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'The most stable coalition I've ever seen'

Defense Minister: We will not accept Syria becoming an Iranian forward outpost against Israel.

'The most stable coalition I've ever seen'

Qatar to return its ambassador to Iran

Amid row with its neighbors, Qatar announces it will return its ambassador to Tehran, more than 20 months after he was recalled.

Qatar to return its ambassador to Iran

Netanyahu: Victory over ISIS is welcome, Iran in Syria is not

PM says meeting with Vladimir Putin was mostly about Iran's presence in Syira, meeting was important for security of both Russia and Israel.

Netanyahu: Victory over ISIS is welcome, Iran in Syria is not

Likud Minister:

'We will not allow Iran to threaten us'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says Israel must not allow a land corridor between Tehran, Beirut; calls on US to take the reins.

'We will not allow Iran to threaten us'

Netanyahu to Putin: Iran continues to threaten our existence

In Russia-Israel meeting, Netanyahu warns Putin: Whenever ISIS leaves, Iran enters.

Netanyahu to Putin: Iran continues to threaten our existence

Netanyahu heads to Russia

PM Netanyahu leaves Israel for Sochi, for sixth meeting between himself and Russia's President Putin.

Netanyahu heads to Russia

Iran: We can resume enrichment within five days

Iranian atomic official warns his country can resume uranium enrichment within five days if the United States tears up nuclear deal.

Iran: We can resume enrichment within five days

'We will discuss Iran's attempt to establish itself in Syria'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu publishes video explaining purpose of his Russia trip to meet with Putin.

'We will discuss Iran's attempt to establish itself in Syria'

Rouhani: Protecting nuclear deal a 'top priority'

Iran's President says the top foreign policy priority is to “protect” the nuclear deal from being torn up by the United States.

Rouhani: Protecting nuclear deal a 'top priority'

Netanyahu to meet with Putin, Kushner

PM Netanyahu to meet Russia's President Putin and US envoys to discuss Iran, Syria, and renewing talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Netanyahu to meet with Putin, Kushner

Iranian soccer player: My country is my priority

Iranian soccer player who played against an Israeli team says he had no intention of causing offense.

Iranian soccer player: My country is my priority

Connection between Israel and the US 'strong and enduring'

US, Israel, hold joint security meeting on Iran, Hezbollah, and Syria.

Connection between Israel and the US 'strong and enduring'

Russia hopes Iran won't withdraw from nuclear deal

Russian Foreign Minister expresses hope that Iran won't quit 2015 nuclear agreement, calls on U.S. not to violate its obligations.

Russia hopes Iran won't withdraw from nuclear deal

Iran rejects claims of unsafe conduct in the Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guards rejects claims that one of its drones flew close to an American aircraft in the Persian Gulf.

Iran rejects claims of unsafe conduct in the Gulf

Haley: Iran can't hold the world hostage

U.S. Ambassador responds to Iran's threats it will withdraw from nuclear deal if hit with new sanctions.

Haley: Iran can't hold the world hostage

Israeli defense chiefs head to Washington for talks on Syria

Mossad chief to lead Israeli security delegation to meet with Trump administration officials over regional threats from Iran, Syria.

Israeli defense chiefs head to Washington for talks on Syria

End of Iranian nuclear deal?

Iran will quit nuclear deal if sanctions imposed, Rouhani warns

Iranian president pledges to terminate 2015 nuclear deal 'within hours' if US imposes sanctions announced last month.

Iran will quit nuclear deal if sanctions imposed, Rouhani warns

Islam expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera on Iran and ISIS

Does not expect Hezbollah to enter into a confrontation with Israel.

Islam expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera on Iran and ISIS

Iran defies Trump

Iran expands budget for those fighting ISIS, warns US not to threaten sovereign Arab countries in the Middle East.

Iran defies Trump

Iranian official: No one will inspect our military centers

Senior Iranian military official stresses Iran will not allow the U.S. to visit the country's military centers.

Iranian official: No one will inspect our military centers

Netanyahu: ISIS out, Iran in? We won't allow it

Netanyahu stresses Israel will not allow Iran and its proxies to take over areas vacated by ISIS.

Netanyahu: ISIS out, Iran in? We won't allow it

Mossad Chief warns: Iran is taking over the Middle East

Mossad Director Yossi Cohen warns Iran is moving to fill the void left by ISIS, be dominant power in the Middle East.

Mossad Chief warns: Iran is taking over the Middle East

Kuwait arrests Hezbollah terrorist cell

Capture of Iran-backed terror cell severely strains Kuwaiti-Iranian relations.

Kuwait arrests Hezbollah terrorist cell

FIFA to probe Iran's ban of two soccer players

Soccer's world governing body examining Iran's decision to ban two players who competed against an Israeli team.

FIFA to probe Iran's ban of two soccer players

Iranians blast ban of soccer stars who played against Israel

Thousands of Iranians denounce Tehran regime's decision to blacklist Iranian soccer stars who played against Israel.

Iranians blast ban of soccer stars who played against Israel

Iran bans two soccer players who played against Israel

Iran drops two soccer players from its national team for having played against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Iran bans two soccer players who played against Israel

Amid criticism, Rouhani appoints two female vice presidents

Iranian President appoints two female vice presidents after coming under fire for failing to include women ministers in his cabinet.

Amid criticism, Rouhani appoints two female vice presidents

Haley to discuss Iran with IAEA officials

U.S. Ambassador to the UN will travel to Vienna to discuss Iran's nuclear activities with UN atomic officials.

Haley to discuss Iran with IAEA officials

Rouhani angers reformists with all-male cabinet

Iranian President presents new cabinet, criticized by reformists.

Rouhani angers reformists with all-male cabinet

'Iranian empire is being established - and the US does nothing'

Education Minister Bennett warns West is ignoring looming Iranian threat, calls for concerted strategic action to block 'Iranian empire'.

'Iranian empire is being established - and the US does nothing'

Iran breaks up ISIS cell which planned attacks

Iranian security forces break up ISIS-linked group which was planning attacks in religious centers in the country.

Iran breaks up ISIS cell which planned attacks

Iranian journalist to receive asylum in Israel

Interior Minister: 'This is a journalist whose life is in real danger only because of writing columns on an Israeli news website.'

Iranian journalist to receive asylum in Israel

Iran condemns soccer players who played against Israel

Iran’s soccer federation condemns two Iranians who play for a Greek team for participating in a match against an Israeli team.

Iran condemns soccer players who played against Israel

EU: All sides are abiding by nuclear deal

European Union clarifies that all parties to Iran nuclear deal are abiding by it.

EU: All sides are abiding by nuclear deal

UN urged to act on Iran's satellite launch

United States, France, Britain and Germany push for action at Security Council following Iran's launch of a satellite.

UN urged to act on Iran's satellite launch

It's time to challenge Iranian misbehavior

It's time to challenge Iranian misbehavior

The Iranian connection to the Temple Mount riots

Report finds that rioters were granted packages containing food, drink - and a special note of encouragement from Ayatollah Khamenei.

The Iranian connection to the Temple Mount riots

Iran's Zarif to attend conference on Jerusalem

Iran’s Foreign Minister set to attend conference in Istanbul dealing with Israel’s actions in Jerusalem.

Iran's Zarif to attend conference on Jerusalem

Trump says he will sign new Iran sanctions into law

Bill sanctions Iran for ballistic missile tests, human rights abuses, and terrorism, targets Russia and North Korea as well.

Trump says he will sign new Iran sanctions into law

Iran vows 'strong answer' to American sanctions

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister blasts Senate's passing of bill imposing new sanctions on his country.

Iran vows 'strong answer' to American sanctions

Senate approves sanctions on Russia and Iran

Senate votes nearly unanimously to slap new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite Trump's objection.

Senate approves sanctions on Russia and Iran

Report: Iran successfully tests spacecraft

Iranian media outlet claims Tehran regime succeeds in testing of Simorgh space vehicle, capable of deploying satellites into space.

Report: Iran successfully tests spacecraft

Haley again defends Israel:

'Security Council obsesses over Israel'

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks about Iran, Hizballah destabilizing Middle East roles at monthly UNSC meeting.

'Security Council obsesses over Israel'

Turkey to deport Iranian journalist who wrote for Israeli site

Journalist left Iran when her book on women's oppression was banned. Turkey gave her 30 days to leave after she wrote for Israeli site.

Turkey to deport Iranian journalist who wrote for Israeli site

Netanyahu: Iran is trying to fill the gap

PM Netanyahu in the Golan Heights: Iran trying to fill gap left by ISIS retreat.

Netanyahu: Iran is trying to fill the gap

Trump to Iran: Adhere to the nuclear deal or else...

President Trump warns Iran to adhere to the terms of the nuclear deal or "there will be big, big problems".

Trump to Iran: Adhere to the nuclear deal or else...

House approves sanctions on Iran, Russia and North Korea

U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation that imposes sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. Trump has opposed the Russian part.

House approves sanctions on Iran, Russia and North Korea

White House demands Iran return imprisoned Americans

'“President Trump is prepared to impose new and serious consequences on Iran unless all unjustly imprisoned American citizens are released.'

White House demands Iran return imprisoned Americans

Congress to approve new sanctions on Russia and Iran

Congress poised to approve tough new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea this week after reaching compromise with the White House.

Congress to approve new sanctions on Russia and Iran

Islamic 'charity' places pro-Iran professors in US universities

Alavi Foundation cost-shares with US universities in exchange for allowing pro-Iran professors to function as university staff.

Islamic 'charity' places pro-Iran professors in US universities

Kuwait expels 15 Iranian diplomats

Kuwait asks 15 Iranian diplomats to leave the country. Iran threatens to reciprocate.

Kuwait expels 15 Iranian diplomats

Iranian General: "New Sanctions? US will pay the price"

Iran Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammad Ali Jafar threatened the United States, warning it now to impose sanctions.

Iranian General: "New Sanctions? US will pay the price"

Iran condemns 'contemptible' U.S. sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemns new U.S. sanctions on Iranian individuals, says it will reciprocate the move.

Iran condemns 'contemptible' U.S. sanctions

Trump confirms Iran nuclear compliance but still sanctions

Cites Iran nuclear deal failure to contribute to Middle East stability.

Trump confirms Iran nuclear compliance but still sanctions

Rouhani's brother hospitalized after arrest

Hossein Fereydoun hospitalized with high blood pressure a day after being arrested on financial crime charges.

Rouhani's brother hospitalized after arrest

Lavrov: Russia, US to consider Israel's interests in Syria talks

Iran-backed Hezbollah not involved in or bound by current agreement.

Lavrov: Russia, US to consider Israel's interests in Syria talks

'Israel needs to prevent Iran from taking over Syria'

Former National Security Council Head Yaakov Amidror talks about the threat of Iran taking over Syria, turning it into a weapons launchpad.

'Israel needs to prevent Iran from taking over Syria'

'If there is a war, we will annihilate Lebanon's infrastructure'

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says Iran runs Lebanon, promises Israel will destroy Lebanon completely if war breaks out.

'If there is a war, we will annihilate Lebanon's infrastructure'

Rouhani's brother arrested over financial crime

Younger brother of Iranian President arrested on financial crime charges.

Rouhani's brother arrested over financial crime

American sentenced to 10 years in Iran

Iranian court sentences American citizen to 10 years in prison for 'spying'. US demands citizen's release.

American sentenced to 10 years in Iran