Iran

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.

Iran-China Deal Makes End Run on US Sanctions, Dollar

Iran's 3.2b Euro oil deal with China circumvents US sanctions, undercuts the dollar, and gives the Islamic republic a needed cash infusion

US Protests Iran’s Anti-Christian ‘Convert of Die’ Verdict

Iran upholds a “choose Islam or die” verdict for a Christian pastor. US is "outraged."

Great Iran-Syria Debate: Swim or Not to Swim against Israelis?

To swim or not to swim against Israel? That is the question. Syrian says “yes” and Iran says "no" at world championship.

Iran Blames ‘US Zionists’ for Assassination of ‘Wrong Man’

Iran changed its report that a nuclear scientist was assassinated and now claims he was a student. Either way, “American Zionists” did it.

Pakistan Mediating Iran-Saudi Tensions

Pakistan Mediating Iran-Saudi Tensions

Pakistan is trying to mediate tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia following the GCC deployment of forces to Bahrain this spring.

Steinitz Lays Down the Law Regarding Iran

Finance Minister Steinitz will issue an order stating that Iran is an enemy state and any economic relationship with it is prohibited.

Iran Says Syrian Turmoil an Israeli-American Plot

Iranian officials visiting Lebanon warn that Syria's internal unrest is the result of an American-Israeli plot; warn Lebanon to be 'vigilant.'

Iran Installing Advanced Centrifuges

Iran says it is beginning to install centrifuges with "better quality and speed" at its uranium enrichment facilities.

Iran Arrests Popular Dissident Actress

Iran has arrested a popular actress and vocal critic of the Islamic government to keep her from travelling abroad and speaking to foreign press.

Chavez Returns To Cuba Sans Omnipotence

Hugo Chavez, forced to undergo chemotherapy in Cuba, must now delegate responsibilities. The nail biting is not restricted to Venezuela.

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

A former CIA operative says Israel is likely to strike Iran before the Palestinian Authority attempts to win membership at the U.N.

Iranians Sell Kidneys to Pay for Weddings

Iranians overcome financial problems by selling kidneys outside the legal system in Iran, the only country with a legal program for organs.

Panetta Accuses Iran of Killing American Soldiers; What Next?

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was outspoken about Iranian military involvement in Iraq. But what effect will his warnings have?

Iran Using Executions to Quell Dissent

Human rights group say Iran is executing nearly two people per day, many in secret, to quell dissent.

Barak: Weakened Assad Benefits Hizbullah

Defense minister Ehud Barak warned lawmakers Hizbullah is the big winner in Syria's unrest, adding 'it will be hard for Assad's regime to survive.

US To Confront Iranian Arms In Iraq

US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta says the US will 'take unilateral action' to deal with Iran's moves to arm terrorist insurgents in Iraq.

Iran: Israel Planning to Kill Nasrallah

Iranian station claims that Israel is planning to assassinate Hizbullah head Hassan Nasrallah.

Iranian Submarine Departs Red Sea

Iran's submarine Yunis has concluded a 66 day mission in the Red Sea defense analysts say was likely aimed at Israel.

Fiscal Bodies Issue Warnings Against Aiding Iran

Securities Authority, Treasury and Bank of Israel issue warnings against financial ties to bodies that aid Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran Says Sanctions 'Have No Effect'

Iran's defense minister points to his nation's military technology advances as proof international sanctions have no effect.

Iran’s Tentacles Spread from Syria to Sudan: Intelligence Chief

Iran is directly helping Assad, aiding the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and assisting Sudan, warns IDF’s Intelligence chief Aviv Kochavi.

Iran Ridicules July 4th: America is Not Independent

Iran ”celebrates” Independence Day in the United States by saying the US has lost independence to foreign creditors and, of course, Israel.

Vice PM to Jewish Parliamentarians: More Sanctions on Iran

Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon meets with visiting Jewish parliamentarians, says more economic sanctions on Iran are needed.

Sinking Economy May Overthrow Assad

Assad’s brutal suppression of the Arab Spring uprising cannot overcome a new obstacle to his remaining in power – a crumbling economy.

Chavez' Illness Opens Door to Succession Issue

Hugo Chavez' illness comes at a time that his regime is facing problems at home and abroad and has no orderly procedures for a succession.

World's 'Anti-Terror Axis': Iran, Pakistan and Sudan

None other than Sudan, Pakistan and Iran team up to fight worldwide terror. Iran challenges the US to open the 9/11 box “and expose the truth.”

Iran Accuses US of Using Terror in Mideast

Iran accused the United States of using terrorism to sow instability in the Mideast after its oil delegation was attacked by terrorists in Baghdad.

Dagan Speaks Again: Iran is a Challenge to Everyone

Former Mossad chief takes advantage of honorary degree ceremony to fire back at PM and remind all of the Iranian threat.

Anticipating An American Withdrawal Karzai Cools to NATO

The expectation that the US is seeking a rapid exit from Afghanistan is creating new alliances.

Ex-Mossad Chief’s Criticism Costs Him a Diplomatic Passport

Ex-Mossad chief Meir Dagan, who harshly criticized the government, is paying for his words: He must return his diplomatic passport.

China Wants the Best of Both Worlds on Iran

China, at Shanghai Cooperation Organization,repeated the discredited European policy that dialogue with Iran will block more extensive sanctions.

The Iranian Space Monkey Cometh

Iran says it plans to launch a monkey into space in preparation for a manned flight in 2020.

Clinton: Iran Helps Syrian Brutality; Tehran Warns US

Clinton charges Iran with physically aiding Syrian forces in the brutal violence against the protest movement, Tehran warns US, “Don’t inter

Iran Says Its Submarines are in the Red Sea

Military submarines entered Red Sea "for collecting information and identifying other countries' combat vessels," says Iran news agency.

Iranian Lawmakers Tour Lebanon-Israel Border

The visit, on “Naksa Day,” was led by an adviser and son-in-law of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini.

Knesset Committee Nixes Investment in Firms Trading with Iran

Ministerial Committee approves a bill which prohibits investment in corporations that deal with Iran. The penalty: 1 year in prison and a fine.

‘Ofers’ Ships in Iran Carried IDF Choppers for Secret Mission’

The Ofer Brothers ships that docked in Iran, a basis for US sanctions, were carrying IDF choppers for secret missions, the London Times reports.

Fresh Violence in Bahrain

Just two days after Bahrain lifted emergency rule imposed due to unrest fresh violence erupts leading to hundreds of injuries on eve of US visit.

Bolivia Throws Out Iran's Defense Minister

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi was asked to leave Bolivia due to his suspected involvement in the 1994 Beunos Aires AIMA bombing.

Ahmadinejad Beckons Egypt to the Dark Side

Ahmadinejad calls on Egypt to join Iran in forming a "great power" and driving "the Zionists from the region."

Report: Israeli Shipping Firm Docked Oil Tankers in Iran

A shipping firm linked to Israeli billionaire Sammy Ofer allegedly docked seven oil tankers at an Iranian port despite US sanctions.

Iran Seeks IDF Gear; Sale Thwarted

Iran attempted to purchase several former IDF helicopters, Spanish authorities report.

Gulf Tensions Continue to Fester in Bahrain

Bahrain remains the focal point of Gulf Shiite-Sunni tensions; suspends joint business councils with Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon over "interference."

Iranian Refinery Blast before Ahmadinejad Rants against US

At least two people were killed in an oil refinery blast moments before Ahmadinejad delivered a speech accusing Obama of trying to save Israel.

Ahmadinejad Riffs on Bin Laden and Zionists

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims the targeted killing on Bin Laden was an election ploy; blames 'Zionists' for world's ills.

The Venezuelan Missile Crisis: The Parallels Hold Up

So far the report in Die Welt about Iranian missile bases in Venezuela is not arousing much alarm. It should.

Jewish Woman Executed in Iran

Iranian human rights group reports that Iran executed an Israeli-born Jewish woman along with her Armenian Christian husband.

Iranian President Sacks 3 Ministers

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad fired three cabinet ministers Saturday, bypassing parliamentary approval.

Iranian Paper: Israel, America Worse than Bin Laden

Iran's Tehran Times says “evil,” “Nazi” Israel and “terrorist” America are worse than Osama Bin Laden was.

Muslims against Muslims: Bahrain Calls for Boycott on Iran

The Middle East uprisings are turning Muslim Shi’ites and the Sunni elite against each other. Bahrain business leaders call for a boycott of Iran.

Video: Iranian Website Displays Cartoons about the Holocaust

A new video by MEMRI TV shows disturbing anti-Semitic cartoons posted by an Iranian website about the Holocaust.

Iranian Intelligence Minister Resigns...or is Fired

Iran's Intelligence Minister has resigned, although he will retain a role as an adviser, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.

Syrians Calling Protesters 'American and Zionist' Provocateurs

A document on a Syrian opposition website allegedly contains instructions for quelling anti-government protests.

Iran Claims it Has Advanced Centrifuges in Operation

Iran marked its "nuclear technology day" with the announcement it had produced and tested advanced centrifuges at its Natanz enrichment site.

Iran's Backing of Hamas Has Introduced Shi'ite Islam to Gaza

Iranian support for Hamas brings Shi'ite Islam to Sunni Gaza and may herald tension between Hamas and Tehran. Israel leaves door open for Iran.

Netanyahu Warns: Iran is Accelerating its Nuclear Program

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns ambassadors from the European Union visiting Jerusalem not to forget Iran in all the Mideast unrest.

Jewish Graves Desecrated in Iran

A video uploaded to YouTube shows that terrorists have desecrated graves in Jewish cemeteries in Iran. 25,000 Jews still live in Iran today.

Iran and Gulf States Wave Diplomatic Swords

The Arab world and Iran, a Persian nation, whipped out diplomatic swords Sunday and Monday. Iran: Saudi Arabia is “occupying” Bahrain.

Israel, Iran Work Together in Japan

Search teams from Israel and Iran come together in the devastated Japanese town of Kamashi.