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Iranian TV Claims Starbucks Blocks Its Website

The website of Iran's official Press TV, which often prints fiction as news, claims that a Starbucks outlet blocks access to it.

British Bank Allegedly Hid $250 Billion in Iranian Transactions

A British bank is being accused of scheming with Iran to launder $250 billion, exposing the U.S. financial system to terrorist entities.

Iran's Rial Sinks to Historical Low

Iran's rial sinks about five percent as the economy suffers from international sanctions.

Secret Iranian Art Collection Includes Works of Israeli Icon

An Iranian art collection, being partially displayed at Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Art, includes works by Jewish and Israeli artists.

Obama Aide Accepted $100,000 Fee from Company with Ties to Iran

A close aide to President Obama accepted $100,000 speaking fee in 2010 from an affiliate of a company doing business with Iran.

ADL Slams Comparison of Iranian Exile Camp to Auschwitz

Lawmakers accused US, Iraqi leaders of being responsible for atrocious conditions of Iranian exiles, with one making comparison to Auschwitz

Ahmadinejad’s 'Most Anti-Semitic Speech Yet'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s most recent call for the destruction of Israel particularly “ominous,” ADL warns.

Israel Racing against War, Upgrades Missile Shield

Israel is racing against an attack by Iran and Syria and is upgrading its US-backed Arrow missile shield, a defense official said.

An Attack on Iran 'Within Weeks or Months'

Former head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate predicts that an Israeli attack on Iran could take place in the near future.

Iran Under a Threat from a 'Soft War', Says IRGC Chief

The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards admits that the main threat on his country is the “soft war” being waged against it.

Report: America’s Plan for Attack on Iran

An Israeli paper says American officials shared their country’s contingency plan for hitting Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran and Six World Powers to Hold More Nuclear Talks

Chief negotiators for the EU and Iran agree to hold more talks about Tehran's nuclear work. Previous talks broke down.

Iran Could Have Nuclear Weapons Within a Year, Says Expert

Dr. Ephraim Asculai says he doubts the sanctions on Iran will lead it to give up its nuclear weapons program.

Ahmadinejad: Annihilate Israel, 'Axis of Unity of World Powers'

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad once again called for the annihilation of Israel, “the axis of unity of the world hegemonic powers.”

NJ Gov. Imposes New Iran Sanctions

NJ Gov. Christie signed into law new sanctions against Iran that prohibit public contracts with any company or person who invests in Iran.

‘If I Were Iranian, I’d be Very Fearful’

Former Mossad head suggests Iranians should fear a strike in the next 12 weeks.

White House Spokesman Agrees with Netanyahu on Iran

A spokesman for the White House says U.S. agrees with PM Netanyahu that Iran has not yet decided to abandon its nukes.

U.S. Approves New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Congress passes new package of sanctions punishing banks and insurance companies that help Tehran.

Iran, Hizbullah, Al-Qaeda Should Pay $6b for 9/11, Judge Rules

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that al Qaeda, the Taliban, Iran and Hizbullah should pay $6 billion in damages for supporting 9/11 attacks.

Panetta to Netanyahu: We Won't Let Iran Acquire Nukes

US Secy of Defense Leon Panetta assured Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu America will block Iran from “ever acquiring a nuclear weapon.”

Barak Tells Panetta Israel Will Decide on Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak has informed US Defense Secy Leon Panetta that Israel will make its own decisions on how to deal with Iran.

Delhi Police Charge Muslim Journalist in Attack Against Israelis

Delhi Police indict Indian journalist of conspiring with foreign elements in the terror attack on an Israeli diplomat's car.

Obama's New Sanctions Target Banks that Help Iran

President Barack Obama announces new U.S. sanctions against foreign banks that help Iran sell its oil.

Ahmadinejad Threatens - or Bluffs - To Halt Oil Exports

Ahmadinejad calls for a total halt to crude oil exports, a move that could be economical suicide but cause worldwide depression.

Report: Iran Funding Terror Camp in Iraq

An Iranian-funded religious academy in Iraq is training approximately 1,500 recruits from Arab countries to use "combat weapons."

U.S. Lawmakers Reach Deal on New Iran Sanctions

U.S. lawmakers reach a compromise on new sanctions that will add additional pressure on countries that purchase Iranian oil.

Iranian Claims 'Gut Infection' to Avoid Israeli Competition

An Iranian athlete likely to compete against an Israeli withdrew from the competition, claiming he was suffering from a “gut infection.”

Congress Backs Israel On Iran

Congressmen Say It's Time to Come Out Clearly and Name Iran

While the Obama Administration has been somewhat reticent about naming Iran, the same is not true for Congress.

AC/DC Rocks Iran's Nuclear Program

The latest virus to hit Iran's controversial nuclear program allegedly blares out the heavy metal hit 'Thunderstruck' at any given moment

Barak Warns Israel Ready to Go It Alone on Iran

Have Israeli leaders gotten tired of waiting for Obama on Iran? Defense Minister Barak says Jerusalem won't rely on Washington.

Israel Attacked Itself in Burgas, Iran Claims

Israeli agents attacked their own people in Bulgaria, Iran claims.

Iran Says Israel is Behind Bulgaria Terror Attack

Iran's UN envoy accuses Israel of carrying out last week’s suicide bomb attack on a bus in Bulgaria.

11,000 Centrifuges in Iran Enriching Uranium, Ahmadinejad Says

Iran now has 11,000 centrifuges enriching uranium, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says.

Clinton: World Must 'Push Back' Against Holocaust Denial

Speaking at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, US Secretary of State called on the international community to “act against anti-Semitism.”

Romney Criticizes Obama's 'Shabby Treatment of Israel'

Speaking ahead of Israel visit, Mitt Romney lashed out at President Obama saying, the people of Israel "deserve better."

Iran Denies its Athletes Will Compete Against Israelis

Iranian media disputes reports that Iranian athletes will not boycott competitions against Israelis at the London Olympics.

Iranian Mouthpiece Media Calls on Syria to Attack Israel

Syrian President Bashar Assad should attack Israel, says an Iranian newspaper considered the mouthpiece of the Supreme Leader.

Peres: Iran in 'Open War' with Israel

President Shimon Peres told CNN that Iran is in an “open war” with Israel and blamed regime for Bulgaria attack that killed five Israelis.

Iranian Athletes Say They Will Compete against Israelis

Iranian athletes have vowed to uphold the Olympics principles and not boycott competition with Israelis, despite doing so in the past.

US Jewish Teens Answer Hizbullah and Iran by Enlisting in IDF

Zionism lives: A record number of 350 US teens are moving to Israel this summer to enlist in the IDF, some of them in elite combat units.

Iran Downplays Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz

Iran would not close the Strait of Hormuz as long as it is able to use the vital shipping line itself, a military commander said Monday.

Iran Shuts Down Nuclear Assassination Cells

Iran arrests some of those responsible for assassinations of its nuclear scientists, its Intelligence Minister says.

Iran and Hizbullah Tried to Attack in 20 Different Countries

Iran and Hizbullah have tried to carry out terrorist attacks in over 20 countries over the past two years, Mossad and ISA directors say.

Netanyahu: 'Rock Solid' Info Links Iran to Burgas

“It’s the same modus operandi,” Prime Minister tells Fox News. “It’s them and we know it.”

Iran Still Using Foreign Flags to Bypass Sanctions, U.S. Warns

The U.S. warns the maritime industry that Iranian ships still use other countries’ flags to evade Western sanctions against it.

Netanyahu: We'll Continue to Fight the Terrorists

PM Netanyahu addresses the media, says Bulgaria attack "was part of a global terror campaign by Iran and Hizbullah."

Report: Iran Quds Force Commander Killed in Damascus

A bombing that killed several members of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's inner circle may have also killed Iran's infamous spymaster

Iran Denies Culpability in Bulgaria Bus Bombing

Iran has denied responsibility for the terrorist attack on Israeli tourists in the Bulgarian city of Burgas on Wednesday.

Lieberman: No Doubt Hizbullah, Iran Behind Attack

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that Israel had “solid evidence” that Hizbullah and Iran were behind Wednesdays attack

'Six Israelis Dead' in Burgas Blast, 'Mostly Youths'

Tourist bus carrying Israelis exploded near Burgas in Bulgaria. Bulgarian TV: 8 dead. Report: a suicide bomber boarded the bus.

New 'Mahdi' Cyber Campaign Targeting Iran

Security experts uncovered a new cyber espionage campaign targeting Iran; first operation using communications tools written in Persian.

Jewish Groups Remember 18th Anniversary of Buenos Aires Bombing

Jewish groups remember 18th anniversary of Buenos Aires bombing; highlight Iran’s involvement in terrorist attack.

Netanyahu Vows 'Forceful Response to Iranian Terror'

All signs are that Iran and Hizbullah are behind blast, on the 18th anniversary of the AMIA attack in Argentina that killed 85.

Witness: US Attacked Without Warning

Indian fisherman says US Navy opened fire without warning in Monday's deadly incident in the Persian Gulf.

20 Nations Boost Defense in Mideast Waterways, Says US

In a move to bolster military strength against Iran, 20 nations will stage an anti-mining exercise in Mideast waterways.

Iran Skirts EU Sanctions, Offers to Insure Foreign Ships

Iran says it will insure any foreign ships that enter its waters, as part of an effort to skirt an EU oil embargo.

Drought in Iran is Western Plot, Alleges Iranian VP

Iranian VP said that the drought in southern Iran is part of a “soft war” launched against the Islamic Republic by the West.

Pentagon Boosts Defenses in Persian Gulf

Pentagon is building a missile-defense radar station at secret site in Qatar and organizing largest minesweeping exercises in Persian Gulf.

U.S. Navy Ship Fires at Boat in Persian Gulf

A U.S. military ship fired at a small boat in the Persian Gulf after it ignored repeated warnings to stop, killing one person.

Security Council to Vote on Sanctions on Syria

UN Security Council will vote on a resolution that threatens Syrian authorities with sanctions if they do not stop using heavy weapons.