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Iran bans English lessons in primary schools

Iran says teaching English in primary schools could lead to a western “cultural invasion”.

Iran bans English lessons in primary schools

Ahmadinejad arrested for inciting protests

Former Iranian President reportedly arrested after attending rally in which he publicly criticized the government.

Ahmadinejad arrested for inciting protests

Erdogan: U.S. and Israel meddling in Iran

Turkish President claims United States and Israel are interfering in Iran's internal affairs.

Erdogan: U.S. and Israel meddling in Iran

The Iranian who wanted to learn Torah

Otzma Yehudit CEO Michael Ben-Ari speaks with Arutz Sheva about his relationship with a young Iranian, tells the story behind the protests.

The Iranian who wanted to learn Torah

Russia: US demand for UN meeting on Iran is 'destructive'

US Amb. Nikki Haley calls on UN to stand with the people of Iran, as Russia's Foreign Minister Ryabkov says involvement is 'destructive.'

Russia: US demand for UN meeting on Iran is 'destructive'

American Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

United States imposes sanctions on five entities tied to Iran’s ballistic missile program.

American Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

Analysis: How Iran is working to destroy Israel from within

Iran is preparing the ground for a major conflict between Israel and the so-called ‘Islamic Resistance"- terror groups and Shiite militias.

Analysis: How Iran is working to destroy Israel from within

French President:

'U.S., Israel's comments on Iran could lead to war'

French President Macron says tone of comments adopted by U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia towards Iran is virtually “a path to war”.

'U.S., Israel's comments on Iran could lead to war'

Nasrallah: U.S. and Israel behind Iran protests

Hezbollah leader downplays protests in Iran, says his group has weapons and will not hesitate to give them to Palestinian Arabs.

Nasrallah: U.S. and Israel behind Iran protests

PM: 'Iran is trying to create terror cells within the State'

PM Netanyahu praises Shabak for uncovering Iranian terror network, says Iran is trying to organize terror inside the State of Israel

PM: 'Iran is trying to create terror cells within the State'

Cleared for publication:

Iranian intelligence operating in Judea & Samaria

Iranian intelligence using South Africa as base for clandestine operations in Judea and Samaria.

Iranian intelligence operating in Judea & Samaria

Islamic Jihad fires Iranian mortar from Gaza

IDF estimates Islamic Jihad responsible for mortar fire during birthday ceremony in honor of IDF KIA; projectiles found to be Iranian issue.

Islamic Jihad fires Iranian mortar from Gaza

Iran's former 'moderate' president blames U.S. for protests

Mohammad Khatami accuses United States of stirring the latest unrest in the country.

Iran's former 'moderate' president blames U.S. for protests

French Foreign Minister postpones Iran trip

French President Emmanuel Macron urges Iranian counterpart to show restraint, as Foreign Minister postpones schedule trip to Tehran.

French Foreign Minister postpones Iran trip

Why Israel must encourage the protests in Iran

Most Israeli politicians remain silent about the demonstrations in Iran. Should Israel consciously encourage them?

Why Israel must encourage the protests in Iran

Amb. Haley calls for UN emergency sessions on Iran

US Ambassador to the UN calls for Security Council, Human Rights Council in response to the mass protests in Iran

Amb. Haley calls for UN emergency sessions on Iran

Dershowitz: Obama stood behind Iranian regime

Alan Dershowitz tells 'Fox and Friends' Obama Administration 'made it clear' it would 'stand behind' Ayatollahs.'

Dershowitz: Obama stood behind Iranian regime

'All the money Obama foolishly gave to Iran went to terrorism'

President Trump blasts his predecessor over the Iran nuclear deal and payments to Iranian regime, praises protesters battling Tehran gov't.

'All the money Obama foolishly gave to Iran went to terrorism'

Report: Iranian regime panicked over anti-government protests

Leaked notes from regime meetings reveal extent of panic over protests sweeping country. 'This is different from previous occasions.'

Report: Iranian regime panicked over anti-government protests

Iran death toll rises as protesters attack police station

9 more killed as popular uprising against Iranian government continues, with rioters attacking army bases and police stations.

Iran death toll rises as protesters attack police station

Protesters in Iran – will they get US support this time?

Will President Trump behave differently than Obama did towards Iranian protesters? Will he continue to encourage the demonstrators?

Protesters in Iran – will they get US support this time?

2 dead, 2 wounded as Iranian protester opens fire on police

Iranian gov't claims 2 officers killed, 2 others wounded when protester opens fire on officers during demonstration.

2 dead, 2 wounded as Iranian protester opens fire on police

'Israel and Iran will be friends again once regime falls'

Israeli Prime Minister says claims that Israel is behind unrest in Iran are 'laughable', praises protesters.

'Israel and Iran will be friends again once regime falls'

Trump: Time for change in Iran

Death toll rises to 12 as anti-government protests continue across Iran. President Trump praises protesters, blasts Obama administration.

Trump: Time for change in Iran

Even the Beatles preceded the Palestinians

Even the Beatles preceded the Palestinians

Rouhani fires back at Trump

Iranian President responds to Trump's backing of protests, says he has no right to sympathize with protesters after calling them terrorists.

Rouhani fires back at Trump

Analysis: Something extraordinary is happening in Iran

As Iran's proxy army conquers the Golan Heights, the Iranian people have taken to the streets.

Analysis: Something extraordinary is happening in Iran

Trump: Iranians are sick of wasting their money on terrorism

Iran blocks access to social media sites after 3 protesters killed. Trump pledges to watch Iran 'very closely' for human rights violations.

Trump: Iranians are sick of wasting their money on terrorism

Trump on Iran:

'Oppressive regimes cannot endure forever'

Iran experiences most significant wave of protests since 2009 over weekend. 'The days of America looking the other way are over.'

'Oppressive regimes cannot endure forever'

Iran: Revolutionary Guard kills 3 protesters

As Iranians protest, Revolutionary Guard shoots some protesters and uses tear gas on others.

Iran: Revolutionary Guard kills 3 protesters

Trump supports Iran protests

US President Donald Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, express support for civilians' protests in Iran.

Trump supports Iran protests

52 arrested at anti-government rally in Iran

Iranian official says 52 people were arrested in protests against high prices in Mashhad.

52 arrested at anti-government rally in Iran

'Get a load of this'

PM Netanyahu slams Iran for saying 'Merry Christmas' while jailing Christians, asks world to pray for Christians suffering under Iran rule.

'Get a load of this'

Iran: Protesters shout 'Death to Rouhani'

Hundreds of people take to the streets in Mashhad, blast President Rouhani during protest against high prices and unemployment.

Iran: Protesters shout 'Death to Rouhani'

Report: US, Israel sign secret deal to counter Iranian threat

US, Israeli intelligence reportedly set up joint teams to counter all aspects of Iranian threat, from nuclear program to terrorism.

Report: US, Israel sign secret deal to counter Iranian threat

Iran's parliament: Jerusalem is the capital of 'Palestine'

Iranian parliament approves bill which requires the government to support Jerusalem as the capital of “Palestine”.

Iran's parliament: Jerusalem is the capital of 'Palestine'

'They threw prayer books in the toilet, they ripped everything'

Jews in Iranian city of Shiraz shocked over the vandalism in the city’s Hadash Synagogue.

'They threw prayer books in the toilet, they ripped everything'

Report: Vandals attack Iran synagogue, destroy Torah scrolls

Vandals break into the Hadash Synagogue in the Iranian city of Shiraz, destroy Torah scrolls and deface prayer books. Police investigating.

Report: Vandals attack Iran synagogue, destroy Torah scrolls

Iranian convicted of spying for Israel sentenced to death

Iranian Supreme Court sentences professor at Belgian University to death for allegedly spying for Israel.

Iranian convicted of spying for Israel sentenced to death

Iran: UN vote a 'no' to Trump's 'thuggish intimidation'

Iran’s Foreign Minister welcomes results of vote on Jerusalem at the UN General Assembly.

Iran: UN vote a 'no' to Trump's 'thuggish intimidation'

The case for supporting Riyadh's new young leader

The case for supporting Riyadh's new young leader

UN calls on Iran not to execute alleged 'Mossad spy'

UN human rights experts say trial of Belgium professor accused of spying for Israel featured numerous violations of his rights.

UN calls on Iran not to execute alleged 'Mossad spy'

Iran: US veto of UN J'lem resolution 'provocative'

Spokesman says US veto despite support of rest of security council 'proves that US seeks compromise by trampling Palestinian rights.'

Iran: US veto of UN J'lem resolution 'provocative'

Trump: Israel not the root of Middle East's problems

President to lay out new doctrine on Mideast policy. 'Jihad and Iran, not Israel, are source of region's problems.'

Trump: Israel not the root of Middle East's problems

Report: Obama protected Hezbollah to appease Iran

Investigation reveals that Obama administration barred prosecution of Hezbollah operations, shielded terror group in bid to appease Iran.

Report: Obama protected Hezbollah to appease Iran

Iranian TV airs 'confession' of 'spy for Israel'

Iranian state television airs alleged confessions of Iranian academic who was sentenced to death for spying for Israel.

Iranian TV airs 'confession' of 'spy for Israel'

Will Abbas visit Iran?

PA media reports that PA chairman received an invitation to Tehran. Abbas's associates deny.

Will Abbas visit Iran?

Iran airs alleged confession of death-row academic

Academic accused of being a Mossad spy says he's being punished for refusing to spy for Iran.

Iran airs alleged confession of death-row academic

Houthis: U.S. diverting attention from Jerusalem recognition

Yemen’s Houthi rebels dismiss accusations that Iran supplied them with missile fired at Saudi Arabia.

Houthis: U.S. diverting attention from Jerusalem recognition

Haley presents proof Iran supplied missile to Houthis

U.S. ambassador to the UN presents evidence that a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen was Iranian-made.

Haley presents proof Iran supplied missile to Houthis

Haley to present proof of Iranian cover ups

U.S. Ambassador to the UN to present "irrefutable evidence" that Iran tried to cover up violations of international obligations.

Haley to present proof of Iranian cover ups

Amnesty condemns death sentence for Iran academic

Iran refuses to grant fair trial to professor at Swedish university sentenced to death for allegedly spying for the Mossad.

Amnesty condemns death sentence for Iran academic

Lebanon PM slams Hezbollah-organized trip to Israel's border

Lebanese PM says Iran-backed group violated international law, instructs authorities to investigate.

Lebanon PM slams Hezbollah-organized trip to Israel's border

Iranian cleric calls for Palestinian uprising

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami urges Palestinian Arabs to "rage" against Israel over Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Iranian cleric calls for Palestinian uprising

Argentine ex-president to be arrested over Iran bombing coverup

Judge orders arrest of Cristina Kirchner for cover-up of Iranian involvement in bombing of Jewish center that killed 85 people.

Argentine ex-president to be arrested over Iran bombing coverup

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

Militia says that 'Trump's decision on Jerusalem renders striking US forces in Iraq legitimate.'

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Arab world blasts Trump's announcement on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Iran: We have established 'resistance cells' across Middle East

Official reveals the method by which Iran attempts to spread its influence across the Middle East.

Iran: We have established 'resistance cells' across Middle East

PM Netanyahu: We won't allow Iran to entrench itself in Syria

In video filmed prior to alleged strike, PM Netanyahu says Israel 'won't allow regime bent on destroying Israel to acquire nuclear weapons.'

PM Netanyahu: We won't allow Iran to entrench itself in Syria

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Arab news outlets report Israel attacked military base in Syria, 2 missiles were intercepted.

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria