Iran

Mossad chief lights Hanukkah candles with Jake Sullivan

In meeting at Mossad headquarters, chief David Barnea tells US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan of challenges in returning hostages.

UK imposes new sanctions against Iran

A series of new sanctions against Iranian officials comes into force today in England, allowing stronger steps in the UK against the regime.

Report:

2 Iranian agents planning attacks on Jews arrested in Cyprus

For 3rd time in 2 years, and Iranian attempt to commit a terroris attack Jewish and Israeli targets in Cyprus has been foiled.

Iran unveils new UAV with air to air missiles

'Karrar' drone presented next to signs that read 'death to Israel.' Head of Iran's army says 'our power drives the enemy to despair.'

Urgent: The case for toppling Iran's Mullahs

In what ways does the liberation of Iran align with the enlightened self-interest of nations globally? Opinion.

US national security adviser:

'We're working on appropriate action in response to Houthis'

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan: The Houthis are the ones with their finger on the trigger but Iran is responsible.

Iran working to cut off fuel deliveries to Israel

The Iranian Foreign Affairs Ministry has established a special team to bring oil-producing countries to end shipments to Israel.

Taking advantage of Gaza war:

Iran has executed more than 127 people since October 7

Human rights groups say the Iranian regime of using the world’s preoccupation with Gaza as a cover to execute dissidents.

House passes bill to block Iran from unfrozen $6 billion

House of Representatives passes bill that would permanently freeze $6 billion that was opened to Iran as part of prisoner swap.

Iran denies involvement in attacks on ships in Yemen

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman rejects claims Iran was involved in attacks on Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea.

Iran threatens to escalate the war

Iranian Foreign Minister says after meeting Hezbollah leader continued attacks by the IDF may lead to an escalation of attacks against it.

Herzog:

'Iran and its proxies are attacking international order'

Herzog comments on hijacking by Yemen’s Houthi rebels of a cargo ship in the Red Sea.

Iran unveils new hypersonic ballistic missile

IRGC unveils new domestically-developed hypersonic ballistic missile, called Fattah-2.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We don't want war to spread, but it could be unavoidable'

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says US is escalating the war in Gaza with massive support for Israel.

French FM to Iranian FM:

'Everyone must condemn terrorist attacks against Israel'

Minister Catherine Colonna firmly warned her counterpart against any escalation or extension of the conflict, particularly in Lebanon.

Iran to Hamas:

'We won't go to war for you'

Iran's supreme leader rebuked Hamas's leader Ismail Haniyeh for not giving more warning of the attack.

CNN:

Hamas asked Iran for scholarships for its terrorists

Document found on Hamas computer in southern Israel shows Iran's efforts to train Hamas to make their own weapons, Israeli officials say.

Iran:

'Without a ceasefire, the war will expand to other fronts'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: The US must understand that only an immediate cessation of the "massacres" will prevent an escalation.

Iranian President:

'The only solution is Palestine from the river to the sea'

Iranian President calls for sanctions against Israel, says its army should be blacklisted as a terrorist organization.

Iran's Foreign Minister warns:

'Expansion of Israel-Hamas war is inevitable'

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, threatens Israel for the second time since war started.

US strikes Syrian facility used by IRGC

Pentagon announces the US military struck weapons storage facility used by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.

US accuses Iran of forcing Jewish citizens to condemn Israel

US Antisemitism Monitor Deborah Lipstadt says 'It is reprehensible that Iranian regime pressure Jews and others to advance their propaganda'

Casting a critical eye on the deceptive Ayatollah

The proclamations of this mendacious, deluded, and pseudo-religious cleric, his lies 100% contrary to reality, fan the flames of war. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

The Middle East is in the hands of Iran - for now

Iran has cornered everyone in a critical corner, and we, as observers, believe that it is seeking to ignite a regional or world war.

New York Times:

Russia, China, Iran helping Hamas wage war on Israel online

Massive disinformation campaign waged by illiberal states to undermine support for Israel and Western democracies follows Hamas massacre.

Khamenei posts in Hebrew:

'The Zionist entity is lying to you'

Iran’s Supreme Leader, known for his threats against Israel, takes to X and posts anti-Israel message in Hebrew.

Report:

Iranian Jews forced to cut ties with relatives in Israel

Iranian Israelis say their relatives in Iran have left family Whatsapp groups and are even blocking their Israeli contacts.

Counter-terrorism expert:

'Three miracles occured on October 7th'

IDF reservist Yair Ansbacher notes three miracles that had they not occurred, the attack would have ended in a much more difficult way.

European Israel Allies Caucuses condemn Iran-sponsored terrorism

Chairs of European Israel Allies Caucuses release resolution condemning Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism & war crimes against Israel.

Iranian President warns:

'Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza "may force everyone" to act.

Iran warns Israel:

'The finger is on the trigger'

Iran's Foreign Minister says Lebanese and Palestinian Arab terrorists are ready to respond to Israeli ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

Report:

500 Hamas terrorists trained in Iran in weeks before massacre

Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists held advanced combat training exercises under the auspices of the Quds Force in Iran in September.

Iranian state Media:

Iranian teenager who violated Hijab law is 'brain dead'

Iranian state media reports that Armita Geravand is 'brain dead'

Three fronts

The world now knows that the battle is against not Israel but against civilization, human decency and life itself. It must support us. Op-ed

'Don't play with fire':

Israeli hackers claim to have disabled Tehran electrical grid

Israeli cyber group known as WeRedEvils claims it hacked several sensitive systems in Iran, including the electrical grid.

Iranian rabbi condemns Israel for strikes on Gaza

Iran's chief rabbi, Younes Hamami Lalehzar, says Israel's actions in Gaza 'should not be linked to the Jews and their religion.'

'We will have to intervene'

Iran warns Israel against ground offensive in Gaza

Iran has sent a message through the UN warning Israel against a ground offensive in Gaza.

Israel's Amb. Erdan severs personal ties with UN Mideast envoy

Amb. Gilad Erdan to UN's Tor Wennesland: 'Don’t forget to wash your hands of the blood of Israeli children!'

Senior Hamas official:

'Attack on Israel was a surprise to everyone, including Iran'

Senior Hamas official denies WSJ report that Iran helped the terrorist organization plan its surprise attack on Israel.

Report:

Iran helped plot Hamas attack on Israel

Senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah tell WSJ that Iranian security officials gave the green light for Hamas' attack on Israel.

Iran’s leader praised Hamas, Musk blocks and retaliates

Musk: 'Khamenei’s official position is clear, that the eradication of Israel is the actual goal - not just support for the Palestinians.'.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Gaza op. too complex for Hamas, Iran and Russia behind it'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells INN West must support Israeli efforts to destroy Hamas after massacre.

Hamas: Iran gave backing to terror offensive

Terror spokesman says Iranian regime 'stands by Palestinian fighters until the liberation of Palestine and Jerusalem.'

Iranian users publish private photos of Ehud Barak

Source of photos is unknown, but Lebanese media outlet claims they came from Netanyahu's office.

Iran blasts 'politicization' of Nobel Peace Price

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi: She was convicted of criminal acts.

Iran fires back after West condemns assault on teen

Iran lashes out at Western countries after allegations that a teenage girl was critically wounded in confrontation with morality police.

Don't give the Saudis the bomb!

The solution is to take out Iran, not foster regional proliferation. Op-ed.

West concerned after Iranian teen attacked by morality police

Western governments express concern after 16-year-old is reported in a coma as a result of alleged assault by the Iranian morality police.

Rights group:

Iranian girl in coma after being assaulted by morality police

Kurdish-focused rights group says 16-year-old is in a coma after being assaulted by morality police on Tehran subway.

Gallant responds to Ayatollah:

'Iran attempts to thwart normalization with idle threats'

Defense Minister responds to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's claim countries normalizing with Israel are 'betting on the wrong horse.'

Khamenei:

'Normalization with Israel is betting on the wrong horse'

Iran's supreme leader says that normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia will not succeed, and the USA 'needs to address core issues.'

Iran unveils drone drill used for electronic warfare

Report: Iranian army unveils new drone used for disrupting radar system.

Due to busts of IRGC general:

Saudi soccer team ditches match in Iran

Saudi soccer team refuses to play match in Iran due to presence of busts of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

US report:

Iran can make a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks

New US report says Iran isn't pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but can do so quickly.

Iranian President:

'Normalization with Israel is reactionary and regressive'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi denounces attempts to normalize relations with Israel: Surrendering to Israel is not on the table.

Syrian media reports:

Israel attacks Iranian arms shipment west of Damascus

According to Syrian media, the Israeli Air Force has carried out an attack near the Al-Assad and Al-Dimas villages

Iran says it successfully launched a new satellite

Revolutionary Guards launch a military imaging satellite called the Nour-3, according to Iranian state media.

Shin Bet thwarts attempt to harm Itamar Ben Gvir & Yehuda Glick

Five arrested, including two Israeli citizens, after Shin Bet thwarts Iranian attempt to carry out terrorist activity in Israel.

Iran's MOIS: a web of oppression and global malevolence

The recent sanctions imposed by the US underscore the imperative to curb MOIS's malevolent reach. Or we in the West will be sorry. Op-ed.

Iran claims:

'We have missiles that can hit Israel'

Iranian official claims the country has "Israel-striker" missiles that can hit the Jewish state.