Iran

Successful US-Israeli Drill Simulates Iranian Missile Attack

Israelis treated to 'front-row seats' as Arrow 2 missile defense system undergoes successful test.

Ashton: Gap Between Iran and World Powers Can be Narrowed

EU's foreign policy chief believes the gap with Iran in nuclear talks can be narrowed in talks next week.

Iran's Khamenei Undergoes Prostate Surgery

Iran's supreme leader and fierce critic of Israel recovering after prostate surgery in Tehran.

Iranian Lawmaker: U.S., Israel and Saudis Created IS

An Iranian parliamentarian claims the United Stated, Israel and Saudi Arabia jointly created the Islamic State terrorist group.

'Moderate' Rouhani Says Hamas 'Victory' is Thanks to Iran

Amid final round of nuclear negotiations, Iranian president brags of providing weapons to terror group fighting Israel.

Iran Arrests Man for Sabotaging Nuclear Power Plant

Ukrainian 'expert' arrested over alleged sabotage attempt at Bushehr nuclear plant.

U.S. Has 'No Plans' for Joint Military Action With Iran

State Department clarifies that U.S. has no plans for any military coordination with Iran in the fight against Islamic State.

U.S. and Iranian Official Hold Nuclear Talks in Geneva

U.S. and Iranian officials meet for a second day of negotiations as they work towards a full nuclear deal.

Report: Iran Approves Joint Military Action With US Against IS

Iranian Supreme Leader reportedly orders military cooperation with US against Islamic State, in shift timed with final round of talks.

UN’s Iran Probe Talks Stalled Yet Again

Investigators not much further than where they started a decade ago, US hopes of reaching deal with Tehran by November are diminishing.

IAEA to Report 'Little Progress' in Iran Investigation

Diplomats say the UN nuclear watchdog will issue a report showing little progress in its long-running investigation Iran's nuclear program.

'Iran is Closer to Nuclear Capabilities Than Ever'

Intelligence Minister Steinitz heads deligation to US as Iran talks renew, reveals Islamic regime has invested $200 billion on program.

Iran Losing Key Ally as Sudan Expels Embassy Staff

Iranian Cultural Center shut down, cultural attache and staff expelled, as former close ally pushed back against growing Shia influence.

Iran's Foreign Minister Optimistic About Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voices optimism that a dispute over Tehran's nuclear program can be resolved by November 24.

Iran Warns of 'Unpleasant' Response to Latest U.S. Sanctions

Iran's Foreign Minister says Tehran could take actions that are "unpleasant" after U.S. announces new sanctions.

Iran Vows Continued Support for 'Palestinian Resistance'

Iranian Commander says that Iran will continue to support “the resistance” until “all the occupied Palestinian territories are free.”

Iran Debuts Bavar 373 Missile

Upgraded missile system replaces S-300; announcement surfaces days after Israeli drone allegedly shot down over nuclear facility.

Iran Arming Terrorists in Judea and Samaria

Iranian military leaders boast of sending weapons to terrorists in Judea and Samaria to ensure “the annihilation of the Zionist regime.”

Security Services 'Foiled Massive Cyber-Attack on Israel'

Elite Israeli cyber-defenders repelled attack during Protective Edge; concerns hackers could seek to take control of armed drones.

Report Claims Another 'Israeli Drone' Downed over Iraq

Lebanese reports say that the Hermes-class drone fell in the skies over Baghdad. Israel has not yet commented.

U.S. Ship Fires Warning Shot Towards Iranian Vessel

U.S. vessel sees Iranian fishing boat with weapons in the Persian Gulf, fires warning shot.

Details Emerge on Alleged Israeli Drone in Iran

Iranian Revolutionary Guards official claims the drone has up to a 1,600 km flight range, included high-res cameras.

Iran Says it is Examining Alleged Israeli Drone

Iranian Revolutionary Guards say parts of Israeli drone they claimed to down are intact and being looked at.

Iran to Send Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Iran says it will send aid to Gaza after Egypt agrees to allow the shipment to enter through the Rafiah crossing.

Rouhani: We'll Reject Any Restraints on Our Nuclear Program

Iran’s President clarifies he country will reject any restraints on its nuclear operations.

Iran Aided Hamas in Cyber-War on Israel

IDF reveals that in addition to providing weapons, Iran launched unprecedented cyber attack on Israel during Operation Protective Edge.

Iran Says Deal by November is Unlikely

Iran's foreign minister is pessimistic that nuclear deal can be reached by November, calls on the West to show "strong will."

Rouhani Says His Critics Should 'Go to Hell'

Iranian President suggests that hard-liners opposed to making a deal with the West should go "to hell."

Iran and West to Hold More Talks Before UN General Assembly

Iran and six world powers will hold a new round of nuclear talks before the UN General Assembly, which starts on September 16.

Iranian Official: Hamas Should Use Tunnels to Protect Civilians

Former Revolutionary Guards Commander says Hamas should 'protect civilians' - by sheltering them in terror tunnels.

Iran Accuses Israel of 'Genocide' in Gaza

Hassan Rouhani condemns 'massacre' in Gaza Monday - despite the fact that Tehran provides Hamas with the rockets causing the conflict.

Iranian 'Qods Force' General Scoffs at Calls to Disarm Hamas

Secretive leader of elite Revolutionary Guard force says terrorists should only disarm when Israel 'in the graveyard'.

Chief U.S. Negotiator Won't Provide Deadline for Iran Talks

Wendy Sherman refuses to provide senators with a hard deadline for a deal with Iran.

Iranian Supreme Leader Calls to Provide Hamas with Weapons

Iranian spiritual leader calls for increased unity and support of Hamas against 'cancerous enemy' Israel

Khamenei Repeats Israel 'Rabid Dog' Insult in Eid al-Fitr Speech

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, in speech calling the Jewish state a 'wild wolf' for self-defense operation.

Iran to UN: Do More to Stop the 'Zionist Crimes'

Iran's Foreign Minister criticizes the United Nations for failing to end Israel's operation in Gaza.

Islamic Jihad Said to Have Iranian 'Judgement Day' Missile

Sources said that Islamic Jihad's big 'surprise' was a long-range, explosive-laden Iranian-made rocket.

North Korea, Iran Held Responsible for Hezbollah Rocket Fire

Landmark victory for Israel in US court, as Shurat Hadin case results in loss for Hezbollah and its sponsors.

Iranians Rally for 'Death to Israel, America' on 'Quds Day'

Demonstrations erupt in over 700 towns in Iran on Friday calling for Palestinian 'resistance' to Israel.

Iran: We Provided Hamas with Rocket Technology

Iranian parliament speaker boasts that his country provided Hamas with the technology it has used to rain down rockets on Israel.

Iranian Christian to Have Lips Burnt for Eating During Ramadan

Iranian judge sentences a Christian man to have his lips burnt with a cigarette for eating during Ramadan.

Khamenei to Palestinian Arabs: Keep Fighting Israel

"The only way to deal with this savage regime is to continue resistance," says Iran's supreme leader.

Report: IDF Destroys Iranian Missiles Meant for Hamas

A weekend report said that Israel destroyed a warehouse in Sudan that contained Iranian missiles, destined for Gaza.

Iranian Leader Encourages Hamas in 'Struggle Against Occupation'

Khaled Mashaal speaks to Iranian Parliament leader Ali Larijani before ground offensive begins, asks entire Arab world to join in.

Obama Hints Talks with Iran Will be Extended

Obama says there are "significant gaps" between Iran and world powers as Sunday's deadline approaches.

Iran Says Talks with World Powers Will be Extended

Iran's foreign minister says six world powers are leaning towards extending nuclear talks beyond July 20 deadline.

Iranian FM: There's No Benefit from an Atomic Bomb

Iran's top diplomat claims Tehran has no interest in building an atomic bomb.

Western Powers Warn 'Big Gaps' Remain with Iran

U.S., Britain and France warn that there are still differences between Iran and world powers as deadline for deal looms.

Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu Reassures: IDF 'Prepared for All Possibilities'

Binyamin Netanyahu vows to continue pummeling terrorists in weekly Cabinet meeting; calls on int'l community to recognize Iran's role.

Kerry to Travel to Vienna for Nuclear Talks

Secretary of State will travel to Vienna this weekend to join ongoing nuclear talks with Iran. Other foreign ministers will join as well.

Iran Says it Wants to Greatly Expand Enrichment Program

Iran reveals some of its demands in nuclear talks with West as it admits "substantial differences" remain between the sides.

Iran Condemns Israeli Self-Defense as 'Savage Aggression'

Tehran calls on international community to defend 'defenseless Palestine' as rockets fall.

Iran 'Needs' 19 Times More Nuclear Centrifuges

Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran 'needs' 19 times more centrifuges than West offering, ten times more than presently held.

Khamenei: U.S., Israel Playing 'Good Cop, Bad Cop' With Us

Iran's Supreme Leader says U.S. and Israel are trying to intimidate his country into making concessions on nuclear dispute.

Iranian Cleric Claims: Israel Uses Sorcery for Espionage

A cleric and professor at Tehran University claimed in a TV interview that Israel uses "jinns" (genies) to undermine Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Kurdish State 'Part of a Zionist Plot'

The only entity an independent Kurdistan would serve is Israel, and Tehran will not allow that to take place, says Iranian foreign minister.

Steinitz Skeptical that Iran and West Can Reach Deal

Intelligence Minister says Israel does not expect world powers to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran by July 20 deadline.

Officials: Iran Eased its Demands, but Deal Still Not Close

Western diplomats say Iran has reduced its demands in talks, but reaching a deal by July 20 won't be easy.

British Think Tank: Iraq's 'Russian' Jets May be from Iran

London-based think tank says 3 Sukhoi jets shown landing in Iraq are likely from Iran.

Iranian General: U.S. Heads Terrorism in the Region

Iran’s Deputy Chief of Staff says that the United States, which complies with the "Zionists", is responsible for terrorism.