Iran

Shimon Peres's secret

In 2014, former President Shimon Peres revealed a secret to two journalists. What was it?

German minister: Iran must recognize Israel

German Economy Minister says Iran can only have friendly relations with his country if it recognizes Israel's right to exist.

Ahmadinejad confirms he won't run for President

Iran's former president won't stand for re-election after being ordered not to do so by Supreme Leader.

Khamenei tells Ahmadinejad not to run for president

Iran's Supreme Leader tells former president not to stand again in next year's elections.

Minister Galant: Build an artificial island for Gaza

Housing and Construction Minister Yoav Galant spoke at IAC(Israel American Council) conference about Israel's strategic and regional goals.

Rouhani: Zionist pressure causes U.S. to violate nuclear deal

Iranian President blames “Zionist pressure groups” for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling which could undermine the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran 'more determined' to strengthen military

Iran's chief of staff says the aid deal between the U.S. and Israel makes Iran more determined to strengthen its military.

Holocaust Museum: Press Iran on Holocaust denial

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum calls on world leaders to press Iran’s leadership on its Holocaust denial.

Khamenei: We won't negotiate with the Americans

Iran’s Supreme Leader says the country must stand strong against Washington on the region’s conflicts.

A joyous holiday and a sad world

Key rebel supporter Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria truce

Amid concerns that Syrian rebel forces will not accept truce, key rebel backer Saudi Arabia welcomes it, but warns that regime must comply.

Dichter: Religious terror has replaced nationalist terror

Security and Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Avi Dichter explained the connection between Iranian extremism and Palestinian incitement.

Defense Minister: Israel's greatest threat - Iran

Minister Avigdor Liberman sounds off on security threats, state and religion, and Elor Azariya during visit to city of Ariel in Samaria.

Iran building second nuclear power plant

A year after the nuclear deal, Iran begins construction on new nuclear power plant that it promises will only be used for peaceful purposes.

Jews seek explanations over Iranian minister's visit to Berlin

An alleged visit to Berlin by Iran's intelligence minister raises the eyebrows and ire of Jewish leaders in Germany.

IAEA: Iran is honoring the nuclear deal

UN nuclear agency's latest report says Iran has kept to the nuclear deal it signed with world powers.

Saudi Grand Mufti: Iranians aren't Muslims

As tensions between the Muslim states rise, Saudi and Iranian religious leaders trade accusations and insults.

Iranian vessel sails dangerously close to US ship in Gulf

US officials say that an Iranian ship sailed directly in front of a US Navy vessel in a way that was "unsafe and unprofessional."

Obama accused of 'misleading the public' over Iran deal

AIPAC, Republican Jewish Coalition criticize report which revealed that Iran was secretly allowed to evade restrictions.

White House denies Iran was allowed to skirt restrictions

White House spokesman dismisses report alleging the U.S. and other powers allowed Iran to ignore restrictions under nuclear deal.

Iran to Turkey: Get out of Syria

Iran claims Turkey's offensive "a violation of Syria's sovereignty," as Turkey marches deeper into Kurdish-claimed territory.

Volunteered to death: Iranian 'retired' general killed in Syria

Report: Sunni fighters have taken out a famed senior of the Revolutionary Guards, Ahmad Gholami.

Watch: Iran plants S-300 system around Fordow nuclear site

In a show of force, Iran has planted its new, Russian S-300 system around the Fordow nuclear site.

Khamenei: Our enemies will face a harsh response if they attack

Iran’s Supreme Leader warns his country’s “enemies” that they will face Iran's harsh response if they dare to attack.

Iran arrests nuclear negotiator over spying

Iran arrests a member of the negotiating team that reached a nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran says malicious software hit its petrochemical complexes

Iran detects and removes malicious software from two of its petrochemical complexes.

Iran blasts Kerry for saying it supports rebels in Yemen

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denies American accusations his country delivered missiles to Houthi rebels.

Iranian Defense Minister: We don't need Russia's S-400 system

Iranian Defense Minister says S-300 system is enough to defend his country and it doesn’t intend to purchase the more advanced S-400.

How much does a kidney cost in Iran?

While western world citizens wait for years for a kidney transplant, Iran touts its own solution: Legal organ trade.

Chile urged to nix visit by Iranian official

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on president of Chile to cancel a planned visit by Iran's foreign minister scheduled for late this week.

On the ground: Operation 'Euphrates Shield' kicks into high gear

Turkey has sent its military en masse into Syria. The goal: Destroy ISIS. "God willing, we will get a result in a short time."

U.S.: It's unclear if Russia has stopped using Iranian air base

State Dept. acknowledges reports that Russia ended its use of an Iranian air base to strike Syria, says it's unclear if they are true.

Kerry denies knowledge of Russia, Iran military relationship

Russia and the United States back opposing sides in Syria's five-year war, which has left 280,000 people dead.

Iran blocks Russia for 'showing off'

Iran has ended Russia's use of an Iranian air base, says Russia will need to ask "permission" for future use.

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.