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Israel Warns: 'Iran is like ISIS, Just Much Bigger'

Israel's government releases animated clip on day of nuclear deal deadline likening Iran to Islamic State.

Israel Warns: 'Iran is like ISIS, Just Much Bigger'

Iran Blocked Holocaust Education Website Throughout 2014

US State Depatment's annual report on human rights finds Holocaust denial a continuing problem in the Islamic Republic.

Iran Blocked Holocaust Education Website Throughout 2014

Rouhani: We'll Resume Nuclear Work if West Not Committed to Deal

Iran's President threatens that his country would resume its halted nuclear work if world powers go back on a proposed final deal.

Rouhani: We'll Resume Nuclear Work if West Not Committed to Deal

Iran Nuclear Deal Deadline Extended

June 30 deadline breached and reset for July 7, as senior US official warns Iran - in Farsi - it must not backtrack Lausanne agreements.

Iran Nuclear Deal Deadline Extended

Report: US Released Iranian Prisoners as Precursor to Deal

Four prisoners released to Tehran in 2012-13 as part of 'wish list' Iran sent US for nuclear deal; three Americans still held by Iran.

Report: US Released Iranian Prisoners as Precursor to Deal

Netanyahu Condemns PA Silence After Attacks

Silence is tantamount to endorsement of the wave of attacks on Israelis, PM warns in meeting with Italian FM; also equates Iran, ISIS.

Netanyahu Condemns PA Silence After Attacks

IDF Appoints Special Team to Plan Strike on Iran

Chief of Staff appoints his deputy to lead crew examining military options day after Iran nuclear deal, as IAF drills for possible strikes.

IDF Appoints Special Team to Plan Strike on Iran

Official: System Found to Give IAEA Access to Iranian Sites

American officials says P5+1 countries have drawn up a system which will give the IAEA access to all suspect Iranian sites.

Official: System Found to Give IAEA Access to Iranian Sites

Iran Deal to Yield 'Unlimited Nuclear Arsenal Within a Decade'

Netanyahu blasts 'potholes' in nuclear deal ahead of June 30 deadline.

Iran Deal to Yield 'Unlimited Nuclear Arsenal Within a Decade'

Ya'alon: Israel Sees Iran as a Problem, US Sees it as a Solution

'I don't buy US narrative' which sees Iran as regional solution, Defense Minister states, a day before final nuclear deal's deadline.

Ya'alon: Israel Sees Iran as a Problem, US Sees it as a Solution

Iran's Foreign Minister Returns Home for Consultations

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif heads back to Tehran as officials indicate nuclear talks will be extended yet again.

Iran's Foreign Minister Returns Home for Consultations

PM Blasts West for Ignoring Iran's Human Rights Violations

Netanyahu urges P5+1 not to rush to sign a bad deal with Iran, condemns world powers for pushing human rights record, red lines aside.

PM Blasts West for Ignoring Iran's Human Rights Violations

France Sets Three Conditions for Deal with Iran

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius sets three “indispensable” conditions for a nuclear deal which he says Iran hasn't yet met.

France Sets Three Conditions for Deal with Iran

Kerry Arrives in Vienna as Deadline for Nuclear Deal Approaches

Secretary of State John Kerry to meet Iranian counterpart in Vienna amid reports that nuclear talks remain stalled.

Kerry Arrives in Vienna as Deadline for Nuclear Deal Approaches

Diplomat: Major Differences with Iran Remain

With deadline for a final nuclear deal four days away, senior diplomat says major differences remain between Iran and world powers.

Diplomat: Major Differences with Iran Remain

Senators Trying to Impose Sanctions on Iran

Bipartisan effort in Congress before nuclear deal deadline seeks to extend sanctions and not allow US to 'unilaterally disarm.'

Senators Trying to Impose Sanctions on Iran

Massive Rally in Times Square to Demand 'Stop Iran Now'

Thousands expected at protest during Congress review of Iran deal featuring former Congressmen, ex-CIA Director and more.

Massive Rally in Times Square to Demand 'Stop Iran Now'

Impact on the deal next week?

US Slams Iran for 'Inhuman' Rights Abuses

State Dept. folds to Cruz's threats, releases 4-month overdue report revealing Iran's rights violations days before nuclear deal deadline.

US Slams Iran for 'Inhuman' Rights Abuses

Countdown to the deal

Netanyahu Warns: West Conceding Too Much to Iran

Prime Minister issues last-minute warning to the West as deadline to nuclear talks looms in less than a week.

Netanyahu Warns: West Conceding Too Much to Iran

Eight Iranian 'Volunteers' Killed Fighting ISIS in Syria

Iranian death toll continues to mount, as eight more fighters buried in Iran.

Eight Iranian 'Volunteers' Killed Fighting ISIS in Syria

Israel Willing to Sign Nuclear Test Ban - If Iran Recognizes It

Israeli official says Israel ready to ratify Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty - but can't work with a state sworn to its destruction

Israel Willing to Sign Nuclear Test Ban - If Iran Recognizes It

Secret Document Reveals US to Give Iran Nuclear Equipment

Covert draft outlines deal by which US and West give Islamic regime advanced nuclear equipment in return for toning down program.

Secret Document Reveals US to Give Iran Nuclear Equipment

US, Iran-Backed Shi'ite Forces Not Cooperating

Pentagon reveals Shi'ite fighters at Iraqi base where 450 US troops were sent, but that the two forces not working together to fight ISIS.

US, Iran-Backed Shi'ite Forces Not Cooperating

Khamenei Rules Out Lengthy Freezing of Nuclear Work

Iran's Supreme Leader says freezing sensitive nuclear work in the country for 10 years or more is "not acceptable".

Khamenei Rules Out Lengthy Freezing of Nuclear Work

Leaked Saudi Document: Iran Shipped Centrifuges to Sudan

Top secret Saudi memo leaked by Wikileaks contends that Iran shipped nuclear equipment to Sudan, a key route to Hamas.

Leaked Saudi Document: Iran Shipped Centrifuges to Sudan

US Holds Very First 'No Nukes for Iran' Rally

Days ahead of nuclear deal, first rally of its kind to take place as Denver demands Islamic regime not be allowed a nuclear weapon.

US Holds Very First 'No Nukes for Iran' Rally

Iranian Ex-President: US Trying to Arrest the Muslim Messiah

In bizarre rant to supporters, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims 'evil' US gov't working to arrest the 'Hidden Imam'.

Iranian Ex-President: US Trying to Arrest the Muslim Messiah

British Foreign Secretary: Iran Needs to Show 'More Flexibility'

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says Iran needs to be more flexible to reach nuclear deal, doesn't rule out another extension.

British Foreign Secretary: Iran Needs to Show 'More Flexibility'

Netanyahu Warns Jewish World: The Threat is Growing

Iran deal gets 'worse every day' and nuclear armed Iran greatest threat to Jewish people, Netanyahu warns in speech.

Netanyahu Warns Jewish World: The Threat is Growing

Death blow to nuke deal?

Iran's Parliament Approves Imposing Conditions on Nuclear Talks

Iran's parliament overwhelmingly approves bill that bar UN inspectors from military sites, undermining talks with the West.

Iran's Parliament Approves Imposing Conditions on Nuclear Talks

French FM Tells PM It's 'Not Clear' if Iran Deal Will Be Signed

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius was in Israel to meet with officials and discuss, among other things, Iran's nuclear program.

French FM Tells PM It's 'Not Clear' if Iran Deal Will Be Signed

'Obama ignored federal law'

Cruz to Fine State Dept. for Withholding Key Iran Report

Republican presidential candidate to fine Obama admin. for continuing to hide Iran human rights violation report that was due in February.

Cruz to Fine State Dept. for Withholding Key Iran Report

Diplomats: Iran and West Disagree on All Main Elements

Diplomats say Iran and six powers are in disagreement on up to 10 crucial elements of the nuclear deal and may need to extend talks again.

Diplomats: Iran and West Disagree on All Main Elements

New Iranian Bill Could Undermine Nuclear Deal

Iranian lawmakers unveil proposal that would impose tough criteria for a nuclear deal with world powers.

New Iranian Bill Could Undermine Nuclear Deal

Senators Slam Obama for Hushing Up Iranian Terror Threat

Senators and staffers reveal administration downplaying threat ahead of nuclear deal, as World Threat Assessment avoids all mention of Iran.

Senators Slam Obama for Hushing Up Iranian Terror Threat

EU Announces New Round of Talks with Iran

New round of nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers will begin this week in Vienna, says the European Commission.

EU Announces New Round of Talks with Iran

Report: Major Iranian Cyberattack Uncovered

Iranian hackers launched attack against 500 targets - 40 of them Israeli.

Report: Major Iranian Cyberattack Uncovered

Iran Bans Smartphones for Officials Amid Espionage Fears

Iranian officials with access to classified information forbidden from using smartphones because of fears of espionage.

Iran Bans Smartphones for Officials Amid Espionage Fears

Highest Ranking Iranian General Dies in Syria

Islamic regime continues to pay painful price propping up Assad's regime for its hegemony, as IRGC major general shipped home in a body bag.

Highest Ranking Iranian General Dies in Syria

Iranian Slave Labor? Sure! Israeli Goods - No Way!

Activist goes undercover to see if Israel-boycotting businesses care about 'human rights' elsewhere. The results might not surprise you.

Iranian Slave Labor? Sure! Israeli Goods - No Way!

Iran 'Concerned' Over Reports of Spying on Nuclear Talks

Iran expresses "serious concern" about reports of cyber-attacks on venues linked to nuclear talks with West.

Iran 'Concerned' Over Reports of Spying on Nuclear Talks

Officials: Iran Deal Won't Answer Questions on Past Activities

Officials say world powers are prepared to accept a deal with Iran that does not immediately answer questions about past atomic work.

Officials: Iran Deal Won't Answer Questions on Past Activities

Iran 'Not Surprised' by Reports of Spying on Nuclear Talks

Iranian official says the country's nuclear negotiators took “precautionary measures” during talks with the West.

Iran 'Not Surprised' by Reports of Spying on Nuclear Talks

Iran: General Urges Recruits to Fight in Syria as Assad Stumbles

Revolutionary Guards officer calls on Basij militia recruits to help save Syrian regime; warns if not 'we'll have to fight ISIS in Tehran.'

Iran: General Urges Recruits to Fight in Syria as Assad Stumbles

US Official: Iran Means What it Says About Destroying Israel

The “hints” given by Iran about wanting to destroy Israel are the real thing, says former top Pentagon official General Michael Flynn.

US Official: Iran Means What it Says About Destroying Israel

Official: Next Round of Iran Talks will be Tough

The next round of nuclear negotiations with Iran will be "pretty tough," says a senior United States official.

Official: Next Round of Iran Talks will be Tough

Lapid: On BDS, There is No 'Right' or 'Left'

Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid on Wednesday met with American diplomat Robert Malley, and discussed, among other things, BDS

Lapid: On BDS, There is No 'Right' or 'Left'

Israel Decries 'Nonsense' Spying Allegations

Dept. Defense Min. Ben Dahan vehemently denies Wednesday reports Israel planted viruses in European hotels.

Israel Decries 'Nonsense' Spying Allegations

Is the US Empowering Hezbollah in Lebanon to Appease Iran?

Letter from US State Dept. reveals US government cutting off funding to anti-Hezbollah, moderate Shia activists.

Is the US Empowering Hezbollah in Lebanon to Appease Iran?

Iran Denies Having Soldiers in Syria

Iranian Foreign Ministry denies multiple reports that Iran, other Syrian allies have flooded Syria with their own soldiers.

Iran Denies Having Soldiers in Syria

UN Report: Countries Hiding Iran's Sanctions Violations

UN monitors say governments are not reporting new incidents of Iran violating Security Council sanctions.

UN Report: Countries Hiding Iran's Sanctions Violations

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Iran Will Beat West in Nuclear Talks, Former Mossad Head Warns

Expert panel warns Iranian culture, Obama 'legacy' obsession will give Iran leverage - and Tehran will be 'more aggressive' after deal.

Iran Will Beat West in Nuclear Talks, Former Mossad Head Warns

US Challenges Israel on Iran: What Would You Do Differently?

Official insists US, Israel share views on Iran - but also challenges to 'tell the American people exactly what you would do differently.'

US Challenges Israel on Iran: What Would You Do Differently?

Netanyahu: It's Not Too Late to Prevent a Bad Deal with Iran

PM Netanyahu says the West should show "patience and resolve" in order to reach a better deal with Iran.

Netanyahu: It's Not Too Late to Prevent a Bad Deal with Iran

Iranian Official: We Will Never Allow Inspections of Our Sites

Iran’s Deputy Chief of Staff reiterates his country will not allow any inspection of its military sites.

Iranian Official: We Will Never Allow Inspections of Our Sites

Iran Deal Deadline May Be Pushed Back

West pressuring to push deadline back in order not to give Iran an advantage in final terms of a nuclear deal.

Iran Deal Deadline May Be Pushed Back

Khamenei Says US Police Are Like ISIS Terrorists

Iran's supreme leader rejects argument 'US favored Islam,' while accusing 'enemy' Israel of dividing Muslims in Iran.

Khamenei Says US Police Are Like ISIS Terrorists

Poll: Most Saudis Believe Iran a Greater Threat than Israel

An opinion poll conducted by an Israeli college finds that Saudi Arabians are more concerned by Iran and ISIS than by Israel.

Poll: Most Saudis Believe Iran a Greater Threat than Israel

Senator Reveals Obama Hiding Iran Nuclear Deal Document

Obama admin tries to assure senators in meetings, but Corker reports suspicious refusal to provide document with actual details.

Senator Reveals Obama Hiding Iran Nuclear Deal Document

Iranian Commander Killed Fighting in Syria

Iranian media confirms Revolutionary Guards commander killed by rebels in Qalamoun; second Iranian commander confirmed dead in days.

Iranian Commander Killed Fighting in Syria