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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.

NATO Patriot Missiles Land in Turkey

NATO’s Patriot anti-ballistic missile defense system – has arrived in Turkey.

Netanyahu to Senators: Nuclear Iran is the World's Problem

“History won't forgive those who do not stop Iran's nuclear program,” Netanyahu tells a delegation of senators headed by John McCain.

White House: Sanctions Having Profound Impact on Iran

The White House says that Ahmadinejad's latest warnings on the state of Iran's economy, proved the "profound impact" of nuclear sanctions.

As Expected, No Progress in Iran-IAEA Talks

Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency agree to resume talks over the country’s nuclear activities in Tehran on February 12.

Iran Airs 'Confession' of Alleged Western Spy

Iranian state television broadcasts a "confession" of a Westerner who says he spied for the CIA.

IAEA Experts Hold Nuclear Talks in Iran

Experts from the UN's nuclear watchdog agency arrive in Tehran for another round of talks to resolve concerns over Iran's nuclear program.

Former U.S. Commander: Israel Can't Go at Iran Alone

Admiral William Fallon, the former head of U.S. Central Command, warns that Israel won't be able to take out Iran's nukes in one shot.

Date Set for Chuck Hagel's Confirmation Hearing

US lawmakers will have their first chance to formally question Chuck Hagel on January 31 when the Senate convenes its confirmation hearing.

Iran, IAEA Gear Up for Next Round of Talks

Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog prepare for a new round of talks, with Tehran expressing hope for a deal.

Obama's Unprecedented Betrayals

Iran Hopes Religious Edict Will End Questions of Nuclear Program

Iran hopes a religious decree banning nuclear weapons will be enough to lessen international pressure and sanctions.

Report: Iran Could Build Nuclear Bombs By Next Year

A report Monday said that Iran could produce enough uranium to build several nuclear weapons by 2014

'Iran is to Blame for Medicine Shortage, Not Sanctions'

"While the inability to obtain medicine for civilians is an unfortunate tragedy, the Iranian regime is solely to blame for the suffering."

Sanctions Hurting Iran's Access to Life-Saving Medication

Iranians with serious illnesses have been put at risk by the unintended consequences of international sanctions, the Guardian reports.

Report: Iran Spying on Israel from Syria

Iran has been establishing intelligence stations in several parts of the Middle East, including the Golan Heights, U.S. report indicates.

Ros-Lehtinen: Hagel Doesn't View Israel as a US 'Ally'

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: “Chuck Hagel has a difficult time understanding that Israel is our ally."

Iran Plans Response to 'Argo' Film

The Iranian government is planning to finance a film that it says will correct the historical inaccuracies of the movie "Argo."

Spanish Police Seize Cargo Bound for Iran's Nuclear Program

Spanish police arrested two people and seized equipment that was to be illegally shipped to Iran for use in its nuclear program.

As of April, Only Lufthansa Will Fly to Iran

Air France, one of the last major European airlines offering flights to Tehran, announced that it would no longer be flying there.

PM Calls Olmert's Accusations Bizarre and Irresponsible

In an interview on Army Radio, Netanyahu made it clear that Olmert's remarks against him were, "a bizarre, irresponsible thing to say."

Iranian Weapons Support for Hamas Shows No Signs of Slowing

New report shows Iran is committed towards rebuilding Hamas weapons stockpile.

Experts: Syria May Have Unenriched Uranium

Western and Israeli security experts suspect Syria may have tons of unenriched uranium in storage which could be transferred to Iran.

IAEA Chief Not Hopeful of Reaching Deal with Iran

IAEA chief says he's not hopeful of striking a deal with Iran on allegations of past nuclear weapons research.

Briton Sentenced for Attempting to Smuggle Weapon Parts to Iran

A British businessman was sentenced to 33 months in a US prison for trying to smuggle a key missile component to Iran, officials said.

PM: 'Settlements' Do Not Threaten World Stability, Iran Does

Iran's nuclear ambitions and Syria's chemical weapons threaten global stability, not “Israeli settlement” expansion, said PM Netanyahu.

Ahmadinejad Aide Replaced as Head of Iran News Agency

A top aide to President Ahmadinejad who has been imprisoned since Sept. was replaced as head of Iran's state Islamic Republic News Agency.

Festival of Caricatures in Tehran Explicitly Denies Holocaust

European Jewish Congress calls on international community to condemn a festival of caricatures initiated by Iran in effort to deny Holocaust

Iran Says Patriots in Turkey Are Meant to Protect Israel

The deployment of Patriot missiles in Turkey is designed to protect Israel from Iranian threats, Iran charges.

Iran Welcomes New Nuclear Negotiations with World Powers

Iran's top nuclear negotiator welcomes new negotiations with world powers, but urges them "not to repeat their past mistakes."

Netanyahu: Iran Remains the Number 1 Threat

PM Netanyahu meets ambassadors in Jerusalem, stresses that Iran's nuclear ambitions are still the main threat over Israel.

Tehran Governor Orders City's Shutdown

Schools, government buildings in the Iranian capital will be closed on Saturday for the second time in a month due to high air pollution.

Bulgaria Arrest Warrant Issued in Bombing of Israeli Tourists

Sofia has identified and issued an arrest warrant for a suspect on an attack on Israelis vacationing in Bulgaria last July

Officials: Iran's Ability to Hit Back at Israel Limited

Iran's ability to attack Israel has been compromised significantly in the past year, intelligence officials said

24-Year-Old Jew Murdered in Iran

24-year-old Daniel Magrufta, who was dating the daughter of a member of the Revolutionary Guards, was murdered in Iran.

Iran: U.S. 'Still Lives in Cold War Era'

The U.S. “still lives in the Cold War era”, said Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, in response to a new law enacted by President Obama.

Iran Stages 'Cyber Warfare Drill'

Iran has combined cyber warfare tactics and maritime war games in a drill for the first time as it stages maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Obama Touts Hagel as 'Patriot', 'Doing Extraordinary Work'

President Obama defended former Sen. Chuck Hagel's record on Sunday, rebuffing attacks on the potential nominee for defense secretary.

Iran to Move Airport After Oil Found Under Runway

Iran plans to relocate an airport in the southwest of the country after discovering oil deposits under its runway.

US Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Iran

A small U.S. commercial plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Iran earlier this month, Mehr news agency reported Sunday.

Iran Bans Flights During Call to Islamic Prayer

Iran has ordered domestic airlines to take off half an hour after pre-dawn Muslim prayers "so passengers can fulfill their religious duty."

Ahmadinejad Sacks Cabinet's Sole Woman

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sacked Health Minister Marizeh Vahid Dastjerdi, the sole woman in his cabinet.

Iran Pays Russian Women Working at Nuclear Plant to Wear Hijab

Iran is paying female Russian technicians working at the Bushehr nuclear power plant to wear the Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab.

GCC Lashes Out at Iran, Calls for Transition in Syria

The six Gulf states demand an immediate halt to Iran's "interference" in their internal affairs.

Iran Begins Naval Maneuvers in the Persian Gulf

Iran launches naval maneuvers in the Gulf, announces plans for another exercise in the Strait of Hormuz later this week.

Qatar May Be Buying Its Way into the PA to Isolate Iran

Qatar’s emir, after having brought a check to Gaza, plans to bail out Abbas next week. His strategy may be to isolate Iran from Hamas.

Iran: Canada's Delisting of Opposition Group 'Dangerous'

Iran slams Canada for removing exiled Iranian opposition group from its blacklist of terror groups, saying it adopted a "dangerous" move.

Iran Issues US Travel Warning, Citing 'Iranophobia'

Iran has issued a travel warning to its citizens against visiting the United States, an official said.

Sen. Lieberman: ‘Serious Questions’ on Possible Hagel Nomination

Sen. Lieberman joined in the chorus of opposition to potential appointment of former Sen. Hagel as Secretary of Defense.

Hamas Preparing for War against Abbas, Reports Sunday Times

Hamas is preparing to duplicate its 2007 civil war in Gaza and has instructed terror cells to get ready for a military coup to oust Abbas.

Ahmadinejad: Iran in a 'Smart War' with the West

Iran is engaged in a "smart economic war" with Western powers, claims President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Canada Adds Iranian Quds Force to Terror List

Canada adds Iran's Quds Force to a list of terrorist groups, says the elite special operations unit arms the Taliban, Hamas and others.

Iran Hangs Six Drug Smugglers, Rapist

Iran has hanged seven men, six of them for drug trafficking and another for rape, in prison in the central province of Isfahan.

Security Council Sanctions Two Iranian Firms

UN Security Council slaps sanctions on two Iranian firms accused of supplying arms to the Syrian government.

Russia Sends Military Destroyer to Iran

Russian destroyer arrives in southern Iran ahead of joint programs with the Islamic Republic's navy.

Davutoglu to Iran: Tell Syria to End Violence

Turkish Foreign Minister urges Tehran to "send a clear message" to Syria's embattled regime to stop the violence against its own people.

Iran Blames ‘Israeli Death Squads’ for Sandy Hook Shooting

Iran’s state-run PressTV ran a story Tuesday espousing the belief that Israeli "death squads" are to blame for the Sandy Hook shooting.

NATO Denounces Iran Rage over Patriot Missiles in Turkey

NATO has denounced Iranian anger over planned deployment of Patriot anti-missile batteries and troops in Turkey.

Minister: Iranian Oil Revenues Halved By International Sanctions

Iran is losing half of its oil revenues due to international sanctions imposed over its disputed nuclear program, says minister.