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Iranian Jews feel safe and secure

Representatives of the Jewish community in Iran condemn the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador from Australia and claim that they maintain good relations with the Muslim residents of the country.

Iranian Jews feel safe and secure

Iran arrests eight for alleged Mossad espionage during June war

Iran’s IRGC arrests eight suspects accused of spying for Mossad during Israel’s June offensive. Materials for sabotage seized.

Iran arrests eight for alleged Mossad espionage during June war

Report:

Here's how Israel targeted top-secret meeting in Iranian bunker

Israel located and struck secret meeting of senior Iranian leaders after exploiting security gap created by security guards' phones, NYT report says.

Here's how Israel targeted top-secret meeting in Iranian bunker

Putin to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian amid sanctions showdown

Putin will meet Iran’s President in China following the E3’s announcement that it will reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance.

Putin to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian amid sanctions showdown

Israeli firm reveals:

Iranian hackers targeted Gaza ceasefire talks

Israeli firm Dream says Iran-linked hackers infiltrated Gaza ceasefire talks, targeting diplomats and global organizations with malware disguised as official emails.

Iranian hackers targeted Gaza ceasefire talks

UN:

Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025

UN and Hengaw warn of record executions in Iran, with 841 deaths this year, including women, minorities and political prisoners, urging a moratorium on capital punishment

Iran executed 841 people so far in 2025

After 'snapback':

Iran offers nuclear talks - if West shows goodwill

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran is ready to resume fair nuclear talks after the E3 moved to reimpose UN sanctions over alleged violations of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran offers nuclear talks - if West shows goodwill

Minister Gideon Sa'ar on X:

E3 pushes for UN sanctions as Iran continues nuclear pursuit

Despite Israel and US operation against Iran’s nuclear program, Iran still desires to acquire a nuclear weapon. E3’s move to initiate the return of UN sanctions on Iran is crucial to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

E3 pushes for UN sanctions as Iran continues nuclear pursuit

E3 triggers UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear deal violations

European powers trigger snapback mechanism ahead of October deadline, citing Iran's noncompliance with 2015 nuclear deal following US and Israeli airstrikes.

E3 triggers UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear deal violations

Satellite images reveal:

Iran rapidly cleaning up Israeli-targeted nuclear site

Iran is swiftly clearing a bombed nuclear site in Tehran, likely to erase evidence of weapons work, as satellite images show major demolition.

Iran rapidly cleaning up Israeli-targeted nuclear site

Unlikely agreement:

Iran’s FM agrees with Netanyahu’s assessment of Australian PM

Iran’s FM Araghchi agrees with Netanyahu that Australia’s PM is “weak” after Albanese blames Iran for attacks on Jews and expels its envoy. Araghchi fires back, accusing Canberra of appeasing “war criminals.”

Iran’s FM agrees with Netanyahu’s assessment of Australian PM

'Terrorism is in its DNA'

Crown Prince urges E3 to sanction Iran over nuclear threat

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls on the UK, France, and Germany to reinstate snapback sanctions, warning that Iran’s regime is exploiting talks to advance its nuclear goals and evade international oversight.

Crown Prince urges E3 to sanction Iran over nuclear threat

How Iran funded a terror attack on Jews in Australia

Investigators traced payments through intermediaries to expose how Iran funneled money to local criminals used in the synagogue attack.

How Iran funded a terror attack on Jews in Australia

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Britain, France, and Germany set to begin UN sanctions process this week, citing Iran’s failure to meet nuclear commitments; Tehran warns of harsh response.

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Clock ticking:

Iran refuses to yield as sanctions deadline nears

As Iran and E3 representatives meet ahead of deadline for reinstating sanctions, a source tells Axios the Iranians "haven't put tangible detailed deliverables on the table."

Iran refuses to yield as sanctions deadline nears

UAE requires security escorts for kashrut supervisors

Amid rising threats from Iran and its proxies, UAE authorities ordered security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants, raising supervision costs and heightening Jewish security.

UAE requires security escorts for kashrut supervisors

CAM urges global probe into Iran’s role in antisemitic attacks

CAM calls on world leaders to investigate Iranian involvement in global antisemitism following Australia’s expose.

CAM urges global probe into Iran’s role in antisemitic attacks

Iran nuclear talks resume amid sanctions threat

Nuclear talks between Iran and Europe to resume on Tuesday, as the Europeans threaten sanctions over Iran’s uranium enrichment program.

Iran nuclear talks resume amid sanctions threat

Australia to expel Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

Australia's Prime Minister says Iran's government directed at least two attacks against the Australian Jewish community. Australia will expel Iran's ambassador and list the IRGC as a terror group.

Australia to expel Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

Report:

Tehran shows readiness to reduce enrichment amid sanctions threat

Iran considers reducing uranium enrichment to 20% as European powers push for renewed nuclear talks and threaten snapback sanctions, the Telegraph reports.

Tehran shows readiness to reduce enrichment amid sanctions threat

Iran kills six militants, alleges Israeli Mossad ties

Iran claims six militants killed in a southeastern clash were tied to Israel's Mossad; two arrested, most foreign nationals. No Israeli response to Tehran's accusations.

Iran kills six militants, alleges Israeli Mossad ties

Report:

E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

According to an Axios report, a phone call between the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany and their Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, failed to make any progress on the nuclear issue.

E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

Hegseth fires general over Iran strike assessment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires general whose agency's intelligence report contradicted Trump and Netanyahu's assessment of the Iran nuclear strikes.

Hegseth fires general over Iran strike assessment

UK sanctions networks enabling Iran's destabilising activity

The UK has announced sanctions against those whose revenue supports Iran's destabilising activities.

UK sanctions networks enabling Iran's destabilising activity

Iran warns Israel:

'We have new missiles with more power'

Iran's Defense Minister announces the country has developed missiles with "far greater capabilities" than those used in a recent war with Israel, threatening to use them in any future conflict.

'We have new missiles with more power'

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'Not yet' time for nuclear talks with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the time for "effective" nuclear talks with the US has not yet arrived, following a pause in negotiations after Israeli and US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

'Not yet' time for nuclear talks with US

Where is Khamenei?

Sharona Mazalian of Tel Aviv University claims that Iranian leader Ali Khamenei has gone into hiding, avoiding showing his face in public, possibly due to weakness and deep depression.

Where is Khamenei?

Iran

Supreme Court upholds death sentence for women's rights activist

After previously overturning the death sentence of human rights activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, whose activism included opposition to the death penalty, Iran's highest court now upholds the sentence.

Supreme Court upholds death sentence for women's rights activist

Iran defiantly continues talks with IAEA after Israeli strikes

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the IAEA despite a recent Israeli-American bombing campaign that destroyed key sites.

Iran defiantly continues talks with IAEA after Israeli strikes

Iranian MP:

'Our missiles can match nuclear destruction, reach US and Canada'

Iranian MP Abolfazl Zohrevand claims upgraded missiles can strike the US and cause nuclear-level damage, warns of an inevitable war unless Iran achieves full power and the US abandons global dominance.

'Our missiles can match nuclear destruction, reach US and Canada'

Top Iranian general:

'Another war with Israel or US may be coming'

Top Iranian general Yahya Rahim Safavi declares the ceasefire with Israel and the US is only a phase in a wider war, warning of future conflict.

'Another war with Israel or US may be coming'

Iran’s distorted mindset

Perhaps Israel with its high-minded approach to life has been able to see Iran as its neighbor and not only as its neighbor-enemy. But the Iranians true to form won’t be moved. Opinion.

Iran’s distorted mindset

Iran working with Russia, China to thwart Europe sanctions

Iran says it's working with Russia and China to block European efforts to reimpose sanctions tied to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran working with Russia, China to thwart Europe sanctions

HRW slams Israel over strike on Iran’s Evin Prison

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of an indiscriminate strike on Tehran’s Evin prison during the recent war with Iran, while alleging Iranian authorities beat and tortured inmates after evacuation.

HRW slams Israel over strike on Iran’s Evin Prison

Iranian entities hack Fmr. Minister Shaked's phone

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's phone was hacked by Iranian actors after she clicked a suspicious link, prompting renewed Shin Bet warnings to public officials.

Iranian entities hack Fmr. Minister Shaked's phone

'A mirage'

Iran's president rejects Netanyahu's offer to solve water crisis

Iranian President Pezeshkian rejects Prime Minister Netanyahu's offer to help solve Iran’s water crisis, calling it a "mirage."

Iran's president rejects Netanyahu's offer to solve water crisis

Lebanon:

Aoun confronts Iran’s envoy over interference

During a high-level meeting in Beirut, President Aoun told Iran's top security envoy that Lebanon's stability requires respect for sovereignty and rejection of sectarian ties.

Aoun confronts Iran’s envoy over interference

Iran:

'Direct talks with US possible, but no zero enrichment'

Iran’s vice president says Tehran could hold direct nuclear talks with the US if conditions are equal. Tehran has so far rejected Washington’s demand to halt uranium enrichment.

'Direct talks with US possible, but no zero enrichment'

Water crisis in Iran

Netanyahu to Iranians: Take to the streets, we stand with you

In message to the Iranian people, Israeli PM lays blame for Iran's water crisis on the Iranian regime, offers Israel's assistance in overcoming the water crisis when the ayatollahs no longer stand in the way.

Netanyahu to Iranians: Take to the streets, we stand with you

Drought, mismanagement

Iran's water crisis reaches new heights

A sharp decline in rainfall, misallocation of water, and outdated infrastructure have brought Iran to a severe water crisis. More than 2,000 villages are receiving water via tankers, and residents are protesting against the government, while the Iranian president warns of an "unimaginable situation."

Iran's water crisis reaches new heights

Defense Minister

'The Red Wedding participants are waiting for Khamenei'

Minister Israel Katz reacts to Iranian publication of a list of Israeli officials for assassination. 'I suggest to the Iranian dictator Khamenei that when he emerges from his bunker, he occasionally looks up to the sky and listens carefully for any buzzing.'

'The Red Wedding participants are waiting for Khamenei'

No inspections planned

Iran to host IAEA official

The IAEA's deputy head will visit Iran Monday to ease tensions, but no inspections will occur. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi reiterates that cooperation is contingent on new terms.

Iran to host IAEA official

'A blow to Iran':

Jewish community in Baku welcomes agreement with Armenia

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Baku says Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement promotes peace, connection, and unity, giving the region strength to stand against Iran’s influence; Tehran and Moscow express fierce opposition to the historic accord.

Jewish community in Baku welcomes agreement with Armenia

Iranian Axis publishes 'assassination list'

Pro-Iranian Saberin News Agency publishes a graphic list naming targets for assassination of Israel's top security echelon.

Iranian Axis publishes 'assassination list'

Jews in Iran launch fundraising campaign for children of Gaza

Jewish community in Isfahan, Iran collects food and essential items for Gaza residents, emphasizing spiritual solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians, condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and calling for global efforts to end oppression.

Jews in Iran launch fundraising campaign for children of Gaza

Iran arrests 20 'Mossad agents', vows harsh punishment

Iran says 20 alleged Mossad operatives were arrested in recent months, warning of severe punishment. The announcement follows the execution of nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi.

Iran arrests 20 'Mossad agents', vows harsh punishment

US targets Iranian networks over sanctions evasion, repression

Sanctions aim to block Iran’s revenue from oil sales, disrupt proxy funding, and penalize surveillance tech used to suppress dissent and enforce hijab rules.

US targets Iranian networks over sanctions evasion, repression

Iranian government executes spy for Israel and ISIS terrorist

Iran executes two men, one accused of spying for Israel and another linked to ISIS. Both executions follow Supreme Court rulings.

Iranian government executes spy for Israel and ISIS terrorist

Iran backs Hezbollah, rejects disarmament plan

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expresses support for Hezbollah’s rejection of Lebanon's plan to disarm the group, claims the group recovered after setbacks in last year’s war with Israel.

Iran backs Hezbollah, rejects disarmament plan

Trump issues threat to Iran:

'If they restart their nuclear program, we'll be back'

President Trump threatens Iran with a swift response if they restart their nuclear program, following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June.

'If they restart their nuclear program, we'll be back'

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani named Iran’s new security chief

Iranian President Pezeshkian names longtime Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani as head of the Supreme National Security Council. The move follows Iran’s 12-day conflict with Israel. Larijani, a former IRGC member, replaces Ali Akbar Ahmadian.

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani named Iran’s new security chief

Iran refuses to allow inspectors into nuclear facilities

A delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency, visiting Iran next week, is authorized solely to hold technical and professional discussions.

Iran refuses to allow inspectors into nuclear facilities

After clash with Israel

Iran forms National Defense Council

Iran approves the creation of a National Defense Council following its June confrontation with Israel. The new body, chaired by President Pezeshkian, will centralize military planning and boost the armed forces' capabilities.

Iran forms National Defense Council

Largest US Iran sanctions since 2018 hit oil shipping fleet

The designations target over 115 individuals, companies, and vessels tied to a vast Iranian oil shipping empire controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

Largest US Iran sanctions since 2018 hit oil shipping fleet

Iran:

Two US Jews arrested in Iran on suspicion of espionage

Two Jews, holding US citizenship, were arrested in Iran for interrogation on suspicion of ties to Israel following Operation Rising Lion.

Two US Jews arrested in Iran on suspicion of espionage

Espionage:

Israeli indicted for espionage and contact with Iranian agent

Serious indictment filed against Israeli accused of contact with Iranian officials and transferring sensitive security information, facing potential life sentence.

Israeli indicted for espionage and contact with Iranian agent

Crown Prince unites opposition: End the Islamic Republic now!

Prince Reza Pahlavi unites over 500 Iranian opposition figures in Munich, declaring a "historic moment" to end the Islamic Republic. He condemns the regime's destruction of Iran and unveils a five-pillar strategy for a democratic future.

Crown Prince unites opposition: End the Islamic Republic now!

New details on Iran attack:

The bomb that could have paralyzed Israel

Iran was working on developing an electromagnetic pulse bomb which could have crippled Israel's electrical infrastructure.

The bomb that could have paralyzed Israel

Iran, European powers agree to continue nuclear talks

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with European powers after "serious, frank, and detailed" discussions in Istanbul, the first since last month's bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites.

Iran, European powers agree to continue nuclear talks

Iran threatens to quit NPT over snapback sanctions

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi threatens that Iran will leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of meeting with EU countries which have warned of the reimposition of snapback sanctions.

Iran threatens to quit NPT over snapback sanctions