Iran

Saudi Arabia and Jordan reject Iran's 'interference'

Saudi Arabia and Jordan say Iran’s interference in the region’s internal affairs ignites sectarian strife.

Iran backtracks on S-300 missile reception

Foreign Ministry's statement amended to omit notice of delivery of the missiles, says instead 'first phase' of agreement was implemented.

Donald Trump publicly suggests selling Iran faulty weapons

During a rally in upstate New York, Donald Trump suggested purposely selling Iran $12 billion in missiles that don't work.

AIPAC opposes further sanctions relief for Iran

American Israel Public Affairs Committee opposes further sanctions relief for Iran, cites ballistic missile tests.

Iranian official blasts 'foolish' Kerry

Iran's defense minister rejects Secretary of State's comments that his country is is destabilizing the Middle East.

Kerry open to a 'new arrangement' with Iran over missile tests

Secretary of State says his country is prepared to work with Iran to find a solution to dispute over its recent ballistic missile tests.

Kerry asks Iran to stop its regional wars

Kerry calls on Tehran to 'prove it wants to be member of int'l community' by stopping its Houthi rebels in Yemen and escalation in Syria.

GOP bill seeks to block easing of financial restrictions on Iran

Marco Rubio and Mark Kirk's legislation would bar easing the rules on using American dollars in trade transactions with Iran.

Iranian execution 'spree' drives up world death penalty rate

Executions up 31% in Iran in 2015, including four minors; worldwide death penalty rate at 25-year high.

Top Iranian general: Iran preparing for all-out war with the US

America 'won't do a damn thing' to stop Iranian advances, Revolutionary Guards commander boasts.

More than 220 Iranian soldiers killed in Syria since October

Report reveals mounting death toll for Tehran as it continues to back Assad regime; Hezbollah confirms deaths of 2 senior commanders.

Obama blames Iranian behavior for lack of business interest

US notes that Iran follows nuclear deal strictly, but still provokes against Israel, supports terror.

Air France to allow female staff to opt out of Tehran flights

Air France says it will allow female staff to opt out of routes to Tehran, following directive forcing them to cover their heads.

Iran deploys elite 'commandos' to Syria

Iranian general says Iran upping its contingent of 'advisers' aiding Assad regime, as Russia scales back its own commitment.

French flight attendants refuse to work flights to Iran

Air France's female flight attendants declare they will not work on flights to Tehran if they are required to cover their hair.

Iran announces naval deployment in Latin America

Iranian Army Commander says Tehran plans to send warships and destroyers to Latin America, to work with anti-US states.

Air France crew told to wear headscarves in Tehran

Female Air France cabin crew reject airline's directive that they should wear a headscarf while in Tehran.

Cong. Meng demands answers on financial relief for Iran

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng asks Kerry to clarify whether reports that Iran will be allowed to use American dollars are true.

Obama: Iran agreement 'a substantial success'

President Barack Obama says Iran has made real progress on living up to its obligations in nuclear deal.

Iran paraphrases UN's Ban in justifying Palestinian terror

Iranian Deputy FM vows to help 'axis of resistance' in 'third intifada' against Israel, calls terror war a 'natural response.'

Obama considering easing financial restrictions on Iran

Republicans outraged following reports that Obama is considering allowing dollars to be used in transactions with Iran.

Khamenei: The future is missiles, not negotiations

Iran's Supreme Leader says missiles will be a part of Iran’s future relations with the outside world.

Danon welcomes call for response to Iranian missile tests

Israeli UN Ambassador: There must be consequences for Iranian hostility; sanctions should be implemented.

Western powers demand UN action on Iran missile tests

United States and European allies say Iran's ballistic missile tests defied UN resolution, demand action.

Iran: Nothing will stop our missile program

General declares Islamic Republic will continue developing ballistic missiles, despite UN resolutions and US sanctions.

Iranian cyber assault on the US exposed

In landmark indictment, US charges 7 Iranians working for IRGC with widespread campaign targeting American banks, NY dam and NASA.

Washington sanctions Revolutionary Guards over missile tests

United States Treasury names IRGC units involved in ballistic missile program to its sanctions blacklist.

US secretly gave Iran $1.7 billion in 'ransom payment'

Officials try to avoid answers on large payment to Iran in January. Congressman insists it was ransom for US prisoners.

'As we defeated Haman, we must defeat Ayatollah Khamenei'

Efrat chief rabbi speaks with Arutz Sheva about connection between Purim, nuclear Iran.

US bill to expand law on monitoring travel in and out of Iran

US Congress members introduce bill to expand monitoring of travel to and from Iran.

US court ruling suggests Iranian ties to 9/11 attacks

NY judge finds Iran liable for damages in 9/11 lawsuit, orders Iranian regime pay $11 billion in compensation.

Republican senators unveil stricter sanctions on Iran

New legislation would require stricter sanctions on every sector of Iran's economy that supports its ballistic missile program.

Israel presents red lines to Russia on Golan, Iran

President Rivlin met with Putin on Wednesday, outlining Israel's concerns as Russia prepares to remove its forces from Syria.

Human rights organizations ask UNHRC not to ignore Iran

34 human rights organizations ask UN Human Rights Council to renew its mandate to investigate rights violations in the Islamic Republic.

Argentine judge closes Jewish center attack case against ex-prez

Federal judge rejects request to reopen inquiry into allegations by the late prosecutor regarding cover-up of bombing by Iran.

Danon: Ignoring Iran violations encourages its nuclear program

Israeli Ambassador to UN Danny Danon speaks at special Security Council session on Iranian violations of UNSC resolutions.

EU could sanction Iran over ballistic missile tests

France's Foreign Minister warns Iran it could face European sanctions over its recent launch of ballistic missiles.

Danon demands UN condemnation of Iran missile tests

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN sends urgent letter to the Security Council, says Iran continues to violate UN resolutions.

Khamenei rules out ties with United States, 'Zionist regime'

Iran's Supreme Leader says Iran isn't hostile towards the West but will not have ties with the United States or Israel.

UN chief urges Iranian 'restraint' following missile tests

UN Secretary-General urges Iran to act with moderation and caution in the wake of its latest ballistic missile launch.

Iran touts plans to expand its naval power

Day after Kerry warns Iran over ballistic missile breach, Iran rolls out new speedboats, announces plans for 80 knot per hour missile boat.

Kerry calls Zarif, protests Iran's missile tests

Secretary of State phones Iranian counterpart in wake of Iran's claims it test fired ballistic missiles.

Israel calls for 'decisive action' against Iran's missiles

Foreign Ministry issues statement condemning Iran's latest ballistic missile test and threats against Israel.

Biden vows to 'act' on Iran missile tests - if confirmed

During trip to Israel, US VP promises 'we will act' on ballistic missile breaches of US sanctions, 'wherever we can find them.'

Iran: Israel is in range of most of our missiles

During ballistic missile tests defying sanctions, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief says Israel is in range and 'in fear.'

House Speaker vows to continue to push for Iran sanctions

Paul Ryan says American lawmakers would continue to press for new sanctions against Iran until it stops its provocations.

Iranian billionaire handed a death sentence

Babak Zanjani helped Iran breach sanctions but fell from favor under Rouhani, and now he faces death for withholding funds.

Russia freezes Iran missile sale following Israeli pressure

Following protests by Israel, Russia freezes controversial sale of heavy anti-air missiles to Iran.

Iran rages at Gulf states for outlawing terrorist Hezbollah

Iranian Deputy FM claims Gulf states 'harmed Lebanese security' by banning Iran-proxy terrorists, lauds group's attacks on Israel.

Watch: Iran gears up for chemical war

In unveiling new weapons including chemical suits, medicine for chemical agents, Defense Minister vows to continue 'foiling' US sanctions.

Reformists in Iran? Only a matter of tactics

Head of Ezri Center for Iran Studies says only difference between Iranian conservatives, reformists is tactics to maintain theocracy.

Report: Iran to withdraw all its fighters from Syria

Confirming Kerry's comments, Channel 2 News reports Khamenei and Rouhani have decided to withdraw 2,500 fighters from Syria.

Iranian official accuses moderates of working with West

Iran's judiciary chief claims reformists are working with American and English media outlets against hardliners.

Iran to compensate victims of 1997 Jerusalem terror attack

San Diego court rules Iran supported 1997 attack in Jerusalem's Ben Yehuda Street, will compensate victims.

PA demands Iran terror payments go through it

PA 'rejects' Iranian promise of payments to families of terrorists, stipulating that terror payments go through 'official channels.'

Rouhani and Iranian 'moderates' likely to win election

Iranian President and his main ally Rafsanjani reportedly are front-runners in elections to Iran's parliament.

IAEA: Iran briefly violated terms of nuclear deal

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran briefly exceeded the amount of heavy water it is allowed to have under deal with West.

Crucial Iran elections begin

First parliamentary and Assembly of Experts votes since nuclear deal are to act as referendum on the deal, and possibly on next Ayatollah.

Kerry: Iran withdrawing Revolutionary Guards from Syria

US Secretary of State claims intelligence points to Iranian withdrawal ahead of ceasefire; some 100 Iranians have died in the war.

Netanyahu: Nuclear deal enabled Iran to pay terrorists' families

Israeli PM says new package offering tens of thousands of dollars to terrorists' families made possible by western sanctions relief.

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