Iran

Officials: Iran and Hizbullah Building Militia Network in Syria

Iran and Hizbullah are building a network of militias inside Syria to preserve their interests in the event that Assad falls.

Iran Once Again Denies Any Involvement in Burgas Attack

Iran once again denies that it was involved in a terror attack in Bulgaria that killed five Israelis last July.

UN Investigating Iranian Links to Yemen Illegal Arms Seizure

UN sanctions experts are investigating Yemeni claims that Iran supplied a cache of illegal arms that were intercepted in Arabian Sea.

U.S. Treasury: Sanctions Hurting Iran's Access to Global Capital

Western sanctions on Iran have contributed to a drop in its access to global sources of capital last year, says the U.S.

Iran Institutes New Punishment: Public Amputations

Iran has begun implementing public amputations as punishment for criminals, in accordance with a court ruling.

Iran Releases Footage Allegedly Extracted From US Drone

Iran has claimed that it has decoded and released footage on state television allegedly extracted from a CIA drone captured in 2011.

Senate Committee Postpones Hagel Confirmation Vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee has postponed a panel vote that was expected to take place Thursday on the nomination of Chuck Hagel.

Abbas Meets Ahmadinejad in Cairo

"Israel's peace partner" meets the man that has constantly called for Israel’s destruction.

Four Egyptians Detained Following Ahmadinejad Shoe Toss

Egyptian security forces arrested four men outside a mosque in Cairo for trying to attack Iranian President Ahmadinejad.

Iranian Conference Decries 'Zionist' Influence on Hollywood

A rogue’s gallery of conspiratorial anti-Semites gathered in Tehran for a government-sponsored conference on “Hollywoodism.”

Ahmadinejad: Iran Ready to 'March on Israel, Wipe It Out'

Iran is ready to march on Israel and “wipe it out” if Jewish state strikes, Ahmadinejad said in his latest anti-Semitic diatribe.

Report: Syrian Tries to Attack Ahmadinejad in Cairo

A report Tuesday evening said that a Syrian national had tried to attack Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is on a visit to Egypt.

Ahmadinejad Makes Historic Visit to Cairo

Iranian President Ahmadinejad arrived in Cairo on Tuesday, marking the first visit of an Iranian president to Egypt in over thirty years.

McCain Compares Ahmadinejad to Monkey, Sparking Outrage

Sen. McCain came under fire after posting tweet comparing Ahmadinejad to the monkey the Iranian government claims it launched into space.

Change of Relations on Horizon for US and Iran?

Iranian FM sees VP Biden's call for direct talks between US and Iran as a sign of positive change between the two countries.

Iran Denies Links to Shipload of Arms Seized By Yemen

Iran has denied claims that it was responsible for the ship loaded with rockets and explosives that was intercepted by Yemen’s coast guard.

Former Iran Bank Chief Found with $70 Million Check

The former head of Iran's central bank has been found in possession of a check worth $70 million by German authorities.

Ahmadinejad Says He's Willing to Be First Iranian Astronaut

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that he is willing to be the first Iranian sent into space on behalf of the nation’s space program.

Israel Nabs Gold, Bronze at Judo Championships

Israel's judo team won 2 medals in the World Judo Championship games.

Israeli Experts Doubt Authenticity of Iranian 'Fighter Jet'

Israeli experts cast doubt about the authenticity of a new radar-evading fighter jet unveiled by Iran over the weekend.

Netanyahu: Israel Can't Live with Iran Upgrading Nuclear Plant

Iran's installation of new equipment at its Natanz nuclear plant will speed up enrichment efforts, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says.

Assad: Israel, Not Revolution, 'Behind Syrian Instability'

Without Israeli 'aggression,' said Bashar al-Assad, Syria would be a very stable place - never mind the revolution in his country

Iran: Nuclear Talks to Resume in Kazakhstan

Iranian Foreign Minister said on Sunday that latest round of talks over Iran's nuclear program would be held in Kazakhstan later this month.

Which Monkey Did Iran Send Into Space?

Iran's recent announcement that it had successfully sent a monkey into space stirred questions on the Internet over image differences.

Iran Threatens Attack on Israel Through Syrian Proxy

Iran has threatened to attack Israel via Syria in retaliation for the destruction of a chemical weapons processing center near Damascus.

Iran's Currency Plummets to All-Time Low

Iran’s rial has plummeted to an all-time low, dropping more than 21 percent drop over two weeks.

Iran Touts New Domestically-Made Fighter Jet

Iran presents its new Qaher F-313 fighter jet, claims it is able to evade radar systems.

Iran's 'Space Monkey' May Have Been a Fake

Images from a press conference for the first monkey Iran sent to space suggest the story was made up.

Video: Hagel 'Doesn't Know' Why He Said 'Jewish Lobby' Remarks

Hagel faced a brutal line of questioning during Senate confirmation hearings as he grappled for adequate defense of "Jewish lobby" comments.

White House Falters on Legitimacy of Iranian Government

Just hours after Hagel's testimony, White House press secretary Jay Carney faltered regarding legitimacy of Iranian government.

Clinton: Window for Talks with Iran Can't Stay Open Much Longer

The window for negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program cannot stay open for “too much longer”, says outgoing Secretary of State.

US Doubts Iran-Argentina Pact

US "skeptical" of Argentina and Iran's decision to set up a commission to probe 1994 bombing of a Jewish center.

Syria, Iran Threaten Retaliation Against Israel

After reported strike on chemical site, Syrian ambassador in Lebanon says ‘‘has the option and the capacity to surprise in retaliation.’’

Report: Iran to Upgrade Uranium Development

Iran has informed the IAEA that it planned to speed up its uranium enrichment program, using faster and more advanced centrifuges

Argentina: Iranians Will Be Questioned on Jewish Center Bombing

Iran's defense minister will be questioned as part of an agreement to investigate 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Iranian $40 Million Platform Unit Sinks In Gulf

A $40 million engineering structure belonging to Iran's South Pars gas field, which was to be used in offshore platforms, sank into the Gulf

Iran: Backing 'Terrorist' Groups Escalates Syrian Crisis

A senior Iranian official said Wednesday that those backing "terrorist" groups are responsible for the fighting and killings in Syria.

Israel Summons Argentina's Ambassador

Israel protests Argentina's decision to create a commission with Iran to investigate attack on Buenos Aires Jewish center.

IAEA: No Evidence of Explosion at Fordow

The International Atomic Energy Agency says there has been no sign of an explosion at the Fordow uranium enrichment plant in Iran.

Iran-Linked Arms Shipment Intercepted Off Coast of Yemen

Yemeni authorities intercepted a ship carrying a "substantial" cache of illegal arms that officials suspect were being smuggled from Iran.

Israel to Summon Argentine Ambassador Over Bombing Commission

Israel extremely disappointed by the decision to create a commission to investigate the 1994 attack on a Jewish center in Buenos Aires.

U.S. Doesn't Believe Reports of Fordow Explosion

"We have no information to confirm" that an explosion at the Iranian Fordow nuclear plant took place, says White House Spokesman.

Argentine Jews Slam 'Truth Commission' Deal With Iran

Argentina's Jewish community “vehemently opposed” to a deal between Argentina and Iran to investigate the JCC attack.

American-Iranian Pastor Sentenced to 8 Years in Jail by Iran

An American-Iranian pastor sentenced to eight years in jail by Iran for his role in underground churches has vowed to appeal his verdict.

Iran 'Sends Monkey Into Space'

Iran on Monday sent a capsule containing a live monkey into space and later retrieved the "shipment" intact, Iranian media reported.

Iran Arrests 11 Journalists

Iran has arrested and taken into custody nearly a dozen journalists, accusing them of cooperation with foreign news outlets.

Israeli Source Confirms Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Plant Exploded

Israeli intelligence source confirms underground nuclear facility sustained major damage in a “mega explosion” last week.

Iran Denies Reports of Explosion at Underground Nuclear Facility

Iran has denied reports about an explosion at its underground Fordow nuclear plant, saying they are "Western propaganda."

Ahmadinejad: Muslims Should Mobilize to Destroy Zionism

"Under the circumstances that the Zionists are occupying and killing oppressed people, we should not sit idly by," says Iranian president.

Argentina, Iran, Agree on Inquiry into AMIA Bombing

"Truth commission" will include five independent judges -- none of whom can come from either country.

Britain Lists Israel as ‘Country of Concern’ on Rights Report

The British Foreign Office included the state of Israel in its report on human rights violators, alongside Iran.

Jewish Film Broadcast into Iran on Eve of Holocaust Memorial Day

For first time ever, Simon Wiesenthal Center's Academy Award-winning Holocaust documentary has been broadcast to Iran with Farsi subtitles.

Barak Hints U.S. Has Options for 'Surgical Strike' in Iran

The U.S. has plans for surgical strikes against Iran if it refuses to stop its nuclear weapons program, says Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Iran Warns of Strait of Hormuz Closure If US Chooses 'War'

Iran asserted that it would have no qualms about closing strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to any aggression, military or otherwise.

Peres, Barak: Keep Iran Attack Option on the Table

President Shimon Peres and Defense Minister Ehud Barak say the threat of military action is vital to efforts against Iran's nuclear program.

EU Says Iran Delaying Nuclear Talks

World powers hope to resume talks with Iran "as soon as possible" but Iran appears to be trying to delay the process, says the EU.

Russian Foreign Minister Warns Against Strike in Iran

Attacking Iran's nuclear facilities "a very dangerous idea," says Russian FM Sergei Lavrov.

Iran Tries US Pastor on National Security Charges

An Iranian-American Christian pastor has been charged with plotting against Iran's national security.

Top Jewish Leaders Meet with Hagel

Top Jewish leaders met with controversial defense secretary nominee, Chuck Hagel, in what seems to be an effort to placate Jewish concerns.

Syria Assembles New Paramilitary Force Aided by Iran

Syrian regime has assembled a new paramilitary force, many trained by Iran, to fight what is becoming a guerrilla war.

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