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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

'Syria will be able to manufacture ballistic missiles'

Report claims Syria will produce ballistic and long-range missiles by the end of the year; North Korean soldiers integrate into Syrian army.

'Syria will be able to manufacture ballistic missiles'

President Rivlin

'Threat of Hezbollah growing with Iranian aid'

President Rivlin addresses memorial ceremony for fallen of 2006 Lebanon War, says Iran arming Hezbollah to kill Israeli citizens.

'Threat of Hezbollah growing with Iranian aid'

US Betrayal at the highest level

US Betrayal at the highest level

Head of Revolutionary Guards blasts 'terrorist' Saudi Arabia

Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards describes rival Saudi Arabia as a "terrorist state".

Head of Revolutionary Guards blasts 'terrorist' Saudi Arabia

Liberman: We will respond harshly to any 'spillover'

Defense Minister says Israel will not accept Iranian role in Syria following defeat of ISIS.

Liberman: We will respond harshly to any 'spillover'

US Supreme Court to hear restitution case from ’97 Hamas bombing

Families of 8 Americans injured in Hamas terrorist bombing in Jerusalem seek compensation awarded to them which Iran refuses to pay.

US Supreme Court to hear restitution case from ’97 Hamas bombing

Danon reveals to UN

Iran uses Star of David as practice target

Israeli Ambassador to the UN reveals that Iran has used a Jewish symbol as the target in missile tests.

Iran uses Star of David as practice target

Germany: We're 'worlds apart' from Iran on Israel

German Foreign Minister: Israel's right to exist is non-negotiable, but Iran doesn't agree.

Germany: We're 'worlds apart' from Iran on Israel

Haley: Warning to Syria applies to Russia and Iran too

U.S ambassador to the UN says White House warning on Syria chemical attack is also aimed at Russia and Iran.

Haley: Warning to Syria applies to Russia and Iran too

SCOTUS to rule on Iran compensation to terror victims

Supreme Court to decide whether Persian artifacts in Chicago museums can be seized as compensation for victims of a terror attack in Israel.

SCOTUS to rule on Iran compensation to terror victims

Tehran: Israel doesn't know how to identify our missiles

Iran claims Israel misidentified missiles' flight, says missiles dropped motors in Iraqi desert on purpose.

Tehran: Israel doesn't know how to identify our missiles

Iran arrests 50 suspected terrorists

Iranian authorities round up at least 50 people suspected of links to terrorist groups.

Iran arrests 50 suspected terrorists

Rouhani blasts blockade on Qatar

Iranian President says his country wants to bolster ties with Qatar, criticizes Saudi-led blockade of the emirate.

Rouhani blasts blockade on Qatar

'Israel will be around long after Iranian regime is gone'

Prime Minister addresses Birthright Israel gathering, says Israel ready to defend itself from any threat, but also ready to make peace.

'Israel will be around long after Iranian regime is gone'

Iran arrests ISIS-linked terror cell

Iranian security forces say they arrested members of an ISIS-linked group that planned bombings and suicide attacks.

Iran arrests ISIS-linked terror cell

'Death to Israel.' 'Death to America' at Iranian parade

Annual 'Al Quds Day' march sees usual chants of destroying Israel and the US, adds calls for killing of Saudi royal family.

'Death to Israel.' 'Death to America' at Iranian parade

Military Intelligence head: Terrorism is here to stay

'Hezbollah is setting up a military industry on Lebanese soil with Iranian knowledge,' says MI chief. 'ISIS terrorism will not disappear.'

Military Intelligence head: Terrorism is here to stay

Will Iran lead United Nations agency?

Concern growing in Israel that Iranian representative Ahmad Jalali will be chosen to lead UNESCO.

Will Iran lead United Nations agency?

Iran: Appointment of Saudi crown prince a 'soft coup'

Iranian state media criticizes appointment of Mohammed Bin Salman as crown prince and successor to Saudi Arabia's King Salman.

Iran: Appointment of Saudi crown prince a 'soft coup'

US shoots down Iranian drone over Syria

Iranian drone deemed a threat as it approached training base

US shoots down Iranian drone over Syria

Report: Only 1 out of 7 Iranian missiles reached its target

Israeli report says 3 missiles failed to even reach Syrian territory, 3 others missed their targets entirely.

Report: Only 1 out of 7 Iranian missiles reached its target

Saudi navy intercepts Iranian boat, captures elite force members

Three captured belong to Revolutionary Guard, intended to use explosives for ‘terrorist act’, says Riyadh.

Saudi navy intercepts Iranian boat, captures elite force members

"I have one message to Iran: Do not threaten Israel"

PM responds to Iranian missile strikes in Syria.

"I have one message to Iran: Do not threaten Israel"

WATCH: Iranian missiles hit Syria

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard attacks Syrian targets in response to Tehran terror attacks.

WATCH: Iranian missiles hit Syria

Watch: Iran hits ISIS strongholds in Syria after Tehran attack

Iran unleashes medium-range missiles on ISIS targets across eastern Syria in response to ISIS terror attack in Tehran.

Watch: Iran hits ISIS strongholds in Syria after Tehran attack

Conference of Presidents welcomes new sanctions on Iran

Conference of Presidents welcomes Senate's passing of a bill imposing new sanctions on Iran.

Conference of Presidents welcomes new sanctions on Iran

Khamenei: The United States created ISIS

Iran's Supreme Leader blames United States for Middle East instability, says it created ISIS.

Khamenei: The United States created ISIS

Iran says Trump administration will abide by nuclear deal

Iran's foreign minister believes US administration will find it in the interest of US and of the world to live up to commitments.

Iran says Trump administration will abide by nuclear deal

How compensation from Iran will save lives in Israel

Family of terror victim which won lawsuit against Iran for terror financing uses funds to donate intensive care unit to United Hatzalah.

How compensation from Iran will save lives in Israel

Iran: US gave green light to terror attacks

Iran blames Saudi Arabia, US, for Tehran terror attacks.

Iran: US gave green light to terror attacks

Op-Ed: Israel's F-35s may not be able to beat Iran

The lowdown on why the spanking-new US 'stealth' fighter may be a more dangerous proposition than old-fashioned F-15s.

Op-Ed: Israel's F-35s may not be able to beat Iran

Iran's Guards says Saudi Arabia behind deadly attacks in Tehran

Watch the main stories from Israel and around the world on Channel 2 News.

Iran's Guards says Saudi Arabia behind deadly attacks in Tehran

Trump: States that sponsor terror could fall victim to it

President Trump issues statement following the terrorist attacks in Tehran claimed by ISIS.

Trump: States that sponsor terror could fall victim to it

Iran: Shooting in Parliament

Two separate Iran shootings claim eleven lives.

Iran: Shooting in Parliament

Iran sticking to nuclear deal, says UN watchdog

International Atomic Energy Agency report says Iran is sticking to the 2015 nuclear deal with major world powers.

Iran sticking to nuclear deal, says UN watchdog

Hamas: Iran resuming support? 'Fake news'

Hamas dismisses reports that Iran intends to resume its financial support for the group.

Hamas: Iran resuming support? 'Fake news'

Iran going to fund Hamas again?

Arab news reports that Tehran agreed to renew financial aid to Hamas - after years of tension between them.

Iran going to fund Hamas again?

Iran blasts Trump for saying it sponsors terror

Iran dismisses Trump's allegations that it is a major sponsor of terrorism, says such positions are incorrect and irrelevant.

Iran blasts Trump for saying it sponsors terror

Iranian Parliament Speaker:

'Israel is the biggest threat to humanity'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani blasts “aggressive and racist” Israel.

'Israel is the biggest threat to humanity'

Rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to widen?

Saudi Arabia continues blocking Qatari news site, slams refusal to isolate Iran; Iran warns Saudi Arabian government 'will be annihilated.'

Rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to widen?

Am I a lonely woman of faith?

Am I a lonely woman of faith?

Iran to Hamas: Let's get closer 'on basis of jihad'

Senior Iranian officials express hope to Hamas leader that mutual hatred of US and Israel will lead to closer ties between them.

Iran to Hamas: Let's get closer 'on basis of jihad'

Senate approves new sanctions on Iran

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles.

Senate approves new sanctions on Iran

Iran completes third underground ballistic missile factory

'It's natural that America and the Zionist regime are angry with our missile program, because they want Iran to be in a weak position.'

Iran completes third underground ballistic missile factory

U.S. planning to boost sanctions on Iran

U.S. Treasury will increase sanctions pressure on Iran, Syria and North Korea.

U.S. planning to boost sanctions on Iran

Investigation into Alberto Nisman's death nominated for award

Argentinian investigator dies under suspicious circumstances after accusing government of covering up Iranian role in Jewish center bombing.

Investigation into Alberto Nisman's death nominated for award

'There was no promise to move the Embassy'

Justice Minister Shaked says Israel needs to have realistic expectations, says Trump promised his voters - not Israel - to move Embassy.

'There was no promise to move the Embassy'

ADL: Rouhani's re-election shows little has changed

ADL calls on world to remain vigilant following the re-election of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

ADL: Rouhani's re-election shows little has changed

Rouhani: We'll continue our missile tests

Iranian President says his country doesn't need permission from anyone to hold missile tests.

Rouhani: We'll continue our missile tests

Tillerson: I'll speak with Iran's FM 'at the right time'

Secretary of State doesn't rule out direct talks with Iran, but says he has no plans to call Iranian counterpart.

Tillerson: I'll speak with Iran's FM 'at the right time'

The Devil’s Triangle: At-Tanf/Abu Kamal/Ar Rusafah

The Devil’s Triangle: At-Tanf/Abu Kamal/Ar Rusafah

Can an economic platform defeat Rouhani?

Iran's President Rouhani stands for a second term, facing a hard-line cleric most Iranians know little about. Can Ebrahim Raisi win?

Can an economic platform defeat Rouhani?

Khamenei: 'Zionists' are watching our elections

Iran’s Supreme Leader calls for massive turnout in presidential election in order to bolster the regime against its "enemies".

Khamenei: 'Zionists' are watching our elections

Rouhani's deputy withdraws from election

Iran's first vice president, Eshaq Jahangiri, pulls out of presidential election, endorses Rouhani.

Rouhani's deputy withdraws from election

Israel drops to 15th on list of world's strongest militaries

Global Firepower list puts Israel ahead of Iran, but behind Turkey and Egypt.

Israel drops to 15th on list of world's strongest militaries

Iran's reformist leader backs Rouhani

Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami urges voters to re-elect Rouhani in the upcoming election.

Iran's reformist leader backs Rouhani

Iran and Canada renewing ties

Iran and Canada moving toward full renewal of diplomatic relations, five years after ties were cut by Canada.

Iran and Canada renewing ties

Trump urges Russia to ‘rein in’ Iran, Hezbollah in Syria

US President tells Russian foreign minister that Russia must 'rein in' Assad regime as well as Iran and Hezbollah in Syria.

Trump urges Russia to ‘rein in’ Iran, Hezbollah in Syria