Iran

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.

Iran test-fires a torpedo

U.S. official says Iran test-fired a high-speed torpedo in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rouhani blasts his opponents

Iranian President criticizes his conservative election as he seeks re-election on May 19.

President Trump's message to Israel

'Netanyahu and I will decide how to confront Iranian threat,' says President Trump, adds he hopes to promote 'real, lasting peace'.

Iran threatens Saudi Arabia

Iran’s defense minister threatens to leave no part of Saudi Arabia untouched if Riyadh "does anything ignorant".

'US must recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan'

Intelligence Minister says US and Israel must develop a joint policy on dealing with Syria and Iran, starting with recognition of the Golan.

Report: Iran gives $600 million to Hezbollah

According to the report, the aid included funds from the US and other countries.

Iran: Dozens of terror groups uncovered

Iranian security forces arrest terrorists, foil plan to disrupt public event.

Rouhani blasts anti-Israel messages on missiles

Ahead of election, Iranian President criticizes Revolutionary Guards for writing anti-Israel messages on ballistic missiles.

Iran: Saudi Arabia supports terrorism

Iran criticizes Saudi Arabia after the Saudi deputy crown prince rules out dialogue with Tehran.

Officials: Iran attempted missile launch from submarine

U.S. officials say Iran attempted to launch a cruise missile from a submarine in the Strait of Hormuz.

National Security Advisor details shifts in US foreign policy

National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster describes Trump administration's foreign policy changes on North Korea and Iran

Iran: We discussed prisoners with U.S. officials

Iran says it discussed Americans with dual citizenship held in Iran with American counterparts.

Iran: PA conducting a 'war' against Gaza

Senior Iranian official attacks PA for its punitive measures against Gaza and its Hamas rulers.

Saudi official: Iran planned to take over Yemen

Saudi Arabia's Operation Decisive Storm against Iranian interests in Yemen continues.

Ahmadinejad won't endorse other candidates

Former Iranian president, barred from running in election, won't be endorsing other candidates.

'Hungary has no business in Iran's nuclear program'

Hungarian opposition calls on government to cancel nuclear pact with Iran.

At UN debate, Arab states heed Haley’s plea to focus on Iran

Arab states agree to US request to focus more time on Iranian threat, less on Israel and the Israeli-Arab conflict.

Trump: Iran not living up to 'spirit' of deal

Trump criticizes Iran nuclear deal, says it should not have been signed.

Ahmadinejad disqualified from presidential election

Iran's Guardian Council disqualifies former president from running in next month's election.

US tells UN Security Council to stop obsessing over Israel

US Ambassador Nikki Haley says Iran 'chief culprit' in Middle East conflicts, too much attention paid to Arab-Israeli conflict.

Iran blocks calls on popular messaging app

Iran’s judiciary blocks voice calls on Telegram, following arrest of people who ran reformist channels on the app.

Dershowitz: 'See N. Korea? Congress must act now to stop Iran!'

Outspoken Harvard law professor says Congress should vote now to authorize a preventive military strike against Iran.

Rex Tillerson: Assad era is coming to an end

US Secretary of State says Russia has aligned itself with Iranians, Hezbollah, needs to choose whether to be part of a better future or not.

Germany sentences Pakistani spy

German court sentences 31-year-old Pakistani to four years and three months in prison for spying on Jewish and Israeli-related targets.

Bahrain busts Iranian-linked terror cell

Bahrain breaks terrorist cell whose members trained in Iran.

'For first time in years no daylight between Israel and US'

Ambassador Ron Dermer: 'For the first time in many years, perhaps in many decades, there is no daylight between our two governments.'

In role reversal, Iran and Hamas impose sanctions

Iran engages in tit for tat sanctions against US while Hamas imprisons its own people in retaliation against Israel.

'If Iran was benign the Mideast's problems would be solvable'

Former British PM Tony Blair tells AIPAC conference Iran is key issue preventing conflicts in Middle East from being resolved.

Iranian bill would label CIA, US Army as terrorist groups

Iran announces sanctions against 15 US companies which do business with Israel in retaliation for US sanctions against Islamic Republic.

Iran to sanction 15 US companies for Israel ties

Iran targets US companies for providing Israel with equipment to 'use against the Palestinians.'

Senators call for tighter sanctions on Iran

Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill imposing tighter sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile tests.

Iran 'harassing' American warships in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Navy commanders say Iran is jeopardizing international navigation by "harassing" warships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran prepared to resume nuclear activities

Iran's Foreign Minister warns his country will resume its nuclear activities if the United States doesn't adhere to deal.

Trump to adhere to Iran deal

Trump advisor says the United States will continue to adhere to Iran nuclear deal for the time being.

'Iran remains central threat to Israel'

Mossad Director-General Yossi Cohen says that as long as present regime continues to rule Iran, Israel will be under threat.

Iran's Khamenei calls Western view of women a ‘Zionist plot’

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls Western view of women a 'Zionists’ plot' in a tweet on Iran's version of mother’s day.

Former Canadian PM:

'Nuclear agreement has emboldened Iran'

Stephen Harper says nuclear agreement with Iran should be cancelled if the Islamic Republic doesn't comply with it.

Iran: Israel is the world's biggest nuclear threat

Iranian Foreign Minister accuses Israel of being the biggest nuclear threat to humanity, says Netanyahu distorts history.

Hezbollah ratchets up murder machinery on global scale

Weapons production responsibility transferred to Hezbollah in Lebanon, Bolivia munitions factory raided, explosives for 5 big attacks found.

Son of Iranian opposition leader sent to prison

Iran sentences son of Mehdi Karroubi to six months in prison over “propaganda against the regime”.

Iranian Jewish lawmaker blasts Netanyahu

Jewish member of Iran’s parliament calls Netanyahu "insane vampire" over his comments that Iran seeks the annihilation of the Jews.

Netanyahu on Iran: Who are they kidding?

PM fires back at Iran’s Foreign Minister who accused him of “falsifying the Torah”.

Report: Iran set up weapons factories for Hezbollah in Lebanon

Iran reportedly training Hezbollah operatives to manufacture rockets and weapons to circumvent Israeli attacks on arms transports.

Iran unveils new domestic tank

Iran continues to tout its military achievements, claims to unveil new domestically manufactured tank.

Iranian Speaker: Netanyahu doesn't know history

Iranian Parliament Speaker rejects Netanyahu comparison between contemporary Iran and ancient Persians.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Netanyahu distorting the Torah

Netanyahu said before a reading of the Book of Esther that the Islamic Republic, as ancient Persia, is trying to destroy the Jewish people.

Iran using civilian flights to transfer soldiers, ammunition

Iran smuggling soldiers and military equipment to battle zones on civilian flights to Syria and Yemen.

'Netanyahu, Don't give in to the Reform Movement'

Israeli organization accuses Reform Movement of siding with Israel's enemies, calls on PM to stand strong in meeting with Reform leaders.

Netanyahu: Persia is trying to eliminate us today, too

Netanyahu participates in Megilla reading, says Persia's heirs will fall as their forefathers did.

Iran: Israel kills nuclear scientists

Iran’s envoy to the IAEA claims Israel hires assassins to kill nuclear scientists throughout the Middle East.

Iran claims it tested a ballistic missile

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it successfully tested a Hormuz 2 ballistic missile.

Liberman to Pence: We're waiting for the embassy move

Israeli Defense Minister meets Mike Pence, talks about anti-Semitism, Iran, and expected US Embassy move.

Iranian rocker who performed in Israel: I’d die for peace

Iranian musician with fatwa for his head says supporters of BDS have it wrong.

Watch: Iran launches more ballistic missiles

Iran launched two more ballistic missiles over the weekend.

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iranian threat

PM and US President agree to work together to counter Iranian threat following further ballistic missile tests.

'Lebanese army is Hezbollah unit'

Defense Minister Liberman presents new data on Syrian/Lebanese theater in briefing to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Trump: Return of Jewish citizen held by Iran 'top priority'

Trump Administration pledges to work to bring home Jewish citizen who worked for FBI and CIA.

Will Trump's new approach to Russia rein in Iran?

Ex-Ambassador to US warns Iran benefiting from ISIS defeats, says US attempts to contain Iran via Russia could backfire.

Ahmadinejad joins Twitter despite having banned it

Iran's former president joins Twitter after acting to ban it while in power.