Iran

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah:

Iranian Jewish community inaugurates newly renovated synagogue

After a year and a half of renovations, Jewish community in Tehran celebrates the reopening of the Abrishami Synagogue.

Assessment in Israel:

Iran increasing the arms smuggling to Hezbollah

Defense establishment believes that, after the attacks on airports in Syria, from where weapons were smuggled to Lebanon, Hezbollah is now smuggling by land.

Foreign Minister:

'Iran is like and egg, hard on the outside, soft on the inside'

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz calls for international sanctions against Iran to capitalize on the regime's economic weakness and unpopularity with the Iranian people.

Israel's campaign in NYC:

'When someone tells you who they are, believe them'

The National Public Diplomacy Directorate in the Prime Minister's Office launched a campaign amid the UNGA to show the Iranian regime's true face.

IAEA chief:

'Unlikely Iran will agree to reverse ban on our inspectors'

International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi says "the ship has sailed" on Iran reversing its ban on IAEA inspectors responsible for monitoring uranium enrichment at its nuclear sites.

Trump:

'Iran should be blown to smithereens if it harms a US candidate'

After his campaign was briefed on an Iranian plot to assassinate him, Republican presidential nominee says Iran should be blown "to smithereens" if it is involved in the harming of a US White House candidate or ex-president.

Iranian FM:

'Israel crossed all red lines, we support Hezbollah'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the region is on the brink of a “full-scale catastrophe”, stresses Iran supports Hezbollah in its "just cause" to defend Lebanon.

Foreign Minister:

'Iranian Pres. is Khamenei's puppet, not a reformer'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz posts video detailing how Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian serves Supre Leader Khamenei's 'reign of terror' and is no moderate.

Trump:

'Big threats on my life by Iran'

Former Pres. briefed on Iranian efforts to have him killed, says 'An attack on a former President is a Death Wish for the attacker!'

Sarcasm:

Assuta's sarcastic response to Iranian leader

Iranian leader, Ali Khamenei, tweeted: 'Hezbollah is winning.' Assuta Hospital responds in Farsi: "Happy to book you in for an eye test.'

Report:

Iran brokering talks to send Russian missiles to Houthis

Source tell Reuters Iran has brokered ongoing secret talks between Russia and Yemen's Houthi rebels to transfer anti-ship missiles to the rebels.

Iranian President at UN:

'Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly, criticizes Israel and calls for a ceasefire to "bring about an end to the desperate barbarism of Israel".

President Herzog:

'IRGC is leading region into an abyss with terror'

President Herzog responded to the remarks of the Iranian President today: 'Iran's president says one thing, but his IRGC says another'.

US officials:

'Hezbollah has been set back 20 years'

US government officials tell CNN the greatest fear is that Iran will intervene to help Hezbollah, sparking a regional war.

Iranian President:

'Hezbollah can't stand alone against Israel'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Hezbollah is facing a country that is 'armed to the teeth and has access to weapons systems that are far superior to anything else.'

After pager explosions:

IRGC bans communication devices

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps orders all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah in Lebanon blew up last week.

Iranian President:

'Israel is trying to drag Iran into the conflict'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accuses Israel of attempting to provoke a full-scale regional war after Israel launches Operation Northern Arrows against Hezbollah.

Son of Iranian Shah to Arutz Sheva:

'West must help Iranian citizens bring down the regime'

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iranian Shah: 'Iranian citizens need advice to better organize anti-regime protests.'

Iran arrests 12 people for 'collaborating with Israel'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim the 12 alleged spies planned acts against Iran's security.

Khamenei claims:

'Israel committing crimes against children'

Iran's Supreme Leader, whose country sponsors Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, accused Israel of committing "shameless crimes" against children, not combatants.

Crown Prince of Iran:

'The West's best army is the Iranian people - but we need help'

Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, says that the Iranian people will overthrow the Islamic regime if the West can give them the support to do so.

Danon at UNSC:

'World must stand with Israel for the future of the Middle East'

Israeli Amb. to UN lambasts Security Council for endlessly debating Middle East conflict while ignoring the cause, Iran's desire to destroy Israel and take over the Middle East.

Iran promises Nasrallah:

'Israel will receive crushing response from axis of resistance'

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami promises Hezbollah leader 'we will witness the destruction of this bloodthirsty and criminal regime' following the explosion of Hezbollah communication devices.

Former Iranian footballer supports Israel

After two attacks against Hezbollah terrorists, former Iranian footballer, Ali Karimi, expresses his support for Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Go for it.'

Motti Maman, 73, named as Israeli who conspired with Iran

73-year-old Motti Maman, the Israeli recruited by Iran to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been arrested, defense echelon says.

FBI:

Iran sent to Biden info that was stolen from Trump

FBI and other agencies say Iranian hackers attempted to engage Biden’s campaign by offering information stolen from former Trump’s campaign, but the Biden campaign did not respond.

In phone call with Gallant:

Secretary Austin stresses unwavering US support for Israel

Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense spoke with Israel's Defense Minister “to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners.”

Iran's UN Ambassador:

'We reserve the right to respond to Israel'

Iran's Ambassador to the UN calls on UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to condemn Israel, after the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon was injured in the pager explosions.

Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon loses eye in pager explosion

New York Times: 'Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani lost an eye yesterday from the pager explosions, and was injured in the other.

After pager explosions:

Lufthansa temporarily suspends flights to Israel and Iran

Lufthansa says it is closely monitoring the situation and "will assess it further in the coming days". Air France also suspends flights to Israel.

'A terrorist act'

Iran blames Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemns explosions of hundreds of pagers in Lebanon, calls it a "terrorist act" and blames Israel.

Israel Atomic Energy director:

'There is no doubt Iran conducted a military nuclear program'

During the 68th International Atomic Energy General Conference, Israel Atomic Energy Commission Director General Moshe Edri commented on the regional challenges.

Mahsa Amini protests

34 Iranian women prisoners begin hunger strike

34 women prisoners in Iran begin hunger strike to commemorate the two-year anniversary of protests following the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran launches satellite into space

Iran claims it successfully launched a satellite into space with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guard.

Iran expands its influence:

A major deal with Armenia raises concerns in Israel

A $3 billion collaboration between the two nations and a secret arms deal worry Israeli officials. Sources in Israel warn: 'Armenia is on its way to becoming a new Iranian proxy.'

Justice Department preparing criminal charges over Trump hacking

US Justice Department preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Report:

This is how Israel infiltrated Syria's missile production site

Israel raided Masyaf weapons manufacturing facility, taking documents, equipment, and prisoners, Greek researcher and analyst Eva J. Koulouriotis reports.

New sanctions on Iran after arms shipment to Russia

France, Germany, and the UK announced they would impose sanctions on Iran, which sent missiles to support the Russian army in the war in Ukraine.

Syria:

Facility targeted in strike manufactured 'unconventional' weapons

Airstrike in Masyaf, Syria, targeted military facility developing Hezbollah missiles and 'chemical, biological and potentially nuclear weapons,' The New York Times reports.

Report: Syria strike utilized new tactic

Wave of UAVs followed initial strike, causing large number of casualties, Al-Akhbar report claims.

IAEA chief hopes to meet Iranian President

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to hold talks with new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by November on improving Iran's cooperation with his agency.

IRGC commander:

'Israel will taste the bitterness of Tehran’s revenge'

Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, says Iran's revenge for the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh will be different than what has been seen in the past.

IRGC official:

Revenge for Haniyeh's death 'certain,' will be at the right time

'Revenge is certain, there is no doubt about it,' IRGC Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi promises.

Report:

Sinwar planned to smuggle himself and hostages to Iran

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly intended to flee the Gaza Strip via the Egyptian border and travel to Iran together with other Hamas leaders and the hostages.

Report:

Iran recruited European criminals to attack Jewish targets

According to Der Spiegel, a terror cell, led by a wealthy drug dealer, was contracted by the Islamic Republic and already committed arson attacks and spied on targets associated with Israel.

Pentagon spokesperson:

'There is still a threat of an Iranian attack against Israel'

Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder says “Iran has indicated that it intends to retaliate, so we will continue to take that threat seriously."

Global Imams Council:

'Hamas responsible for deaths and suffering since Oct. 7'

Global Imams Council condemns execution of hostages by Hamas terrorists and calls on all religious leaders to 'unite against acts of terror and work towards a future of peace and respect for human life.'

Iran boasts:

'Our new M60 tank has increased firepower'

Iran showcases an upgraded version of the M60 tank, claims it is equipped with night vision cameras for enhanced operational capability.

Iran:

Probe finds Raisi crash was caused by adverse weather conditions

Special board investigating helicopter crash which killed former Iranian President finds it was cased by "complex climatic and atmospheric conditions of the region in the spring".

Paralympic Games:

Iranian athlete refuses to compete against Israeli

Iranian athlete Saeid Sadeghianpour does not show up to taekwondo match against Israel's Adnan Milad, handing the Israeli an automatic win.

Germany to deport leader of banned Islamic center in Hamburg

Former director of Hamburg Islamic Center, which was raided five weeks ago due to links to Iran and Hezbollah, ordered to leave Germany within 14 days.

IAEA report:

Iran has significantly expanded its stockpile of enriched uranium

International Atomic Energy Agency finds that Iran has significantly expanded its stockpile of uranium enriched to levels close to weapons-grade, defying international demands.

Foreign Minister:

'Iran smuggles weapons into Judea and Samaria through Jordan'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Iran and the IRGC of smuggling weapons into Judea and Samaria through the Jordanian border to foment violence and terrorism in the region.

Gas leak:

One dead, 10 injured in IRGC facility in Isfahan

Iran's Revolutionary Guards says the incident took place in a workshop at one of their centers in Isfahan province.

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Khamenei opens the door to nuclear talks with the US

Iran's Supreme Leader says negotiations with the United States are possible, but tells the Cabinet: Do not trust the enemy.

Fear of Iranian attack

Netanyahu requests beefed-up security for son

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Shin Bet to increase security for his son, Yair, who resides in Miami.

John Kirby:

'Iran still poised to launch attack, US ready to defend Israel'

White House national security spokesperson speaks with Israeli media about the threat of Iranian attack, US commitment to atta

Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff:

'Iran still poses a significant danger'

After his visit to Israel, General Charles Brown tells Reuters that the near-term risk of a broader war in the Middle East has eased somewhat, but Iran still poses a significant danger as it weighs a strike on Israel.

Despite its failure

Iran praises Hezbollah attack on Israel

Following IDF's preemptive attack on Hezbollah, Iran's foreign ministry claims "the Israeli terrorist army has lost its effective offensive and deterrent power".