Iran

Rouhani Arrives At World Economic Forum

After getting US to lift sanctions, Iranian president shows up in Davos to try and find investors.

January 2014: Two People Executed Every Day in Iran

Amnesty International slams 'meaningless change of image' by Islamic Republic. Many executions given for political crimes.

US Officially Approves Waiver to Lift Sanctions on Iran

It's official: the US approves waiver of select sanctions in Iran, claims Iran has begun curbing nuclear program.

Canada, Israel Agree: No Nuclear Weapon for Iran

At special Knesset session, both Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Canadian Premier Stephen Harper vow to stop nuclear Iran.

Iran Involved in Syrian Ceasefire Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif involved in Syria ceasefire talks, along with Lebanon, Iraq, and Russia.

Israeli Delegation Visits UAE for International Conference

Energy Minister Silvan Shalom heads Israeli delegation to international energy conference in UAE, amid regional tensions over Iran.

UN Experts to Visit Iranian Uranium Mine

Iran says that UN nuclear experts will inspect the Gachin uranium mine this month, for the first time in nine years.

Analyst: US Abandoning Middle East, Leaving Iran in Charge

Iran is set to become the “alpha dog” - the dominant power – in the Middle East, according to a Fox News analyst.

Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go to War

Senator Feinstein causes outrage after declaring that "we cannot let Israel determine when and where the United States goes to war."

Bibi: Talks, Like the Middle East, are 'Complex and Difficult'

The Prime Minister emphasizes Israel's right to defend itself Wednesday - in both the peace talks with the PA and against Iran.

Lebanon: Al Qaeda Group Vows to Continue Attacks on Iran, Israel

Abdullah Azzam Brigades promises to target Iran, Hezbollah and Israel, less than a fortnight after the death of its leader.

American-Iranian Defense Contractor 'Spied for Iran'

Defense contractor and joint US-Iranian citizen charged over attempt to pass sensitive military information on to Iran

US Official Admits Iran Deal Allows Nuclear R&D

Interim deal does not stop Iran from designing new types of centrifuges, a senior White House official admits.

EU's Ashton Plans to Visit Tehran

European Union foreign policy chief announces plans to visit Iran within weeks, after being invited by the country's foreign minister.

Obama: Now Isn't the Time for New Sanctions

Now would not be the right time for Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran, says Obama, days before nuclear deal to be implemented.

Video: Khamenei Says U.S. is Greatest Violator of Human Rights

MEMRI translates Iranian Supreme Leader's speech from last week, during which he referred to the United States as “Satan.”

Iran Sanctions Bill Continues to Gain Steam in the Senate

59 senators back new sanctions on Iran, one short of the number of votes needed to pass it.

Iran, World Powers Resume Talks on Geneva Deal

Iranian, EU and U.S. negotiators gather in Geneva for their highest-level talks since the nuclear deal was reached.

Khameini Reveals Tactic Behind Nuclear Talks

Iranian Supreme Leader admits talks with 'Satan' US are for expedience to relieve pressure and deceive, using Islamic taqiyya tactic.

Dispute on Centrifuges Disrupts Iran-P5+1 Talks

Negotiations on implementing the deal to freeze parts of Iran's nuclear program have run into problems over centrifuge research.

Five Killed in Blast at Iran Film Set

Deadly explosion occurs as production crew use real explosives for special effects.

New Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Support in the Senate

A bill to slap new sanctions on Iran has gained support since December, but probably not enough to prevent Obama from vetoing it.

'Nuclear Bomb Necessary to Put Down Israel'

Iranian cleric and lawmaker reveals that Iran 'needs' a nuclear weapon to 'wipe Israel off the map'; also reveals US 'need' for Iran deal.

Upcoming: Informative Conference on Iran

Middle East Awareness groups to sponsor free conference on Iran, Hassan Rouhani, Iran-US relations on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

20 Threats Made by Iran Against Israel in 2013

Iran Arrests Billionaire Who Helped Skirt Sanctions

Babak Zanjani used web of companies to help regime avoid oil sanctions. Arrest thought to gain trust in negotiations.

Ex-Envoy: Israel Killed Those Behind Argentina Bombings

Former Israeli ambassador says Israel killed most of those behind 1990s terror attacks on Argentine Jewish buildings.

Report: Iran Deal to be Implemented As of January 20

Experts from Iran and the P5+1 group have chosen January 20 to begin implementing the Geneva deal, reports Iranian media.

Rouhani Optimistic About Nuclear Talks

Talks between Iran and world powers could generate positive results "within two months", predicts Iran's president.

Netanyahu: Lebanon Rocket Fire a 'Double War Crime'

Prime Minister calls on Lebanese government to stop harboring terrorists, enabling civilian deaths.

Iran Developing 'New Generation' of Centrifuges

Iran's nuclear chief boasts that there are currently 19,000 centrifuges in the country.

Iranian Lawmakers Threaten to Increase Uranium Enrichment Level

Responding to American sanctions threats, Iranians draft bill that would increase uranium enrichment to a 60% level.

'We All Have to be Raoul Wallenberg'

Dr. Joseph Frager, in an interview, explains the need for the Jewish people to become 'heroes' in the fight against a nuclear Iran.

'If the Sanctions Would Persist, Iran Would Collapse'

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz praises damage done to Iran through sanctions, declares that 'The Middle East has gone mad.'

Iran Considers Moving Capital From Tehran

City of 12 million suffers from pollution, overcrowding and earthquake dangers. Parliament accepts proposal amid doubt over high costs.

Report Reveals Assad's 'Secret Iraq Oil Lifeline'

Revelation shows Assad's Syria regime propped up by crude oil imports from Iraq slipping past sanctions via an Egyptian port.

Iran Claims Saudi Delegation Met Netanyahu

In the latest claim about an Israel-Saudi relationship, Iran reports that a Saudi delegation flew to Israel and met high-ranking officials.

Iran Denies that Rouhani Wrote Op-ed for German Paper

Iran denies that its president wrote an editorial for a German newspaper in which he called to strengthen ties with the West.

Experts: Rouhani Has 'Isolated' Israel in a Matter of Months

Forbes cover story summarizing 2013 cites Israeli experts tracing Rouhani's 'charm offensive' and Israel-US fallout.

Iran, P5+1 Temporarily Suspend Talks

Iran's foreign minister and the EU's top diplomat agree to postpone talks on implementing nuclear deal unitl after the Christmas holiday.

Italy's Foreign Minister Makes Rare Visit to Tehran

Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino arrives in, will meet Iranian counterpart and President Rouhani.

US Senate Condemns Iran's Discrimination Against Bahais

Senate calls on Tehran to free jailed members of the Bahai faith; comes as lawmakers mull new sanctions.

US Blocking Iran From Syria Geneva II Talks

US Arab League envoy Brahimi reveals US is against Iran participation in Syria peace talks, in opposition to UN support.

Iran Boasts Successful Test of 200 KM Range Missile

During wargames Iranian Air Force jets test new long-range missiles for first time in simulated combat. Part of recent military unveilings.

Reagan: Palestinians Do Not Want Peace - They Want Israel

In special interview with Arutz Sheva, son of former US President Ronald Reagan discusses the importance of Israel's security.

Report: Putin Backs Israel's Security Needs in Middle East

Maariv report claims in private meeting Netanyahu and Putin forged security pact for Israel's safety.

Iran Rejects UN Condemnation, Says it is 'Biased'

Iran rejects a UN resolution which condemned its human rights violations, claims it was based on reports by "terrorists".

Iran-West Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva

Iran and six world powers resume expert-level talks in Geneva, a week after Iran pulled out of the talks over a new United States blacklist.

Obama Threatens Veto as Senators Promote New Iran Sanctions

White House threatened to use its veto power against legislation that would impose new sanctions on Iran.

Iran Claims US 'Breached' Deal, Touts Military

Iran attacks 'Zionist lobby-controlled' US's blacklist as 'breach' of nuclear deal, brags of being 'fifth missile power in world.'

Elie Wiesel Castigates Iran in Full Page NYT Ad

Under no circumstances could Iran be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, said Nobel Peace Prize winner and renowned author Elie Wiesel

UN Condemns Iran's Human Rights Violations

General Assembly condemns human rights violations in Iran, welcomes pledges by President Rouhani to improve in some areas.

Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume Thursday

Talks between Iran and world powers on implementing last month's nuclear deal to resume in Geneva.

Iran: Bomb Attack Kills Three Revolutionary Guards

Militants target Iranian Revolutionary Guard operatives in occupied Balochistan in the latest in a string of attacks.

Iranian Analyst: Without Deal, We Would've Attacked Israel

Iranian political analyst: If a deal with the West had not been reached, Obama would've had to beg Khamenei not to attack Israel.

Iran Unveils New Radar System

Iran's military claims new Arash radar system has high target detection capabilities.

Iran Says Talks with World Powers Will Resume

Iranian deputy foreign minister says Tehran will resume negotiations with world powers over its nuclear program in the coming days.

Iran: We Launched a Monkey Into Space - Again

Iranian state television claims it launched another monkey into space, this time using liquid fuel.

Iran to Keep Talking to West Despite U.S. Blacklist

Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with world powers will continue, despite an American blacklist of companies that violated sanctions.

Report: American Captured in Iran Was CIA Agent

Robert Levinson, who went missing in 2007 in Iran, was on mission for 'rogue' CIA analyst reveals new report against US denials.