Senators Plan to Push Ahead with Iran Sanctions
Senator Bob Corker says lawmakers plan to press ahead with Iran sanctions package, despite Obama's objection to the idea.
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Senator Bob Corker says lawmakers plan to press ahead with Iran sanctions package, despite Obama's objection to the idea.

Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, detained in Iran for months, has been indicted over unknown charges.

Secretary of State John Kerry and Iran's foreign minister hold "substantive" meetings in Geneva about Tehran's nuclear program.

Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Geneva to meet his Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks.

Iran and the United States to explore ways to give impetus to nuclear talks in a meeting in Geneva on Wednesday.

Saudi King Abdullah, 91, is in worsening medical condition, posing the question of succession and what it will mean for Israel.

An Iranian court Wednesday ordered the government to halt the activities of WhatsApp, the IRNA news agency reported.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says the next round of nuclear talks will be held in Geneva on January 18.

Republicans say the Senate will vote within weeks on a bill to impose more sanctions on Iran, despite Obama's objection.

Major government official says Houthi militias are closing in on Yemen, which is already suffering for attacks from Al Qaeda.

Iran rejects draft law that would give greater powers to Iran's police to enforce women's compulsory wearing of a face veil.

Pro-Iranian militias in Yemen appear to be tightening their grip on the country - even taking over its national bank.

Almost 400 people hospitalized with problems caused by heavy air pollution in Tehran, with nearly 1,500 others requiring treatment.

Both Washington and Tehran rush to reject Iranian news agency's claim of a prisoner swap deal.

"I never say never," says President Obama when asked whether he could envision opening an embassy in Iran.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says PA statehood bid 'puts Israel's future in peril' in meeting with Indiana governor.

Revolutionary Guards Corp officer Brigadier General Hamid Taghavi had been serving as a 'military adviser'; ISIS claims responsibility.

At Cabinet meeting, PM addresses Iranian and PA threat to Israel while criticizing the UN for its hypocrisy and double standard in response.

Iran's military published photos of soldiers on Israel's border with the message: 'with Allah's help, we will trample their bodies.'

Palestinian soccer team cancels a match with Iran, causing rumors that the cancellation was instigated by Gulf countries.

Speaking to Lindsey Graham, PM vows to reject PA dictate at UN, calls for stronger sanctions on Iran to block nuclear weapons.

Iran tests out a new weapon meant to bring death from the skies on land, air and sea targets, as part of massive 6-day drill.

Iran holds massive military drill including farthest reaching naval exercises, in likely gesture for allied Houthis conquering Yemen.

Iran has started censoring images posted on photo sharing app Instagram, removing content deemed "offensive".

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is confident that an agreement can be struck with world powers over Iran's nuclear program.

Analysts agree radical drop in oil prices due to Saudis flooding market in attempt to crush Iran as US not stopping its nuclear program.

At a public ceremony Monday, Iran unveiled a monument dedicated to Jewish soldiers killed in the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War.

Hamas representative says a recent visit by a Hamas delegation to Iran "opened a new chapter" in relations between the two.

Iran has continued to meet commitments under an interim nuclear agreement, says UN's atomic agency.

France and Britain tell UN that Iran has not demonstrated sufficient flexibility in nuclear talks with six world powers.

Iran's deputy foreign minister says he had "very useful and helpful" negotiations with major powers. Talks to continue next month.

Saudi Arabia reportedly demands that Hamas stop its rapprochement with Iran in exchange for help in lifting the "siege" on Gaza.

Iran condemns hostage taking in Sydney cafe, which was carried out by an Iranian citizen.

Iran will resume negotiations with world powers in Geneva next week, says deputy foreign minister Abbas Araqchi.

Iran says "assassination" of Ziad Abu Ein proves Israel's "criminal nature". Washington, meanwhile, calls for a "fair probe".

The falling price of oil is an international plot by Western countries to denude the Islamic world of its greatest asset, Iran said.

UN diplomats say Iran may be violating sanctions by llicitly stepping up purchases for its heavy water reactor in Arak.

GOP candidate Mike Huckabee tells Dr. Joseph Frager what America should do about Iran, what it isn't doing about anti-Semitism.

A Hamas terrorist delegation arrived in Iran Monday to discuss repairing ties - strained as a result of Syrian civil war.

Khamenei office official boasts that Obama is 'knocking on every door' just to meet Hassan Rouhani, and that it 'demonstrates strength.'

Correspondent stationed in Tehran since 2008 arrested in July on unspecified charges, is still in custody. Family: Iran breaks its own laws.

Philanthropists, activists, and military officials weigh in on Iran - and why a military strike may be in the not-so-distant future.

PM defends Israel's right to self-defense against PA, Iran; Kerry says Israel's security is 'top priority,' but pushes two-state solution.

US VP claims Iran won't get the bomb on his watch, denies division with Israel on the topic, after talks extended again and US softening.

John Kerry said that the US was not working with Iran on fighting ISIS, or anything else - but that Iran's actions were 'welcome'

Iran's Supreme Leader claims socio-economic problems in the United States are caused by Israel's "domination" of the government.

3 killed by car bomb at the Iranian ambassador's residence in Yemen. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility.

Senior US officials confirm earlier reports of direct Iranian intervention; Kerry continued to deny US-Iranian cooperation.

Pentagon confirms that Iranian fighter jets bombed ISIS jihadists, clarifies strikes were not coordinated with the United States.

A US official has confirmed that Iran is taking part in attacks against the ISIS terror group, amid speculation of military cooperation.

During meeting with Spanish counterpart Defense Minister claims the real threat to Israel and the West is not Hamas, but Iran.

Pro-Israel lobby urging the United States to reinstate all economic penalties on Iran suspended during recent diplomacy.

Source says Iran will convert more of its higher-grade enriched uranium into reactor fuel under extended nuclear deal with world powers.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says he backs extended nuclear talks with world powers, takes advantage of the opportunity to threaten Israel.

The UN atomic agency says it will need more funds from member states to help pay for its monitoring of extended interim nuclear deal.

Senior US Congressman says Obama admin 'playing into the hands of the Iranians' in nuclear talks - but insists Congress can fight back.

"We will never compromise on Iran's nuclear rights", declares Iranian President after talks with powers are extended.

PM urges West to use seven-month extension to toughen its stance on Iran; also says he is 'determined' to pass Jewish State law.

Diplomat states on condition of anonymity that Iran nuclear talk deadline has been extended to July 1.

In confirmation of reports that Kerry offered Iran an extension, sources say talks on Islamic regime's nuclear program to resume next month.
