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Watch: Netanyahu says Iran's aggression must not go unanswered

Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to Iranian launching of ballistic missile over weekend.

Watch: Netanyahu says Iran's aggression must not go unanswered

Iran conducts ballistic missile test in violation of UN ban

US officials report that Iran conduced test of a medium range ballistic missile in violation of UN Security Council resolution.

Iran conducts ballistic missile test in violation of UN ban

HIAS: Several Jewish families affected by entry ban

Jews from Muslim countries affected by US ban on immigration face uncertainty over their ability to emigrate.

HIAS: Several Jewish families affected by entry ban

Iran: Trump's ban a 'flagrant insult' to entire Muslim world

Iran announces reciprocal ban on US citizens traveling to Iran, denounces US ban as "flagrant insult" to entire Islamic world.

Iran: Trump's ban a 'flagrant insult' to entire Muslim world

Netanyahu: Trump understands the Iranian threat

Prime Minister says world continues to be silent on Iran's genocidal ambitions, but Trump's inauguration may be harbinger of change.

Netanyahu: Trump understands the Iranian threat

Iran sentences British citizen to five years in prison

Iran sends Iranian-British woman accused of trying to overthrow the government to five years in prison.

Iran sentences British citizen to five years in prison

Bennett congratulates Trump, responds to Netanyahu

Israel's Education Minister congratulates US President Trump on inauguration, responds to Israeli PM's Saturday night Facebook post.

Bennett congratulates Trump, responds to Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu's Message to the Iranian People

WATCH: Israel's Prime Minister sends special message to the Iranian people, says, "You are shackled by a theocratic tyranny."

PM Netanyahu's Message to the Iranian People

Trump to develop missile system against Iran

White House says the Trump administration intends to develop missile defense system to protect against attacks from Iran and North Korea.

Trump to develop missile system against Iran

'Obama leaves behind a weakened United States'

National security expert says outgoing president's naivete, indecision, and focus on reaching a deal with Iran have left the US weaker.

'Obama leaves behind a weakened United States'

Iran promises to 'surprise' Trump if he cancels nuclear deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump will be surprised by his country if he annuls the nuclear agreement.

Iran promises to 'surprise' Trump if he cancels nuclear deal

50 killed in Tehran building collapse

High-rise building collapses in Iran capital after fire engulfs top floors. 50 killed, at least 30 firefighters among them.

50 killed in Tehran building collapse

Iran, Syria sign gas and phone deal

Iran signs gas deal with Syria, receives right to operate phosphate mines and create gas terminal.

Iran, Syria sign gas and phone deal

Trump Chief of Staff pick: Iran deal on 'life-support'

Reince Priebus says Trump believes Iran nuclear deal is 'terrible' and 'on life support', will decide whether to renegotiate or scrap deal.

Trump Chief of Staff pick: Iran deal on 'life-support'

Iran: We won't renegotiate the nuclear deal

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister makes clear his country will not renegotiate nuclear agreement despite Trump's vow to rip it up.

Iran: We won't renegotiate the nuclear deal

Major legal victory against terror

US court rules that terror sponsors Iran and Syria must pay 178 m. dollars to family whose infant daughter was murdered in a terror attack.

Major legal victory against terror

New Venezuelan vice president accused of anti-Semitism

Former Venezuelan government minister who has been accused of anti-Semitism and ties to Iran and Hezbollah tapped as vice president.

New Venezuelan vice president accused of anti-Semitism

Iran to get natural uranium

AP reports Iran to receive Russian uranium with US approval.

Iran to get natural uranium

Former Iranian President Akbar Rafsanjani dies at age 82

Former Iranian President dies after suffering heart attack.

Former Iranian President Akbar Rafsanjani dies at age 82

Germany indicts Iranian spy who targeted Israeli organization

Germany indicts Pakistani who spied on head of pro-Jewish organization and other groups for Iran.

Germany indicts Iranian spy who targeted Israeli organization

Revealed:

Iran received more than $10 billion in cash and gold

Wall Street Journal reveals that Iran has received more than $10 billion in the form of cash and gold in the past three years.

Iran received more than $10 billion in cash and gold

Iranian opposition leader steps down

Mehdi Karroubi, who has been under house arrest for almost six years, announces he is quitting his party.

Iranian opposition leader steps down

Iran currency hits record low as US policy to change under Trump

Iranian rial drops to record low as foreign businesses uncertain of Trump's intentions towards enforcing sanctions against Iran.

Iran currency hits record low as US policy to change under Trump

Iran claims it purchased Boeing aircraft at half-price

Iran claims it negotiated with Boeing to purchase 80 aircraft worth $16.6 billion at half price.

Iran claims it purchased Boeing aircraft at half-price

Iranian commander threatens Israel In wake of Aleppo victory

Senior Iranian commander sends threatening message to Israel in wake of victory in Aleppo.

Iranian commander threatens Israel In wake of Aleppo victory

Iran discusses nuclear-powered ships with IAEA

The Islamic Republic announced it would develop nuclear-powered ships in response to U.S. "violation" of nuclear deal.

Iran discusses nuclear-powered ships with IAEA

Renewal of Iran sanctions becomes law without Obama signature

Iran Sanctions Act becomes law as President Obama refuses to sign despite passage by overwhelming majorities in Congress.

Renewal of Iran sanctions becomes law without Obama signature

Kenya deports two Iranian terror suspects

Kenyan court orders the deportation of two Iranian men accused of plotting an attack on the Israeli embassy.

Kenya deports two Iranian terror suspects

Khamenei: The Zionist regime won't exist in 25 years

Iran’s Supreme Leader calls for a united “Palestinian struggle” in order to destroy Israel within 25 years.

Khamenei: The Zionist regime won't exist in 25 years

Iran says Aleppo 'victory' shows its regional clout

Tehran officials celebrate rebel defeat in Syria as victory for Iran nuclear program.

 Iran says Aleppo 'victory' shows its regional clout

White House: Iran's nuclear marine vessels don't violate deal

White House downplays Iranian President's directive to local scientists to develop systems for nuclear-powered marine vessels.

White House: Iran's nuclear marine vessels don't violate deal

Iran starts nuclear program after US 'violation' of deal

Iranian President orders scientists to develop nuclear powered propellers for marine transportation after Congress extends sanctions.

Iran starts nuclear program after US 'violation' of deal

Iran, Boeing sign deal for 80 jets

Iran signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 80 passenger planes, despite House of Representatives opposition.

Iran, Boeing sign deal for 80 jets

PM says he will pitch Trump at least 5 ways to undo Iran deal

Prime Minister Netanyahu said he would present to President-elect Donald Trump multiple options to dismantle the Iran nuclear deal.

PM says he will pitch Trump at least 5 ways to undo Iran deal

Iran warns: 'Zionist regime' would be destroyed in a war

Iran’s defense minister warns that if Trump's policies lead to a war in the Middle East, it would result in the destruction of Israel.

Iran warns: 'Zionist regime' would be destroyed in a war

Cutting the head of the snake: terror victim sues Iran,Syria

Watch: Israeli legal expert discusses the case of a mother of an Israeli terror victim suing Iran and Syria in the hope of stopping Hamas.

Cutting the head of the snake: terror victim sues Iran,Syria

Diplomat confirms Iran shipped heavy water abroad

Iran has shipped 11 tons of heavy water abroad to fall in line with limits set by nuclear deal.

Diplomat confirms Iran shipped heavy water abroad

Money from IDF submarine deal will reach Iranian hands

Liberman says the issue of Iran's minimal share in the ship-building company was known and discussed.

Money from IDF submarine deal will reach Iranian hands

Iranian theme park teaches war and violence to children

Shooting targets in the image of Netanyahu and Israeli and US flags are part of a theme park for teaching children values of the Iranian.

Iranian theme park teaches war and violence to children

Netanyahu wants to speak with Trump about Iran

PM says he looks forward to working with President-elect Trump in dealing with Iran, says nuclear deal did not end threat.

Netanyahu wants to speak with Trump about Iran

Iran threatens to resume its nuclear activities

Iran's parliament threatens to approve resumption of nuclear activities, in response to the United States extending its sanctions on Iran.

Iran threatens to resume its nuclear activities

Trump reportedly mulling non-nuclear sanctions on Iran

Trump’s transition team reportedly examining options for imposing sanctions on Iran that would not technically breach the nuclear deal.

Trump reportedly mulling non-nuclear sanctions on Iran

Iran demands Kenya release two suspected terrorists

Iran says two of its citizens who were arrested in Kenya for filming the Israeli embassy are lawyers.

Iran demands Kenya release two suspected terrorists

Surprising discovery about submarine deal

Revealed: Iran holds shares in German company that sold submarines to Israel. Senior source: Every company undergoes extensive checks.

Surprising discovery about submarine deal

Senate unanimously votes to extend Iran sanctions

US Senate votes 99-0 to extend the Iran Sanctions Act by 10 years.

Senate unanimously votes to extend Iran sanctions

Iranians indicted over planned attack on Israeli embassy

Two Iranians and their Kenyan driver charged over planned terror attack on Israeli embassy in Nairobi.

Iranians indicted over planned attack on Israeli embassy

Khamenei says Iranian President Rouhani too friendly with US

Iraninian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei criticized Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's policy of "open dialogue" with the West.

Khamenei says Iranian President Rouhani too friendly with US

Deadly nuclear material stolen from Iran nuclear plant

A device containing Iridium-192 has been reported stolen from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, could be used to construct a dirty bomb.

Deadly nuclear material stolen from Iran nuclear plant

US to Iran: Reduce nuclear stockpile so Trump won't rip up deal

The US is negotiating with Iran to reduce its nuclear stockpile in order to convince President-elect Donald Trump not to tear up the JCPOA.

US to Iran: Reduce nuclear stockpile so Trump won't rip up deal

Iran: Claims we shipped weapons to Hezbollah are baseless

Iran rejects Ambassador Danon's report showing the Revolutionary Guards used commercial airline flights to ship weapons to Hezbollah.

Iran: Claims we shipped weapons to Hezbollah are baseless

Iran threatens retaliation if US extends sanctions

Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei says US would be in violation of nuclear deal if it extends sanctions, and that Iran would retaliate.

Iran threatens retaliation if US extends sanctions

Iran ships out heavy water to Oman

Iran transfers 11 tons of heavy water to Oman, after IAEA found it to be in violation of amounts allowed in nuclear deal.

Iran ships out heavy water to Oman

Republicans urge Obama: Let Trump determine Iran policy

House Republican leaders urge Obama to refrain from boosting business ties with Iran before he leaves office.

Republicans urge Obama: Let Trump determine Iran policy

Iranian commander: Israel will be gone in 10 years

Senior Iranian military commander predicts that the Palestinian Arabs will “get rid of Israel” in the next 10 years.

Iranian commander: Israel will be gone in 10 years

IAEA chides Iran for exceeding heavy water limit

Yukiya Amano chides Iran for exceeding for the second time an agreed upper limit for nuclear material set out in deal with world powers.

IAEA chides Iran for exceeding heavy water limit

House votes to bar aircraft sales to Iran

Republican-led House of Representatives approves legislation banning the sale of commercial aircraft to Iran.

House votes to bar aircraft sales to Iran

Iran angry after U.S. House extends sanctions

Senior Iranian officials threaten Washington after House passes bill renewing the sanctions on the Islamic Republic for 10 years.

Iran angry after U.S. House extends sanctions

Arab states take united stand against Iran

11 Middle East nations accuse the Islamic Republic of sponsoring terror.

Arab states take united stand against Iran

Iranian art on display in Jerusalem

Exhibition on Iranian contemporary art is currently on display at the Islamic museum in Jerusalem. Curator: Art can bring people together.

Iranian art on display in Jerusalem

House extends Iran sanctions for 10 years

House of Representatives reauthorizes the Iran Sanctions Act for a period of 10 years.

House extends Iran sanctions for 10 years