Iran

Obama to Dine with Ahmadinejad, Morsi at U.N. Assembly in NY?

Ban Ki-moon has invited Obama to join Ahmadinejad, Morsi at a VIP lunch on opening day of U.N. General Assembly in NY.

Tanzania Deregisters 36 Iranian Ships that Were Reflagged

Tanzania deregisters 36 Iranian ships after a Dubai-based shipping agent reflags them with the Tanzanian flag.

Report: Peres Working Against Iran Attack Idea

Shimon Peres appears to be leading a coalition of officials who oppose Israeli action against Iran's nuclear program, a report said

Dozens Dead in Major Iran Quakes

Nearly 200 people were killed and at least 600 injured in two major earthquakes that hit Iran on Saturday.

White House: We Have Eyes Inside Iran's Nuclear Facilities

White House spokesman Jay Carney says the U.S. has real-time information on the Iranian nuclear program.

Netanyahu to Ban: Don't Go to Iran

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, tells him his anticipated trip to Tehran is a major mistake.

AJC Urges UN Secretary General to Skip Iran Summit

American Jewish Committee is asking UN Secretary General to reconsider visiting Iran for the Non-Aligned Movement summit.

Report: US Helping Gulf States Build Defense Against Iran Attack

Fearing an Iranian attack, the US is helping Gulf countries build a missile defense system, a report Thursday said

Report: Phone Calls Link Burgas Attack to Iran ‘Shadow War’

Phone calls between Lebanon and Burgas link fatal bombing to Iranian ‘shadow war’ on Israel.

US Report: Iran Nuke Program More Advanced Than Thought

The new National Intelligence Estimate says that Iran has improved its nuclear research and methodology – and has gotten better results

Report: Saudis Threaten to Shoot Down Iran-Bound Israeli Planes

The Saudis said they would shoot down any Israeli planes that fly over its airspace on their way to or from Iran

Iranian Hate ‘Worst since Nazi Germany’

Award-winning columnist denounces Iranian anti-Semitism in Washington Post article.

Iranian TV Claims Starbucks Blocks Its Website

The website of Iran's official Press TV, which often prints fiction as news, claims that a Starbucks outlet blocks access to it.

British Bank Allegedly Hid $250 Billion in Iranian Transactions

A British bank is being accused of scheming with Iran to launder $250 billion, exposing the U.S. financial system to terrorist entities.

Iran's Rial Sinks to Historical Low

Iran's rial sinks about five percent as the economy suffers from international sanctions.

Secret Iranian Art Collection Includes Works of Israeli Icon

An Iranian art collection, being partially displayed at Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Art, includes works by Jewish and Israeli artists.

Obama Aide Accepted $100,000 Fee from Company with Ties to Iran

A close aide to President Obama accepted $100,000 speaking fee in 2010 from an affiliate of a company doing business with Iran.

ADL Slams Comparison of Iranian Exile Camp to Auschwitz

Lawmakers accused US, Iraqi leaders of being responsible for atrocious conditions of Iranian exiles, with one making comparison to Auschwitz

Ahmadinejad’s 'Most Anti-Semitic Speech Yet'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s most recent call for the destruction of Israel particularly “ominous,” ADL warns.

Israel Racing against War, Upgrades Missile Shield

Israel is racing against an attack by Iran and Syria and is upgrading its US-backed Arrow missile shield, a defense official said.

An Attack on Iran 'Within Weeks or Months'

Former head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate predicts that an Israeli attack on Iran could take place in the near future.

Iran Under a Threat from a 'Soft War', Says IRGC Chief

The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards admits that the main threat on his country is the “soft war” being waged against it.

Report: America’s Plan for Attack on Iran

An Israeli paper says American officials shared their country’s contingency plan for hitting Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran and Six World Powers to Hold More Nuclear Talks

Chief negotiators for the EU and Iran agree to hold more talks about Tehran's nuclear work. Previous talks broke down.

Iran Could Have Nuclear Weapons Within a Year, Says Expert

Dr. Ephraim Asculai says he doubts the sanctions on Iran will lead it to give up its nuclear weapons program.

Ahmadinejad: Annihilate Israel, 'Axis of Unity of World Powers'

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad once again called for the annihilation of Israel, “the axis of unity of the world hegemonic powers.”

NJ Gov. Imposes New Iran Sanctions

NJ Gov. Christie signed into law new sanctions against Iran that prohibit public contracts with any company or person who invests in Iran.

‘If I Were Iranian, I’d be Very Fearful’

Former Mossad head suggests Iranians should fear a strike in the next 12 weeks.

White House Spokesman Agrees with Netanyahu on Iran

A spokesman for the White House says U.S. agrees with PM Netanyahu that Iran has not yet decided to abandon its nukes.

U.S. Approves New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Congress passes new package of sanctions punishing banks and insurance companies that help Tehran.

Iran, Hizbullah, Al-Qaeda Should Pay $6b for 9/11, Judge Rules

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that al Qaeda, the Taliban, Iran and Hizbullah should pay $6 billion in damages for supporting 9/11 attacks.

Panetta to Netanyahu: We Won't Let Iran Acquire Nukes

US Secy of Defense Leon Panetta assured Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu America will block Iran from “ever acquiring a nuclear weapon.”

Barak Tells Panetta Israel Will Decide on Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak has informed US Defense Secy Leon Panetta that Israel will make its own decisions on how to deal with Iran.

Delhi Police Charge Muslim Journalist in Attack Against Israelis

Delhi Police indict Indian journalist of conspiring with foreign elements in the terror attack on an Israeli diplomat's car.

Obama's New Sanctions Target Banks that Help Iran

President Barack Obama announces new U.S. sanctions against foreign banks that help Iran sell its oil.

Ahmadinejad Threatens - or Bluffs - To Halt Oil Exports

Ahmadinejad calls for a total halt to crude oil exports, a move that could be economical suicide but cause worldwide depression.

Report: Iran Funding Terror Camp in Iraq

An Iranian-funded religious academy in Iraq is training approximately 1,500 recruits from Arab countries to use "combat weapons."

U.S. Lawmakers Reach Deal on New Iran Sanctions

U.S. lawmakers reach a compromise on new sanctions that will add additional pressure on countries that purchase Iranian oil.

Iranian Claims 'Gut Infection' to Avoid Israeli Competition

An Iranian athlete likely to compete against an Israeli withdrew from the competition, claiming he was suffering from a “gut infection.”

Congress Backs Israel On Iran

Congressmen Say It's Time to Come Out Clearly and Name Iran

While the Obama Administration has been somewhat reticent about naming Iran, the same is not true for Congress.

AC/DC Rocks Iran's Nuclear Program

The latest virus to hit Iran's controversial nuclear program allegedly blares out the heavy metal hit 'Thunderstruck' at any given moment

Barak Warns Israel Ready to Go It Alone on Iran

Have Israeli leaders gotten tired of waiting for Obama on Iran? Defense Minister Barak says Jerusalem won't rely on Washington.

Israel Attacked Itself in Burgas, Iran Claims

Israeli agents attacked their own people in Bulgaria, Iran claims.

Iran Says Israel is Behind Bulgaria Terror Attack

Iran's UN envoy accuses Israel of carrying out last week’s suicide bomb attack on a bus in Bulgaria.

11,000 Centrifuges in Iran Enriching Uranium, Ahmadinejad Says

Iran now has 11,000 centrifuges enriching uranium, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says.

Clinton: World Must 'Push Back' Against Holocaust Denial

Speaking at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, US Secretary of State called on the international community to “act against anti-Semitism.”

Romney Criticizes Obama's 'Shabby Treatment of Israel'

Speaking ahead of Israel visit, Mitt Romney lashed out at President Obama saying, the people of Israel "deserve better."

Iran Denies its Athletes Will Compete Against Israelis

Iranian media disputes reports that Iranian athletes will not boycott competitions against Israelis at the London Olympics.

Iranian Mouthpiece Media Calls on Syria to Attack Israel

Syrian President Bashar Assad should attack Israel, says an Iranian newspaper considered the mouthpiece of the Supreme Leader.

Peres: Iran in 'Open War' with Israel

President Shimon Peres told CNN that Iran is in an “open war” with Israel and blamed regime for Bulgaria attack that killed five Israelis.

Iranian Athletes Say They Will Compete against Israelis

Iranian athletes have vowed to uphold the Olympics principles and not boycott competition with Israelis, despite doing so in the past.

US Jewish Teens Answer Hizbullah and Iran by Enlisting in IDF

Zionism lives: A record number of 350 US teens are moving to Israel this summer to enlist in the IDF, some of them in elite combat units.

Iran Downplays Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran would not close the Strait of Hormuz as long as it is able to use the vital shipping line itself, a military commander said Monday.

Iran Shuts Down Nuclear Assassination Cells

Iran arrests some of those responsible for assassinations of its nuclear scientists, its Intelligence Minister says.

Iran and Hizbullah Tried to Attack in 20 Different Countries

Iran and Hizbullah have tried to carry out terrorist attacks in over 20 countries over the past two years, Mossad and ISA directors say.

Netanyahu: 'Rock Solid' Info Links Iran to Burgas

“It’s the same modus operandi,” Prime Minister tells Fox News. “It’s them and we know it.”

Iran Still Using Foreign Flags to Bypass Sanctions, U.S. Warns

The U.S. warns the maritime industry that Iranian ships still use other countries’ flags to evade Western sanctions against it.

Netanyahu: We'll Continue to Fight the Terrorists

PM Netanyahu addresses the media, says Bulgaria attack "was part of a global terror campaign by Iran and Hizbullah."

Report: Iran Quds Force Commander Killed in Damascus

A bombing that killed several members of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's inner circle may have also killed Iran's infamous spymaster

Iran Denies Culpability in Bulgaria Bus Bombing

Iran has denied responsibility for the terrorist attack on Israeli tourists in the Bulgarian city of Burgas on Wednesday.