Iran

Officials: Iran's Bushehr Plant Damaged in Recent Earthquakes

Countries monitoring Iran's nuclear program say the country's nuclear reactor in Bushehr was damaged by recent earthquakes.

UN Nuclear Chief: Talks With Iran 'Going Around in Circles'

Talks with Iran over its nuclear program are “going around in circles,” said Yukiya Amano, director general of the IAEA.

Obama Slaps Sanctions on Iran's Currency and Auto Industry

Obama signs executive order, authorizing new sanctions targeting Iran's currency and automobile industry.

Sign of unease?

Iraq Warns Israel Not to Use Its Airspace for Iran Strike

Baghdad warns Israel that it would respond to any attempts by the Jewish state to overfly Iraq for a strike against Iran.

Helicopter Carrying Iran's Ahmadinejad Makes Emergency Landing

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made an emergency landing Sunday after it malfunctioned.

Kerry Warns Iran: The Clock is Ticking

U.S. Secretary of State says he's doubtful that the presidential election in Iran will bring about a change in its nuclear program.

U.S. Allows Sales of Communications Equipment to Iranians

U.S. eases some of the sanctions on Iran in order to give Iranians access to Internet services and social media.

State Dept.: Iran Increased Support for Global Terrorism in 2012

Iran boosted in 2012 its support for global terrorism to levels not seen for two decades, says annual U.S. State Department’s report.

Danon: Samaria Could Take in Masses of Tel Aviv Refugees

In a national emergency, many evacuees from the Tel Aviv area could find shelter in Samaria, said Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon

Canada Freezes Trade with Iran

Canada ratchets up its sanctions against Iran, bans almost all exports to and imports from the country.

Argentina Formally Accuses Iran of Terrorism

Argentine prosecutor says Iran opened secret intelligence stations in several South American countries to plan and conduct terror attacks.

US Lawmakers Demand Iran Removal from UN Disarmament Leadership

A bipartisan group of United Sates lawmakers demanded Friday that the United Nations remove Iran from leading upcoming disarmament talks.

Iranian Presidential Candidates Implicated in Murdering Jews

Jewish group outraged that among candidates to run in Iranian Presidential elections are two implicated in AMIA Jewish Center bombing.

Ahmadinejad to Contest Ally's Ban from Elections

Iran's President says he will ask supreme leader Khamenei to reverse the disqualification of his close aide from the presidential election.

Senate Unanimously Backs Pro-Israel Resolution

Senate unanimously backs a resolution which stipulates that the U.S. will assist Israel in an attack against Iran.

New IAEA Report: Iran Still Expanding Nuclear Program

Iran is opening up a potential second route to developing a nuclear bomb, says latest IAEA report.

Iran, Hizbullah Are 'Propping Up' Assad, Says Britain's Hague

Iran and its Shiite Lebanese ally Hizbullah are “propping up” President Bashar al-Assad, said British Foreign Secretary William Hague.

House Committee to Push for More Iran Sanctions

The House voted Wednesday to urge for a hardening of sanctions against Iran

Former Iranian President Barred from Elections

Iran's ex-president Rafsanjani barred from contesting the June 14 presidential election, along with a close aide to Ahmadinejad.

US Senate Likely to Pass New Pro-Israel Resolution

Senate majority leader announces unanimous consent to take up resolution affirming support for Israel, strengthening sanctions against Iran.

Iran Approves Agreement with Argentina on Bombing Probe

Iran approves an agreement with Argentina on forming a commission to investigate a 1994 attack on a Jewish building.

Iran Tightening Control of the Internet as Elections Loom

Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month’s election, being mindful of street protests organized the last time around.

Iran Kills 2 for Spying for Israel, US

Iran hanged two convicted spies on Sunday, one found guilty of working for Israel.

Iranian Candidate: I Will 'Resist' the West

Iran’s top nuclear negotiator and presidential candidate pledges to “resist” western demands regarding his country’s nuclear program.

Iran Defends its Leading Disarmament Conference

It is Iran's right to be elected to head the UN Conference on Disarmament, claims Tehran.

U.S. to Boycott Iran-Led Disarmament Conference

The U.S. says it will boycott meetings of the UN Conference on Disarmament when Iran takes over the body this month.

Group: 'Crazy' to Put Iran In Charge of UN Disarmament Panel

Iran's looming status as head of a UN disarmament body sparked outrage Monday from activists

Ahmadinejad Could Face Up to 74 Lashes Over Election 'Violation'

Iranian president Ahmadinejad may face charges of up to 74 lashes for openly endorsing candidacy of his top adviser in upcoming elections.

Syrian Opposition: Israel Conspiring to Keep Assad in Power

A commander in the Syrian opposition says Israel collaborating with Iran and Hizbullah to keep Assad in power.

686 Candidates Vie to Replace Ahmadinejad as Iranian President

A total of 686 candidates are vying replace Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the country’s upcoming June national election.

State Dept. Sanctions Iranians for Aiding Nuclear Program

State Department sanctions four Iranian companies and one individual for aiding Iran's development of nuclear weapon.

41 Nations Launch U.S.-Led Exercises in the Persian Gulf

The U.S. Navy says envoys from 41 nations have gathered in Bahrain to begin drills in the Persian Gulf.

Kenya Iranian Terror Plotters Get Life in Prison

A Kenyan court on Monday sentenced two Iranians to life in prison on terror-related charges, after they planned to attack Israeli businesses

Iran Denies Ahmadinejad Arrest

Iran has denied rumors that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was detained and interrogated for 7 hours by the Revolutionary Guards.

Syrian Official: Israeli Strike 'Declaration of War'

Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Feisal Mekdad on Sunday called Israel's bombing of a weapons transport in Syria a “declaration of war"

Iran Ready to 'Train' Syria Army, Says Commander

Iran is ready to help "train" the Syrian army if Damascus seeks such assistance, said commander of Islamic republic's army ground forces.

PA Chairman Abbas Travels to China for State Visit

PA Chairman Mahmud Abbas arrived in Beijing on Sunday, with PM Netanyahu also set to meet Chinese leaders later this week.

Report: Iran Sent Advanced Missiles to Hizbullah

The weapons bound for Hizbullah that were destroyed in an Israeli airstrike were reportedly sent by Iran.

Report: Pentagon Can Destroy Iran's Underground Nuclear Facility

The Pentagon has reportedly redesigned its biggest "bunker buster" bomb so it can destroy the underground Fordow nuclear site.

U.S.: Iran is Obtaining Materials in Violation of UN Sanctions

The United States says that both Iran and North Korea are trying to obtain high-tech materials linked to their nuclear programs.

Abbas’ Party to Seek Ties with Iran?

Senior Fatah leader wants closer ties with Iran.

Kenya Finds Iranians Guilty of Plotting Attacks Against Israelis

Two Iranians were found guilty by a Kenyan court Thursday for possessing explosives allegedly for use in bomb attacks.

Top Official: Iran Threat Greater Than Ever

A top security source told Channel Ten that despite appearances to the contrary, Israel's military option on Iran was very much alive,

Iranian Leader Accuses Jews of Engaging in Sorcery

An Iranian leader with close ties to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently accused the Jews of engaging in sorcery.

Syrian Opposition Issues Warning to Hizbullah

Syrian opposition denounces threats from Hizbullah, warns against intervention in Syrian conflict.

PM: Iran Almost, But Not Quite, at Red Line

Iran is continuing to progress to the “red line” of nuclear capability, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said

Bolton: Israel's Situation With Iran 'Very Perilous'

Former US ambassador to the UN, John Bolton, speaks to Arutz Sheva about situation with Iran and his views regarding Jonathan Pollard.

Jewish Group 'Can't Fathom' Purpose of European Trip to Iran

AJC condemns European Parliament delegation trip to Iran, saying the he visit will only serve to further undermine human rights in Iran.

Holocaust Denial Hurt Us, Says Potential Iranian Candidate

Iran’s denial of the Holocaust was damaging, admits Tehran mayor and potential presidential candidate.

Yaalon: Iran's Involved in All the Conflicts

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon meets Canadian Chief of Staff, emphasizes need to stop Iran's nuclear program.

Iranian Minister: Sanctions Are 'Causing a Lot of Trouble'

Iran's Finance Minister says international pushed inflation above 30%, but stresses that nuclear program will continue.

IAEA and Iran to Talk on May 15

The IAEA says it will hold a new round of talks with Iran on May 15 in Vienna on suspected nuclear bomb-making efforts by Tehran.

Iran: US-Israel Arms Deal Only Serves to Destabilize Region

Iran has denounced a deal for the US to sell advanced missiles and aircraft to Israel, saying it will only serve to destabilize the region.

UN Atomic Agency Discussing 'Possible Dates of Iran Meeting'

UN atomic agency says it has been discussing with Iran possible dates for 10th round of talks on nuclear program.

Iranian Spy Arrested with False Israeli Passport

Iranian man arrested while spying on Israeli embassy in Nepal.

IAEA Top Official in Iran Talks Resigns

IAEA deputy director Rafael Grossi, one of the top officials in negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, has announced his resignation.

Nasrallah, Khamenei 'Secretly Meet on Regular Basis'

Hizbullah “secretly” met with Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran to discuss the ongoing Syrian crisis.

Iran F-5 Fighter Plane Crashes, Kills Two

An Iranian US-made F-5 fighter plane crashed Sunday after hitting a mountain in the west of the country, killing both crew members.

35 Former U.S. Officials to Obama: Talk Directly to Iran

Former U.S. officials call on the White House to initiate direct talks with Iran instead of relying solely on sanctions.

Second Earthquake Rocks Iran

A powerful quake hits Iran; hundreds feared dead. Communications shut down.