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'Spillover'? Gunfire on Golan After Iran Tells Syria to Strike

Hours after Iran tells Syrian DM to open war against Israel on Golan and day after 'stray' mortar rounds, 'stray' shots fired. Coincidence?

'Spillover'? Gunfire on Golan After Iran Tells Syria to Strike

Iranian Plane Breaches Saudi No-Fly Zone in Yemen

Saudis bomb runway at Sana'a airport to block Iranian plane from landing, amid fears Iran will further arm Houthis.

Iranian Plane Breaches Saudi No-Fly Zone in Yemen

US Refuses to Condemn Iranian Seizure of Ship

State Department avoids condemning or even defining Iranian firing on and capture of Marshall Islands ship in international waters.

US Refuses to Condemn Iranian Seizure of Ship

Iran Tells Syria to Attack Israel on the Golan Heights

Syrian defense minister in rare Iran visit told to open war front against Israel together with Hezbollah, as Iran seeks greater hegemony.

Iran Tells Syria to Attack Israel on the Golan Heights

EU Wants Iran to Play a 'Major Regional Role'

Mogherini says nuclear deal will let leading state terror sponsor which has been expanding hegemony have a 'major role' in Middle East.

EU Wants Iran to Play a 'Major Regional Role'

US Denies Report Iran Captured American Ship

Pentagon says vessel fired at and boarded by Iranian navy was not American; US Air Force jets scrambled to 'monitor situation'.

US Denies Report Iran Captured American Ship

Why Iran Spends $35 Billion a Year to Prop Up Assad

Officials and experts reveal why Syria is so crucial that Iran spends mass fortunes despite sanctions and deploys thousands of troops.

Why Iran Spends $35 Billion a Year to Prop Up Assad

Syrian Defense Minister in Iran as Assad Regime Faltering

General Fahd al-Freij in Iran to discuss cooperation between the two countries' militaries, as Assad regime suffers a series of losses.

Syrian Defense Minister in Iran as Assad Regime Faltering

Iran Demands Israel Renounce Nuclear Weapons

Speaking at NPT treaty, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif demands Israel 'renounce possession of nuclear weapons.'

Iran Demands Israel Renounce Nuclear Weapons

Top Iranian General Says US Carried Out 9/11

Head of Iranian Ground Forces claims America attacked itself to sow discord between Shias and Sunnis, discusses attacking Saudi Arabia.

Top Iranian General Says US Carried Out 9/11

Confirmation of Arab reports?

Ya'alon: We Will Strike Iran Weapons Transfers to Hezbollah

Without directly taking credit for strike on Scud depots in Syria Saturday, defense minister warns Israel will block advanced weapons.

Ya'alon: We Will Strike Iran Weapons Transfers to Hezbollah

Iran Threatens Saudis After Aid Planes Blocked

Iran says Saudi jets stopped Iranian planes carrying 'humanitarian aid' to Yemen, as tensions between Sunni-Shi'ite rival states grow.

Iran Threatens Saudis After Aid Planes Blocked

Turkey Battles Iran In Strategic Chess Game

Turkey is worrying more and more about Iranian power, but think they might have left themselves exposed.

Turkey Battles Iran In Strategic Chess Game

China Warns: US is Wrong, North Korea Has a Wide Nuclear Arsenal

Concerned Chinese allies of N. Korea tells US it has 20 nukes - 40 by next year - as it continues to share technology with Iran.

China Warns: US is Wrong, North Korea Has a Wide Nuclear Arsenal

Watch: Rouhani Presides Over 'Death to America' Chants

Prime Minister Netanyahu's office reminds Israelis - and the world - who the "moderate" Iranian president really is.

Watch: Rouhani Presides Over 'Death to America' Chants

Report: Obama 'Obscured' Iran Nuclear Breakout Time for Years

Obama stressed breakout time of 1 year, but knew Iran only needed 2-3 months to obtain enough fuel for a bomb.

Report: Obama 'Obscured' Iran Nuclear Breakout Time for Years

Iran Welcomes End of Saudi Operation in Yemen

Iran's foreign ministry says it welcomes the "halt to killing innocent and defenseless people" in Yemen.

Iran Welcomes End of Saudi Operation in Yemen

Obama Admin. Won't Rule Out $50 Billion 'Signing Bonus' for Iran

Spokesperson Harf tries to wriggle out of addressing immediate cash bonus to Iran; 'largest cash infusion to terror sponsor in history.'

Obama Admin. Won't Rule Out $50 Billion 'Signing Bonus' for Iran

Iranian Spy Sentenced to Seven Years

Iranian-Belgian Ali Mansouri's legal team not expected to appeal; ruling handed down over a year after initial arrest.

Iranian Spy Sentenced to Seven Years

Activist Urges Israel to Raise Kurdistan as Ally against Iran

Prominent Kurdish official urges Israel to support Kurdistan as a buffer to Iranian, Turkish expansionism - despite Obama policy.

Activist Urges Israel to Raise Kurdistan as Ally against Iran

Israel Won't Send Representative to Russia WWII Ceremony

In apparent snub over S-300 missiles to Iran, Israel will only send Ambassador to Moscow to represent it at Russia's World War II parade.

Israel Won't Send Representative to Russia WWII Ceremony

Australia Announces Intelligence Sharing Deal With Iran

Australian FM visits Tehran in first for over a decade, makes unspecified deal to get help tracking Aussie ISIS recruits.

Australia Announces Intelligence Sharing Deal With Iran

Iran: We Won't Allow 'Foreigners' to Inspect Our Sites

Top Iranian commander dismisses West's demand to have Iran's military sites inspected as part of nuclear deal.

Iran: We Won't Allow 'Foreigners' to Inspect Our Sites

One year later

Bennett: Shelly Dadon's Murderer the Same as Iran

Both wanted to kill Jews for being Jews, Bennett stresses at memorial service, and Israel must say 'no' to both.

Bennett: Shelly Dadon's Murderer the Same as Iran

Druze Lebanese Leader: Nasrallah Is an 'Ingrate'

Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt over the weekend slammed Hezbollah for its support of Iran's assistance to Houthi rebels.

Druze Lebanese Leader: Nasrallah Is an 'Ingrate'

Iran Readies for War, Raises Security Level

As Iranian gears up for a possible showdown with Saudi Arabia over Yemen, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed what “American threats."

Iran Readies for War, Raises Security Level

Khamenei: US Created 'Myth' of Nuclear Weapons to Demonize Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses US of creating 'myth' of Iranian nuclear weapons in order to claim 'Islamic Republic is a source of threat.'

Khamenei: US Created 'Myth' of Nuclear Weapons to Demonize Iran

Analysis

Obama Misjudged Iran's Power - Now Israel is Paying

Expert suggests that the US misjudged its own strength over Iran in talks and is balancing its ties with regional powers, including Israel.

Obama Misjudged Iran's Power - Now Israel is Paying

2nd-Generation Holocaust Survivors More Anxious About Iran

Study: children of Holocaust survivors more preoccupied with the Iranian nuclear threat than children of non-survivors.

2nd-Generation Holocaust Survivors More Anxious About Iran

James Baker: Iran Cannot Be Trusted

Former Secretary of State says that much work remains to be done before a final nuclear deal with Iran is reached.

James Baker: Iran Cannot Be Trusted

Obama to Discuss Iran Deal with Gulf State Leaders

President Obama to welcome the six leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdoms for talks on Iran's nuclear program.

Obama to Discuss Iran Deal with Gulf State Leaders

Dempsey: We Can Still Strike Iran Despite S-300 Sale

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Washington knows all about the system Russia is selling to Iran.

Dempsey: We Can Still Strike Iran Despite S-300 Sale

White House: Russia Selling S-300 to Iran Because it Needs Money

White House spokesman says Moscow's move to supply S-300 to Iran shows the weakness of Russia's economy after being hit by sanctions.

White House: Russia Selling S-300 to Iran Because it Needs Money

Iraqi PM: We Welcome Iran's Assistance Against ISIS

Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi welcomes Iran's assistance in the fight against ISIS but warns Tehran to respect Iraq's sovereignty.

Iraqi PM: We Welcome Iran's Assistance Against ISIS

Iran and West to Resume Talks on April 22

World powers and Iran to hold fresh talks in Vienna to build on the framework accord reached earlier this month.

Iran and West to Resume Talks on April 22

Putin Cites Progress in Iran Talks as Reason for S-300 Decision

Russian Presidents explains his decision to lift a ban on the delivery of S-300 missile defense systems to Tehran.

Putin Cites Progress in Iran Talks as Reason for S-300 Decision

Rouhani Dismisses Possible Pressure from Congress on Deal

Iran's president says he is dealing with the world powers, and not American lawmakers, when it comes to nuclear talks.

Rouhani Dismisses Possible Pressure from Congress on Deal

Iran Holds Obama Responsible for Nuclear Deal's Fate

Iran's foreign minister says his country holds Obama responsible for making sure that Washington respects nuclear agreement.

Iran Holds Obama Responsible for Nuclear Deal's Fate

Obama Hid North Korea Rocket Component Transfer to Iran

US intel officials reveal how Iran is getting advanced technology for long range nuclear missile during talks, Obama hiding it from UN.

Obama Hid North Korea Rocket Component Transfer to Iran

Zarif: We're Ready for 'Irreversible Steps' on Nuclear Program

Iranian Foreign Minister says his country is ready to take "irreversible steps" if the West does the same.

Zarif: We're Ready for 'Irreversible Steps' on Nuclear Program

German Foreign Minister Speaks Out Against S-300 Deal

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says it is "too early" to think about rewarding Iran with S-300 missile systems.

German Foreign Minister Speaks Out Against S-300 Deal

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Iran Bill

Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approves legislation that would require Congress approval of deal with Iran.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Iran Bill

Congressmen: S-300 Will Block US Strike on Nuclear Facilities

Bipartisan letter warns Kerry Russia's sale to Iran will remove US military threat, shows Russia can't be trusted in nuclear talks.

Congressmen: S-300 Will Block US Strike on Nuclear Facilities

Netanyahu Warns Putin Directly Against Sale of S-300 to Iran

PM calls Putin, tells him sale of advanced missile system will shake regional security; system could nix strike on nuclear facilities.

Netanyahu Warns Putin Directly Against Sale of S-300 to Iran

Obama Abandons His 'Red Line' on Russia's S-300 Sale to Iran

Back in 2010 Obama claimed victory in stopping Russia from making sale, but now it's set to happen White House is keeping mum.

Obama Abandons His 'Red Line' on Russia's S-300 Sale to Iran

Arutz Sheva Interview

The US-Israel Relationship Will Repair Itself to Fight Iran

Veteran of Clinton and Bush White Houses says the next president must work closely with Israel to contain Tehran's aggressive ambitions.

The US-Israel Relationship Will Repair Itself to Fight Iran

Ya'alon: Iran will Funnel S-300 Missiles to Yemen, Lebanon, Gaza

Ya'alon warns that the current deal is widening Iran's grasp in the Middle East, any deal must include an anti-terror clause.

Ya'alon: Iran will Funnel S-300 Missiles to Yemen, Lebanon, Gaza

House Majority Leader Supports Iran-Related Legislation

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he supports bill that would force Obama to submit any agreement with Iran for Congress approval.

House Majority Leader Supports Iran-Related Legislation

Lavrov: S-300 Does Not Threaten Israel

Russia’s Foreign Minister says the S-300 anti-missile system is "of a purely defensive nature" and won't harm Israel if given to Iran.

Lavrov: S-300 Does Not Threaten Israel

IAEA to Hold Talks with Iran on Nuclear Probe

UN atomic watchdog to hold talks in Tehran seeking to jumpstart its probe into Iran's alleged past efforts to develop nuclear weapons.

IAEA to Hold Talks with Iran on Nuclear Probe

United States Concerned Over S-300 Delivery to Iran

The United States voices concern after Russian President lifts a ban on shipments of advanced missile systems to Iran.

United States Concerned Over S-300 Delivery to Iran

Iran: S-300 Supply Will Help Regional Stability

Iran’s Defense Minister welcomes Russia’s decision to lift a ban on the delivery of S-300 anti-missile rocket systems to his country.

Iran: S-300 Supply Will Help Regional Stability

Netanyahu: Iran 'Grasping the Middle East with Arms of Terror'

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns that international concessions are only galvanizing Iran into action, hours after Moscow lifts missile ban.

Netanyahu: Iran 'Grasping the Middle East with Arms of Terror'

Israel Denounces Moscow's Decision to Lift Iran Missile Ban

Decision to lift ban on providing S-300 missiles to Iran proves the deal will be 'exploited,' Yuval Steinitz fires.

Israel Denounces Moscow's Decision to Lift Iran Missile Ban

Philosophical Challenge to Iran's Revolution Remains

Despite the regime's best efforts, ideological challenges are still permeating in Iranian society.

Philosophical Challenge to Iran's Revolution Remains

US State Sanctions to Remain Despite Iran Deal

Obama may have threatened to veto Congress opposition, but states say they will keep their sanctions in what may be a deal breaker.

US State Sanctions to Remain Despite Iran Deal

US: Iran Trying to Smuggle Surface-to-Air Missiles to Houthis

US steps up intel and naval boarding to block Iran from providing missiles that would let Houthis foil Saudi-led airstrikes.

US: Iran Trying to Smuggle Surface-to-Air Missiles to Houthis

Breaking point of deal?

Iran Insists Nuclear Deal Will Remove All Sanctions Immediately

Contradiction that may threaten final deal continues to balloon as Iranian leaders deny Western claims of gradual sanction rollback.

Iran Insists Nuclear Deal Will Remove All Sanctions Immediately

Iran Charges Washington Post Reporter with 'Espionage'

Jason Rezaian, detained in Iran for over eight months, accused of "espionage" and "acting against national security".

Iran Charges Washington Post Reporter with 'Espionage'

Kerry Urges Lawmakers to Stay Out of Iran talks

Secretary of State John Kerry says lawmakers should "hold their fire" as negotiations with Iran continue.

Kerry Urges Lawmakers to Stay Out of Iran talks