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Obama Pushing Lawmakers to Hold Off on New Iran Sanctions

Top Obama administration officials have been pushing lawmakers to hold off on new sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.

Iran: We Never Stopped 20% Uranium Enrichment

Iran's nuclear chief, Ali Akbar Salehi, declares that Tehran has never stopped 20 percent uranium enrichment.

Report: Information to be Released About Ron Arad's Fate

Kuwaiti newspaper reports that a deal has been made between Iran, West to reveal fates of Israeli pilot, 4 missing Iranian diplomats.

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Iran

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, a day after he warns about Iran's uranium enrichment.

Iranian Lawmaker: We'll Never Close Fordow

Closing the underground nuclear enrichment facility in Fordow is a "red line" for Iran, says lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi.

Iran Hangs 16 Rebels After Border Guards Killed in Ambush

Sixteen Baloch rebels have been hanged in Iran in retaliation for the deaths of border guards in an ambush.

Diplomats: No Proof Iran Has Stopped 20 Percent Enrichment

Contrary to remarks by Iranian lawmaker, diplomats say they have no information that Tehran halted 20 percent uranium enrichment.

Experts' Report: Iran Could Have a Nuclear Bomb Within a Month

Iran could produce enough uranium to build a nuclear bomb in a month, according to the Institute for Science and International Security.

Iranian Lawmaker: We Don't Need More 20% Enriched Uranium

Prominent Iranian lawmaker says Tehran is willing to relieve concerns about its uranium, but won't say it'll stop enriching.

Iranian Man in Botched Execution Will Not be 'Re-Hanged'

Iranian court rules that Alireza M, who survived a previous hanging, will not undergo execution for a second time.

Tzipi Livni: Negotiations with the PA are in Israel's Interests

Israel's chief negotiator tells World Jewish Congress that "Palestinian state" is inevitable, says Israel must negotiate with the PA.

Netanyahu: Iran Wants Centrifuges to Produce a Bomb

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Italian Prime Minister, urges continued pressure on Iran over its nuclear program.

Iran to Review Censorship on Books

Rouhani's regime continues to revamp the rules on censorship, will review books that have been barred from publication.

Peres: Rouhani Presents 'A Chance'

Israeli President departs from Prime Minister's position on Iranian President; addresses Israeli "nuclear ambiguity."

Lieberman: Peace Will Take A Lot More Than 10 Months

MK Avigdor Lieberman says peace was possible - but not within the time frame being promoted by the PA and US.

Steinitz Hopes Canada Can Influence Western Powers on Iran

Minister will meet with Prime Minister Harper and Foreign Affairs Minister Baird, before flying on to Washington.

Iranian Who Survived Hanging May Or May Not be Re-executed

A 37-year-old Iranian was convicted of smuggling drugs, hanged, pronounced dead and survived. What happens now?

Report: Iran Proposed to Freeze Production of 20% Uranium

Iran’s proposal to the West includes a freeze on production of 20% enriched uranium, among other things, reports Al-Monitor.

Iran Says Israel Trying to 'Undermine' Nuclear Talks

Iran's foreign minister says Israel is trying to undermine progress in nuclear talks because of its "frustration and warmongering."

Most Israelis Support PM on Iran

Israeli's back Binyamin Netanyahu's robust stance on Iran, a newspaper poll finds.

Iran: US Mulls 'Phased' Access to Locked Funds

Following talks in Geneva, US favors giving Iran installments of frozen funds in return for action cutting back its nuclear program.

Diplomat: We're Not Close to an Agreement with Iran

A senior western diplomat says that, despite useful talks in Geneva, a breakthrough over Iran's nuclear program is "not close".

Turkish Officials: Iran Report Was Just to Make Us Look Bad

Like Israeli officials, Turks decry Washington Post report that they 'informed' on Israeli agents to Iran, denying the charges.

Former Mossad Head: Relations With Turkey 'Mortally Wounded'

Officials in Israel's intelligence community expressed anger over the report hat Turkey had given Tehran the identities of 10 Israeli agents

Syrian Rebels Slam Hamas Over Ties to Iran

Powerful rebel group issues statement accusing Hamas of "trying to appease Iran" over criticism of Syrian opposition.

Congressmen Demand More Sanctions on Iran

As Geneva talks end, Republican lawmakers express their skepticism and call for tougher sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Israeli Official: Iran Should be Tested by Actions

"Iran should be tested by its actions, not its proposals," says Israeli official after Iran suggests a compromise in Geneva.

U.S.: Iran Showed 'Seriousness' in Geneva Talks

Iran showed a greater level of "seriousness and substance" in nuclear talks, says White House spokesman.

Steinitz: Iran Talks Must Not Be Another Munich

Strategic Affairs Minister warns West not to let history repeat itself.

Iranian, U.S. Officials Hold Landmark Direct Nuclear Talks

After presenting its proposal to world powers, Iranian envoy meets one-on-one with U.S. counterpart in Geneva.

Expert Reveals Iran’s Fake Jewish Support

Iranian leaders are showing off their Jews in hopes of boosting the country’s image, Iranian Jewish expert says.

Iran Hails 'Good Reaction' at Geneva Talks

After hour long power point presentation, Iran says "reaction was good." Netanyahu urges officials not to let sanctions be frittered away.

Israeli Cabinet Cautions Against 'Partial Deals' With Iran

As talks over Iran's nuclear program begin, Israel stresses it is not against a "peaceful program," warns against "cosmetic" concessions.

U.S. Official: Breakthrough with Iran Won't Happen Overnight

Washington is ready to offer Iran relief from sanctions if Tehran addresses concerns over its nuclear work, says a senior U.S. official.

Iran's Khameini Urges Unity - to Fight Israel

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, appealed to Muslims to “unite against their enemies," especially "the Zionists."

Iran's Deputy FM: We'll Hold Bilateral Talks with the U.S.

Iran will hold bilateral talks with the P5+1 but will negotiate on its right to enrich uranium, declares Deputy Foreign Minister.

Iran's Next 'Monkey Astronaut' Coming Soon

Iran plans to send yet another monkey into space, according to the head of its space agency.

Trial of 'Israeli Spies' Begins in Iran

A group of suspected Israeli spies have gone on trial in Iran, reports a local news agency.

Iran Says it Will Offer New Proposals to the West

Iran is reportedly going to offer a new set of proposals during the upcoming talks with the P5+1. No details provided.

Azerbaijan: Iranian Spy Sentenced to 15 Years

A court in Azerbaijan sentences an alleged Iranian spy to 15 years in jail for plotting an attack on the Israeli embassy in the country.

Hollande to Netanyahu: We'll Remain Tough on Iran

French President reassures PM Netanyahu that France will remain "tough" with Iran on its controversial nuclear program.

Hamas Leader to Visit Tehran

Khaled Mashaal, the head of Hamas’s political bureau, will visit Iran soon after two years of tense relations.

Iran Cancels Annual Anti-Zionism Conference

In the latest gesture, Iranian officials cancel the annual anti-Zionist New Horizon Conference.

'A Bad Deal is Worse than No Deal', Says Netanyahu

“A bad deal is worse than no deal" with Iran, Netanyahu tells a German newspaper as part of a series of interviews to European media.

Netanyahu Tells West: Don't Say I didn't Warn You

European media line up to hear the Israeli PM warn the West not to be fooled by Iranian diplomacy as it continues to enrich uranium

Iranian Speaker: We Have a Surplus of Uranium

The speaker of Iran's parliament tells AP the country has a surplus of enriched uranium, then the Iranian parliament denies the remarks.

U.S. Official: We Are Ready to Talk to Iran

"The United States is ready to talk. We are ready to listen," says assistant secretary of state when referring to Iran's nuclear program.

Israel Condemns Iran's Selection to UN Disarmament Committee

Letting Iran serve on a disarmament committee is "inconceivable" and "erodes the UN's legitimacy", writes Israeli envoy.

Details of Iran's Nuclear Compromise Emerge

The Wall Street Journal has published details of moves Iran is prepared to make to see sanctions on the country lifted.

Edelstein: Rouhani Lies While Developing Nuclear Weapons

Any agreement with Iran must ensure that it will not be able to obtain nuclear weapons, says Knesset Speaker in Rome.

Britain, Iran to Resume Ties

Britain, Iran work on restoring ties after 2011 split; countries will exchange diplomats.

Yaalon to UN Chief: Easing Sanctions will Encourage Rouhani

Defense Minister tells UN chief that easing the sanctions on Iran at this point in time would hurt the efforts to stop its nuclear program.

Iran's FM Insists on 'Absolute Right' to Enrich Uranium

Enriching uranium "is the absolute right of Iran," says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif ahead of next round of nuclear talks.

Assad Places War Jets in Iran for Safety

German intelligence agents say Syrian jets are parked in Iran; Iran sent elite troops to support Assad’s forces.

Iranians Pull On Their Blue Jeans, Mocking Netanyahu

A flood of sarcastic tweets greets Netanyahu's comment that if Iranians were free, they could don denim and listen to rock.

Iran Arrests 4 Suspects in 'Nuclear Sabotage Plot'

Iran has arrested four people suspected of attempting to sabotage one of its nuclear plants.

Iran: Men Allowed to Marry Adopted Daughters

A controversial Iranian law allows men to marry their adopted daughters at the age of 13. Critics say the law ‘legalizes pedophilia.’

Senators to Propose Tougher Iran Sanctions this Week

Meanwhile, State Department talks of “confidence building” and easing of sanctions.

White House: Sanctions Are Affected by Shutdown

U.S. efforts to pressure Iran, Syria and others are inhibited by the government shutdown, says White House press secretary.

Iranian Cleric: U.S., Iran Should Join Hands

A senior Iranian cleric urges Washington and Tehran to “join hands” to end the sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

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