Iran

Iran Outraged After PA Soccer Team Cancels Friendly Match

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

Netanyahu to US Senator: Dual Threat from PA and Iran

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

Iran Unveils its Lethal New 'Suicide Drones'

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 Launches Major Naval Drill - Eyeing Yemen?

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

Iran Censoring 'Offensive' Images on Instagram

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

Iranian Foreign Minister Says Nuclear Deal 'Within Reach'

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

Saudis Slash Oil Prices to 'Block' Iranian Nuclear Weapon

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

Iran Unveils Monument to Jewish 'Martyrs'

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

Hamas Official Says a 'New Chapter' Open with Iran

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

IAEA: Iran Continuing to Meet Commitments Under Interim Deal

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

France and Britain Say Iran Needs to be More Flexible

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

Iran Describes Latest Nuclear Talks as 'Very Useful'

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

Saudi Arabia to Hamas: Stay Away from Iran

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

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

Iran Talks with World Powers to Resume Next Week

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

Iran Condemns Israel's 'Assassination' of PA Minister

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

Rouhani: Oil Price Drop is A 'Plot' Against Us

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

Iran 'Illicitly' Purchasing Material for Heavy Water Reactor

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

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Watch: Huckabee Declares 'Iran's Ultimate Goal is the US'

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

Hamas Delegation in Iran to Normalize Relations

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

Top Iranian Official: Obama Begs to Meet Rouhani

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

Iran Charges Washington Post Reporter Held For 137 Days

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

Should Israel Take Military Action Against Iran?

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

Security Takes Center Stage at Saban Forum

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

Biden Slams 'Malarkey' of Bad Iran Deal

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.

Kerry: 'Any Action,' Including Iran's, Against ISIS Welcome

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

Khamenei: America's Problems Caused by Israel's 'Domination'

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

Al-Qaeda Attacks Iranian Ambassador's Residence in Yemen

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

Iran 'Carried Out Airstrikes in Iraq' Against ISIS

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

Pentagon: Iran Attacked ISIS - but Didn't Coordinate with Us

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

US Confirms Iran Fighting ISIS in Iraq

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

Ya'alon: Hamas 'Uninterested' in Another War with Israel

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

AIPAC Wants Tougher Sanctions on Iran

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

Iran to Turn Uranium into Reactor Fuel

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

Iran's Supreme Leader: Israel Becomes More Insecure Day By Day

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

IAEA Needs More Funds After Iran Talks Extended

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

Nuclear Iran

Is it Too Late to Stop Iran?

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

Rouhani Hails Extension of Talks as 'Victory'

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

Netanyahu Welcomes Iran Deal Postponement

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

Confirmed: Iran Talks to Be Extended by 7 Months

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

Surprised?

Report: Iran Nuclear Talks 'Extended' Yet Again

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

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.'