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Iran Tensions Open Nuclear Watchdog Conference

A rhetorical shooting match between Washington and Tehran set the tone as the 151-nation IAEA conference opened in Vienna.

Gilad: PA Opposes Terror, and is Fighting It

Top security expert says that the PA is doing far more to fight terror than most Israelis realize.

West Dismisses Iran's Nuclear Overtures

Western diplomats dismissed Iran's claims that it was 100% open. IAEA officials said Tehran's recent overtures offer "nothing new."

A-Jad: Zionist Regime Behind Both World Wars

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinijad accused the "Zionist regime" of starting WWI and WWII before Israel even existed.

Iran Touts New Air Defense System, Smart Bombs

In its latest display of military bluster, Iran's air force announced it had new air-to-air defense systems and heavy smart bombs.

US Clears Name of Israel’s Ofer Brothers – after their Deaths

The US clears the names of Israel's billionaire Ofer brothers, accused of dealing with Iran. They have died since the charges were made.

Ahmadinejad Promises to Free American Hikers

Iranian president vows to free American hikers sentenced to eight years in prison. Pair to go free in days.

Cheney: Israel Will Bomb Iran Reactor if Need Be

Former US vice president Dick Cheney says Israel has the will to act if it concludes Iran's nuclear program poses an existential threat.

Russia Welcomes Iran to 'Nuclear Club'

Russia welcomes Iran to the world's 'nuclear club' as Tehran officially inaugurated its Bushehr nuclear reactor.

Netanyahu on 9/11: Terrorism is 'War of Radical Islam'

PM Netanyahu marked the 10th anniversary of the Al Qaeda attack on the United States by calling it a "war - of radical Islam."

Google Warns Iranian Users Their Accounts May Be Hacked

Iranian users of the Google email service are warned their accounts may be compromised, and advised to take action to protect their privacy.

Mossad Hacked?

A Dutch government report says security certificates for Mossad, CIA, MI6, and major corporations were stolen - probably by Iran.

Report: Turkey's Anti-Israel Pose Tied to Ankara's Syria Policy

Syria is quickly losing friends even among those thought to be its staunchest allies.

Iran Insists NY’s Twin Towers ‘Never Hit by a Plane’

Iran doesn’t give up. Near the anniversary of 9/11, its media said NY’s towers were “never hit by a plane” and explosives collapsed them.

Turkey Manages to Anger Both Israel and Iran

Erdogan has achieved an unusual feat – angering both Israel and Iran, which warned it will ”respond” to a NATO radar system in Turkey.

US Defense Chief: ‘Arab Spring’ to Sweep Iran

It is only a matter of time before the Arab Spring overthrows the Iranian regime, according to US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

Iran Launches Massive Air Defense Drill

One day after a leaked IAEA report on its nuclear program appeared in the press, Iran launches massive air-defense drill.

Iran Offers IAEA 'Full Supervision' of its Nuclear Program

Iran offers the IAEA 'full supervision' of its nuclear activities, as long as the sanctions against it are lifted.

Iran Making Nuke Headway

A confidential IAEA report leaked to the press indicates Iran is making headway in upgrading its centrifuges used for enriching uranium

Turkey to Host ABM Radar

Iranian Threats Prompt Turkey to Shelter under NATO Umbrella

The rivalry between Turkey and Iran over influence in the Middle East has prompted a Turkish decision to join NATO's missile shield.

Syria: 13 Dead as Crackdown Continues

13 dead in Syria as Bashar Assad’s continues assault on protesters. Meanwhile, EU adopts new sanctions against Syria.

Khameini: West Can't 'Confiscate' Arab Spring

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini warned Arab nations the West is trying to confiscate the Arab Spring.

Nuclear Watchdog Dismisses Tehran's 'Charm Offensive'

The IAEA is expected to criticize Iran's lack of transparency despite attempts by Tehran to 'charm' them into dropping tough questions.

Iran Doth Protest! Tehran Says Saudi Security Top Priority

Feigning shock over Saudi concern, officials in Tehran claim the security of Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Allies is its top concern.

More U.S. Sanctions on Syria While Assad Keeps Killing

Assad's forces kill at least seven people after Ramadan. Meanwhile, the U.S. slaps sanctions on Syrian officials.

Israel Deploying Warships in Red Sea - Iran Following Suit

The IDF has deployed two warships to the Red Sea near the Egyptian border as Sinai terror alerts pour in; Iran plans to follow suit.

Iran Plans to Include Egypt in Terror Axis

Iran announced it will renew relations with the new Egyptian regime by sending an ambassador to Cairo in several months.

A-Jad: PA State First Step to Israel's Demise

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinijad says the recognition of a PA state by the United Nations is just the first step to Israel's end.

Assad Thumbs Nose at West; Forces Kill 8

Despite mounting international pressure and sanctions, Assad keeps the crackdown going saying he won't bow to 'colonialists.'

Tehran Suing Moscow Over S-300 Contracts

Iran is suing Russia for failing to deliver the S-300 air defense system - a key item Tehran wanted to safeguard its nuclear sites.

Arab League Puts Syria on Agenda

The Arab League has put Syria on its upcoming meeting agenda as Assad's hit-and-run crackdown proceeds apace.

Ahmadinejad to Assad: Speak to the Opposition

After helping Assad crack down on anti-regime protests, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells him to talk to the opposition.

EU Sanctions Iranian Army for Helping Syria

EU imposes sanctions against the elite Iranian Quds Force for providing support to help Assad crush the uprising against him.

Iran Completes Bushehr Turbine Test

Iranian officials say they successfully tested the turbine at the Bushehr nuclear plant allowing them to enter the final pre-launch phase.

EU, U.S. Draft Sanctions Against Syria

European nations and the U.S. have drafted a resolution which seeks an arms embargo and other sanctions on Assad.

Iranian Show Trial of 'Mossad Spy' Underway

Iran's show trial of a 'Mossad spy' it says assassinated one of its 'top nuclear scientists' is underway.

Iran Shows Off New Anti-Ship Missile

Tehran has unveiled a new domestically-made cruise missile, which has a range of 124 miles and can destroy a warship, Iran claims.

Iranians 'Among World's Laziest,' Oil Blamed

The average Iranian manages 6-8 efficient work hours per week. Only Saudis and Kuwaitis are lazier.

Iran Moving More Centrifuges Underground

Iran will be moving more centrifuges for its uranium enrichment program to a second underground facility as 'airstrike insurance'.

Report: Iran Cuts Hamas Funding Over Assad Silence

According to diplomatic and intelligence sources Iran has reduced - if not cut entirely - its funds to the Hamas terror group.

Iran Sentences Two American Tourists to Jail for Spying

Iran has dashed American hopes it would free two US tourists and instead sentenced them to eight years in jail for allegedly spying.

Iran Gets Love From Russia

Russian Proposal Buys Time for Iranian Nuclear Program

Russia has come up with a step-by-step proposal to solve the Iranian nuclear crisis. The same approach was tried with North Korea.

Iran Dangles Bushehr Start-Up, But No Date Announced

Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant will be activated “soon” authorities said Wednesday – but after years of delays, no date was given.

Report: IDF Drones Over Kurdistan?

Iran's Press-TV claims Israel is operating drones over Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region without permission from Baghdad.

A-Jad Threatens 'Regrettable' Response If Iran is Attacked

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad promised a 'regrettable' response to any strike by Israel or the US on its nuclear facilities.

Iran Offers London 'Peace Keepers' to Restore Calm

In another dig at Britain, Iran has offered to send 'peace keepers' to help restore calm in London, which was shaken by four days of riots.

Rousseff Continues Iran Tryst

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has bucked international opinion to continue her nation's lucrative trade relationship with Iran.

Iran Backs Lebanon’s Claims on Israel Gas Find

Iran bolsters Lebanese and Hizbullah threat to go to war over their claims on huge gas fields discovered by Israel off the Haifa coast.

Iran Blames Russia for Bushehr Delays

Iranian lawmakers blamed "bad promises" by Russia for delays in activating the Islamic Republic's first nuclear plant.

Iran Loves Protests in ‘Disintegrating Zionist Regime’

The ”truth” from Iran: The protest movement in Israel is ‘anti-Zionist” and more proof that the “Zionist regime is coming apart at the seams

UK Agency: We Need to Keep Iran Ties Secret

A British government agency is stonewalling a request made by a U.S. news organization seeking information on companies trading with Iran.

Report: Turkey Seizes Another Iranian Arms Shipment

A report said that Turkey had recently halted and detained an Iranian shipment of arms bound for Syria, which held weapons for Hizbullah.

Poll: Arabs Less Supportive of Iran

Iran losing ground? New poll finds that less Arabs support the Islamic Republic today and do not want to see it developing nuclear weapons.

Der Spiegel: Mossad Admits It Killed Nuke Scientist

Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency admitted it eliminated a nuclear scientist in Iran last week, according to a supposed Der Spiegel report

EU Expanding Sanctions After Hama Massacre

The European Union added five Syrian officials to its list of sanctions following the slaughter of 140 in Hama.

Israel, US Plan Joint Anti-Missile Exercise

Israel and the US will execute the "Juniper Cobra" anti-missile exercise in 2012 in the event of an Iran strike.

Ahmadinejad: Arab Unrest Saving Israel

Arabs who are protesting against tyranny are really doing Israel's bidding, says Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iran Releases Popular Dissident Pegah Ahangarani

Popular Iranian celebrity and dissident Pegah Ahangarani has been released after 17 days in custody.

Amano Calls Out Syria, Iran

New IAEA Head Displays Greater Resolve Than Predecessor

Yukiya Amano, successor to pro-Iran El-Baradei, may not be backed by the superpowers but he at least tries to do his job.

World Jewish Congress Calls for Ban on Iranian Athletes

The World Jewish Congress has called for a universal ban on Iranian athletes at sport events until Iran allows competition against Israel.