remain in Syria to ensure Iran's departure. Will US be drawn into next major battle in northwest Syria?
British Airways, Air France scrap all Iran-bound flights
Airlines say direct flights to Iran 'not commercially viable.'
Revolutionary Guards:
'We will increase our defensive capabilities'
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vows that it will not surrender to pressure over its missile program.
'We will hit Israel if US attacks Iran'
Senior Iranian cleric rejects Trump's offer to negotiate, vows to hit Israel if US attacks Iran.
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Bolton: No 'quid pro quo' in Jerusalem embassy move
NSA John Bolton says President Trump's statement that Israel will pay 'higher price' for embassy move doesn't indicate change in policy.
Iran unveils domestic fighter jet
President Hassan Rouhani insists Tehran's military strength is meant to deter enemies and create "lasting peace".
Iranians indicted in U.S. for spying on Jewish facility
Two Iranian men indicted for allegedly spying for Tehran in the United States.
ANALYSIS: Meet the most dangerous Iranian
Qassem Soleimani, dubbed by Iran's Supreme Leader as the 'living martyr of the Revolution', is one of the most dangerous men in the Mideast.
Bolton, Netanyahu trash 'wretched' Iran nuclear deal
Trump's National Security Advisor laments 'wretched' Iran nuclear deal in talks with Netanyahu, says US will block Iranian nuclear weapon.
Iran: EU must speed up efforts to save nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Kasami says world powers must increase effort if they seek to uphold accords.
Zarif: EU not ready to 'pay the price' of defying Washington
Iran's Foreign Minister says Europe has not yet shown willingness to save 2015 nuclear deal.
'Russia, Israel, and US agree - Iran must leave Syria'
NSA John Bolton says Putin doesn't have 'same interests' as Iran, agrees with US, Israeli demand that Iran withdraw forces from Syria.
Bolton:
Meddling by Iran, North Korea, China could affect 2018 midterms
National Security Advisor John Bolton says Russia not only threat to integrity of US elections, warns Iran, China, N. Korea also 'meddling'.
Iran to unveil new fighter jet
Iran will present new plane, equipment, on August 22, report says.
ANALYSIS: Iran and ISIS profiting from turmoil in Iraq
The resurge of ISIS is taking place against the backdrop of a continuing popular uprising in the south of Iraq.
Iran unveils new short-range missile
Iranian Defense Ministry unveils new short-range missile, says country increases its power 'every day.'
Khamenei: We won't negotiate with the US
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei refuses to negotiate with US Pres. Trump, says Iran's problems are 'internal,' not due to sanctions.
Putin meets Iranian president
Russian, Iranian presidents meet on sidelines of Caspian Summit, praise their work to ensure Assad's victory in Syria.
US to UK: Stand by our side
US Ambassador Johnson asks UK to use its diplomatic influence to pressure Iran into 'changing course.'
Iran to bring back enriched uranium from Russia
Iran to bring back a second batch of enriched uranium it sent to Russia in 2015 as part of its commitments under nuclear deal.
Iran: Soccer fans shout 'death to the dictator'
Local police beat soccer fans calling for death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Iran test-fires ballistic missile
U.S. officials say Iran test-fired a ballistic missile before Trump reimposed sanctions on it.
ANALYSIS: Iran tightening the noose around Israel
Is Iran preventing an Israel-Hamas agreement and is it behind current escalation?
A call to my fellow Iranians
U.S. General:
'Iran's drill in the Gulf meant to send a message'
U.S. general says Iranian naval exercise around Strait of Hormuz was meant to send a message to Washington before it reimposed sanctions.
Gatestone Institute:
'EU unable to neutralize US sanctions against Iran'
'Fines in multibillions these days so it's just not worth risk for small piece of business and maybe pleasing European government.'
EU urges trade with Iran despite U.S. sanctions
EU foreign policy chief insists Iran upheld its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.
Inside the Iran sanctions: Can they be effective?
For President Trump and his foreign policy Team, cracking the Islamic Republic is job number one.
Iran's economic collapse: 'People selling their kidneys'
Iran expert says ordinary Iranians already suffering greatly under current regime even before new sanctions.
Trump on sanctions: I am asking for world peace, nothing less!
US Pres. Trump promises: Anyone doing business with Iran won't do business with the US.
Bolton:
'I wouldn't underestimate how determined President Trump is'
US National Security Advisor to the President Ambassador John Bolton on Iran and China: 'I think the effects are already being felt.'
Doing business with Iran? It's going to stop
President Trump's special assistant weighs in on Iran sanctions.
Earth to Europe:
DM wishes Sacha Baron Cohen would impersonate Ayatollah
'Europe works to save Iranian economy and Ayatollah regime, responsible for terrorist attacks and attempted attacks on European soil.'
Netanyahu to EU: Join us to stop Iran
PM praises US President Trump for signing new sanctions on Iran. 'It's time to act. That's what the US is doing and Europe needs to do.'
Trump signs order re-imposing sanctions on Iran
US President officially renews sanctions on Iran following withdrawal from nuclear agreement. Trump remains open to negotiations.
US sanctions on Iran begin:
Liberman: Trump will be remembered for generations
Defense Minister praises re-imposition of US sanctions on Iran, which go into effect tonight.
Iran FM: Iran isn't isolated, US is
Iranian FM Zarif calls US withdrawal from deal 'bullying,' says US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, are 'isolated.'
The Iranian crown prince's speech- part II
Iran launches exercise in the Persian Gulf
Iran launches naval exercise in the Persian Gulf days before the U.S. reimposes sanctions on Tehran.
Report: Iran launches major naval exercise in Persian Gulf
US officials say Revolutionary Guards begin naval exercise to demonstrate ability to cut off shipping routes.
DM sets three conditions for Israel's non-involvement in Syria
Defense Minister Liberman warns Lebanon, Hezbollah, not to try Israel, sets conditions for Israel's continued non-involvement in Syria.
Netanyahu: Iran will face global coalition if it blocks Red Sea
PM, Defense Minister warn Iran not to blockade Bab al-Mandab Strait or attack Israeli vessels.
Russia: Iran withdraws to over 50 miles from Israel
Russian official says Iranian forces in Syria have withdrawn to 53 miles from border with Israeli Golan Heights.
US assures Israel:
'There is no change in US policy against Iran'
US sources tell Israeli official Trump offer to meet Iranian president without preconditions not a change in policy.
Iranian minister: How can we trust the US?
Iran rejects Trump offer to meet without preconditions, citing US withdrawal from nuclear deal as proof US is not trustworthy.
'Ready to meet Iranian president unconditionally'
US President Donald Trump says he will be willing to meet any senior Iranian official if the Tehran government is interested.
Iran's rial hits record low
Over 102,000 rials match up against a single US dollar as Islamic Republic's economic crisis deepens.
ANALYSIS: Major escalation in Yemen could trigger war
Iranian proxies launch missiles at a Saudi tanker, threaten to bomb Arab-coalition ports.
'If you want peace, help the people of Iran'
PM Netanyahu tells the plight of the Iranian people, urges the world to help them raise their voice.
The Iranian crown prince's speech
Iran: Red Sea no longer secure with US presence
Iran is a nation of martyrs, Quds commander says.
The Iranian trap: The fear of Trump's wrath
Iran 'desperately looking for leverage,' analyst says amid harsh exchange with U.S.
Germany: Iran, Russia, China have identical cyber capabilities
Iran's cyber capabilities pose a threat to German companies, research institutions, report says.
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.'
ANALYSIS:
Trump's threat to Iran indication of joint Israeli-US strategy
Trump, like Netanyahu, stands up to Iran at every juncture.
'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.
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.
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.
