Rouhani's brother arrested over financial crime
Younger brother of Iranian President arrested on financial crime charges.
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Younger brother of Iranian President arrested on financial crime charges.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Iranian drone deemed a threat as it approached training base

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

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

PM responds to Iranian missile strikes in Syria.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two separate Iran shootings claim eleven lives.

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

'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.'

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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