Iran

Ahmadinejad Once Again Barred from Visiting Tehran's Evin Prison

Iran’s judicial authorities have once again denied a request by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran’s Evin prison.

Signs of Turmoil in Iran: Ahmadinejad Turns Backers into Enemies

Bad sign for Ahmadinejad: Ayatollah’s representative tells him, “You are turning your supporters into your opponents.”

White House: Talks With Iran Certainly Possible

U.S. President Barack H. Obama could conceivably conduct talks with Iran, the White House said, although none were scheduled

Iran's Sanction Battle Plan: Halting Oil Exports Altogether

Iran struck back at Western sanctions against it, saying that if the sanctions continued it would stop producing oil altogether.

Nuclear Bomb is Iran’s Red Line, Says Guard Commander

Iran has shot back at Netanyahu’s “red line” speech at the UN and says Iran has its own red line – “the domain of nuclear weapons.”

Canada's FM Stands Up to 'The Evil Regime in Iran'

Canada's top diplomat blasted Iran for human rights violations and religious intolerance at a meeting of world parliamentarians.

Citing 'Tension' EU Member Withdraws From Delegation to Iran

Belgian Socialist MEP withdrew from EU delegation to Iran, citing “tension” around its reception by the international community.

Fischer Says Banks Ready 'For All Sorts of Eventualities'

Stanley Fischer, Governor of the Bank of Israel, on Iran, sanctions, the Israeli economy and what to expect in the coming months.

Ahmadinejad Insists on Visiting Evin Prison

Iranian President Ahmadinejad insists he still wants to visit the Evin prison, after the judiciary rejects his request to see the jail.

Sanctions Hurting Iran's Shipping Industry

The head of Iran’s shipping company has admitted that Western sanctions are hurting the country’s shipping industry.

EU: Iran, Syria Jamming Our Broadcasts

Iran and Syria have been deliberately interfering with broadcasts by European satellite stations, a group of EU broadcasters said

US Sanctions on Iran Exempt Popcorn as 'Humanitarian Aid'

Humanitarian aid is part of the reason US exports to Iran rise as sanctions stiffen. Aid includes Coca-Cola, Kraft cheese – and popcorn.

Ahmadinejad Barred from Visiting Tehran's Evin Prison

Iran's judiciary has rejected a request by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran's Evin prison, its spokesman said on Sunday.

Iranian Media: Romney Will Steal Election, Riots Expected

Iran’s government mouthpiece Press TV panics over US polls and warns that race riots will occur if Romney rigs vote.

New Video Game Allows YOU to Make Military Decisions on Iran

A liberal group released a video game enabling players to make crucial military and strategic decisions on Iran as they play U.S. president.

Report: U.S., Iran Agree to Direct Negotiations

New York Times: U.S. and Iran have agreed to hold one-on-one negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. White House denies.

Iranian Official Threatens Israel with More Drones

An Iranian military official says Israel should expect more unmanned drones to enter its airspace.

EU Trip to Iran to Go Ahead Despite Israeli Pressure

The European Union is going ahead with sending a "humanitarian" delegation to Iran, despite Israeli efforts to stop it.

U.S. Offers $12 Million for Al-Qaeda Financiers

The U.S. posts a reward for help in tracking down two Iran-based Al-Qaeda financial backers.

Iran Denies 'Dirty Water' Plot to Ease Sanctions

Iran denied allegations that it is planning an environmental disaster in the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to have sanctions lifted.

Iran Adds More Centrifuges at Fordow

Iran has added more uranium enrichment centrifuges at its underground Fordow nuclear plant, diplomats report.

Dems Join Israel in Slamming EU for Planned Delegation to Iran

Senate Democrats on Wednesday strongly urged their European Union counterparts to cancel a planned trip to Iran.

Man Pleads Guilty to Iranian Plot Against Saudi Ambassador

Manssor Arbabsiar pleads guilty to conspiring with the Iranian military to kill the Saudi ambassador to the United States.

Newspaper Report: UAV Built in Germany, Purchased by Iran

According to Lebanese newspaper, the drone that penetrated Israeli airspace almost two weeks ago was not made in Iran, but sold by Germany.

Iran Attempts to Paint Canada as Human Rights Violator

Iranian television interviews Canadian Indian "First People" chiefs, claims Canada plans to "exterminate" original population.

Israel to EU: Don't Send Delegation to Tehran

Israel pressuring European countries to cancel an official visit by representatives of the European parliament to Iran.

Iran Bragging That Drones Reach Israel All The Time

Tehran making false claims about Iranian level of military intelligence. Israel brushes it off.

Cold Economic Forecast for Iran

Iran must cut imports to withstand sanctions. People's reaction is yet to be seen.

Azerbaijan Hosts Jennifer Lopez - and More; Iran Grits its Teeth

Azerbaijan's love for Western culture is salt in the wounds of Iran's sanction-plagued Islamist culture.

U.S. Preparing For More Soft War With Iran

U.S. to beef up cyber security, concerned about possible Iranian computer viruses.

Netanyahu Commends EU on Iran

PM Netanyahu commends the European Union on its sanctioning of Iran.

New 'miniFlame' Virus Hits Iran Computers

A new cyberespionage tool linked to the Flame virus has been infecting computers in Lebanon, Iran and elsewhere, say experts.

Second Ad Featuring PM Netanyahu Airs in Florida

A new ad featuring Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to hit the airwaves in Florida.

‘Iran’s Gestapo' Rounds Up Christians

Iranian police, termed “Iran’s Gestapo” by a Christian news site, has arrested between 100 and 400 Christians and thrown them into prisons.

Iran: New Long-Range Drone Can Carry a Bomb

Iran’s Air Defense Base Commander has announced it has built an new unmanned long-range drone (UAV) that can carry a bomb.

EU to Tighten Screws on Iran

The European Union is set to respond to Iran’s lack of cooperation on inspections of its nuclear sites by tightening the economic screws.

Brazil 'Concerned' Over Israel's Threats on Iran

Brazil's Foreign Minister meets President Peres, says his country is concerned over Israel’s threats to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iran: Our Drone 'Shattered' Talk about Iron Dome

Iranian Defense Minister: "It became clear that the Zionist regime cannot escape Muslim anger."

Dialogue Between Argentina and Iran Over '94 Bombing 'Appalling'

ADL denounced decision of Argentine government to engage in dialogue with Iran over 1994 terror attack on AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires

EU Reaches Deal on New Iran Sanctions

EU reaches a preliminary deal on a broad package of new sanctions on Iran, targeting the energy, commerce, financial and transport sectors.

American Congressional Rep. Speaks From Jerusalem

Rep. Trent Franks (R-Arizona) appeared on Fox News, speaking Friday night from Jerusalem.

Iranian Minister: World Will Pay for Sanctions

Iran's minister of economic affairs and finance warns that the West will “pay a price” for sanctions on his country.

New Report On Iranian Abuses

A new report calculated numbers from the 2009 Green Revolution, condemns death by stoning and the detainment of journalists

Italian FM Says Israel Should Not Strike Iran

In a statement on American TV, the Italian foreign minister said that Israel risks global diplomatic isolation if it attacks Iran.

ECI Slams anti-Israel Senator

Democrat Tammy Baldwin is criticized for voting against sanctions on Iran and accusing the Jewish state of war crimes.

Nasrallah Admits Hizbullah Behind Drone Incident

Hizbullah chief Nasrallah boasts that his group sent the unmanned drone shot down by the Israeli Air Force.

Home Front Earthquake Drill Next Week

Home Front is planning a huge earthquake drill that assumes mass casualties of 7,000 dead, 70,000 wounded.

NYPD Increasingly Concerned Iran Will Attack Jews in New York

There is ongoing concern within the NYPD over an Iranian-sponsored terrorist attack in New York City, due to area's large Jewish population.

Report: US Warned Turkey of Weapons on Syrian Plane

The US warned Turkey there was military cargo aboard a Syrian aircraft intercepted by Ankara Wednesday night – correctly.

Report: Kurds, Tehran Unite to Fight Turkey

A Turkish newspaper reports the Iranian branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party terror group has struck a deal with Tehran to fight Turkey.

Defense Official: Focus on Preventing a Nuclear Iran

Defense Ministry Diplomatic-Security chief Amos Gilad says Israel's priority should be to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Iranian Economy Hit by Sanctions

While Iran is two to four weeks away from developing an atomic weapon, the jobs economy and currency are beginning to plummet.

Report: Iran to Have Weapons-Grade Nuclear Fuel in 2-4 Months

A report in the Wall Street Journal has warned that Iran will be able to produce weapons-grade nuclear fuel in the next two to four months.

Iran Threatens UAE on Persian Gulf Islands

Iran is threatening the United Arab Emirates again over claims on three islands in the Persian Gulf.

Ahmadinejad Struggles Against Parliament

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad struggles to maintain executive authority as Iranian economy begins to slide because of sanctions

Analysis: Iran Is Running Scared

Statements from Iran on the currency crisis and the drone that Israel downed shows it is running scared, according to analysts.

Iran Offers West a Compromise Over its Nuclear Program

Iran’s Foreign Minister: Recognize our right to enrich uranium and we will limit the amount of enrichment.

Iran Withdraws Troops from Syria

Iran has withdrawn 275 of its elite Revolutionary Guard forces from Syria due to an economic crisis at home, reports The Sunday Times.

U.S. and IAF Considering a Surgical Strike on Iran

According to an intelligence source, Israel is planning and constructing a surgical attack on Iran.

Turkey, Iran and the West Entangled in the Syrian Civil War

As the conflict in Syria continues to get worse, countries around the world become entangles in the fighting

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