Iran

Bad omen?

Obama Pushing Saudi-Iranian Normalization for Nuclear Deal

Saudi reports indicate Obama has been urging rapprochement and 'openness' between bitter rivals. Sign of a looming 'bad deal'?

Hardliners in Iran Protest Nuclear Talks

"Death to America", shout Iranians as they protest in Tehran over their country's nuclear talks with the West.

Iran Releases Woman Jailed Over Volleyball Game

Ghoncheh Ghavami, a British-Iranian woman who was detained after attending a men's volleyball match, freed on bail.

Report: Kerry Offers Iran an Extension of Talks

As deadline approaches with no agreement, the United States has reportedly suggested to Iran that it consider extending nuclear talks.

Netanyahu: A Country Cannot Be Run on Arguments

PM, at weekly Cabinet meeting, seeks to dispel tensions over 'Jewish State' bill - and warn US again over Iran.

German Foreign Minister: Outcome of Iran Talks is 'Open'

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says gaps with Iran remain but "we have never been closer in more than 10 years".

Iran Willing to Allow Inspections at One Military Site

Iran says it is ready to allow inspectors access to Marivan military site, where explosive weapons maybe have been developed.

Iranian Nuclear Talks Approach the Brink

Officials scramble as talks stand two days from deadline; US notes 'serious gaps' and Iran demands 'compromise' leaving its nuclear threat.

Danger from the north

New Hezbollah Rockets Can Hit Dimona Nuclear Plant

Iranian report says the Islamic regime has sent advanced rockets to Lebanese proxy terror group able to hit 'every point in Israel.'

43 US Senators 'Alarmed' by Reports of Obama-Iran Nuke Deal

Scathing letter by Republican senators warns Obama against plans to circumvent Congress on a deal with Iran.

UN Chief Urges 'Flexibility' in Iran Nuclear Talks

UN Secretary-General urges all parties in nuclear talks between Iran and world powers to show flexibility in order to resolve the dispute.

Khamenei Pardons Iranian Blogger Who Visited Israel

Hossein Derakhshan, a blogger who was sentenced to 19 years in prison over his writings, pardoned by Iran's Supreme Leader.

Britain: Deal With Iran 'Unlikely' but Extension Possible

Britain’s foreign secretary pessimistic about reaching deal with Iran by Monday, says there may be enough progress to extend the talks.

Iran Threatens to Flood Gaza With 'Millions' of Iranian Fighters

Head of Iranian government's Basij paramilitary force claims 'millions' of volunteers have applied to fight in Gaza and Syria.

Iran Using Chinese Bank to Transfer Money to its Elite Force

New intelligence report reveals Iran has been using a Chinese bank to transfer funds to companies linked with its elite Quds Force.

Official: There Has Been No Talk of Extending Iran Talks

As deadline looms with an agreement far away, an American official says Iran and six major powers have not discussed extending talks.

China to Double Investment in Iran

Iranian minister says China to raise infrastructure project funding from $25 billion to $52 billion despite western sanctions.

Iranian Cleric Threatens to 'Raze Tel Aviv, Haifa to the Ground'

Iranian TV broadcasts threat by prominent cleric close to supreme leader; 'even the Iron Dome cannot protect Israel from these missiles.'

Netanyahu Warns US: ISIS and Iran Must Both Lose

PM says he fully supports US-led mission against ISIS, but warns against detente with Iran; 'Iran is not your friend. Iran is your enemy.'

France: Questions Remain About Iran's Nuclear Program

French Foreign Minister says there are still "key questions to resolve" before an agreement with Iran over its nuclear program.

Congressmen: Bad Deal with Iran? We'll Increase Sanctions

Senators Menendez and Kirk warn Obama they will work to increase sanctions on Iran if a bad deal is reached.

Pentagon Downplays Iran's Display of Copied Drone

Iranian military releases a video of a drone it claims to have copied from an American drone downed in 2011. Pentagon unimpressed.

Hezbollah Accuses Israel of Assassinating Nuclear Scientists

Lebanese terrorist group fighting for Assad says Israel aiding Syrian rebels, coordinated mysterious attack which killed 5 nuclear experts.

Iranian Nobel Laureate: Rouhani is Just as Bad As Ahmadinejad

Shirin Ebadi says the human rights situation has not improved under Rouhani but, in fact, is in some cases even worse.

Iran Unveils its Latest 'Long-Range Radar System'

Iran unveils a new home-made long-range radar system, claims it can detect satellite and space objects' trajectories.

Netanyahu: Iran is An Enemy and Should be Treated As One

PM Netanyahu tells Jewish Federations of North America that instead of a bad deal with Iran, the sanctions on it should be toughened.

Expert: Poorer, Weaker Russia Dangerous to Israel

Oil's low price is likely to drive Russia to make deals with countries that do not have Israel's interests at heart, said a security expert.

US-Iran Alliance Against ISIS - at the Cost of Nuclear Weapons?

Arms Control expert Dr. Landau explains Obama's odd moves towards Iran, and what Israel should do about it.

U.S. Condemns Khamenei's Twitter Tirade Against Israel

State Department spokeswoman condemns the "hateful remarks" against Israel posted by Iran's Supreme Leader.

Iran Says There is No Progress After Latest Talks

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says no progress was made in two days of talks in Oman, as November 24 deadline approaches.

Iran Says US Holding Secret Talks to Restore Diplomatic Ties

Iranian diplomats say talks being held in Baku to renew diplomatic ties for first time in 35 years, as nuclear deadline looms.

Adelson on Iran: Talks Can Only Accomplish So Much

Jewish American philanthropist calls on Washington to toughen its stance on Iran. "I wouldn't talk, I would take action."

Obama: There's a 'Big Gap' Between the West and Iran

As deadline for nuclear agreement looms, President Obama admits a "big gap" remains between Iran the six world powers.

Iran Nuclear Threat 'Five Times' Greater Than Previously Thought

Iran could possess five times more advanced uranium centrifuges, says former IAEA deputy chief.

Iranian Dog Owners Could Face Lashes Under Proposed Law

Iranian parliamentarians propose a bill that will impose severe penalties on owners of "unclean" dogs.

Khamenei: The Only Cure for Israel is its Annihilation

In a Twitter tirade, Iran's Supreme Leader calls for Israel's destruction, says that Palestinian Arabs should be armed.

Iran: A Deal is Within Reach by November 24

Iran's deputy foreign minister claims his country sees no alternative to a diplomatic settlement with six world powers.

IAEA: Iran is Failing to Answer Questions

UN's atomic agency's new report says Iran is failing to answer questions about its nuclear program, weeks before a deadline for a deal.

Susan Rice: We're Not Engaged with Iran on ISIS

Obama's national security advisor responds to report that he wrote a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader about ISIS.

Obama Sends a Secret Letter to Iran's Khamenei

Report reveals Obama wrote a letter last month - without telling Israel - asking for ISIS cooperation and nuclear deal.

UN Issues Scathing Report on Human Rights Abuses in Iran

Harsh report says at least 48,580 girls between 10 and 14 years of age were married in 2011, juvenile executions still allowed.

Kerry Wants to Finish Iran Deal

Secretary of State John Kerry declares he is "driving towards the finish" to secure a deal with Iran.

Report: Obama Raises 'Centrifuge Ceiling' in Iran Deal

Number of centrifuges allegedly raised from 4,000 to 6,000 - as Obama is rumored to be desperate to strike a deal.

Iran: We Aim to Destroy US Navy Forces in Gulf

While negotiations on a compromise on Iran's nuclear projects proceed apace between Washington and Tehran, the war of words has not abated.

Iranian-British Woman Jailed for Attending Volleyball Game

Ghoncheh Ghavami was sentenced by Iranian court to a year in jail for protesting the ban on women from attending sporting events.

Iran: Nuclear Talks Must End by November Deadline

Iranian official says nuclear talks have to be concluded by the November 24 deadline, slams West for making "unconventional remarks".

Iran Claims Most Executions Are Over Drug Smuggling

93 percent of executions in the country involve drug smuggling, says Iranian official in response to UN report.

US Still Iran's 'Number One Enemy' Despite Obama Cozying

Iranian Revolutionary Guards declare 'US is still great Satan,' even as US officials reveal Obama's secret communications.

IAEA Says Iran Refusing to Answer Questions on Nuclear Program

IAEA chief says Iran refusing to share info on 'military dimensions' of nuclear program; only three IAEA members monitoring Iran.

Kerry to Meet Ashton and Zarif in Oman

Secretary of State will meet Iran's foreign minister and EU foreign policy chief to discuss a deal on Iran's nuclear program.

Iran Wants All Sanctions Lifted in Final Deal

Iranian official declares the country wants all Western sanctions to be lifted as part of a final deal on its contested nuclear program.

Iran Claims it Foiled Another Nuclear Plant Sabotage Attempt

'Foreign entity' attempts to damage key heavy water tanks for Iran's nuclear program, officials claim - third such incident in two months.

Selling out Israel for Iran?

Officials Reveal US is Cozying Up to Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas

US and Arab officials reveal Obama administration's about-face, including backdoor communication and intelligence cooperation.

UN Concerned Over Continued Executions in Iran

UN's rapporteur for Iran says there is a surge of executions in the country, even under "reformist" Rouhani.

NY Times Tour of Iran: Another PR Victory for Dictators

Iranian Negotiator: West Should Drop its 'Excessive Demands'

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says deal by November 24 is unlikely.

Steinitz: British Vote for 'Palestine' Encourages Terrorism

Steinitz blasts UK for voting for 'Palestine,' saying vote marks apathy toward Israeli lives - and warns that an Iran deal is a 'mistake.'

Ya'alon Tells Hagel: 'We're Worried About Iran Talks'

Defense minister asks what is being discussed in talks, 'are they talking about nuclear warhead-capable missiles?'

Iran Says it Foiled Sabotage on Bushehr Nuclear Reactor

Iranian intelligence minister announces arrests of foreign agents in Bushehr, Iran's 'nuclear hub.'

IAEA: Iran Taking Action to Comply with Interim Agreement

UN atomic agency's latest report finds that Iran is taking further action to comply with an interim nuclear agreement with six world powers.