US Treasury Targets Iranian Intelligence
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security for exporting terror and violating human rights
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The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security for exporting terror and violating human rights

Thai police are searching for two more Iranians - one an explosives expert - involved in Monday's bombing that targeted Israeli diplomats
DIA director Lt. Gen. Ronald Burgess told US lawmakers Thursday Iran is 'not close to agreeing to abandon its nuclear program.'

Hackers working via an Iranian server farm staged a cyber-attack on Bank Hapoalim; Bank of Israel convenes emergency meeting.

Singaporean police denies a report in Kuwait's al-Jarida that Hizbullah and Iran sought to assassinate Ehud Barak in the city

Frustration with Iran is boiling over in Jerusalem amid this week's terror attacks targeting Israel's diplomats in Asia.

Israel's UN envoy Ron Prosor filed a formal complaint with UN chief Ban Ki-moon over Iran's 'terror campaign' on Israeli diplomats.

Investigators in India and Thailand say the bombs used in this week's attacks on Israeli targets contained different explosives.
The mother of Tal Yehoshua Koren, wounded in Monday's terror attack in Delhi, says she will be traveling to India to join her daughter.

Barak: Iran is "presenting a situation better than what it really is."

U.S. says it's closely monitoring Hizbullah activities, working with Jewish organizations in wake of recent attacks.
Intelligence experts say Iran and Al Qaeda have established an “operational relationship” and may be planning an attack together.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman warns the U.S. and its allies: “Hasty steps will lead to heavy casualties.”

US officials say they are unimpressed by Iran's much ballyhooed unveiling of centrifuges in Natanz and Fordo.
Police in Delhi have arrested five suspects in Monday's bombing of a vehicle carrying an Israeli diplomat's wife.
An account of the Iranians in Bangkok’s botched bombings reveals amateurs as the bad guys in a version of Keystone Cops.
Oil Ministry officials in Tehran raced to denounce a state run Press TV that it was cutting exports to six European countries.

Iran rolled out its “oil weapon” Wednesday and announced a cut in exports to six European countries, including France and Greece.

The terror bombings in New Delhi and Bangkok this week have unmasked Iran for the world to see its true face, Netanyahu tells the Knesset.
Thai officials said the botched Bangkok bomb plot was meant for “foreign nationals,” specifically the Israeli diplomats.

Iran’s Defense Minister denies his country was behind the attacks on Israeli embassies, says they are a result of Israel's poor popularity.

Iranian officials say they are building a new launch vehicle to take heavier satellites higher - but is that what its really intended for?

India is reportedly reconsidering oil imports from Iran after Monday's bombing in Dehli; security officials suspect Iran.

Thai police arrested another Iranian man they say is connected to twin bomb attacks in Bangkok; a third Iranian remains at large.
Officials in India say the bomb used in Monday's attack on an Israeli embassy car is new to India, is the work of 'foreign experts'
Iranian official: "The country's nuclear facilities are immune to cyber attacks."
Two terrorist explosions rocked Bangkok Tuesday and at least several Iranians apparently were involved and one was wounded.
Indian intelligence officials suspect Iran used local terrorists to attack an Israeli diplomat’s car Monday, the Times of India reports.
Iran accuses Israel of bombing its own embassies abroad in an effort “to tarnish Iran’s friendly tie with the host countries."
Iran says accusations by Israel that it was behind the bombings in India and Georgia targeting Israeli diplomats were 'sheer lies'

The elite Special Cell of the Dehli Police are heading the probe into a bombing targeting Israeli diplomats in the city.

Iran's parliamentary speaker tells Gulf Arab states there will be 'consequences' if they continue to aid US sanctions on Iran.

President Shimon Peres said Israel would not be bullied by attacks on its diplomatic staff in India and Georgia, blames Iran.

Israel carries out attacks on Iran that are prohibited by the US, Newsweek reports. “Israel doesn’t tell and the US doesn’t want to know.”

Vice Admiral Mark I. Fox warns Iran may plant “suicide ships” along the Straits of Hormuz to use against U.S. forces.
Book exposing lies, fabrications and distortions of Protocols of the Elders of Zion now translated into Farsi for Iranian public.

Iran warned the representative of Azerbaijan in Tehran: make sure that Israel does not use your country as a spy base.

Krauthammer: "Israel was established to prevent a second Holocaust, not to invite one"; says strike on Iran is inevitable.
Iran tells Gaza’s Hamas leader Haniyeh it is offering “scientific and technological experience” to the PA for a “victory” over Israel.

In direct contradiction to a statement earlier this month, Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal is quietly moving his headquarters to Qatar.

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan warns it would not be smart to attack Iran now -- and says there is no need to do so, either.

Gaza de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, says the terrorist group will “never recognize Israel" and "the resistance will continue."

Despite attempts to stop him, Hamas' Gaza Prime Minister arrives in Iran, welcomed by foreign minister.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister warns against attacking Iran, calls for diplomatic dialogue with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program.

The scheduled tripartite meeting between Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran highlights the decline in US prestige.
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman to ambassadors: We hope Hizbullah doesn't attack Israel, but if they do we'll be prepared.

Iran re-enacted the 33rd anniversary of the late Ayatollah's return from exile with lifesize cardboard cutouts that took part in ceremonies.

A report by NBC claims the Mossad is backing an Iranian terror group in an assassination campaign against Iranian nuclear assets.

NJ Governor: "America should stand by its friends and its democratic allies, even, and sometimes especially, when it’s unpopular to do so."
Peres to the Iranian people: "Do not allow the flags of hostility to cast a dark shadow on your heritage."

The public will probably find out the truth behind the speculations on attacking Iran in about ten years; July is cutoff date for strike.

Massoud Jazayeri: Israel, US in no position to even consider launching an attack against Iran; such actions will lead to grave consequences.
Israeli President Shimon Peres told the Iranian people on Wednesday, "there is no need for us to live as enemies."

Former Mossad director Meir Dagan once again took a swing at Prime Minister Netanyahu saying Israel faces no existential threats.

As Iran races ahead with uranium enrichment deep underground, the US has launched military exercises 'applicable' to the Strait of Hormuz

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is reportedly being pressured by Arab leaders in the Gulf not to meet with Iran's Ahmadinejad in Tehran

FM Lieberman sought to downplay tensions with the US over Iran by painting a rosy picture of his meeting with Hillary Clinton.

Hizbullah leader addresses speculations that he'll attack Israel if it attacks Iran: They haven't asked us for anything. We'll decide.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reportedly told top security officials and commanders to stop talking about a potential strike on Iran.

Iran's parliament plans to summon President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to answer for his economic and foreign policy decisions - and more.