Iran

EU Reaches Deal on New Iran Sanctions

EU reaches a preliminary deal on a broad package of new sanctions on Iran, targeting the energy, commerce, financial and transport sectors.

American Congressional Rep. Speaks From Jerusalem

Rep. Trent Franks (R-Arizona) appeared on Fox News, speaking Friday night from Jerusalem.

Iranian Minister: World Will Pay for Sanctions

Iran's minister of economic affairs and finance warns that the West will “pay a price” for sanctions on his country.

New Report On Iranian Abuses

A new report calculated numbers from the 2009 Green Revolution, condemns death by stoning and the detainment of journalists

Italian FM Says Israel Should Not Strike Iran

In a statement on American TV, the Italian foreign minister said that Israel risks global diplomatic isolation if it attacks Iran.

ECI Slams anti-Israel Senator

Democrat Tammy Baldwin is criticized for voting against sanctions on Iran and accusing the Jewish state of war crimes.

Nasrallah Admits Hizbullah Behind Drone Incident

Hizbullah chief Nasrallah boasts that his group sent the unmanned drone shot down by the Israeli Air Force.

Home Front Earthquake Drill Next Week

Home Front is planning a huge earthquake drill that assumes mass casualties of 7,000 dead, 70,000 wounded.

NYPD Increasingly Concerned Iran Will Attack Jews in New York

There is ongoing concern within the NYPD over an Iranian-sponsored terrorist attack in New York City, due to area's large Jewish population.

Report: US Warned Turkey of Weapons on Syrian Plane

The US warned Turkey there was military cargo aboard a Syrian aircraft intercepted by Ankara Wednesday night – correctly.

Report: Kurds, Tehran Unite to Fight Turkey

A Turkish newspaper reports the Iranian branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party terror group has struck a deal with Tehran to fight Turkey.

Defense Official: Focus on Preventing a Nuclear Iran

Defense Ministry Diplomatic-Security chief Amos Gilad says Israel's priority should be to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Iranian Economy Hit by Sanctions

While Iran is two to four weeks away from developing an atomic weapon, the jobs economy and currency are beginning to plummet.

Report: Iran to Have Weapons-Grade Nuclear Fuel in 2-4 Months

A report in the Wall Street Journal has warned that Iran will be able to produce weapons-grade nuclear fuel in the next two to four months.

Iran Threatens UAE on Persian Gulf Islands

Iran is threatening the United Arab Emirates again over claims on three islands in the Persian Gulf.

Ahmadinejad Struggles Against Parliament

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad struggles to maintain executive authority as Iranian economy begins to slide because of sanctions

Analysis: Iran Is Running Scared

Statements from Iran on the currency crisis and the drone that Israel downed shows it is running scared, according to analysts.

Iran Offers West a Compromise Over its Nuclear Program

Iran’s Foreign Minister: Recognize our right to enrich uranium and we will limit the amount of enrichment.

Iran Withdraws Troops from Syria

Iran has withdrawn 275 of its elite Revolutionary Guard forces from Syria due to an economic crisis at home, reports The Sunday Times.

U.S. and IAF Considering a Surgical Strike on Iran

According to an intelligence source, Israel is planning and constructing a surgical attack on Iran.

Turkey, Iran and the West Entangled in the Syrian Civil War

As the conflict in Syria continues to get worse, countries around the world become entangles in the fighting

Iranians Scared by Netanyahu Speech, Says Iranian Woman

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to the UN placed fear into the hearts of Iranians, a Muslim woman from Tehran tells an Israeli channel.

U.S. Lawmakers Exploring New Iran Sanctions

As Iran’s currency continues to drop, U.S. lawmakers are exploring possibilities for tougher sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Pentagon to Beef Up Cyber Security

U.S. authorities are holding that Iranian-based hackers were responsible for recent cyber attacks.

Scuffles in Tehran as Citizens Protest Plunging Currency

Scuffles break out in central Tehran as citizens protest over Iran's plunging currency, which has lost more than half its value.

Iran Claims it was Target of Cyber Attack

Iran claims a cyber attack was sent to stall the country's nuclear ambitions.

Obama's Next Arab Toppling Target: Saudi Arabia

Peres's Wish for the New Year: Peace

The Israeli President invited those from all over the country into his sukkah, spoke of peace, prosperity and defeating the modern day Haman

Fear of Israeli Attack had Iran Firing at its own Jets

Fearing an Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities, Tehran mistakingly fired on their own jets and civilian airlines.

Ahmadinejad: We Won't Retreat on Nuclear Issue

Iran will not back down on its nuclear program despite the Western sanctions,says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Ahmadinejad Denies Reports of Failing Economy

The Iranian President says his country's enemies are waging a 'psychological war' with their efforts to cripple the economy

First Holocaust History in Farsi Published for Iranians

A Jewish American-Iranian has decided to publish the first history of the Holocaust in Farsi for Iranians, to counter Holocaust denial.

Iranian Currency Dives, Ahmadinejad in Hot Water

Ahmadinejad faces parliamentary questioning as sanctions help sink the “rial” currency by 20 percent in two days. Iranians running scared.

Protesters Destroy Police Post at French Embassy in Tehran

A small group of protesters destroyed an Iranian police post protecting the French embassy in Tehran and threw stones at visitors.

Ahmadinejad's Cameraman Seeks Asylum in NYC Amid Growing Fears

A cameraman who accompanied Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to New York for the U.N. General Assembly has applied for asylum in US.

Iran Surrenders to Internet, Restores Google

Iran restores access to Google after massive complaints of a shutdown the regime explained was due to cutting off YouTube.

Iranian Official Mocks Netanyahu's UN Speech

A senior Iranian foreign ministry official says that "everyone" is mocking Israel because of PM Netanyahu's UN speech.

Lieberman Predicts 'Tahrir' Revolution in Iran

Sanctions could trigger a popular uprising in Iran like the revolt in Egypt that toppled Mubarak, says Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

Report: Azerbaijan Considering Helping Israel in Iran

Azerbaijan has looked into the possibility of assisting Israel with a strike in Iran, a report by Reuters reveals.

Iraq to Stop All Iranian Planes Bound for Syria

According to U.S. officials, Iraq is determined to land and carry out searches on all Iranian flights headed for Syria

Ahmadinejad and Farrakhan Meet in Anti-Semitic Hate Fest

Ahmadinejad and Louis Farrakhan, anti-Semitic leader of Nation of Islam, meet in dinner for 'leaders of Abrahamic religions.'

Iran Slams U.S. for Taking Opposition Group off Terror List

Iran slams the U.S. for taking opposition group MEK from its blacklist of terror groups, says Washington has "double standards".

Iran's Currency Sinks to New Low

Iran's rial dives six percent to a new low of around 28,600 to the dollar. Economy minister says sanctions are hurting 'the enemy'.

Iran: Israel Past the 'Red Line'

Iranian minister: Israel threatens us, not the other way around.

Israel Disappointed by Talks Between Argentina and Iran

Israel's embassy in Buenos Aires is disappointed over talks between Argentina and Iran about 1994 attack on a Jewish center.

Major Powers Demand Urgent Action from Iran

EU foreign affairs chief Ashton meets with major powers, says Iran must take urgent action over concerns about its nuclear program.

Argentina, Iran Meet Over Jewish Center Bombing

The foreign ministers of Argentina and Iran meet, discuss the 1994 terror attack on a Jewish association in Buenos Aires.

Iran's Statements on 90% Uranium Enrichment Exposed

MEMRI has tracked a campaign by the Iranian regime regarding its intents to enrich uranium for use in nuclear-fueled ships and submarines.

Netanyahu, Clinton Meet After UN Speech

Clinton and Netanyahu meet one-on-one for 75 minutes, reaffirm goal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

NYPD Rescues Iranian Diplomat From Angry Mob Outside UN

The New York Police Department was forced to rescue an Iranian diplomat from angry protesters Wednesday near the United Nations.

Report: Sanctions Hit Iran 'Hard'

A new report says Iran is being hard hit by international sanctions, but evidence shows its nuclear development program is galloping ahead.

Ayalon: US, Israel Closer than Ever on Iran

The Deputy Foreign Minister says that the U.S. and Israel are not far apart on setting red lines for Iran's nuclear program

Mass Rally Against 'Perilous' US Middle East Policy to be Held

A coalition of groups concerned over Iranian and Arab terrorism and Islamism, both Jewish and non-Jewish, is set to rally Thursday

Iran: Top Aide to Ahmadinejad Arrested and Jailed

Top aide to Ahmadinejad who heads Iran's official news agency arrested for publishing material offensive to Islam.

Protesters Outside UN: 'No, No, Ahmadinejad!'

"The executioner and criminal Ahmadinejad doesn't represent the Iranian people," said opposition supporters

Iran, Argentina to Discuss 1994 Terror Attack

Argentina's president says Iran wants to cooperate with probe into AMIA massacre.

Ahmadinejad in UN: "Uncivilized Zionists" are Threatening Us

U.S. spokeswoman: Ahmadinejad "spouting paranoid theories and repulsive slurs against Israel."

Iran Claims Missile Success on Mock Warships

Iran, the day before Ahmadinejad speaks at the UN, claimed it successfully fired four missiles at a mock sea target representing warships.

Video: Ryan Says Under Obama, Mideast Looks Like '1979 Tehran'

Rep. Paul Ryan denounced Obama’s handling of foreign policy, saying that the Mideast looks like Tehran during hostage crisis of 1979-1980.

Iran Pulls Oscars Entry Because of Mohammed Film

Iran yanks its entry in the Oscars race because of the “Innocence of Muslims” film that has angered Muslims in several countries.