Iran

Iran Links Second Uranium Centrifuge Cascade

Iran has moved its nuclear development program up another notch, activating a second centrifuge facility in the race to enrich uranium.

Ex-CIAers to Obama: Israel Might Attack Iran This Month

Ex-CIA officials warn Obama that Israel might attack Iran “even within a month,” and that Obama bears responsibility for having praised Netanyahu.

US Increases Pressure on Iran by Targeting Firms

US names specific firms and individuals that are backed by the Iranian government.

Iran Changes Story on Woman to be Executed

Iran appears to be shifting its charges of the woman it has sentenced to stoning from only adultery to murder as well.

US: We Have an Iran Strike Plan

US military announces that it has a backup Iran attack plan. Iran warns against such attack.

Earthquakes Injure Hundreds in Iran; Nuclear Sites Not Damaged

Two powerful earthquakes hit Iran and more are feared. At least one person was killed and hundreds wounded. Nuclear sites were not damaged.

Australia Adds New Economic Sanctions Against Iran

Australia has joined a growing list of nations around the world imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran.

House Republicans Giving Green Light for Israeli Strike on Iran

Resolution supports Israel’s right 'to use all means necessary to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by Iran,' including use of force.

European Union Puts the Clamps on Iran, Passes Energy Sanction

The European Union followed the lead of the US Monday and approved tough energy sanctions on Iran, which already is feeling hard times.

Iranian MPs Plan Trip to Gaza

Iranian media reports that 4 MPs are planning to visit Gaza. An earlier Iranian aid ship was called off.

Iran Revolutionary Guards Begin to Feel the Bite of Sanctions

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards are pulling out of gas development projects following sanctions. EU considers new penalties.

Iran and Saudi Arabia Closing in on Cooperation

Shiite Iran and Wahabee Saudi Arabia are making overtures towards each other. Iran’s FM: “Disagreements between us only serve the Zionists.”

Iranian Leaders Blame Israel, US for Terrorist Bombing

Iranian leaders blame Israel, America for suicide attack even though Sunni Muslim group took credit.

Think Tank Says Israel would Strike Iranian Universities

Israel will not just hit military sites but also research facilities and university labs, predicts Oxford Research Group.

'Kidnapped' Iranian Scientist Surfaces in US; Wants to Go Home

An Iranian nuclear scientist allegedly kidnapped by the CIA has surfaced in the Pakistani embassy in the United States, and wants to go home.

Iran Reconsiders Stoning Mother of Two

Iran has suspended a sentence of death by stoning for a mother of two who was convicted of adultery.

Netanyahu Says Sanctions Probably Won't Deter Iran

Prime Minister tells Fox News sanctions won't stop Iran's nuclear program but fear of U.S. military action may.

Iran Past ‘Point of No Return,’ to Open Nuke Plant in September

Iran announces that the Islamic Republic will open its first nuclear power plant at Bushehr in September, passing the “point of no return.”

Ahmadinejad's Mission: Save America from Obama

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has declared that his new mission is to save the American people from their own president.

Britain, Germany, Dubai Deny Ban on Re-Fueling Iranian Planes

Iran claimed its planes are denied fuel in Germany and Gulf countries as new sanctions take effect, but all three countries denied the report.

Iran Suffering from $19 Billion Drop in Energy Revenue

Is the tide turning against Iran? It lost $19 billion in oil income as energy exports fell sharply. Sanctions are hurting needed investments.

Iran is Surrounded by US Troops in 10 Countries

A look at the map shows that Iran is completely surrounded by American troops on land and water, notes an energy investment analyst.

US Approves New Iran Sanctions

America approves tougher sanctions on Iran. Peace Now opposes the move, citing Israel's change in policy on Gaza.

Reports: IAF Landed at Saudi Base, US Troops near Iran Border

Iranian news claims the IAF unloaded military equipment at a Saudi base amid reports that United States troops are near Iran’s northern border.

Iran’s ‘Nail Polish in Public' Scandal – Woman Fined

The Iranian morality police arrested woman for immoral conduct -- wearing nail polish. The morality court fined her, but lashes were not ordered.

Ex-Mossad Director: Pre-Emption, Not Retaliation, Against Iran

Israel should consider a pre-emptive strike against Iran, asserted former Mossad Director Shabtai Shavit at the Bar-Ilan Univ. Ambassadors' Forum

Brazil Scales Back Cooperation With Iran on Nuclear Program

After another round of UN sanctions on Tehran, Brazil has decided to tone down its cooperation with Iran on its nuclear program

Russia Cancels S-300 Missile System Delivery to Iran

Russia has canceled its delivery of the S-300 missile system to Iran in deference to the newest UN Security Council sanctions.

Terrorist States Iran and Turkey Join Forces to ’Fight Terror’

Iran and Turkey against terror? That is what they claim. Both countries, which openly support Hamas, now are cooperating in “fighting terrorism.”

Iranian Regime Arrests ‘Terrorists” in Crackdown on Opposition

Iran arrested “terrorist” members of an exiled opposition group in a new crackdown on the anniversary of the disputed reelection of Ahmadinejad.

Revolutionary Guards’ Economic Coup Mocks Obama’s Strategy

Obama’s hopes for a populist uprising in Iran take another beating: Ahmadinejad awards the ‘Guards” $21 billion in contracts. Suppression pays.

Anthropology Professor: Look at US Actions, Not Words

Professor Gil-White explains who and what influences US actions in an interview with Israel National Radio.Things, he says, are not what they seem.

Obama Opposes US Sanctions on Iran

The Obama administration opposes sanctions against Iran proposed by the U.S. Congress, after supporting those passed by the U.N. Security Council.

Gates: Iran Nukes in One to Three Years, But No Delivery System

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Iran would have a nuclear bomb in 1-3 years, but lacks a delivery system.

Saudis Deny Report They Will Allow Israeli Planes Over Country

Saudi Arabia on Saturday denied a report in the London Times that it had given Israel “clear skies” to attack Iran.

Israel: Sanctions on Iran Important, But Not Enough

Newest sanctions on Iran by the UN 'need to be accompanied by 'meaningful steps in other international forums,' says Jewish state.

Iran Offers Military Escort to Ships Breaking Gaza Blockade

"Iran's navy forces are ready to escort the peace flotilla to Gaza with all their powers and capabilities," a spokesman for Iran's Khamenei said.

Ahmadinejad Cozies Up to Turkey

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and US officials are scheduled to attend an Istanbul summit to be chaired by Turkish President Abdullah Gul.

Michael Steele on the Importance of Israel

Republican Chair Michael Steele addressed Israel Day crowd on bonds of faith, fate. Steele accused Obama of "dithering" on Iran. Full text below.

PM: Iran-Brazil-Turkey Uranium Deal is an Act of Deception

Netanyahu breaks silence on deal between Iran, Brazil and Turkey involving swapping low-grade Iranian uranium for fuel rods.

US Predicted to Enter Lebanon if Iran Gets Nukes

Dan Kurtzer, ex-US Ambassador in Israel, played President Obama in a simulation at the Interdisciplinary Center.

Expert: Iran Is Playing Tricks to Divert the Sanctions

Brig. Gen. (ret.) Uzi Eilam, senior research fellow at a think tank, speaks against Iran's agreement to ship low-grade uranium to Turkey

Iran Agrees to Ship Uranium to Turkey; West Unimpressed

Iran has agreed to ship low-grade uranium to Turkey for fuel rods for “medical research” but will continue to enrich high-grade uranium.

Iran Prepared to Block Gulf Oil and Wreck Western Economies

Iran’s war games concentrated on preparations to block the Persian Gulf and wreck Western economies in the event of harsh UN sanctions.

Iran, Turkey Reach Uranium Deal

Talks between Iran, Turkey, Brazil end with nuclear fuel deal that could ease worries over Iranian nuclear program.

Iran Warns off US Plane during Persian Gulf ‘War Games’

Iranian military planes warned off a US reconnaissance aircraft near the Islamic Republic’s war games in the Persian Gulf, Iran claims.

Iran Conducts Major Military Drill, Netanyahu Seeks Peace

As Iran's military conducted military drills, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Israel has no intention of attacking its neighbors.

Iran Upset over Yaalon’s Remarks that Israel Can Strike

Former Chief of Staff Yaalon’s remarks that Israel can strike Iran prompted reactions in Iranian media that an attack is only theoretical.

Speak Persian: Iran Bans Foreign Words on Public Signs

Iran has banned the use of foreign words in commercials, in names of movies and on billboards.

Austria Joins Iranian Axis, along with Indonesia

Austria is joining Iran's growing world axis that already includes Venezuela, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon and Syria. Indonesia is coming aboard as well.

Iran-United Arab Emirates Tensions Renewed

Tensions flare after the United Arab Emirates compares Iran's occupation of Persian Gulf islands with Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Iran Photographed US Ship in 'Close Encounter’ in Persian Gulf

An Iranian plane came within 1,000 yards of a US ship and photographed it in what the US said was a "close encounter". Iran: Right to surveillance.

FIFA Reverses Hijab Ban After Iranian Protest

The FIFA Olympic football federation has reversed a ruling that banned Iranian women from wearing the hijab Muslim hair covering in competitions.

Iran: We Also Worry About Nuclear Weapons in the Wrong Hands

In a strange twist, Iranian leaders say they also worry about misuse of nuclear weapons, call on world powers to reduce terrorist access to bombs.

Elliot Abrams: US Must Deal with Iranian Threat

A former U.S. national security official says the U.S. should deal with Iran's threat to wipe Israel off the map – before Jerusalem does.

War with Iran Could Last Years, Says Bar-Ilan U. Researcher

A war between Israel and Iran would likely last for 'years, not weeks,' says university researcher Dr. Moshe Vered. 'Israel must prepare itself.'

Iran Trades Oil for Enriched Uranium from Zimbabwe

Iran has sealed a secret deal to trade oil for enriched uranium from Zimbabwe, which hosted Ahmadinejad last week, reports the London Telegraph.

Washington Think Tank Predicts New Mideast War

A U.S.-based think tank reports a new Mideast war is looming on the horizon, likely to be started by the Evil Axis of Syria, Iran and Hizbullah.

Jones: PA-Israel Peace Would Thwart Iran

The Obama administration hopes to convince Arab nations and Israel to unite against a common enemy, Iran, rather than continue their own dispute.

Obama Faces Iran ‘Wake-up Call’ from Defense Secretary Gates

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates sent President Obama a secret “wake-up” call warning of lack of strategy to deal with an Iranian nuclear threat.

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