Iran

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.

Lieberman: No Doubt Hizbullah, Iran Behind Attack

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that Israel had “solid evidence” that Hizbullah and Iran were behind Wednesdays attack

'Six Israelis Dead' in Burgas Blast, 'Mostly Youths'

Tourist bus carrying Israelis exploded near Burgas in Bulgaria. Bulgarian TV: 8 dead. Report: a suicide bomber boarded the bus.

New 'Mahdi' Cyber Campaign Targeting Iran

Security experts uncovered a new cyber espionage campaign targeting Iran; first operation using communications tools written in Persian.

Jewish Groups Remember 18th Anniversary of Buenos Aires Bombing

Jewish groups remember 18th anniversary of Buenos Aires bombing; highlight Iran’s involvement in terrorist attack.

Netanyahu Vows 'Forceful Response to Iranian Terror'

All signs are that Iran and Hizbullah are behind blast, on the 18th anniversary of the AMIA attack in Argentina that killed 85.

Witness: US Attacked Without Warning

Indian fisherman says US Navy opened fire without warning in Monday's deadly incident in the Persian Gulf.

20 Nations Boost Defense in Mideast Waterways, Says US

In a move to bolster military strength against Iran, 20 nations will stage an anti-mining exercise in Mideast waterways.

Iran Skirts EU Sanctions, Offers to Insure Foreign Ships

Iran says it will insure any foreign ships that enter its waters, as part of an effort to skirt an EU oil embargo.

Drought in Iran is Western Plot, Alleges Iranian VP

Iranian VP said that the drought in southern Iran is part of a “soft war” launched against the Islamic Republic by the West.

Pentagon Boosts Defenses in Persian Gulf

Pentagon is building a missile-defense radar station at secret site in Qatar and organizing largest minesweeping exercises in Persian Gulf.

U.S. Navy Ship Fires at Boat in Persian Gulf

A U.S. military ship fired at a small boat in the Persian Gulf after it ignored repeated warnings to stop, killing one person.

Security Council to Vote on Sanctions on Syria

UN Security Council will vote on a resolution that threatens Syrian authorities with sanctions if they do not stop using heavy weapons.

Netanyahu, Clinton: World is 'Changing Fast'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and US Secy of State Hillary Clinton agreed Monday night prior to their meeting that the world is changing fast.

Iran Offers to Host Syria Crisis Talks

Iran has offered to host talks between Syria's government and opposition in Tehran, its foreign minister said Sunday.

Iran’s Supreme Leader to Decide on Blocking Straits of Hormuz

Decision to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz rests in the hands of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says official.

Experts: U.S. Cyber War on Iran Has Just Begun

Experts believe a U.S. cyber war against Iran's nuclear program has only just begun and could escalate.

Iran's War Games Showed Missile Accuracy

Iran’s war games this month showcased missiles with improved accuracy and firing capabilities, Iranian media reports.

U.S. Slaps New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. imposes additional sanctions on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile proliferation networks and identifies Iranian "front" companies.

U.S. Deploys Robot Subs in the Gulf

The United States has deployed a fleet of robot subs in the Gulf amid concerns that Iran will block the Strait of Hormuz.

Ex-Revolutionary Guards General: Khamenei Lying About Nukes

Former general of Iran's Revolutionary Guards accuses supreme leader Khamenei of lying when he says Iran's nuclear program is peaceful.

Anti-Semitic Cartoon Wins Iran's 'Wall Street Downfall' Contest

A cartoon portraying Jewish worshippers praying at NY Stock Exchange won first prize in Iran’s "Wall Street Downfall Cartoon Festival."

Iranian Official: Beware of US-Israeli Plots

Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon warned regional nations to maintain vigilance against plots of the U.S. and ‘Zionist regime of Israel.’

Kenya Police: Iranians Shipped 100kg of Explosives

Two Iranians have been accused of planning attacks on Israeli and American targets in country.

Pentagon: Iran Continuing to Improve its Ballistic Missiles

New Pentagon report finds that Iran’s military continues to improve the accuracy and killing power of its ballistic missiles.

Iran’s Oil Exports Going Nowhere — Storage Running Out

Tehran is being forced to shut down more and more wells as it finds itself running out of places to stash the black gold it cannot sell

Iran Producing Deadly Anti-Tank ‘Kornet’ Missile

Iran is copy-catting the deadly Russian Kornet anti-tank missile that Hizbullah used against Israeli soldiers in the Second Lebanon War.

Annan Arrives in Tehran After Damascus Talks

UN special envoy Kofi Annan arrived in Iran, where he hopes to enlist the aid of Tehran in salvaging his already sunk Syrian peace plan

Iran Elected to Top Post at UN Arms Trade Treaty Conference

Iran has been elected as one of the 15 members of the United Nation’s Arms Trade Treaty conference, according to UN Watch exclusive report.

Mossad Assassins in Iran are Israelis, Says New Book

The assassins of top Iranian scientists were not Iranian agents for the Mossad but Israelis, according to a new book.

Most Iranians Want to End Nuclear Program

A poll on Iranian state TV shows that most citizens want to stop nuclear program in face of sanctions.

Abbas Accepts Invitation to Visit Iran

Abbas accepted an invitation to visit Iran, a move that might expand Tehran’s “axis of evil” but may anger his EU benefactors.

Iran Accuses France, Germany of Killing Scientists

Iran's accuses French and German intelligence services of cooperating with CIA and Mossad to kill Iranian nuclear scientists.

US Flexes Muscles against Iran in Gulf

Iran will finds its boats “on the bottom of the Gulf” if it tries to mine the Persian Gulf to prevent oil and gas tankers from sailing.

Iran Claims ‘War Games’ Test Missile Attack on Israel

Iran claims it tested “tens” of medium and large-range missiles at a hypothetical enemy base,” presumably Israeli and American.

Kenya Arrests Iranian Terrorists who Targeted Israelis

Two Iranian terrorists who were arrested in Kenya were planning to attack Israeli, American, British and Saudi targets in the country.

Iranian Commander: Israel Will be Destroyed if it Attacks

Iranian commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh says Israel will be destroyed if it ventures an attack on Iran.

Canada Condemns Iranian VP for Anti-Semitic Remarks

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, condemned the anti-Semitic statements made by Iran's Vice President during a UN conference.

US Grants China Exemption on Iran Sanctions

The United States has decided not to penalize China and Singapore for continued purchases of Iranian oil, citing 'significant reductions.'

EU Policy Chief Condemns Racist Remarks of Iranian VP

EU Policy Chief Catherine Ashton condemned the racist, anti-Semitic remarks made by Iranian VP at a Tehran conference on drug trafficking.

Iran and Britain to Open 'Interests Sections'

London and Tehran will be opening mutual interests sections in the Swedish and Omani embassies following a severing of relations.

Iran Admits Sharp Drop in Oil Exports

Tehran's oil exports have dropped 20-30 percent, but Iranian oil officials insist international sanctions have nothing to do with it.

Lieberman Blasts Iranian Regime Following Talmud Remarks

Lieberman said Iranian regime is composed of "anti-Semitic fanatics," following its claims that Talmud is responsible for drug trade.

Lieberman: UN Presence at Iran Hate Speech Aids Anti-Semitism

FM Lieberman condemned the UN for making anti-Semitism look legitimate by sitting at meetings where Iran spreads hate of Jews.

Iranian VP Blames 'Zionists,' Talmud for Inciting Drug Trade

Iranian VP condemned the 'Zionists' and the teachings of the Talmud for inciting global drug trade and addiction.

Iranian News Agency Allegedly Fabricates Morsi Interview

Iran’s state news agency reportedly fabricated an interview with Egyptian President-elect Mohammed Morsi.

Amid Differences, Netanyahu and Putin Discuss Iran

Binyamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin said that they hoped their two countries could cooperate more closely in a wide range of areas,

Iran Says Its Navy Will Patrol High Seas

Iran’s routine claims of military prowess reach a new climax: Its warships will patrol the high seas “to protect tankers.” Flotilla clash?

Morsi Tells Iran Peace Treaty with Israel to be 'Reconsidered'

Morsi tells Iran he wants closer ties for a “strategic balance” in the Middle East and will "reconsider" the peace treaty with Israel.

Lavrov: Don't Threaten Iran Over its Nuclear Program

Russia's Foreign Minister: Iran should not face threats over its nuclear program, a quick settlement of the standoff isn't realistic.

Hanegbi: U.S. Wasting Time Talking with Iran

Former Kadima MK Tzahi Hanegbi criticizes U.S. conduct on Iran, hopes that Israel will take matters into its own hands if necessary.

Clinton: Some in Iran Want to be Attacked

Secretary of State Clinton in TV interview: Some in Iran believe an attack would legitimize the regime.

Tony Blair: Military Option on Iran 'On the Table'

Although the renewed rocket attack on southern Israel has grabbed the headlines, Iran remains on top of Israel's defense agenda.

Report: Iran Continuing Clean-up Activity at Parchin

Satellite image exposed by ISIS shows Iran is continuing its suspected clean-up activity at the Parchin Military complex.

Nuclear Talks Between Iran and World Suspended

High-level nuclear talks in Russia between Iran and six world powers have been suspended after no agreement reached.

Report: Iran, Russia, China, Syria Plan Massive War Games

Iran, Russia, China and Syria are planning a war games exercise with 90,000 troops, Iranian media reports.

Atmosphere in Moscow 'Not Positive', Says Iranian Delegation

Iran and six world powers meet over Tehran's nuclear program in Moscow, but no breakthrough is reached.

44 Senators Urge Obama to Halt Iran Talks Unless Progress Made

44 Senators told Obama that unless Iran gives three concessions, he should abandon ongoing negotiations over country's nuclear program.

Ahmadinejad to Quit Politics in 2013

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells German newspaper he will end his political career when his second term ends next year.

IDF: Iran Realizing Assad is Finished

IDF Spokesman notes "desperate effort by Iran and Hizbullah to help the Assad regime survive."

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