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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.

U.S. and IAF Considering a Surgical Strike 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

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

Iranians Scared by Netanyahu Speech, Says Iranian Woman

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to the UN placed fear into the hearts of Iranians, a Muslim woman from Tehran tells an Israeli channel.

Iranians Scared by Netanyahu Speech, Says Iranian Woman

U.S. Lawmakers Exploring New Iran Sanctions

As Iran’s currency continues to drop, U.S. lawmakers are exploring possibilities for tougher sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

U.S. Lawmakers Exploring New Iran Sanctions

Pentagon to Beef Up Cyber Security

U.S. authorities are holding that Iranian-based hackers were responsible for recent cyber attacks.

Pentagon to Beef Up Cyber Security

Scuffles in Tehran as Citizens Protest Plunging Currency

Scuffles break out in central Tehran as citizens protest over Iran's plunging currency, which has lost more than half its value.

Scuffles in Tehran as Citizens Protest Plunging Currency

Iran Claims it was Target of Cyber Attack

Iran claims a cyber attack was sent to stall the country's nuclear ambitions.

Iran Claims it was Target of Cyber Attack

Obama's Next Arab Toppling Target: Saudi Arabia

Obama's Next Arab Toppling Target: Saudi Arabia

Peres's Wish for the New Year: Peace

The Israeli President invited those from all over the country into his sukkah, spoke of peace, prosperity and defeating the modern day Haman

Peres's Wish for the New Year: Peace

Fear of Israeli Attack had Iran Firing at its own Jets

Fearing an Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities, Tehran mistakingly fired on their own jets and civilian airlines.

Fear of Israeli Attack had Iran Firing at its own Jets

Ahmadinejad: We Won't Retreat on Nuclear Issue

Iran will not back down on its nuclear program despite the Western sanctions,says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Ahmadinejad: We Won't Retreat on Nuclear Issue

Ahmadinejad Denies Reports of Failing Economy

The Iranian President says his country's enemies are waging a 'psychological war' with their efforts to cripple the economy

Ahmadinejad Denies Reports of Failing Economy

First Holocaust History in Farsi Published for Iranians

A Jewish American-Iranian has decided to publish the first history of the Holocaust in Farsi for Iranians, to counter Holocaust denial.

First Holocaust History in Farsi Published for Iranians

Iranian Currency Dives, Ahmadinejad in Hot Water

Ahmadinejad faces parliamentary questioning as sanctions help sink the “rial” currency by 20 percent in two days. Iranians running scared.

Iranian Currency Dives, Ahmadinejad in Hot Water

Protesters Destroy Police Post at French Embassy in Tehran

A small group of protesters destroyed an Iranian police post protecting the French embassy in Tehran and threw stones at visitors.

Protesters Destroy Police Post at French Embassy in Tehran

Ahmadinejad's Cameraman Seeks Asylum in NYC Amid Growing Fears

A cameraman who accompanied Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to New York for the U.N. General Assembly has applied for asylum in US.

Ahmadinejad's Cameraman Seeks Asylum in NYC Amid Growing Fears

Iran Surrenders to Internet, Restores Google

Iran restores access to Google after massive complaints of a shutdown the regime explained was due to cutting off YouTube.

Iran Surrenders to Internet, Restores Google

Iranian Official Mocks Netanyahu's UN Speech

A senior Iranian foreign ministry official says that "everyone" is mocking Israel because of PM Netanyahu's UN speech.

Iranian Official Mocks Netanyahu's UN Speech

Lieberman Predicts 'Tahrir' Revolution in Iran

Sanctions could trigger a popular uprising in Iran like the revolt in Egypt that toppled Mubarak, says Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

Lieberman Predicts 'Tahrir' Revolution in Iran

Report: Azerbaijan Considering Helping Israel in Iran

Azerbaijan has looked into the possibility of assisting Israel with a strike in Iran, a report by Reuters reveals.

Report: Azerbaijan Considering Helping Israel in Iran

Iraq to Stop All Iranian Planes Bound for Syria

According to U.S. officials, Iraq is determined to land and carry out searches on all Iranian flights headed for Syria

Iraq to Stop All Iranian Planes Bound for Syria

Ahmadinejad and Farrakhan Meet in Anti-Semitic Hate Fest

Ahmadinejad and Louis Farrakhan, anti-Semitic leader of Nation of Islam, meet in dinner for 'leaders of Abrahamic religions.'

Ahmadinejad and Farrakhan Meet in Anti-Semitic Hate Fest

Iran Slams U.S. for Taking Opposition Group off Terror List

Iran slams the U.S. for taking opposition group MEK from its blacklist of terror groups, says Washington has "double standards".

Iran Slams U.S. for Taking Opposition Group off Terror List

Iran's Currency Sinks to New Low

Iran's rial dives six percent to a new low of around 28,600 to the dollar. Economy minister says sanctions are hurting 'the enemy'.

Iran's Currency Sinks to New Low

Iran: Israel Past the 'Red Line'

Iranian minister: Israel threatens us, not the other way around.

Iran: Israel Past the 'Red Line'

Israel Disappointed by Talks Between Argentina and Iran

Israel's embassy in Buenos Aires is disappointed over talks between Argentina and Iran about 1994 attack on a Jewish center.

Israel Disappointed by Talks Between Argentina and Iran

Major Powers Demand Urgent Action from Iran

EU foreign affairs chief Ashton meets with major powers, says Iran must take urgent action over concerns about its nuclear program.

Major Powers Demand Urgent Action from Iran

Argentina, Iran Meet Over Jewish Center Bombing

The foreign ministers of Argentina and Iran meet, discuss the 1994 terror attack on a Jewish association in Buenos Aires.

Argentina, Iran Meet Over Jewish Center Bombing

Iran's Statements on 90% Uranium Enrichment Exposed

MEMRI has tracked a campaign by the Iranian regime regarding its intents to enrich uranium for use in nuclear-fueled ships and submarines.

Iran's Statements on 90% Uranium Enrichment Exposed

Netanyahu, Clinton Meet After UN Speech

Clinton and Netanyahu meet one-on-one for 75 minutes, reaffirm goal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu, Clinton Meet After UN Speech

NYPD Rescues Iranian Diplomat From Angry Mob Outside UN

The New York Police Department was forced to rescue an Iranian diplomat from angry protesters Wednesday near the United Nations.

NYPD Rescues Iranian Diplomat From Angry Mob Outside UN

Report: Sanctions Hit Iran 'Hard'

A new report says Iran is being hard hit by international sanctions, but evidence shows its nuclear development program is galloping ahead.

Report: Sanctions Hit Iran 'Hard'

Ayalon: US, Israel Closer than Ever on Iran

The Deputy Foreign Minister says that the U.S. and Israel are not far apart on setting red lines for Iran's nuclear program

Ayalon: US, Israel Closer than Ever on Iran

Mass Rally Against 'Perilous' US Middle East Policy to be Held

A coalition of groups concerned over Iranian and Arab terrorism and Islamism, both Jewish and non-Jewish, is set to rally Thursday

Mass Rally Against 'Perilous' US Middle East Policy to be Held

Iran: Top Aide to Ahmadinejad Arrested and Jailed

Top aide to Ahmadinejad who heads Iran's official news agency arrested for publishing material offensive to Islam.

Iran: Top Aide to Ahmadinejad Arrested and Jailed

Protesters Outside UN: 'No, No, Ahmadinejad!'

"The executioner and criminal Ahmadinejad doesn't represent the Iranian people," said opposition supporters

Protesters Outside UN: 'No, No, Ahmadinejad!'

Iran, Argentina to Discuss 1994 Terror Attack

Argentina's president says Iran wants to cooperate with probe into AMIA massacre.

Iran, Argentina to Discuss 1994 Terror Attack

Ahmadinejad in UN: "Uncivilized Zionists" are Threatening Us

U.S. spokeswoman: Ahmadinejad "spouting paranoid theories and repulsive slurs against Israel."

Ahmadinejad in UN: "Uncivilized Zionists" are Threatening Us

Iran Claims Missile Success on Mock Warships

Iran, the day before Ahmadinejad speaks at the UN, claimed it successfully fired four missiles at a mock sea target representing warships.

Iran Claims Missile Success on Mock Warships

Video: Ryan Says Under Obama, Mideast Looks Like '1979 Tehran'

Rep. Paul Ryan denounced Obama’s handling of foreign policy, saying that the Mideast looks like Tehran during hostage crisis of 1979-1980.

Video: Ryan Says Under Obama, Mideast Looks Like '1979 Tehran'

Iran Pulls Oscars Entry Because of Mohammed Film

Iran yanks its entry in the Oscars race because of the “Innocence of Muslims” film that has angered Muslims in several countries.

Iran Pulls Oscars Entry Because of Mohammed Film

Obama to Talk About Iran, Muslim Unrest in UN Speech

President Barack Obama will tell world leaders the United States "will never retreat from the world" at the UN General Assembly.

Obama to Talk About Iran, Muslim Unrest in UN Speech

Iran Tests Missiles, Unveils Drone

Iran has tested an array of anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles and unveiled a new drone, the Revolutionary Guards announced Monday.

Iran Tests Missiles, Unveils Drone

Iran Blocks YouTube, Google, Gmail

Iran blocked access to YouTube, Google and Gmail, citing the anti-Islam film that has allegedly sparked deadly protests in Arab world.

Iran Blocks YouTube, Google, Gmail

House Urges Obama to Prevent Ahmadinejad UN Speech on Yom Kippur

The House of Representatives introduced a resolution that calls on US to pressure UN to prevent Ahmadinejad from addressing GA on Yom Kippur

House Urges Obama to Prevent Ahmadinejad UN Speech on Yom Kippur

NY Post Delivers Care Package of Jewish Goodies to Ahmadinejad

In ‘honor’ of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s arrival in NY, The New York Post decided to deliver a gift basket to his luxury suite.

NY Post Delivers Care Package of Jewish Goodies to Ahmadinejad

Video: Obama on Israel's 'Red Lines': Noise I Try to Ignore

President Barack Obama brushes off Netanyahu's demands for "red lines" to Iran during a CBS interview. Romney criticizes.

Video: Obama on Israel's 'Red Lines': Noise I Try to Ignore

Britain, France and Germany Call for New Iran Sanctions

Britain, France and Germany write EU foreign policy chief Ashton, call for new European Union sanctions against Iran.

Britain, France and Germany Call for New Iran Sanctions

Ahmadinejad: Zionists Are 'At the End of the Line'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells CNN that his country will retaliate should Israel attack it.

Ahmadinejad: Zionists Are 'At the End of the Line'

Ahmadinejad Arrives in NY, Surrounded by Protests

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in New York Saturday evening to attend the 67th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Ahmadinejad Arrives in NY, Surrounded by Protests

U.S. Denies Visas to Iranians Coming to UN General Assembly

The U.S. has denied entry visas to 20 Iranian officials accompanying Ahmadinejad to attend the UN General Assembly meeting in New York.

U.S. Denies Visas to Iranians Coming to UN General Assembly

Top Iranian: 'War with Israel is Practically Inevitable'

For the first time, Iran has acknowledged the probability of open armed conflict with Israel

Top Iranian: 'War with Israel is Practically Inevitable'

Iran Parades Military Hardware, Ahmadinejad Lashes Out at West

Iran proudly paraded its military hardware in Tehran on Friday under the gaze of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran Parades Military Hardware, Ahmadinejad Lashes Out at West

Obama in Florida: No Nuclear Weapons for Iran

President Obama speaks in Tampa, Florida: I've been absolutely clear that our policy is not to allow Iran to get a nuclear weapon.

Obama in Florida: No Nuclear Weapons for Iran

Iran's Defense Minister: We Can Wipe Israel Off the Earth

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi: Tehran is capable of wiping the Israeli regime off the earth.

Iran's Defense Minister: We Can Wipe Israel Off the Earth

U.S. Warns Israel: Iran Strike May Affect Peace

U.S. officials recently warned Israel that Egypt and Jordan could annul their peace treaties with the Jewish State if it attacks Iran.

U.S. Warns Israel: Iran Strike May Affect Peace

‘Immodest' Girls Beat Up Iranian Cleric

‘”You are badly covered,” an Iranian cleric told two girls. “Cover your eyes,” one said before kicking him. He was hospitalized.

‘Immodest' Girls Beat Up Iranian Cleric

Israel Opts Out of Nuclear-Free Mideast Summit

Israel has decided to opt out of a conference on the creation of a nuclear-free Middle East scheduled to take place in Finland.

Israel Opts Out of Nuclear-Free Mideast Summit

Iran: We Lie to International Inspectors on Our Nuke Program

The West has long suspected Iran of misleading it over its nuclear program – and now a top Iranian official has admitted as much

Iran: We Lie to International Inspectors on Our Nuke Program

'Israel Has the Ability to Defend Itself'

The head of Israel's Nuclear Energy Commission, Shaul Horev, warns Iran that Israel can defend itself on its own.

'Israel Has the Ability to Defend Itself'