Iran

State Department: ISIS is 'greatest terror threat in the world'

Annual report finds ISIS remains the greatest worldwide terrorist threat, while Iran is still the leading state sponsor of terrorism.

Why is Shi'ite Iran backing Sunni Hamas?

Hamas politburo member praises 'natural' ties, even though Iran is fighting and killing Sunnis throughout the region.

'Legitimizing an extremist'

Harvard hires Iranian who warned of 'the Jewish threat'

Ivy League school won't explain hiring 'die-hard regime supporter' who praised book 'providing solutions to Judaism and Zionism.'

Iran's FM against Trump: Nuclear deal can't be renegotiated

Mohammad Javad Zarif says the nuclear deal with world powers can't be renegotiated, despite Trump's pledge to do so if elected.

Iranian college students given 99 lashes for coed party

Dozens of students arrested, lashed as Islamic regime ramps up crack down on 'immoral behavior'.

Israel arrests Iranian reporter for incitement

Iranian station says no reason for arrest, though acknowledges that he riled up Palestinians with claims of Israel stealing oil.

Iran's latest initiative: 'Zionist Caliphate' cartoon contest

Iran’s Cultural-Art Masaf Institute announces a “Zionist Caliphate” cartoon contest, following the Holocaust denial cartoon contest.

Iran cracks down on phone messaging

Tehran demands foreign messaging apps, i.e. Telegram, move all messages from Iranians to local servers by 2017.

'Moderate conservative' re-elected as Iran's parliament speaker

Ali Larijani, who in the past referred to Israel as a "cancer", re-elected as temporary speaker of Iran's new parliament.

Trump launched presidential campaign to fight Iran deal

Republican candidate's son reveals nuke deal was a 'game-changer' for him, which made him finally say 'I'm going to give this a real shot.'

Iran is an artificial country

Obama admin's breathtaking Israel-Iran double-standard

State Dept. slams 'right-wing' Israeli coalition - but what did it say when anti-US extremist was appointed to Iran's Assembly of Experts?

Congress warns: Obama can stop S-300 transfer to Iran but isn't

Obama isn't using sanctions or veto to stop game-changer weapons sale to Iran, Rep.'s inquiry on the matter gets 'dismissed.'

Hezbollah is broke thanks to US sanctions, says official

Treasury official tells Congress that sanctions have led to Hezbollah being in “its worst financial shape in decades.”

Iran pledges $70 million to Palestinian Islamic Jihad

As Iran deal critics warned, Tehran continues to up its support for terrorism with sanctions relief money. Move seen as snub to Hamas.

Iranian official: We can destroy Israel 'in eight minutes'

Senior Iranian military commander threatens to "raze the Zionist regime" after Khamenei calls to continue building missile arsenal.

J Street tries to defend selling Iran deal for Obama

Liberal Jewish group doesn't deny receiving $576,000 from Obama to push nuclear deal, but claims it did so for 'security of Israel.'

Western powers encourage banks to do business with Iran

United States and European partners appeal for European banks and businesses to invest in Iran following nuclear deal.

Germany condemns Iran's Holocaust cartoon contest

Germany says Holocaust cartoon contest sows hatred and deepens divisions in the Middle East.

'Details of Iran’s treatment of sailors will shock the nation'

Rep. Randy Forbes says the classified details behind Iran’s treatment of the sailors it captured in January will surprise many Americans.

Treasury secretary: Make clear some Iran sanctions are lifted

Jacob Lew says United States is obliged to make clear certain sanctions no longer apply to non-American banks when dealing with Iran.

Iran's Ahmadinejad returning to politics?

Iranian hardliner's sudden return to public eye fuels rumors of new presidential bid.

Nasrallah: We must be vigilant against the 'Zionists'

Hezbollah leader warns of Israel's moves in the region, calls for vigilance.

UNESCO condemns Iran's Holocaust cartoon contest

UN’s cultural body says Holocaust cartoon contest fosters hatred to violence and racism.

Shin Bet deports Turkish Airline pilot with Iranian passport

Captain sent to Israel in 'mix-up,' not allowed to stay for the night in order to prevent precedent.

Holocaust cartoon contest opens in Tehran

Cartoons depicting Netanyahu as ISIS, Israel as committing 'Holocaust' against Palestinians air as 'Charlie Hebdo' rebuttal.

Iran sends condolences to Hezbollah over death of commander

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Mustafa Badr al-Din's death will "strengthen the resistance against Zionists".

Cruz: Boost Israeli aid against the Iranian menace

In a strong op-ed, former presidential candidate demands Obama reverse 'failure' and fully fund Jewish state's defense for Iranian missiles.

Officer who oversaw American sailors captured by Iran dismissed

The U.S. Navy officer who oversaw the 10 sailors captured and briefly detained by Iran has been relieved of his duties.

Senior Iranian commander: The Americans are the biggest threat

Senior Iranian commander declares the United States to be Iran's greatest enemy.

Iran threatens to sink US warships

Islamic Republic's naval forces claim secret weapons arsenal at the ready to hit any US warship, brands America 'absolute evil.'

Iranian minister denies his country tested a ballistic missile

Iran's Defense Minister denies his country successfully tested a precision-guided missile two weeks ago.

Iran tests 'pinpoint' missiles capable of reaching Israel

In latest breach of international sanctions, Iran test-fires what it says is a new kind of ballistic missile.

Is the Iranian gov't responsible for Holocaust denial?

Iran's FM: No connection between the government and Holocaust denial cartoons contest. US museum: He is lying.

13 Iranian troops killed in Syria clashes

Jihadist rebels drive pro-regime forces from key village, inflicting Iran's worst losses over such a short period in the entire war so far.

Iranian general: Syrian opposition is actually Israel

Iranian army's General Staff Security Adviser claims Islamist rebels are 'subgroups of Israel's intelligence bodies.'

Irony? Rouhani against nuclear weapons in Korean Peninsula

Iran’s President tells South Korean counterpart he's in favor of a Korean Peninsula free of nuclear weapons.

Iran to grant citizenship to families of foreign 'martyrs'

In a bid to encourage more Afghan and other foreign 'volunteers' to fight in Syria, Iranian gov't increases incentives.

Iran sues United States over terror compensation ruling

Iran announces lawsuit in the International Court of Justice over ruling forcing it to compensate families of victims of terror attacks.

Khamenei calls to 'defend Palestine' against 'Zionists'

Iran’s Supreme Leader launches yet another verbal attack against Israel.

US Holocaust Museum calls out Iran Foreign Minister's lies

US Holocaust Memorial Museum refuted claim by Iranian Foreign Minister that competition mocking the Holocaust nothing to do with his gov't.

Iran: US 'incapable' of attacking us

Navy Commander says US doesn't have 'capability' to attack Iran, and if it did it would be critically damaged, echoing Khamenei's bravado.

No dollars for Ayatollahs, urge American lawmakers

American lawmakers introduce bill prohibiting President Obama from providing Iran direct or indirect access to the financial system.

United States to buy heavy water from Iran

Republicans outraged following announcement that the Obama administration is buying 32 metric tons of Iranian heavy water.

EU businesses 'held hostage' by US over business with Iran

EU business owners reluctant to make deals with Iran due to the threat of repercussions from the US, officials claim.

Obama promises vigilance when it comes to Iran

During a visit to Saudi Arabia, Obama pledges to remain vigilant against Iran’s destabilizing activities in the Middle East.

Iran blasts terror compensation ruling as 'theft'

Iran rejects U.S. Supreme Court's ruling forcing it to compensate families of terrorist victims.

Iranian FM uses Holocaust to justify nuclear program

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif uses the phrase "never again" in justifying his country’s nuclear program.

Netanyahu, Putin to meet over Iran, Syria issues

Meeting follows Iran receiving first parts of S-300 missile system.

US Supreme Court forces Iran to pay terror victims

Landmark ruling upholds 2012 law which forced frozen Iranian assets to be used to pay families of American terror victims.

Iran to receive S-300 missiles 'by the end of the year'

Russian official confirms Tehran will finally receive controversial air defense missile system by the end of 2016.

Kerry and Zarif to discuss nuclear deal implementation

Secretary of State will meet Iran's Foreign Minister amid Iranian complaints that it is not getting the sanctions relief it deserves.

Jordan recalls its ambassador to Iran

Citing Iranian interference in the 'internal affairs of neighboring countries,' Amman pulls ambassador.

Rouhani: We'll defend Muslim countries against Israel

Iran's president vows to defend Muslim countries against terrorism and Israel.

4 out of 5 Palestinian Arabs see US as an enemy

Residents of Iraq and Palestinian Authority overwhelmingly believe United States is their enemy. Nearly half see Iran as ally.

Islamic summit denounces Hezbollah for spreading terrorism

Most states taking part in a summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) denounce Hezbollah but stop short of blacklisting it.

Iran blocks Congressmen from nuclear inspections

Leading US lawmakers protest how Tehran is not letting them in to visit prisoners and inspect, even as top Iranians visit Washington.

Iran and Italy sign bilateral agreements

Iran and Italy sign a series of bilateral agreements as they attempt to restore ties following implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran cites 'truce violations' as 4 more Iranians killed in Syria

Iranian death toll continues to rise in Syria, as ceasefire teeters on the brink.

Pesach travel guidelines: Israelis at heightened risk of attack

National Security Council issues Passover travel warnings; Turkey, Sinai out-of-bounds for Israelis.