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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

US Treasury Targets Iranian Intelligence

Thailand Manhunt for Iranian 'Bomb Expert'

Thai police are searching for two more Iranians - one an explosives expert - involved in Monday's bombing that targeted Israeli diplomats

Thailand Manhunt for Iranian 'Bomb Expert'

DIA Director: Iran Unmoved by Sanctions

DIA director Lt. Gen. Ronald Burgess told US lawmakers Thursday Iran is 'not close to agreeing to abandon its nuclear program.'

DIA Director: Iran Unmoved by Sanctions

Attempted Cyber-Attack on Bank Hapoalim

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

Attempted Cyber-Attack on Bank Hapoalim

Singapore: No Assassination Plot Against Barak

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

Singapore: No Assassination Plot Against Barak

Netanyahu: Iran Sanctions 'Not Working'

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

Netanyahu: Iran Sanctions 'Not Working'

Israel Complains to UN Chief Over Iranian Terror Campaign

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

Israel Complains to UN Chief Over Iranian Terror Campaign

Different Explosives Used in Delhi and Bangkok Attacks

Investigators in India and Thailand say the bombs used in this week's attacks on Israeli targets contained different explosives.

Different Explosives Used in Delhi and Bangkok Attacks

Tal's Mother: 'She is a Hero'

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.

Tal's Mother: 'She is a Hero'

Barak: Iran Embellishing Nuclear Gains

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

Barak: Iran Embellishing Nuclear Gains

U.S. Monitoring Hizbullah Activity in Wake of Terror Attacks

U.S. says it's closely monitoring Hizbullah activities, working with Jewish organizations in wake of recent attacks.

U.S. Monitoring Hizbullah Activity in Wake of Terror Attacks

Report: Iran Funding, Sheltering Al Qaeda

Intelligence experts say Iran and Al Qaeda have established an “operational relationship” and may be planning an attack together.

Report: Iran Funding, Sheltering Al Qaeda

Iran Threatens West with 'Heavy Casualties'

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

Iran Threatens West with 'Heavy Casualties'

US Says Iran Nuclear Achievements 'Hyped'

US officials say they are unimpressed by Iran's much ballyhooed unveiling of centrifuges in Natanz and Fordo.

US Says Iran Nuclear Achievements 'Hyped'

Delhi Police Arrest Five in Embassy Bombing Case

Police in Delhi have arrested five suspects in Monday's bombing of a vehicle carrying an Israeli diplomat's wife.

Delhi Police Arrest Five in Embassy Bombing Case

Thailand ‘Keystone Cops’ Bombings, Step by Step

An account of the Iranians in Bangkok’s botched bombings reveals amateurs as the bad guys in a version of Keystone Cops.

Thailand ‘Keystone Cops’ Bombings, Step by Step

Iran: Oil Still Flowing to Europe

Oil Ministry officials in Tehran raced to denounce a state run Press TV that it was cutting exports to six European countries.

Iran: Oil Still Flowing to Europe

Iran Deploys ‘Oil Weapon,’ Cuts off Six European Nations

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

Iran Deploys ‘Oil Weapon,’ Cuts off Six European Nations

Bombing Attacks Unmask Iran, Netanyahu Says

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.

Bombing Attacks Unmask Iran, Netanyahu Says

Thai Officials Say Botched Bombs Intended for Israelis

Thai officials said the botched Bangkok bomb plot was meant for “foreign nationals,” specifically the Israeli diplomats.

Thai Officials Say Botched Bombs Intended for Israelis

Iranian Minister: Zionists Have Many Enemies

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 Minister: Zionists Have Many Enemies

Iran Plans Bigger and Better Rockets

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

Iran Plans Bigger and Better Rockets

After The Bomb: India Eyeing Saudi Oil

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

After The Bomb: India Eyeing Saudi Oil

Thai Police Arrest Second Iranian After Bangkok Blasts

Thai police arrested another Iranian man they say is connected to twin bomb attacks in Bangkok; a third Iranian remains at large.

Thai Police Arrest Second Iranian After Bangkok Blasts

Delhi Police: 'Foreign Experts' Made Embassy Bomb

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'

Delhi Police: 'Foreign Experts' Made Embassy Bomb

Iranian Officials: Nuclear Facilities Immune to Cyber Attacks

Iranian official: "The country's nuclear facilities are immune to cyber attacks."

Iranian Officials: Nuclear Facilities Immune to Cyber Attacks

Terrorist Attack in Bangkok, Iranians Involved

Two terrorist explosions rocked Bangkok Tuesday and at least several Iranians apparently were involved and one was wounded.

Terrorist Attack in Bangkok, Iranians Involved

Video: India Suspects Iran Behind Attack on Israeli

Indian intelligence officials suspect Iran used local terrorists to attack an Israeli diplomat’s car Monday, the Times of India reports.

Video: India Suspects Iran Behind Attack on Israeli

Iran Accuses Israel of Attacking Its Own Targets Abroad?

Iran accuses Israel of bombing its own embassies abroad in an effort “to tarnish Iran’s friendly tie with the host countries."

Iran Accuses Israel of Attacking Its Own Targets Abroad?

Iran Denies Culpability in Delhi Bombing

Iran says accusations by Israel that it was behind the bombings in India and Georgia targeting Israeli diplomats were 'sheer lies'

Iran Denies Culpability in Delhi Bombing

Delhi Police Special Cell to Head Bombing Probe

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

Delhi Police Special Cell to Head Bombing Probe

Iran Threatens Gulf Arabs Over 'US Plots'

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

Iran Threatens Gulf Arabs Over 'US Plots'

Peres: 'Israel Will Not be Bullied'

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

Peres: 'Israel Will Not be Bullied'

‘Israel Can Harm Iran in Ways Prohibited in US’

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.”

‘Israel Can Harm Iran in Ways Prohibited in US’

U.S. Naval Commander Warns Against Iran's 'Suicide Ships'

Vice Admiral Mark I. Fox warns Iran may plant “suicide ships” along the Straits of Hormuz to use against U.S. forces.

U.S. Naval Commander Warns Against Iran's 'Suicide Ships'

Protocols of the Elders of Zion Exposed, in Farsi

Book exposing lies, fabrications and distortions of Protocols of the Elders of Zion now translated into Farsi for Iranian public.

Protocols of the Elders of Zion Exposed, in Farsi

Iran Warns Azerbaijan: Keep Mossad Out

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

Iran Warns Azerbaijan: Keep Mossad Out

Krauthammer: Israel Will Not Tolerate Threats of Annihilation

Krauthammer: "Israel was established to prevent a second Holocaust, not to invite one"; says strike on Iran is inevitable.

Krauthammer: Israel Will Not Tolerate Threats of Annihilation

Iran Offers Aid to Palestinian Authority to Defeat Israel

Iran tells Gaza’s Hamas leader Haniyeh it is offering “scientific and technological experience” to the PA for a “victory” over Israel.

Iran Offers Aid to Palestinian Authority to Defeat Israel

Hamas Moves Headquarters to Qatar

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

Hamas Moves Headquarters to Qatar

Former Intelligence Chief: Don't Attack Iran Now

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.

Former Intelligence Chief: Don't Attack Iran Now

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

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

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

Haniyeh Arrives in Tehran for Official Trip

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

Haniyeh Arrives in Tehran for Official Trip

Turkish FM: Israeli Attack on Iran Will be a 'Disaster'

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

Turkish FM: Israeli Attack on Iran Will be a 'Disaster'

Withdrawal Emboldens Pakistan

Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan to Meet to Discuss Post-American Era

The scheduled tripartite meeting between Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran highlights the decline in US prestige.

Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan to Meet to Discuss Post-American Era

Lieberman: We're Prepared to Deal with Hizbullah

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman to ambassadors: We hope Hizbullah doesn't attack Israel, but if they do we'll be prepared.

Lieberman: We're Prepared to Deal with Hizbullah

Giant Cardboard Cutouts Mark Anniversary of Khomeini's Return

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

Giant Cardboard Cutouts Mark Anniversary of Khomeini's Return

US Officials: Mossad Backing Iranian 'Terrorists'

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

US Officials:  Mossad Backing Iranian 'Terrorists'

NJ Gov. Christie: “I admire Israel for the enemies it has made”

NJ Governor: "America should stand by its friends and its democratic allies, even, and sometimes especially, when it’s unpopular to do so."

NJ Gov. Christie: “I admire Israel for the enemies it has made”

Peres: Iranians to "Cast Dark Shadow" on Heritage

Peres to the Iranian people: "Do not allow the flags of hostility to cast a dark shadow on your heritage."

Peres: Iranians to "Cast Dark Shadow" on Heritage

Daniel Pipes: "The Public is Receiving Much Disinformation"

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

Daniel Pipes: "The Public is Receiving Much Disinformation"

Iranian Official: Better Not Consider Attacking Iran

Massoud Jazayeri: Israel, US in no position to even consider launching an attack against Iran; such actions will lead to grave consequences.

Iranian Official: Better Not Consider Attacking Iran

Peres Sends Message of Peace to Iran

Israeli President Shimon Peres told the Iranian people on Wednesday, "there is no need for us to live as enemies."

Peres Sends Message of Peace to Iran

Dagan: No Existential Threat

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

Dagan: No Existential Threat

Is Bold Alligator Eyeing Tehran?

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

Is Bold Alligator Eyeing Tehran?

Gulf Arabs Pressuring Hamas Not to Go to Iran

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

Gulf Arabs Pressuring Hamas Not to Go to Iran

Lieberman: US and Israel in Agreement on Iran

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

Lieberman: US and Israel in Agreement on Iran

Nasrallah: We'll Decide How to React to Israeli Strike in Iran

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

Nasrallah: We'll Decide How to React to Israeli Strike in Iran

Netanyahu: Stop 'Blabbing' About Iran

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

Netanyahu: Stop 'Blabbing' About Iran

A-Jad in Tehran's Hot Seat

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

A-Jad in Tehran's Hot Seat