Iran

Iranian Official Repeats Threat to Raze Haifa and Tel Aviv

A senior Iranian military commander reiterates that the Iranian Armed Forces are capable of razing Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground.

Ahmadinejad: 'We Don't Need Atomic Bomb'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defends nuclear program, arguing that Tehran has no use for an atomic bomb.

Iran Tests 3 New Missiles, Plans to Unveil Personnel Carriers

Iran tested three new missiles and plans to unveil new personnel carriers this week in military exercises being held in Isfahan Province.

Ahmadinejad Embarks on Uranium Opportunity Trip

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will travel on Sunday to Benin, Ghana and Niger, the world's fourth-largest uranium producer.

Peres: Obama Will Attack Iran if Diplomacy Fails

"I have no doubt that if diplomatic talks fail with Iran, Obama will conduct a military attack," Peres tells Israeli newspaper.

Russia Responds to Iran's Unveiling of New Uranium Facility

Russia: Iran's unveiling of new uranium production facility "does not promote atmosphere of mutual understanding."

Iran Launches 'Islamic Google Earth'

Tehran is planning to launch its own 3D mapping service, after accusing Google Earth of being a spying tool used by western agencies.

US 'Ready to Help Iranian People' In Quake's Aftermath

The United States says it is "ready to help the Iranian people" in aftermath of a 6.3-magnitude earthquake.

Iran Ex-Nuclear Negotiator Joins Presidential Race

Iran's former nuclear negotiator has joined the race to succeed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in upcoming June national election.

Iranian Claims Machine Invented to Predict the Future

An Iranian scientist claims to have invented a machine that can see 5 to 8 years into the future

Iran Quake Kills 37, Bushehr Plant Reportedly Unscathed

Iran steps up relief efforts for survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed 37 people and damaged dozens of villages.

US Not 'Blindsided' By Iran's New Uranium Mines?

US concerned after Iran unveiled new uranium production facility and two extraction mines; maintains officials were not "blindsided".

Iran: We Won't Suspend Uranium Enrichment

Iran inists it will not suspend its enrichment of uranium to 20 percent nor will it ship out its existing stockpile.

Peres: We Thank Brave Canada for Breaking Iran Relations

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres

Obama's 'Not Bluffing' on Iran, Says Kerry

President Obama is not bluffing when he says he will stop Iran’s nuclear program, Kerry says after meeting President Shimon Peres.

In May: US Allies Plan Gulf Naval Exercises

More than 30 nations will send their sailors to Bahrain in May for an international naval exercise to be held in the Persian Gulf.

Egypt Suspends Tourist Flights from Iran

Just a week after Cairo resumed tourist flights from Tehran after more than 30 years, Egypt has already suspended them until June.

PM: I Promise There Will Never be Another Holocaust

Holocaust Heroes and Martyrs Remembrance Day began with an official ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.

Second Day of Latest Iran Nuclear Talks Fails As Well

The second day of talks between Iran and world powers over Tehran’s nuclear program failed to break the deadlock in the crisis.

No Breakthrough in Iran Nuclear Talks...Again

Iran and world powers have once again failed to reach a breakthrough in the Iranian nuclear crisis, during the latest round of talks.

Iran: West Targeting Syria to Divert Attention from Israel

Senior Iranian lawmaker charges that the Western media is creating a hype against Syria in order to divert attention from “Israel’s crimes”.

Iran, N. Korea, Syria Block Arms Trade Treaty

Iran, North Korea and Syria twice blocked attempts at the United Nations to agree on the first treaty on the conventional arms trade.

Bahrain Labels Hizbullah a Terrorist Entity

While the European Union drags its feet on the issue, Bahrain has labeled the Lebanon-based Hizbullah group a terrorist organization.

Report: Syrian Rebels Down Iranian Weapons Plane

A report in Arab media Thursday morning said that Syrian rebels had shot down a plane over Damascus Airport

Obama Returns to US, Restoration of Israel-Turkey Ties in Pocket

U.S. President Barack Obama returned to the United States late Saturday from his four-day whirlwind tour of the Middle East.

Iran's Supreme Leader: We're Open to Direct Talks with U.S.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei signals openness to U.S. offers to hold direct talks on his country's disputed nuclear drive.

Khamenei: Iran Will 'Annihilate' Tel Aviv, Haifa

Iran will "annihilate" Tel Aviv and Haifa if it comes under attack by the Jewish state, warned supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Khamenei Urges Iran to Stand Up to Sanctions, Marking New Year

Iran's top leader urges the people to stand up to mounting Western sanctions as the country marked beginning of the Persian New Year.

Saudi Arabia Arrests 18 Alleged 'Spies', Including Iranian

Saudi authorities have arrested 18 suspected spies, including an Iranian and a Lebanese, on charges of espionage for a foreign country.

UK Nat’l Security Concerns Block Publicity on Iran Bank Evidence

The UK Supreme Court can look at secret evidence in a case against an Iranian bank, but the public can't, according to court papers.

Netanyahu Invited to Russia To Discuss Mideast

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has been invited to Moscow to discuss the current crises involving Syria and Iran.

US Official: Iraq Turns Blind Eye to Iran Arms Flights to Syria

Baghdad is "looking the other way" as Iran sends military equipment through Iraqi airspace to Syrian regime, says American official.

Experts Gather in Istanbul to Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program

Iranian and foreign nuclear experts gathered in Istanbul to discuss Tehran's controversial atomic program.

Obama Urges Iran to Take Steps to Solve Nuclear Dispute

Obama turns to Iranians, urges the country to take "immediate and meaningful steps" to resolve dispute over nuclear program.

Iran Warns Obama: We Also Have Options on the Table

A top Iranian military commander tells President Obama that Tehran also has all of its "options on the table."

Iranian Jet Tries to Intercept U.S. Drone

An Iranian fighter jet tried to intercept a U.S. Predator drone over the Gulf but backed off.

Obama: Iran a Year Away from Getting a Nuclear Bomb

Iran is "over a year or so" from getting a nuclear bomb, Obama tells Israeli television, reiterates that all options are on the table.

Iran's Press TV Slams 'Irrational EU' Over Latest Sanctions

Senior officials at Iran's Press TV, whom EU slapped with sanctions, criticize the bloc saying the move "shows the irrationality of EU".

ZOA Praises Walk-Out After Israel Accused of 'Genocide'

ZOA praises Obama Administration for walking out of meeting with Iranian diplomats after one accused Israel of "genocide."

Italian FM: Even a 'Rational' Nuclear Iran Would be a Threat

Italian FM Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata said that even if Iran acted rationally with nuclear weapons, Tehran would still pose a threat.

MI: Assad Will Use WMDs While Hizbullah, Iran Plan New Army

IDF Military Intelligence chief Kochavi predicted Syrian chemical war and a post-Assad Iranian-Hizbullah militia at the Herzliya Conference.

Iran Accused of Assisting Terrorism in Bahrain and Yemen

Arab interior ministers accuse Iran of supplying "logistic help to terrorist operations" in Bahrain and Yemen.

Iran to Sue Hollywood Over Oscar-Winning Film 'Argo'

Iran plans to sue Hollywood over Oscar-winning film "Argo" as a result of film’s alleged "unrealistic portrayal" of 1979 events.

PA Arabs Nabbed in Egypt, Suspected of Spying

Seven Palestinian Authority Arabs have been arrested by Egyptian security on suspicion of carrying out a military reconnaissance mission.

U.S. Intelligence Director: We'll Know if Iran Diverts Uranium

Iran could not produce enough highly-enriched uranium for an atomic bomb without being detected, says James Clapper.

UN Monitor Slams Iran Over Arrest of Journalists

The UN monitor for human rights in Iran says there is a rise in arrests of journalists, part of a pattern of increasing violations.

Syria, China, Iran: 'Enemies of the Internet'

Syria, China, Iran are flagrantly spying online, media watchdog RSF said Tuesday.

UN Reports an Increase in Iran's Human Rights Violations

Human rights violations in Iran spiralled in 2012, a United Nations monitor says.

US Slaps Sanctions on North Korea's Primary Trade Bank

The US imposed sanctions on N. Korea's primary foreign exchange bank as it bids to force the regime to abandon its nuclear program.

South Korea and US Defy North's Threats, Launch Joint Drills

The start of the two-week "Key Resolve" exercise follows a week of escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Several Wounded in Iran Explosion

Several people were wounded Sunday in an explosion in Bandar Imam Khomeini, a port city in Iran, but few details have been released.

India May Cease Iranian Oil Imports As Insurers Back Out

Indian refiners may halt imports of Iranian crude oil after insurance firms said refineries processing Iranian oil will no longer be covered

Peres, Hollande Call for Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Sanctions on Iran over are biting but need to be strengthened further, President Shimon Peres and French President Francois Hollande say.

Peres, NATO Secretary General Discuss Strategic Cooperation

President Shimon Peres met with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Ahmadinejad to Attend Funeral of Close Friend Chavez

Iran's President travels to Caracas for the funeral of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

Family of US Marine Held in Iran Calls for Mercy

The family of a former US Marine who has been held in Iran for 555 days renewed calls for his release, urging Iranian leaders to show mercy.

Syria, Iran Hail 'Martyr', 'Honorable' Chavez

Syria pays tribute to "honorable" Chavez, while Iran hails the late Venezuelan leader as "a martyr for his people."

World Powers Express 'Deep Concern' Over Iran Nuclear Progress

Six world powers say they are "deeply concerned" by Tehran's recent atomic upgrades.

Top U.S. Commander: Sanctions on Iran Not Working

Iran’s behavior poses the greatest risk to stability in the Middle East, warns Gen. James N. Mattis.

AIPAC: Canadian FM Voices Skepticism Over Negotiations with Iran

Baird at AIPAC conference: "We will not back down on sanctions and pressure just for Iran showing up at the negotiating table."

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