Iran

From spiritual alienation and existential loneliness to faith

Russia and Iran in talks for $10 billion military deal

Russia and Iran are currently in talks for a massive military deal, despite UN restrictions on weapons transfers to Iran.

Does Trump want to scrap the Iran deal?

Does Trump want to scrap the Iran deal? If so, this is how he does it.

Sen. Tom Cotton: Reimpose sanctions on Iran

Arkansas senator Tom Cotton called on president-elect Trump to reimpose sanctions on Iran due to violations of nuclear deal.

Watch: Khamenei explains 'Death to America' chant

Iran's Supreme Leader blasts United States, explains why Iranians chant "Death to America" at rallies.

Trump adviser: He'll demand changes to Iran deal

One of Trump's foreign policy advisers says he may not rip up the Iran nuclear deal, but will demand that it be changed.

Netanyahu: Iran supports 360 degree terror

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Russian counterpart, warns about Iran’s drive to carry out terror attacks all over the globe.

Iran to ship out excess heavy water

State Department says Iran is taking steps to ship out heavy water produced in excess of limit set under its nuclear deal.

Iran's FM: Israel is the biggest threat to humanity

Iran’s Foreign Minister launches a verbal attack on Israel, says it threatens world peace and international security.

'Death to America' heard in Tehran again

Chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” heard in Tehran as Iranians mark anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy.

Canada to renew ties with Iran

Canadian Foreign Minister claims renewing Tehran ties will help protect Israeli interests.

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Iran imprisons American supporter and 80-year-old father

The two are to serve ten-year sentences – but Iran hopes to use them to extract American concessions.

Rouhani criticizes American presidential candidates

Iranian President says the choice offered to voters in the U.S. presidential election was between "bad and worse".

Islamic Jihad leader praises Iran

Islamic Jihad stages a public show of force in Gaza, with its leader praising Iran and criticizing Arab states.

Argentina asks Iraq to extradite ex-Iranian minister

Argentina issues another extradition warrant for an Iranian ex-foreign minister over the AMIA bombing.

In final debate, Trump again uses Iran against Clinton

Trump used Iran among other foreign policy differences to depict Clinton as “stupid” in the final presidential debate.

AJC: Condemn Iran for human rights abuse, Holocaust denial

AJC urges members of European Parliament to condemn Iran's human rights abuse, Holocaust denial.

Former top US general pleads guilty in Stuxnet leaks case

Retired top U.S. general pleads guilty in a case involving leaks that revealed program to cripple Iran’s uranium enrichment system.

Alert: Iran’s “A2/AD” Saudi Plan is Scott’s “Anaconda Plan”

New info: Ron Arad died in captivity

New intelligence documents estimate that Israeli navigator Ron Arad died a short while after he was taken captive.

IAEA chief: Iran deal is still fragile

IAEA chief Yukiya Amano warns that small failures in implementation of Iran nuclear deal could have a negative influence.

EU roadmap for relations with Iran ignores its anti-Semitism

European Parliament to vote on roadmap for relations with Iran that sidesteps Tehran’s endorsement of anti-Semitism and terrorism.

Iranian officials snub German economy minister

Two Iranian officials cancel meetings with German Vice Chancellor following his call on Iran to recognize Israel.

New Iran drone similar to captured American drone

Iran's Revolutionary Guard unveils drone, claims it is similar to U.S. RQ-170 captured five years ago.

Iran rejects Germany's demand on Israel

Iran declares it would never recognize Israel as a precondition for normalizing ties with Germany.

Women threaten to boycott championship

Women threaten to boycott World Championship after Iran announces they must wear hijab.

Shimon Peres's secret

In 2014, former President Shimon Peres revealed a secret to two journalists. What was it?

German minister: Iran must recognize Israel

German Economy Minister says Iran can only have friendly relations with his country if it recognizes Israel's right to exist.

Ahmadinejad confirms he won't run for President

Iran's former president won't stand for re-election after being ordered not to do so by Supreme Leader.

Khamenei tells Ahmadinejad not to run for president

Iran's Supreme Leader tells former president not to stand again in next year's elections.

Minister Galant: Build an artificial island for Gaza

Housing and Construction Minister Yoav Galant spoke at IAC(Israel American Council) conference about Israel's strategic and regional goals.

Rouhani: Zionist pressure causes U.S. to violate nuclear deal

Iranian President blames “Zionist pressure groups” for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling which could undermine the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran 'more determined' to strengthen military

Iran's chief of staff says the aid deal between the U.S. and Israel makes Iran more determined to strengthen its military.

Holocaust Museum: Press Iran on Holocaust denial

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum calls on world leaders to press Iran’s leadership on its Holocaust denial.

Khamenei: We won't negotiate with the Americans

Iran’s Supreme Leader says the country must stand strong against Washington on the region’s conflicts.

A joyous holiday and a sad world

Key rebel supporter Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria truce

Amid concerns that Syrian rebel forces will not accept truce, key rebel backer Saudi Arabia welcomes it, but warns that regime must comply.

Dichter: Religious terror has replaced nationalist terror

Security and Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Avi Dichter explained the connection between Iranian extremism and Palestinian incitement.

Defense Minister: Israel's greatest threat - Iran

Minister Avigdor Liberman sounds off on security threats, state and religion, and Elor Azariya during visit to city of Ariel in Samaria.

Iran building second nuclear power plant

A year after the nuclear deal, Iran begins construction on new nuclear power plant that it promises will only be used for peaceful purposes.

Jews seek explanations over Iranian minister's visit to Berlin

An alleged visit to Berlin by Iran's intelligence minister raises the eyebrows and ire of Jewish leaders in Germany.

IAEA: Iran is honoring the nuclear deal

UN nuclear agency's latest report says Iran has kept to the nuclear deal it signed with world powers.

Saudi Grand Mufti: Iranians aren't Muslims

As tensions between the Muslim states rise, Saudi and Iranian religious leaders trade accusations and insults.

Iranian vessel sails dangerously close to US ship in Gulf

US officials say that an Iranian ship sailed directly in front of a US Navy vessel in a way that was "unsafe and unprofessional."

Obama accused of 'misleading the public' over Iran deal

AIPAC, Republican Jewish Coalition criticize report which revealed that Iran was secretly allowed to evade restrictions.

White House denies Iran was allowed to skirt restrictions

White House spokesman dismisses report alleging the U.S. and other powers allowed Iran to ignore restrictions under nuclear deal.

Iran to Turkey: Get out of Syria

Iran claims Turkey's offensive "a violation of Syria's sovereignty," as Turkey marches deeper into Kurdish-claimed territory.

Volunteered to death: Iranian 'retired' general killed in Syria

Report: Sunni fighters have taken out a famed senior of the Revolutionary Guards, Ahmad Gholami.

Watch: Iran plants S-300 system around Fordow nuclear site

In a show of force, Iran has planted its new, Russian S-300 system around the Fordow nuclear site.

Khamenei: Our enemies will face a harsh response if they attack

Iran’s Supreme Leader warns his country’s “enemies” that they will face Iran's harsh response if they dare to attack.

Iran arrests nuclear negotiator over spying

Iran arrests a member of the negotiating team that reached a nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran says malicious software hit its petrochemical complexes

Iran detects and removes malicious software from two of its petrochemical complexes.

Iran blasts Kerry for saying it supports rebels in Yemen

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denies American accusations his country delivered missiles to Houthi rebels.

Iranian Defense Minister: We don't need Russia's S-400 system

Iranian Defense Minister says S-300 system is enough to defend his country and it doesn’t intend to purchase the more advanced S-400.

How much does a kidney cost in Iran?

While western world citizens wait for years for a kidney transplant, Iran touts its own solution: Legal organ trade.

Chile urged to nix visit by Iranian official

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on president of Chile to cancel a planned visit by Iran's foreign minister scheduled for late this week.

On the ground: Operation 'Euphrates Shield' kicks into high gear

Turkey has sent its military en masse into Syria. The goal: Destroy ISIS. "God willing, we will get a result in a short time."

U.S.: It's unclear if Russia has stopped using Iranian air base

State Dept. acknowledges reports that Russia ended its use of an Iranian air base to strike Syria, says it's unclear if they are true.

Kerry denies knowledge of Russia, Iran military relationship

Russia and the United States back opposing sides in Syria's five-year war, which has left 280,000 people dead.

Iran blocks Russia for 'showing off'

Iran has ended Russia's use of an Iranian air base, says Russia will need to ask "permission" for future use.