Iran

Iranian Commander Killed Fighting in Syria

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

State Dept.: We Expect Iran to Reduce Uranium by June 30

State Department spokeswoman says Washington expects Iran to reduce its stockpile of low enriched uranium by June 30 deadline.

Iranian Soldiers Deployed to Protect Damascus as Rebels Advance

Iranian, Iraqi fighters sent to guard against rebel attack on Syrian capital, amid concerns Assad regime is failing.

PM: We Rely Only on Ourselves Against Iran's Terror Machine

Netanyahu takes part in nationwide drill, warns security threats accumulate and Iran deal will let it arm Hezbollah and Hamas.

Russia Urges US to Act in Lockstep with Syria to Crush ISIS

Moscow takes Iran's, Syrian regime side of conflict and warns that ISIS 'could go very, very far' if not stopped.

Iran's Rouhani says Arabs, West Miscalculated in Syria

Rouhani accuses West of using rebel groups as a front to impose agenda in Syria, boasts opposition to Damascus 'falling apart.'

Fabius: 'Good Chance' For a Deal with Iran

France's foreign minister says he believes there is a good chance that world powers will reach a deal with Iran.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander Killed in Iraq

Commander Jassem Nouri was fighting ISIS alongside Hezbollah in Ramadi takeover.

Ya'alon: Returning Goldin and Shaul 'Our Top Priority'

Ya'alon stresses importance of returning soldiers killed in Gaza Op, but denies issue's connection to German Foreign Minister's visit.

Earthquake Hits Iranian Nuclear Plant

Magnitude-4.4 quake hits Bushehr nuclear plant, which is currently Iran's only operational plant.

Ambassador Bolton Says Israel Must Strike Iran Soon

Clock running out as Iran marches to nuclear arsenal with 'legitimization' of deal, which is part of Obama's 'wrong ideology.'

Iran Claims Israeli Weapons Found in Yemen

Iranian news agency claims Israeli weapons and ammunition were intercepted inside the Saudi embassy in the Yemeni capital.

Saudi Arabia: We Won't Stand By While Iran Meddles in the Region

Saudi Foreign Minister accuses Iran of “interfering in the Middle East’s affairs”, says his country will not stand idly by.

P5+1 Decides to Restore Sanctions if Iran Breaks Nuclear Deal

P5+1 settle on fallback program to restore sanctions on Iran if it breaks nuclear deal; Tehran still must accept tentative proposal.

IAEA Report Says Iran Probe is Stalled

The UN's atomic agency says work on an assessment of allegations that Tehran worked on atomic arms remains essentially stalled.

Cruz Vows 'Reagan Revolution' to Obama's Carter

Cruz promises to repair Israel ties and turn around weak foreign policy if elected as Reagan did in Iran hostage crisis.

Iran Warns World Powers Against 'Excessive Demands'

Iranian FM responds sharply to French demand to inspect potentially nuclear military sites, accusing them of an 'illusion.'

Iran and Turkey Spar over Syria No-fly Zone

Turkey has demanded zone as condition to stage US-led airstrikes, but pro-Assad Iranian deputy FM says it would be 'a mistake.'

Lapid Bashes FIFA for 'Hypocritical' Vote on Israel

'Who is FIFA threatening to boycott? Not human rights violators Iran, Syria, or Saudi Arabia, but Israel,' Lapid lashes out on Facebook.

Syria Plays Up Ties with Iran, Russia

Syrian Foreign Minister declares outright that Tehran, Moscow have been aiding regime forces, have 'same views.'

Russia: There's No Set Date for S-300 Delivery to Iran

Top Russian diplomat says no start date for the delivery of S-300 missiles to Iran has been set yet.

Germany Won't Lift Iran Sanctions At Least Until Year's End

Envoy makes revelation that could spell doom of talks, as Iran demands immediate sanctions relief with deal on June deadline.

Trial Against Washington Post Reporter Begins in Iran

Jason Rezaian has been detained for nine months over 'spying' charges; proceedings begin behind closed doors.

Iran: S-300 Delivery from Russia Coming Soon

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says Moscow and Tehran have concluded talks on the delivery of S-300 missiles to Iran.

Top Iranian General Says US Let ISIS Capture Ramadi

IRGC elite head leading Iran's influence in Iraq says US didn't do a 'damned thing' to stop ISIS in key city, labels it a 'plot accomplice.'

Iran: Inspecting Our Military Sites is Like 'Espionage'

Iranian official reiterates that his country unequivocally rejects the West’s call to inspect its military sites as part of a nuclear deal.

Iran Threatens Israel Over Mistranslation

Remark threatening Lebanese civilians attributed to Moshe Ya'alon a butchered translation of statement on security situation.

Israel Rules Out Any Payment to 'Enemy' Iran

Israeli government says no chance it will pay $1.1 billion over alleged oil debts to enemy state sworn to its destruction.

Iran: 80,000 Missiles Pointed at Tel Aviv

According to a top Iranian advisor, Tehran has “tens of thousands” of missiles pointed at Israel, and will not hesitate to use them.

Israel Ordered to Pay Iran Over 1989 Legal Battle

Swiss court orders Israel to pay for 1968 oil transport contract Iran cancelled after Iranian Revolution. Israel: we're not paying anything.

Netanyahu: I Support a Two-State Solution

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu emphatic over two-state solution in meeting with EU's Federica Mogherini.

Syria's Assad Praises Iran Support as 'Key Pillar'

Embattled Syrian dictator praises Tehran's role in propping up his regime, as rebels continue to make gains.

Iran Denies Involvement in 1994 AMIA Bombing

Former Iranian FM calls case proving Iranian, Hezbollah involvement in bombing a 'lie.'

Iran 'Proud' of Hezbollah Progress in Qalamoun

Adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cheers on Hezbollah, Syrian forces in fight over Lebanese border town.

Khamenei: The United States Makes the Region 'Insecure'

Iran’s supreme leader lashes out at the United States, even after his country seized a ship in the Persian Gulf.

House Approves Iran Nuclear Review Bill

House of Representatives passes by a majority of 400-25 the bill that would give lawmakers the power to review a deal with Iran.

Obama Says Gulf Leaders Agree with Him On Iran

Obama says leaders of Gulf allies agree that a deal that blocks Iran's pathway to a nuclear weapon would serve everyone's interests.

Official: Hezbollah Hiding 100,000 Rockets in Civilian Areas

Military intelligence official states that Iran's funding of the terror group heightens threat of another war, warns of civilian casualties.

Report: Iran Funding Shi'ite Religious Centers in Gaza

Centers tasked to spread Shi'ite Islam reportedly with Hamas approval, placing Gaza in a precarious position with Sunni allies.

American Team to Head to Vienna for Talks with Iran

Wendy Sherman, Undersecretary of State, to lead a delegation to Vienna to join the next round of negotiations with Iran.

UAE Seeks Written Guarantee from Obama on Iran

UAE ambassador to Washington says Gulf states are seeking "security guarantee" from the United States with respect to Iran.

Israeli Ally India Signs 'Huge' Deal With Israeli Enemy Iran

Iran will construct a new seaport that will lead to a 'huge' increase in trade between India, a close Israeli ally, and its enemy Iran.

Report: Iran Releases Seized Cargo Ship

Iranian state media cites 'informed source' as saying MV Maersk Tigris released by port authorities; unclear if hefty fine was paid.

Iran Says it Will Become an 'Energy Player' After Agreement

Government officials in Iran say a nuclear agreement will allow the country to become the number one energy player in the Middle East.

Iran Claims it Chased US Warship in Gulf of Aden

Iranian navy confronted US vessel and several aircraft, causing them to 'rapidly' change direction, off the coast of Yemen.

Iran Threatens to Sell Ship it Seized

Iran claims it captured ship over unspecified shipping dispute, demands $10 million in fines to have it released or else will sell it.

Sudan Claims it Shot Down Israeli Drone

Sudan denies Arab media reports Israeli war planes hit Scud factory, missile storehouses near Khartoum, destroying Iranian missile shipment.

Corker: Senate Could Vote on Iran Bill on Thursday

Senator Bob sees an "overwhelming" vote to pass the Iran nuclear review bill as soon as Thursday.

US Trying to Free Ship Seized by Iran 'Diplomatically'

Rathke says US talking to Marshall Islands to try and return ship, won't answer if US has contacted Iran and won't list consequences to it.

Netanyahu: Deal Should Block Iran's Path to the Bomb

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Senator Rob Portman, warns against Iran deal.

Watch: Activists 'Punk' Iranian Foreign Minister

Human rights activists hand out free ice cream at NYU event where Iranian RM Javad Zarif speaking, to 'celebrate' over 1,000 executions.

Iranian Cleric: Kerry Said he Wishes US Had Leader Like Khamenei

Senior cleric says Kerry told Zarif he 'wished US had leader like Iran's supreme leader,' adding 'US, Israel never were so weak.'

Watch: Netanyahu Tells Washington 'No to Iran Nuclear Umbrella'

In video message for Washington Institute anniversary, PM warns the nuclear deal fails the 'foremost challenge of our generation.'

UN Report: Iran Helping Houthis Since 2009

UN report proves Iran has been shipping weapons to Yemen's Houthi rebels since at least 2009.

Iran and Assad Vow to 'Intensify War Against Terror'

In ironic comment given Iran being leading state sponsor of terror, Syrian defense minister in Tehran speaks of joint civil war efforts.

Zarif: Anti-Nuclear 'Guru' Netanyahu Has 400 Nukes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Zarif said Wednesday that Israel was the last country to criticize Iran's nuclear program.

Argentina to Compensate Victims of Jewish Center Bombing

Argentina will provide one-time benefits to heirs of 85 victims killed in 1994 bombing targeting a Jewish center in Buenos Aires.

Senate Rejects Tying of Sanctions Relief for Iran with Terror

United States Senate rejects effort to tie sanctions relief for Iran with a verification that Tehran is not supporting acts of terrorism.

Iranian FM: 'We Believe in Freedom of the Seas'

Iran remains “committed to freedom of movement on the high seas,” Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Overstretched Hezbollah May Be Resorting to Child Soldiers

Death of teenage recruit in rebel assault this week may illustrate Hezbollah manpower shortage, as terror group stretched thin by Iran.

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