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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.

Report: Ahmadinejad to Cancel Turkey Trip After 'WWIII Threat'

A report Sunday said that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would not be visiting Turkey, as had been scheduled

Iran: U.S. Massacre Just Like Killings in Syria, Iraq

Tehran draws parallel between Newtown tragedy and child victims of armed actions in Iraq and Syria, where it is heavily involved itself.

U.S. Targets Iranian Companies and Individuals in New Sanctions

The U.S. Treasury Department targets seven companies and five individuals with ties to Iran's uranium-enrichment program.

Iran-IAEA Meeting Described as 'Positive'

Iran and the UN atomic watchdog agree to resume negotiations in Tehran on January 16.

Senate Votes to Create Counter Strategy Against 'Hostile' Iran

The Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would make it U.S. policy to counter Iran's “growing hostile presence in the Western Hemisphere.”

Iran Congratulates North Korea on Rocket Launch

Iran congratulated North Korea for its "successful" launch of a long-range rocket, an incident that provoked global condemnation.

Iranian Aid Convoy to be Allowed into Gaza

Egypt has approved the entry of an Iranian aid convoy with food and medical supplies into Gaza.

Canada Expands Sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Canada expands sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

Arutz Sheva Visits US Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Eisenhower

As tensions with Iran continue, we meet the outgoing air group commander of one of the giant US Navy aircraft carriers situated in the area.

US May Sell Israel 6,900 GPS Bombs

The United States is considering an Israeli request to buy 6,900 GPS bombs, weighing up to one ton, as Middle East tensions rise.

Report: Israel Behind Leaks Regarding Iranian Nukes

Israel is suspected of carrying out a series of leaks implicating Iran in nuclear weapons experiments, according to the British Guardian.

Iran Launches Islamic YouTube Rival Website

Iran has launched its own video-sharing website to compete with Google’s YouTube, whose content is deemed inappropriate by Islamic regime.

Swedish Diplomat Insults Ahmadinejad with 'Exposed Soles'

Newly appointed Swedish ambassador to Iran Peter Tejler apparently offended Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad by crossing his legs.

Iran Condemns Washington's 'Inattention to Full Disarmament'

Iran condemned the US for conducting a limited nuclear test, saying it showed Washington's "inattention to full disarmament."

Iran-Turkey Trade Rose 46% - Turkish Gold Buys Iranian Oil

Trade between Iran and Turkey has risen nearly 50 percent this year, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

Iranian Warships Dock in Sudan, Again

For second time in five weeks, Iranian warships dock in Port Sudan. More Fajr-5 missiles en route to Gaza?

IAEA Chief: Visit to Parchin Site Will Still be Useful

A visit to Iran's Parchin military complex will be useful despite the clean-up activities there, says IAEA Chief Amano.

'Lights Out!'

Video: Doomsday for Iran? US Tests EMP Bomb

Boeing has successfully tested an EMP missile that could be doomsday for Iran; media have largely ignored the development.

Turkey Importing Oil from Iran

The latest trade data quoted by Iranian news media indicates Turkey imported more than 75,000 barrels of oil daily in October from Iran.

Argentina to Propose Agenda on Talks Over Jewish Center Bombing

Argentina will soon propose an agenda to Iran on talks to settle lawsuits related to the 1994 bombing of a Jewish aid organization.

U.S. Senate Approves New Economic Sanctions Against Iran

The U.S. Senate unanimously approves sanctions targeting Iran's energy, shipping and port sectors.

Iran: UN Decision 'Proves Zionist Regime Illegitimate'

A senior Iranian official welcomed the upgraded status of the Palestinian Authority at the United Nations, calling it a "positive step."

US Senate Set to Consider New Round of Iran Sanctions

The Senate is set to consider a broader round of economic sanctions on Friday against Iran's energy, port, shipping and shipbuilding sectors

IAEA Head 'Confident' No Sensitive Information Hacked

Head of IAEA said he was "confident" no sensitive information had been stolen during hacking incident.

Assailants Pelt Iranian Embassy in Berlin with Paint, Stones

A group of assailants pelted the Iranian Embassy in Berlin with stones and paint and pulled down an Iranian flag, German police announced.

Jewish Woman Murdered in Isfahan by Muslim Extremists

A Jewish woman was murdered in Isfahan by Muslim extremists intent on taking away her home to expand a mosque next door.

Iran Criticizes UN for Condemning its Human Rights Record

Iran criticzes a UN committee for passing a resolution condemning its human rights record, says the West uses the issue for political gain.

Egypt Stops Libyan Arms Shipment to Gaza

Egypt has intercepted two weapons shipments to Gaza in less than a week. Three smugglers were arrested Tuesday.