Iran

Russian 'show-offs' at Iranian bases anger Islamic regime

Defense Minister of Iran says Russia was showing off when it revealed that it used an Iranian airbase for bombing missions in Syria.

Iran releases images of new missile defense system

Meant to replace the absent Russian S-300 system, Iran paraded their own surface-to-air defense system in a ceremony with the president.

State Dept.: Russian bombing raid from Iran is 'unfortunate'

United States bemoans Russia's use of an Iranian air base to launch a bombing raid in Syria, but says Moscow gave an advance warning.

Russian warplanes bomb Syria from Iranian base

Russian Defense Ministry announces that Russian air force used an Iranian base for an airstrike against Jihadist forces in Syria.

ADL blasts teacher who won Iran Holocaust cartoon contest

Anti-Defamation League condemns Belgian former teacher whose caricature comparing Israel and the Nazis won a prize in Iran.

Pentagon: Iran improved ballistic missiles after nuclear deal

A new report, published by the US Department of Defense, outlines Iran's sins as a growing cyber and ballistic security threat

School proud of teacher honored at Iran's Holocaust cartoon show

Belgian high school 'proud' of teacher who won 'special prize' at Iran's Holocaust Cartoon Contest, comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.

Israel ordered to pay Iran $1.2 billion

Swiss arbitrators have ruled in favor of Iran in a case that is more than 37 years old.

Iran executes nuclear scientist for 'spying' for the U.S.

Iran executes nuclear scientist convicted of handing over "confidential and vital" information to the United States.

Obama and Kerry deny U.S. paid ransom to Iran

President and Secretary of State deny reports that $400 million payment to Iran was related to four Americans who were held in Tehran.

U.S.: 42 security ex-bigwigs against aircraft sales to Iran

Treasury might approve the deal in November, but Congress could stop it – depending on the outcome of the American elections.

Trump blasts 'incompetent' Obama following Iran ransom report

Republican presidential nominee criticizes Obama and Clinton over report saying the U.S. funneled $400 million in cash to the Iranians.

US paid ransom money to Iran to free Americans

Iranians celebrate US payment as 'ransom money,' but Obama claims simply that 'the time was right to resolve old disputes.'

Rouhani: Israel thwarting implementation of nuclear deal

Iranian President blasts world powers for failing to fulfill commitments under nuclear deal, says Israel and U.S. thwarted implementation.

'The Saudis are stabbing the Muslim nation in the back'

Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran says Saudis are 'committing grave sin' by cooperating with Israel, claims US 'breaking promises' made in deal.

Report: Syrian commander escapes Israeli assassination attempt

Iranian news agency claims a senior commander in the Syrian army escaped unharmed an Israeli assassination attempt in the Golan Heights.

British aid worker held more than 100 days in Iranian prison

British mother, toddler, held hostage in Iran as a "bargaining chip," says her husband.

Dems' video on Clinton highlights Gaza ceasefire, Iran sanctions

Video on Clinton's tenure as secretary of state highlights her roles in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and passing sanctions on Iran.

Iran destroys 100,000 satellite dishes as 'morally damaging'

The mass-destruction was carried out on Sunday as part of widespread crackdown.

Netanyahu 'stands by' conversation with Elor Azariya's father

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses terror tunnels, Hamas, Iran, America, and Elor Azariya in conversation with military correspondents.

One year since Iran deal, 'the threat is still there'

A year after Iran nuclear deal, former head of IDF intelligence says situation is better short-term, but long-term threat looms.

Iran complains to IAEA over leaked document on nuclear deal

Iran says it will lodge a protest over leak of secret document which reveals when restrictions on its nuclear program will be lifted.

Argentina seeks extradition of Iranian over AMIA bombing

Argentina asks Singapore and Malaysia to extradite former Iranian foreign minister whom it accuses of involvement in 1994 AMIA bombing.

Watch: State Department spokesman admits to secret Iran document

State Department spokesman admits public was kept in the dark about side deal that would lift some of the nuclear restrictions on Iran.

Netanyahu: We'll stop transfer of weapons from Iran to Lebanon

Speaking on 10th anniversary of Second Lebanon War, Netanyahu vows Israel will stop attempts to arm Hezbollah.

Restrictions on Iran will be eased before agreement ends

Document obtained by AP reveals that key restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program will start to ease years before the 15-year accord expires.

'Come back to Syria to rebuild the homeland'

Syrian clerics call for refugees to return to Syria to help rebuild the country, say mass emigration serves Assad and Iranian interests.

Rouhani threatens to renew nuclear program

Iranian president says his country can restore elements of its nuclear program if world powers don't live up to their end of the bargain.

Arab 'youth movement' planned attacks under Iranian direction

'Al-Harakat al-Shababi' organization outlawed after investigation turns up Iran-directed plans to perpetrate terror attacks.

Iranian commander calls for the destruction of Israel

Revolutionary Guards leader claims that Iran has 100,000 missiles ready and stashed in Lebanon.

Saudi official: Iran uses Hamas to cause regional instability

Saudi Arabia's former intelligence chief accuses Iran of supporting Hamas and Islamic Jihad in order to cause instability.

Iran vows to continue developing ballistic missiles

Iran declares it will continue its ballistic missile program, despite criticism on the issue by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

Iran blasts UN chief's criticism of its ballistic missiles

Iran rejects as "unrealistic" a report by Ban Ki-moon that criticizes its ballistic missile launches, calls on him to condemn America too.

Congress blocks Iran-Boeing agreement

House of Representatives passes amendments authored by Rep. Peter Roskam to block the sales of Boeing and Airbus aircraft to Iran.

Iran still seeking nuclear weapons, says German intelligence

Germany's domestic intelligence agency warns Iran is still making extensive attempts to acquire materials to further its nuclear program.

Iranian commander: Ground is ready to destroy 'Zionist regime'

Iranian Commander Hossein Salami claims his country has over 100,000 missiles waiting in Lebanon alone to destroy Israel.

Watch: Major anti-regime demo in Iran calls for Syria withdrawal

In rare act of defiance, thousands in Esfahan took to the streets on Al Quds Day - not to oppose Israel, but their own government.

Iran 'foils 50 planned ISIS attacks'

Iran says a team of ISIS jihadists were paid 600,000 euros to carry out a bombing campaign at 50 locations in the country.

Rouhani laments: Syria war means hard to focus on harming Israel

Tens of thousands attend Iran's annual anti-Israel Quds Day. President laments ISIS, Syria making it harder to focus on destroying Israel.

Iranian army: In 25 years Israel will no longer be on the map

Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow support for "Palestine", say they envisage a Jerusalem in 25 years in which Israel doesn't exist.

Rouhani: Israel is to blame for the conflicts in the Arab world

Iranian President calls on Muslims to take part in annual anti-Israel activities on Al-Quds Day.

Iran to execute three Shiite-Arab political prisoners

In Syria, Iran claims it is protecting Shiite Arabs, but inside its borders, it executes them.

Iran, Hezbollah, call on Shiites to overthrow Bahrain's gov't

Shiites up in arms after Bahrainian government revokes citizenship of leading Shia cleric for involvement in unrest.

Uranium discovered at Parchin complex tied to past nuclear work

Traces of man-made uranium were discovered by the IAEA at Iran's Parchin complex, The Wall Street Journal reveals.

Iran says it foiled the 'biggest terror plot ever'

Iranian intelligence officials say they broke up terrorist plot targeting Tehran and other provinces in the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Navy plans to deploy in Atlantic Ocean

Iran's Navy Commander says Iranian presence in Atlantic in on the navy's agenda this year.

Kerry 'willing to listen' to Iran's complaints about sanctions

Secretary of State says he is willing to further clarify to Iran what is and isn't allowed in terms of sanctions relief.

Iran appeals to Int'l Court against terror compensation ruling

Iran complains to International Court over American Supreme Court’s ruling that it compensate families of terror attack victims.

Iran, the Holocaust, 'Septembers of Shiraz' — and me

“Septembers of Shiraz” is a film about a prosperous Jewish family in Iran caught up in the aftermath of the 1979 revolution.

'Iran the greatest threat to Israeli security'

Senior Israeli defense official says Iran could potentially become existential threat to Israel.

IDF intel chief: Our enemies have no idea how powerful we are

Major General Herzi Halevi speaks about threats to Israel. 'No army ever had more intel on enemies than we do about Hezbollah.'

Harvard hires Iran's "Alfred Rosenberg"

Khamanei: Don't question the nuclear deal

Iran's Supreme Leader warns American presidential candidates against questioning his country’s nuclear deal with world powers.

Iranian official: Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel

Speaker of Iran's Parliament claims Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel during the Second Lebanon War in 2006.

Iran rejects State Department's report on terrorism

Iran blasts report which concluded that it is the world's leading sponsor of terrorism as false.

Iran: 'There's no difference between Clinton and Trump'

Despite Clinton's support of nuclear deal and Trump's vow to defeat it, Iran's Parliament Speaker says Tehran views them the same.

Revealed: How President Carter supported the Iranian Revolution

New information shows how Khomeini fooled Carter into helping him overthrow US ally, while deceiving US public.

Israel releases Iran TV correspondent accused of terrorism

Al-Alam correspondent Bassam al-Safadi released to house arrest after four days, following arrest in Goland Heights.

Khamenei slams 'damned and cancerous Zionist regime'

Iranian Supreme Leader calls US, Britain and Israel the 'main enemies,' rejects joining the world economy.

State Department: Iran still world's top terror sponsor

New report reveals Tehran remains leading global terror sponsor despite nuclear deal, ISIS is the largest single threat in the world.