Iran

Missile Expert Killed in Iranian 'Accidental' Explosion

A senior Revolutionary Guards missile expert was killed in Saturday’s blast. Iran denies sabotage and that it occurred at a missile base.

Video: War against Iran? Military Weapons Depot Blast Kills 17

An explosion at an Iranian Revolutionary Guards depot killed at least 17soldiers. Sabotage suspected.

Report: Iran Wants More Reactors

Just days after an IAEA report accusing Iran of seeking nuclear weapons technology, Russia says Tehran wants more reactors.

Russian Scientist Denies Being the 'Brains' of Iran Nuke Program

Russian scientist Vyacheslav Danilenk denies being the likely “brains” behind the Iranian nuclear project.

Report: Israel Preparing 'Christmas Surprise' for Iran

Copying George Washington? A British report Thursday said that Israel may be planning to attack Iran's nuclear facilities on December 25.

Iran's Nuclear Materials Move Underground

Iran has begun to move its nuclear materials underground and further away from possible attack, the IAEA warns.

Mofaz: Iran Nukes Are Obama's Litmus Test

MK Shaul Mofaz says Iran's nukes are not just a "Jewish problem" and that no one is safe -- adding that the time for talk is past.

Iran Threatens to Kill Americans if Generals Attacked

Iran's generals say they will kill "dozens of Americans" if any of their top commanders are killed by the US.

IAEA: Iran Seeking Nuclear Weapons Technology

The IAEA says it has credible intelligence Iran has sought nuclear weapons technology - and that those efforts may be ongoing.

Iran Threatens 'Street War' in Tel Aviv

Iran has threatened to start a 'street war' in Tel Aviv - and in the US and Europe - should its nuclear program be attacked.

IDF Censor: Iran Debate Not Problematic

IDF censor Brig. Gen. Sima Vaknin said the debate on an Iran strike in Israel's press is not a security concern.

Lieberman: Only 'Crippling Sanctions' Will Stop Iran

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman says Iran's central bank and gas industries must be targeted to stop Tehran's nuclear drive.

Barak Says Israelis Talk Too Much about Iran; ‘Israel is Safe’

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says the Iranian threat is exaggerated and Israel’s existence is not in danger.

Sanctions on Iran Fail because of Desire for Money

As Iran moves closer to building a nuclear weapon, sanctions on Tehran fail because of trade ties and fears of economic chaos.

Tehran Threatens US With Terror Lawsuits

Iran has threatened sue the United States for every military action and covert operation the US has undertaken in the past 50 years.

Iran on Brink of Nuclear Capability: Report

The IAEA will state that Iran is on the brink of being able to make a nuclear weapon, thanks to foreign help, the Washington Post reports.

Chassidic Rabbi: Don’t Attack Iran; G-d Will Ruin Ahmadinejad

Rabbi Shalom Berger, the Rebbe of Mishkoltz, says there is no need to attack Iran because G-d will get rid of Ahmadinejad.

Islamic Jihad 'Proud' of Iran's Support

Islamic Jihad terror group spokesman: We're proud of Iran's support of us; the ceasefire with Israel won't last.

Report: Probe Ordered Into Iran Leaks

It was reported Netanyahu has ordered a probe into leaks about an alleged Iran strike, which will focus on Meir Dagan and Yuval Diskin.

'Critical' IAEA Report Due Next Week

A “critical” report by the UN's IAEA due next week should clarify whether Iran is meeting its obligations, the U.S. says.

Eiland: Attack on Iran Not 'Crazy' or 'Irresponsible'

Former National Security Council director Giora Eiland said that an Israeli attack on Iran was not "crazy" or "irresponsible."

Iran FM: 'A Cruel Response' For Anyone Who Attacks Us

Iran's Foreign Minister said that Iran would impose “a cruel response on all nations in the region" if it is attacked.

Dagan: Shalit Deal Steals Gilad's Thunder

Former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan: Gilad Shalit should not be treated as a hero as the price paid for his release precludes this.

Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat slammed Israeli sanctions on Ramallah for violating the Oslo Accords as 'illegal' and 'blackmail.'

Report: West Ready to Attack Iran

A report in the British Guardian newspaper Wednesday said that the U.S. and the UK were gearing up for a possible attack on Iran.

Iran Rattles Saber at Israel, US

Speculation in Israel's press about a potential strike on Iran's nuclear program, Tehran has warned of counter-punching in 'a suprising way'

Bahrain is Iran's 'Crown Jewel'

Bahrain's foreign minister says Iran sees the island kingdom as the crown jewel in its efforts to dominate the Persian Gulf.

Gilad: Iran is Currently the Biggest Threat to Israel

Director of the Defense Ministry’s Diplomatic-Security Bureau: Iran is the biggest threat to Israel right now. We should take action.

Iranian Chessmaster Expelled, Refused to Play Israeli

A top Iranian chess grandmaster was expelled at the Corsica Masters championship after refusing to play his Israeli opponent this week.

Report: Iran's Nuclear Program Slowing Down

Iran’s quest for nuclear weapons is suffering from production and engineering troubles, largely because of Stuxnet, says ISIS.

Iran May Do Away With Presidential Elections

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini says popular elections for the presidency 'aren't required.'

US on High Alert, Conducts Drill in Israel and Saudi Arabia

The US holds a large-scale aerial exercise in Israel and Saudi Arabia; a navy fleet sails to the region in preparation for terror attacks

US Moves to Isolate Iran Over Assassination Plot

US officials are moving to isolate Iran after revealing a plot by Tehran to assassinate rival Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Washington.

Saudi Arabia Weighing Response to Iran Plot

Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal to reporters to "wait and see" how the kingdom would react to Iran's assassination plot.

Holding Iran Accountable

Iran Committed an Act of War - Will Obama Respond in Kind?

The thwarting of an Iranian plot raises the issue how far will the US go in response? Hard to complain, after Israel's cave-in.

US: Tehran Plotted to Assassinate Saudi Envoy

Washington says Iran's covert Quds force plotted to assassinate Saudi Arabia's envoy to the United States on American soil.

A-Jad: Zionists Behind Cairo's Copt Massacre

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled his latest conspiracy theory, saying Israel and the US plotted recent clashes in Cairo.

IAEA to Spell Out Concerns on Iran Nuclear Tech

The UN agency tasked with overseeing international nuclear development is expected to detail its concerns on Iran.

In Iran: 74 Lashes for Student, 90 Lashes for Actress

An Iranian student freed from prison received 74 lashes on the way out the door for “insulting” President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran Warns Turkey: Trade Ties in Jeopardy

Iran has issued a warning to Turkey: 'change your attitude towards Syria, Muslim secularism and the NATO anti-missile shield, or else.'

Iran Ready to Send 'Peacekeepers' to Crisis Spots

Iranian army officials say they are ready to send peacekeeping forces to crisis spots under the UN banner.

GCC Blasts Iran for Sowing Instability After Saudi Riots

The six Sunni monarchies of the GCC have blasted Shiite Persian Iran for its alleged involvement in riots in the Saudi province of Qatif.

'Abbas Advancing Israeli Plots'

A senior Iranian lawmaker has accused PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas of advancing Israel's plots to curb 'Intifada' and the 'Arab Spring.'

U Texas Grad Student on Trial in Tehran

An Iranian graduate student at the University of Texas may face years of prison in his homeland. He is now on trial in Tehran.

Ahmadinejad Criticizes Turkey Over NATO Radar

Iran criticizes Turkey for agreeing to allow NATO to station an early warning radar on its territory, says the radar protects Israel.

Lawyer for Freed US Hikers Barred from Leaving Iran

Iranian officials confiscated the passport of the lawyer who represented two now-freed US hikers held in the country for two years.

Report: Iranian Extremists Pursue Christians Overseas

Christians who fled Iran behind report threats from ‘the unknown soldiers of the hidden Imam’ even overseas.

Christian Pastor Faces Final Appeal of Iran Death Sentence

A Christian pastor who converted from Islam faces the final appeal of a death sentence in Iran's Supreme Court next week.

US Imposes More Sanctions on Syria

The United States has imposed additional sanctions on Syria, adding telecommunications companies to the ban on trade.

Ahmadinejad's 'Solution' to Conflict: Everyone Should Go Home

Iran leader's “solution” to the conflict between Israel and the PA: Arabs return to 'Palestine', Jews return to where they came from.

France Won't Rule Out Military Strike on Iran

France may consider a pre-emptive military strike on Iran to stop its march towards obtaining a nuclear weapon of mass destruction.

Iran Threatens the US East Coast

Iran is threatening to send war ships to the East Coast of the United States in a major escalation with America.

Father of US Hiker Freed from Iran Is Jewish, Ex-Israeli

The father of one of the US hikers freed from Iran after two years is Jewish and once lived in Israel, a fact kept secret for his safety.

A-Jad: Israel Holding Iranian Diplomats Since 1982

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused Israel of holding an Iranian diplomatic team incognito for 29 years.

US Hikers from Iran: We Were Hostages

The two US hikers released from Iran Sunday said they were hostages because of US policies. They spoke of cries of tortured inmates.

US Hikers Freed From Iranian Prison, Arrive Home Via Oman

Two American hikers boarded a plane in Oman and headed home this weekend, ending a two-year ordeal in an Iranian prison, accused as spies.

Israel on Ahmadinejad: Threatens World Peace and Security

Israel issues response to Ahmadinejad's hateful speech: Tehran’s hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people is evident to all.

Ahmadinejad: Zionism Sacred to West

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad repeated well-worn themes at the UN such as Holocaust denial, imperialism, lambasting Israel.

Iran Producing Advanced Combat Helicopters

Iran has begun to produce advanced combat helicopters for its army, capable of land and sea missions.

Ahmadinejad: PA Was a Country Before UN Was Formed

Ahmadinejad tells ABC the Palestinian Authority was a country before the United Nations existed. He rejects the PA’s recognizing Israel.