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'Iran is Teaching Gazan Children How to Murder Jews'

Research center head reveals Israeli policy mistake in focusing on Iran's nuclear capability, but not its training Gaza children to murder.

'Iran is Teaching Gazan Children How to Murder Jews'

Negotiations with Iran were a Failure that was Avoidable

Jay Shapiro thinks that the world is at a crossroads on a scale equal to the situation in the 1930s.

Negotiations with Iran were a Failure that was Avoidable

Iran Women's Soccer Captain Banned From Match - By Her Husband

AFC captain takes to media, social networking to protest her husband's confiscation of her passport, legal under Sharia law.

Iran Women's Soccer Captain Banned From Match - By Her Husband

Iranian Women Fined $260 for 'Bad Hijabs'

Two women given fine worth month's salary for 'bad hijabs,' highlighting harsh Islamic law of Iran where the headscarves are mandatory.

Iranian Women Fined $260 for 'Bad Hijabs'

Assad: Iran Hasn't Sent Me an Army

In interview to Russian media Syrian president admits Iran giving military support, but denies troop presence despite numerous reports.

Assad: Iran Hasn't Sent Me an Army

Kuwait Terror Suspects Deny Ties to Iran

More than 20 Kuwaitis deny in court they are linked to Iran and Hezbollah, allege they were tortured and forced to confess.

Kuwait Terror Suspects Deny Ties to Iran

'Shana Tova', Tweets Iranian President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani takes to Twitter to wish Jews a Happy New Year.

'Shana Tova', Tweets Iranian President

Iranian Cars Face Boycott - From Iranians

Backlash after local officials tell Iranians it's 'wrong and sinful' to boycott its cars, which Iranians say are substandard.

Iranian Cars Face Boycott - From Iranians

Iran Claims It Found 'Unexpectedly' Rich Uranium Mine

Iranian Atomic chief announces new mine containing far more ore than Western analysts expected before negotiating deal.

Iran Claims It Found 'Unexpectedly' Rich Uranium Mine

Iran: The Americans Had 'No Option' Besides a Deal

Iran's foreign ministry says the United States had to strike a nuclear deal because its sanctions and threats had failed.

Iran: The Americans Had 'No Option' Besides a Deal

Watch: Iran - Billions for Terror?

Short film exposes Iran's direct involvement with Hamas - and what the nuclear deal practically means for Israel.

Watch: Iran - Billions for Terror?

Bahrain: Ground Offensive Needed to Fight 'Iranian Influence'

Bahrain's Foreign Minister calls for a ground offensive to eliminate Iran's influence in Yemen, via the Houthi rebels.

Bahrain: Ground Offensive Needed to Fight 'Iranian Influence'

Report: Iranian Soldiers Actively Fighting in Syria

Israeli security officials say Revolutionary Guards have teamed with Hezbollah, Syrian soldiers to stave off rebels in Zabadani.

Report: Iranian Soldiers Actively Fighting in Syria

Netanyahu: Iran Leaves 'No Room for Illusion' Over Deal

Iran's Supreme Leader clear that 'the US is a Great Satan and that Iran intends to destroy the State of Israel,' Netanyahu says.

Netanyahu: Iran Leaves 'No Room for Illusion' Over Deal

IAEA to Consult Iran over Nuclear Deal 'Ambiguities'

UN atomic watchdog organization mum on details of inquiry, which follows torrential criticism over patchwork nuclear deal.

IAEA to Consult Iran over Nuclear Deal 'Ambiguities'

Four Dead as Iran Revolutionary Guards Fight Kurdish Rebels

Spillover? Kurdish rebels clash with Iranian security forces at Turkish border, as fighting rages between Turkey, PKK.

Four Dead as Iran Revolutionary Guards Fight Kurdish Rebels

Austrian President Travels to Iran

Austrian President Heinz Fischer becomes the first European head of state to visit Tehran since 2004.

Austrian President Travels to Iran

Rouhani: Europe Has 'Historic Duty' to Help Migrants

Iran's President calls on European countries to fulfill their "historic duty" to do more to shelter migrants arriving at its borders.

Rouhani: Europe Has 'Historic Duty' to Help Migrants

Japan Looking for Business Deal with Iran 'As Soon as Possible'

Tokyo to send delegation to Tehran for bilateral investment negotiations despite implications of nuclear deal.

Japan Looking for Business Deal with Iran 'As Soon as Possible'

Iran Hints at Prison Swap for Jailed American Reporter

The speaker of Iran's parliament hints at the possibility of a prisoner swap to free detained Washington Post's Jason Rezaian.

Iran Hints at Prison Swap for Jailed American Reporter

Iran Objects to Kuwait Linking it to Terror Cell

Islamic Republic and known terror supporter cries foul over link to Hezbollah spying cell in Kuwait.

Iran Objects to Kuwait Linking it to Terror Cell

Iran to Confiscate Cars of 'Poorly Veiled' Women

Iran's police say women drivers in Tehran could have their cars impounded by police if they are caught driving with a poorly fixed veil.

Iran to Confiscate Cars of 'Poorly Veiled' Women

Iran Unveils '100 Derogative Ways to Describe America' Display

Basij state militia stages burns US, Israeli, UK flags outside former US embassy in Tehran at govt-sponsored anti-US hatefest.

Iran Unveils '100 Derogative Ways to Describe America' Display

Saudi Arabia Furious over Iran 'Mohammed' Movie

Sunni world up in arms after Shia Iran allows film which depicts the founder of Islam's childhood; calls for boycott.

Saudi Arabia Furious over Iran 'Mohammed' Movie

Kuwait Charges 24 Terror Suspects with Links to Iran

Kuwait charges 24 people suspected of links to Iran and Hezbollah with plotting terrorist attacks.

Kuwait Charges 24 Terror Suspects with Links to Iran

Iranians Arrested for Selling US, UK Flag Merchandise

Flags deemed 'Satanic symbols' despite nuclear deal, reopening of UK embassy in Iran.

Iranians Arrested for Selling US, UK Flag Merchandise

Iran's Chief Judge: Attempts to Free Captive Americans 'Useless'

Iranian judiciary chief dismisses US Secretary of State John Kerry's calls to free imprisoned US citizens, says US 'hyping up' the case.

Iran's Chief Judge: Attempts to Free Captive Americans 'Useless'

Merkel 'Disappointed' by Iran's Attitude Towards Israel

German Chancellor says that it not acceptable for Iran to continue to call for Israel's destruction.

Merkel 'Disappointed' by Iran's Attitude Towards Israel

Watch: Iranian Speaker Leaves UN Plenum During Edelstein Speech

Iranian Parliament speaker filmed leaving the UN plenum as Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein begins speech.

Watch: Iranian Speaker Leaves UN Plenum During Edelstein Speech

Iran Jails 'Israeli Spies' As Wash Post Reporter Awaits Verdict

Iran has sentenced two people to ten years in prison each for spying for the U.S. and Israel, with a third likely to be sentenced this week.

Iran Jails 'Israeli Spies' As Wash Post Reporter Awaits Verdict

Kuwaiti MP: Iran the True Enemy of the Arab States

Gulf state once on good terms with Tehran drifts further away after Iran tries to market disputed oilfield, accused of arming terrorists.

Kuwaiti MP: Iran the True Enemy of the Arab States

Khamenei Aide: Fighting the 'Zionist Regime' is Our Policy

Aide to Iran's Supreme Leader denies British Foreign Secretary's comments that Iran has changed its attitude towards Israel.

Khamenei Aide: Fighting the 'Zionist Regime' is Our Policy

Netanyahu to Italian PM: 'Future Belongs to Those Who Innovate'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks of bonds between Israel, Italy: 'Basic truths... bind our two countries and our common civilization.'

Netanyahu to Italian PM: 'Future Belongs to Those Who Innovate'

No Release in Sight for Iranian Opposition Leaders

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hints reformist leaders confined to house arrest since 2009 will languish for longer still.

No Release in Sight for Iranian Opposition Leaders

Iran Won't Allow Barenboim to Perform in Tehran

Iran's Ministry of Culture reportedly says it will not allow Israeli-Argentinian conductor Daniel Barenboim into the country.

Iran Won't Allow Barenboim to Perform in Tehran

Kerry Urges Iran to Free Jailed Marine

Secretary of State urges Tehran Iran to free Amir Hekmati after four years in prison.

Kerry Urges Iran to Free Jailed Marine

Switzerland 'Regrets' Offensive Anti-Netanyahu Cartoon

Swiss envoy to Iran displayed cartoon showing doves defecating on the Israeli PM's head.

Switzerland 'Regrets' Offensive Anti-Netanyahu Cartoon

Iranian State Media Calls Irish Deal Opponent 'a Jew'

State-run PressTV reports 'Jewish Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney' has come out against nuclear deal - except she's Irish.

Iranian State Media Calls Irish Deal Opponent 'a Jew'

Iran Embassy 'Opening Soon' in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv residents shocked to see a massive sign in the city center proclaiming an Iranian embassy will soon be opened there - will it?

Iran Embassy 'Opening Soon' in Tel Aviv

IAEA Says Iran May Have Built 'Extension' to Parchin

New IAEA report says Iran appears to have built an extension to part of its suspicious Parchin military site.

IAEA Says Iran May Have Built 'Extension' to Parchin

Swiss Ambassador Urges Companies to Invest in 'Stable' Iran

Switzerland's ambassador to Tehran says Iran is a "pole of stability" in the Middle East.

Swiss Ambassador Urges Companies to Invest in 'Stable' Iran

American Treasury Official to Visit Israel, Discuss Iran Deal

Acting Under Treasury Secretary Adam Szubin to discuss Iran nuclear deal with senior Israeli officials.

American Treasury Official to Visit Israel, Discuss Iran Deal

Saudi Suspect in anti-US Bombing Arrested in Beirut

Ahmed al-Mughassil may also be the leader of the Saudi Hezbollah wing.

Saudi Suspect in anti-US Bombing Arrested in Beirut

Israeli Conductor's Iran Concert Plan Enrages Culture Minister

Israeli conductor with radical pro-Palestinian views incurs Miri Regev's wrath for concert that will encourage 'delegitimization' of Israel.

Israeli Conductor's Iran Concert Plan Enrages Culture Minister

Police Complaint: Barak Endangered Israel's Security

Leaked recordings in which Ehud Barak comments on Iran and other matters is worthy of a criminal investigation, says an attorney.

Police Complaint: Barak Endangered Israel's Security

Report: Deal to Sell Russian S-300 Missiles to Iran Off

A report Thursday says the sale of Russian S-300 missiles to Iran may not take place, as the two sides wrangle over price.

Report: Deal to Sell Russian S-300 Missiles to Iran Off

Iran: No Place for 'Zionist Regime' in Talks with Britain

Iran's Foreign Ministry dismisses British Foreign Secretary's claims that the country changed its policy towards Israel.

Iran: No Place for 'Zionist Regime' in Talks with Britain

Edelstein to Push Israeli Opposition to Iran at UN Event

Knesset Speaker to visit NY to show off Knesset's environmentalism projects, but also promises to push Iran agenda.

Edelstein to Push Israeli Opposition to Iran at UN Event

Iran Calls on US to Release 19 Prisoners

Tehran insists US may be violating human rights in imprisoning 19 Iranians, despite imprisoning US citizens and refusing swaps.

Iran Calls on US to Release 19 Prisoners

Jews in UK Protest Reopening Tehran Embassy

Jewish Leadership Council chairman warns 'Iran shows no sign of changing behavior,' urges UK to 'be vigilant about Iranian threat to world.'

Jews in UK Protest Reopening Tehran Embassy

Iran to Let Israeli Conductor in for Concert?

Talks being held to let Berlin Orchestra with conductor Daniel Barenboim into Tehran - will his 'Palestinian citizenship' get him in?

Iran to Let Israeli Conductor in for Concert?

Iran Sending Afghan Refugees as 'Cannon Fodder' for Assad

Iran exploiting Afghan Shi'ite refugees by coercing them to prop up Syrian regime for incentives, leading to many of their deaths.

Iran Sending Afghan Refugees as 'Cannon Fodder' for Assad

Iran: 'No Plans' to Swap Post Reporter for Prisoners in U.S.

Iranian diplomat says Tehran has no plans to swap Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian for prisoners held in the United States.

Iran: 'No Plans' to Swap Post Reporter for Prisoners in U.S.

IAEA Chief: Arrangements with Iran 'Technically Sound'

IAEA chief Yukiya Amano seeks to ease concerns about inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities.

IAEA Chief: Arrangements with Iran 'Technically Sound'

Iran in Talks with China to Build New Nuclear Sites

Islamic regime presses ahead with new nuclear plans: after announcing 2 new sites last month, it now seeks Chinese reactors.

Iran in Talks with China to Build New Nuclear Sites

Students in Tehran Demand to Cancel the Nuclear Deal

Iranians protest outside parliament that is reviewing deal, warn of 'US intrustion' and 'American Trojan horse infiltrating Iran.'

Students in Tehran Demand to Cancel the Nuclear Deal

Iranian Official: Israel's Annihilation Still Our Central Goal

Senior official rebuffs British claims Iran's stance towards Israel has softened.

Iranian Official: Israel's Annihilation Still Our Central Goal

US Vet Helping Kurds in Iraq: Iran is a Greater Threat than ISIS

American training Kurds finds Iran doing same atrocities, 'it's just not as reported'; prepares for Iranian escalation after deal approved.

US Vet Helping Kurds in Iraq: Iran is a Greater Threat than ISIS

Nuclear deal in peril?

Cash-Strapped IAEA to Stop Monitoring Iran Next Month?

UN's atomic body admits it has no money to inspect Iran's nuclear program, asks member states to hand over more funds to let it continue.

Cash-Strapped IAEA to Stop Monitoring Iran Next Month?

German Foreign Minister to Visit Iran in October

Frank-Walter Steinmeier announces plans to travel to Iran in October, in a sign Berlin wants to rebuild ties with the Islamic Republic.

German Foreign Minister to Visit Iran in October