Iran

Iran Discovers First Oilfield in Caspian Sea in Over 100 Years

Iran has discovered an oilfield in the Caspian Sea for the first time in over a century, the Fars news agency reported.

Iranian Commander Reiterates Need to Annihilate 'Zionist Regime'

Top Iranian official: threats and sanctions will not deter the regime from “its revolutionary causes and ideals.”

Russia: More Countries Now Favor Iran Attack

Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov says Russia is worried by "signals" of growing support for an attack on Iran.

Austrian Minister: Lieberman is 'Unbearable'

Austria's defense minister lashed out against Israel this weekend, calling Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman “unbearable.”

Ahmadinejad to Attend 2012 Olympic Games?

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced on Thursday that he wants to attend the London Olympic Games.

Iran's Chief Negotiator: Time to End Western Pressure on Iran

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator says time is running out for the Western powers' increasing pressure against the Iranian nation.

Outgoing IAF Commander: Best to Keep Quiet on Iran

Outgoing IAF commander Maj. Gen. Ido Nechushtan says it would be best to keep quiet on the subject of Iran.

IAEA Chief to Visit Iran, Meet Officials

Yukiya Amano, the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog, will meet Iranian officials in a visit to Tehran on Monday.

Netanyahu Skeptical of Iran Talks

For the third time in recent months, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has said he doubts Western sanctions will halt Iran's nuclear program

Dagan and Colleagues Call for Tough Economic Sanctions on Iran

Former Mossad Chief Dagan co-authors article with former intelligence chiefs and other officials, calls for tough sanctions on Iran.

Iran Rattles Saber at Google in Persian Gulf Dispute

Tehran will sue Google if it does not return the name 'Persian Gulf' to its maps; Google left the body unnamed.

Toronto Islamic School Preaching Jihad Loses License

Islamic school in Toronto, which has been under police investigation for its anti-Semitic and pro-Jihad texts, lost license to use property.

US Plans for Iran Military Option 'Fully Available'

The U.S. ambassador to Israel says military plans for a possible attack on Iran are “fully available.”

Terror in NYC Comparable to 9/11?

Warnings emerging from Capitol Hill suggest that Iran and its terror proxy, Hizbullah, may have ability to attack NYC on 9/11 scale.

Iranian Calls for 'Islamic Awakening' to Destroy Israel

Iranian official calls for an ‘Islamic Awakening’ movement to help PA Arabs “demolish the Zionist regime”.

UN Report: Iran's Nuclear Program Slowed Down but Continuing

UN report indicates that Iran has continued to enrich uranium and develop its nuclear program, but the sanctions have slowed it down.

Shapiro: US Military Ready for Iran Strike – If Needed

US Ambassador tells Israelis that America's military is not only ready to strike Iran, but has made all the necessary preparations to do so.

Iran Fueling Rivals’ Gulf Union Drive

The six-member GCC may have delayed its announcement of a Gulf Union, but Iran's constant rhetorical sniping has motivated quicker action

‘WikiLeaks Cable Led Iran to Hang Spy for Israel’

A WikiLeaks cable led Iran to execute a man allegedly hired to assassinate a physicist, the Times of London reported Wednesday.

Iran Boasts of End to US-Israel Alliance

An Iranian newspaper tied to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently boasted that United States has “rejected” Israel within recent months.

U.S. Court: Syria, Iran Supported 2006 Tel Aviv Attack

Shurat HaDin wins judgment against Iran and Syria for supporting terrorists who killed an American teenager in a 2006 bombing.

Iran Hangs Alleged Israeli 'Mossad Agent'

Iran hanged a man the regime alleges was an agent for the Israeli Mossad and convicted of killing one of its nuclear scientists in 2010.

Turkey Suspects Bird of Being Spy for Israel

Turkish authorities believe they have found a bird used by Israel for espionage purposes, the country’s media reported.

Iranian Envoy: IAEA Talks 'Very Constructive'

Iran's Ali Asghar Soltanieh described talks with IAEA inspectors seeking access to nuclear sites as 'good'; no progress reported

EU Tightens Sanctions Against Syria – Again

Killings continued in Syria Monday as the European Union ratcheted up sanctions against Damascus in an effort to stop the slaughter.

Egypt Raids Illegal Iranian Radio Station

Egyptian forces shut down an Iranian radio station that has operated in Cairo for nine years ahead of the upcoming presidential vote

A-Jad Appoints Himself Miss Manners for West

Iran's notoriously bellicose president cautioned Western nations to 'correct their manners' ahead of nuclear talks in Baghdad

IAEA Pressing Iran Ahead of Baghdad Talks

IAEA inspectors are making a new bid for access to the suspected Parchin nuclear site as the major powers look for progress

Iran to Execute Spy for Israel

Iran upholds a death sentence against a man convicted for assassinating a nuclear physicist. Thirteen others may face the same fate.

Hollande: Rocard Went to Iran on Own Initiative

Hollande's transition team denies that the President-elect sent former French PM to Iran; Iranian media portray it as a diplomatic mission.

Egyptian Candidate Threatens Israel with Iranian Axis

Israel may face a new Iranian-Egyptian threat if presidential candidate Hisham El-Bastawisi wins his bid to succeed Mubarak.

Iraq's Kurds Deny Hosting Israeli Intelligence Operatives

The government of Iraq's Kurdish region denied allegations by Iranian officials that Kurdistan was hosting Israeli intelligence operatives.

Ahmadinejad: Israel 'Nothing More Than a Mosquito'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad compared Israel to an annoying insect, saying Israel poses no threat to Tehran’s nuclear program.

EU's Ashton Hopes for 'Concrete' Results in Talks with Iran

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton expresses hope that talks between Iran and world powers will produce “concrete” results.

Iranian Opposition Says Iran Continuing to Develop Nukes

An Iranian opposition group releases a report which says the Islamic Republic is continuing to try and develop nuclear weapons.

Images Suggest Cleanup at Iranian Nuclear Facility

New satellite photographs suggest that Iran is cleansing a military site south of Tehran suspected of being used for nuclear-weapons work.

Iranian Texts Preach Jihad to Canadian Students

Teaching materials of a Toronto Islamic school, under investigation for its anti-Semitic and pro-jihad curriculum, came from Iran.

How Dangerous Are Tehran's Subs?

Iran has a flotilla of 20 submarines, most of them domestically built in the last fifteen years; untested in war, do they pose a threat?

Turkey Bails Out Iran with Gold

Turkey is bailing out Iran and Arab Spring countries with huge amounts of gold exports that have boosted its trade balance.

Ahmadinejad's Legislative Support Fades Away

Support for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is fading away at home. Rivals in parliament won a landslide vote Friday.

Germany 'Will Not Accept an Iranian Nuclear Weapon'

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle stressed Berlin's steadfast support for Israel and opposition to an Iranian nuclear bomb

Report: Despite Embargo, Iran and Syria Freely Import Weapons

Despite a worldwide arms embargo, Iran has been able to import over $500 million in weapons over the past several years, a report said.

Barak: 'Olmert Gang' Comments Serves Iran

Ehud Barak slammed Ehud Olmert, Meir Dagan, Yuval Diskin over their recent criticism of his and PM Netanyhu's Iran policies.

Iran: Israel's Nuclear Weapons Are the Greatest Threat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel's undeclared nuclear weapons pose the greatest threat to Mideast peace.

Security Officials: Elections Won't Affect Iran Policy

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Yaalon say impending elections won't affect Israel's policy on Iran

International Monetary Fund Refuses to Cut Iran Ties

The International Monetary Fund has refused to cut its ties with Iran's central bank.

Turkish Raids Aim to Lower Israeli Threat Warning

Officials in Ankara ordered a series of raids on groups targeting Israelis; CTB lowers warning for Israelis headed to Turkey.

Barak: Nuclear Iran More Dangerous than Striking Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets foreign journalists, says that as long as Iran poses a threat, all options are on the table.

Iran Optimistic as Obama Capitulates

Tehran's envoy to the IAEA is upbeat ahead of nuclear talks after learning the United States is unlikely to oppose continued enrichment

Iran Cracks Down on Women Wearing 'Vulgar,' 'Illegal' Clothes

Iran is conducting a new crackdown on women wearing the headscarves improperly or who are dressed in a “vulgar” fashion.

Iran Dares Obama to Discuss Who Owns NY

An Iranian professor writes that if Obama will discuss ownership of New York City, Iran will talk about its claim to Gulf islands.

Iran: F-22s in UAE are US-Israeli Plot

Iranian lawmaker: Basing of America’s most sophisticated stealth jet fighters in the UAE is U.S.-Israel plot to create regional instability.

Iranian Agent Deported for Spying on Jews in India

The city police deported Iranian national Hamid Kashkouli, 40, for spying on the Chabad House and other Jewish, Israeli targets.

J Street: In Event of War We Won't Necessarily Support Israel

J Street said that in the event that war broke out involving Israel, it would not necessarily support the Jewish state.

Panetta: I Hope Gantz is Correct on Iran

U.S. Secretary of Defense Panetta says he hopes statements from Israel's military chief on Iran's leadership are “correct.”

Experts: Iran Preparing for Cyberwar Against U.S.

Experts say Iran is busy acquiring the technical know-how to launch a cyber-attack on the United States and its allies.

Peres: No Need to 'Wave Swords' When it Comes to Iran

President Shimon Peres: There is currently no need to threaten Iran with an attack. We need to go with the world.

Gantz: Iran's Leaders are Rational, But Radical Islam Isn't

In an interview, IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz said he did not believe Tehran would build nuclear weapons right now

Barak: Lieberman's Wrong, Iran is a Greater Threat than Egypt

Barak rejects Lieberman’s claims that Egypt is more of a security danger than Iran. Iran is "a threat with an existential potential."

Netanyahu: Iran Needs Missiles to Carry Medical Isotopes?

Iran would not be developing missiles for a nuclear warhead if it wanted nuclear power to carry medical isotopes, Netanyahu tells CNN.

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