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Barak: Iran Strike 'Very Far Off'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak sought to allay US fears Israel will strike Iran's nuclear facilities saying such a decision was "very far off."

Video: Israeli Commercial Spoofs Mossad Bombing Iran Nuke Plant

Not everyone takes Iran seriously. An Israeli ad shows the Mossad working in Iran. There's even an App to attack the nuclear plant.

Russia Protecting Iran from West

Russia stepped up to protect Iran from Western interference Wednesday, warning that further sanctions would only "stifle" the economy.

Iran to Launch New Satellite into Space

Iran’s Defense Minister announces the Islamic Republic intends to launch a new satellite into space next month.

Senior General: Nuclear Iran Could 'Constrain' IDF

Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel says a nuclear armed Iran could limit Israel's options when fighting Hamas and Hizbullah.

Religious War in Gaza: Hamas Assaults Shi’ite Muslims

Police in Gaza, ruled by Hamas’ Sunni Muslims, broke the bones of several Shi’ite Muslims, a sign of a break between Iran and Hamas.

Yaalon Slams Obama's Reticent Iran Stance

Are the Obama administration's "election-year considerations" blocking tough US action on Iran?

EU Preparing More Iran Sanctions

UK foreign minister William Hague says EU ministers are preparing an extensive round of sanctions targeting Iran's oil industry.

Iran Bans Barbie: 'Meet Dara and Sara'

The Iranian morality police has activated an official ban on the sale of Barbie and Ken. Meet Dara and Sara.

Iran 'Identifies' Killers of Nuclear Scientist

Iran says it has arrested suspects in the assassination of nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, killed last week in Tehran car bombing.

Exposé: Mossad Worked for Months to Kill Iranian Nuke Scientist

The Mossad worked for months to stage the assassination of its latest Iranian nuclear scientist target, The London Times reports.

Iran Vows Revenge Against Israel, US and UK

Enraged Iranian officials vow retaliation against Israel, the US and the UK over the latest assassination of a nuclear scientist in Tehran.

US Pressure? Israel Postpones Massive Joint Drill

Israel delays largest-ever anti-missile military drill with the US for “technical” reasons days after Obama pressures Israel over Iran.

Russia: Attack on Tehran is Attack on Moscow

Russia has given Iran its bear hug and warns Israel and the West that an attack on Tehran would be considered an attack on Moscow.

TIME: Mossad Trained, Paid Assassins in Iran

TIME Magazine cites "sources" who say Israel's Mossad was responsible for paying and training assassins to kill Iranian nuclear scientists.

Israel Fighting Iran Through a False Flag?

Mossad agents posed as CIA operatives to recruit Jundallah terrorists as assassins of key Iranians, according to Foreign Policy magazine.

Iranians Call to Avenge Death of Nuclear Scientist

Iranian mourners blame U.S. and Israel for death of nuclear scientist, as Iranian website suggests the revenge is coming.

A-Jad Rails Against Capitalism, America

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad railed against capitalism and the US on the last leg of his Latin American tour.

Panetta: We Have Some Ideas Who Was Behind Iran Killing

U.S. Defense Secretary: We have “some ideas” as to who was behind the assassination of a nuclear scientist in Tehran.

U.S. Sanctions 3 Companies for Selling Oil Products to Iran

Washington places sanctions on companies from China, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates for selling refined oil products to Iran.

Report: Iran Ready to Discuss Nuclear Allegations

After years of refusal, Iran ready to discuss allegations of its secret nuclear weapons work. UN team to visit January 28.

Iran: We'll Bring the War to Israel, and 'Beyond'

Iran said Thursday that it would respond to Israel's 'cold war' against it - with attacks against Israelis, and possibly Jews worldwide.

Iran Focus of China Visit

Timothy Geithner Attempts to Persuade China on Iran

Timothy Geithner is having a hard time persuading China to join oil sanctions. The Gulf States could provide China reassurance.

IDF Spokesman: No Tears for Assassinated Iranian Scientist

Brig. Gen. Mordechai says he's glad Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Roshan is dead, but doesn't know who killed him

UAE Says Customers Responsible for Hormuz Security

The foreign minister for the UAE says the world's importers are responsible for securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Scientist Killed In Tehran Blast

An Iranian scientist involved in the petroleum industry has been killed in a car bombing in Tehran. Two others were wounded.

Iran Blocking Al Jazeera

According to the pan-Arab satellite channel Arabsat the Islamic Republic is jamming the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera.

Iran Accuses Google of Being a Spy Engine

Mahmoud-net: Google’s search engine is a spying tool, charges Iran. Its solution: a national Internet – controlled, of course.

Report: Israel Preparing for Nuclear Iran

Israeli experts recently prepared scenarios for the day after an Iranian nuclear weapons test, says the London Times.

IAEA Confirms Iran Enriching Uranium at Underground Site

The UN’s nuclear watchdog confirms that Iran has begun enriching uranium at a heavily fortified underground site.

Kuwait Delays Appeal in Iranian Espionage Case

A Kuwaiti appeals court has delayed the appeal of convicted Iranian spies until March.

Iran Sentences Alleged US Spy to Death

Iran has sentenced an alleged US spy to death, escalating tensions in a war of nerves between the Obama administration and Ahmadinejad.

Iran Issues New Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran has again threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, this time using the excuse of a military exercise set for January 27.

Iran's Ahmadinejad Begins Tour of Latin America

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad begins a tour of Latin America Sunday to bolster his support from allies in the Western hemisphere.

Davutoglu Lauds Ties with Iran

Turkey Seeks Broker Role Between Iran and EU

Turkey is trying to mediate between Iran and the EU as well as Iran and the Sunnis, to its own advantage.

Iran Thanks U.S. for Rescuing Fishermen

Iran's Foreign Ministry thanked the United States Saturday for rescuing 13 of its fishermen from pirates.

U.S. and Israel Preparing for 'Biggest Defense Drill Ever'

IDF and U.S. forces will team up soon for a major missile defense exercise, "the biggest one ever" according to military sources.

The EU's Game Changer on Iran

EU Oil Boycott on Iran Intended to Force Tehran into Real Talks

The EU boycott on Iran will not come into effect immediately and it has many loose ends. Iran is given a chance to engage seriously.

UK Warns Iran: 'Don't Close Strait of Hormuz'

Britain is warning Iran it may resort to military action if Tehran attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz to Western oil shipping.

US Lobbies Countries to Cut Imports of Iran Oil

The U.S. is lobbying other countries to cut down their imports of Iranian crude to pressure Tehran into stopping its nuclear activities.

Iran-Kuwait Oil Feud Feeds Gulf Tensions

Oil lies at the heart of tensions between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbors as they vie for hegemony over the world's key oil reserves.

Report: IAF Drill Above Southern Lebanon

A Lebanese newspaper reports the Israeli Air Force conducted a three-hour drill in the skies above southern Lebanon.

Iran Panics as Currency Sinks on US Sanctions

New US sanctions dealt Iran a potentially lethal economic blow even before they took effect. Iran tries to stop currency crash.

South Korea Increases Oil Deal with Iran

South Korea has made an agreement to increase its oil business dealings with Iran -- but may ultimately decide to buy supplies elsewhere.

New Iranian Line: Al Qaeda Obama's Batsman

Iranian allied propagandists are pressing Tehran's new anti-Washington claim: al-Qaeda is working for the US.

US Unimpressed by Iranian Bombast

The US responded to Iran's threats that the USS John C Stennis should not return to the Gulf saying US deployment plans remain unchanged.

Is Iran Following in Qaddafi's Footsteps?

Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to foreign military vessels, much as Qaddafi did with the Gulf of Sidra in the 1980's.

Video: Iran’s ‘Long-Range Missile’ May Be ‘Mahmoud Bluff’

Iran’s supposed successful long-range missile test Monday may have been a bluff by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran Tests Missile that Can Hit US and Israeli Bases

Iran claims it has successfully fired a long-range coast-to-sea “Qadr” missile that can hit Israel and the United States.

Iran Claims It Has Produced Nuclear Fuel Rod

Iran claims it has produced its first nuclear fuel bar, a feat that Western experts estimated it could not achieve.

Obama’s Sanctions on Iran May Be Paper Tiger

Obama’s new “tough sanctions” on Iran include a waiver allowing him to let other countries play for time before punishing Iran.

Iran to Fire Long-Range Missiles During Naval Drill

Iran announces it will fire long-range missiles during a naval drill in the Gulf on Saturday.

Osirak Redux: Will History Repeat Itself?

Confidential documents released 30 years after Israel's 1981 raid on Iraq's Osirak reactor reveal Israel didn't surprise just the Iraqis.

Mossad Chief: Nuclear Iran Not an Existential Threat

Mossad chief Tamir Pardo says a nuclear armed Iran doesn't mean Israel has to "close up and go home."

Iran Claims American Ship Observing Hormuz Naval Exercises

Iran claimed that it had observed an American aircraft carrier sailing in the same area where it was conducting military exercises.

A-Jad: Gulf Arabs are Western Pawns

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused his Gulf Arab rivals of being "pawns" and "playing in a US plot."

US Warns Iran Not to Close Strait of Hormuz

The Bahrain-based US Fifth Fleet warned Iran that any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz will "not be tolerated."

Iran: Death Penalty Asked for 'American Spy'

Prosecution in Iran asks for death penalty for Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, an American accused of spying.

Peres: Don’t Get Hysterical over Iran

The Iranian nuclear threat is dangerous, but let’s not get hysterical over it, President Shimon Peres said Tuesday.

Iran Claims It Chased Away Western Helicopter

Iran says it chased away a Western helicopter that neared its navy war games, which it called a “warning to the West.”