Iran

US bars Iranian FM from visiting Washington

Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sought exemption from travel restrictions on Iranian officials in the US during UN General Assembly.

Report:

Iran earned billions by kidnapping Americans

According to MEMRI, Iran has generated a massive windfall of up to $15.7 billion for illegally seizing American hostages

Iranian President:

'Israeli-Saudi normalization efforts will see no success'

President Raisi says efforts to normalize Israeli relations with Gulf Arab states are meaningless and simply a result of American pressure.

Iran claims:

Major ISIS bombing attack in Tehran foiled

According to the regime's intelligence Ministry, it foiled a plot to detonate 30 bombs simultaneously and arrested 28 ISIS members.

Iran accuses Netanyahu of 'Iranophobia' after UN speech

Iranian delegation to the UN: Tehran has every right to retaliate for military action by Israel.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Iranians across the globe were moved by my action'

Israel's UN Ambassador explains why he decided to protest the speech of the Iranian President at the UN.

Iranian activists face campaign of intimidation in Europe

The regime uses a wide variety of means to try and silence critics even outside its borders.

Iran unveils 'longest-range drone in the world-

The new UAV is reported to be able to fly for a full day, to a range of 2000 km, with a 300 kg payload.

Netanyahu at UN:

'Peace with Saudi Arabia will bring a new Middle East'

"I believe that we are at the cusp of a historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Palestinians must not have a veto on peace."

Iran:

Man sentenced to death over attack on Shiite shrine

Iranian court sentences to death Tajik man convicted over carrying out deadly attack on Shiite shrine in Shiraz.

Iranian journalist attacked by President Raisi's aide

A member of the Iranian President's delegation assaulted a journalist outside their New York hotel before being subdued by security.

Iranian journalist sues Jewish Belgian politician

The lawsuit comes after the two exchanged tweets regarding Belgium's relationship with Iran.

Iran's atomic clock is ticking

The effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of the IAEA in Iran are questionable and may go down the drain. Op Ed

Iran to toughen penalties for women who breach dress code

New bill stipulates that Iranian women who flout the strict Islamic dress code would face up to 10 years in prison.

Iran’s plan for economic-social takeover of Mid-East countries

The West must rethink its policy vis-à-vis Iran asap, as it tries to take over cultural, economic and social spheres in the Mid-East.Op-ed.

US issues more sanctions over Iran's drone program

US sanctions seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey over development of Iran’s drone program.

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Ambassador Erdan protests Iranian President's UN speech

Israel's UN Ambassador leaves General Assembly Hall: It should not be possible for a vile murderer to be given a platform here at the UN.

US citizens held as hostages by Iran arrive back in America

5 US citizens freed as part of deal which saw US free 5 Iranian prisoners and free up $6 billion in Iranian funds.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Trump: I brought 58 hostages home and never paid anything

Former president blasts deal in which Biden Admin. secured release of 5 US hostages in exchange for Iranian prisoners and $6 billion.

5 US hostages flown out of Iran after prisoner swap deal

Deal sees US release 5 Iranian criminals in exchange for its citizens, unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets.

Iran:

Prisoner swap with US to commence today

According to Iran's MFA spokesperson, the swap of 5 prisoners will commence, and frozen Iranian funds will be released.

Large explosion in northern Iran

Explosion of 'unidentified objects' occurs in northern Iran, source claims cause as missile testing.

EU to Iran:

'Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors'

European Union criticizes Iran's decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

US and Britain imposes sanctions on Iran ahead of the one-year anniversary of woman whose death sparked mass protests.

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Selichot in the heart of Tehran

Iranian Jews recite selichot in Tehran's main synagogue ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.

IRGC head threatens life of Mossad chief

Revolutionary Guards Corp chief Hossein Salami says Mossad chief David Barnea's "life will be cut short" if Iranian leaders are assassinated

Iranian president 1 year later

'We know what will happen' to Mahsa Amini protestors

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says 'humanitarian' means what the Iranian government says it means, dismisses murder of Mahsa Amini.

Iran:

'We're ready to negotiate with US based on September document'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says talks on revival of nuclear deal should be based on understandings reached last year.

'Stay off the streets'

Iranian Jewish leaders issue warning ahead of Rosh Hashanah

First day of Rosh Hashanah coincides with first anniversary of murder of Mahsa Amini, which sparked widespread anti-regime protests.

Iran reports:

Engineer in Syrian military eliminated in Israeli strike

Iranian news channel claims Syrian engineer who worked with Hezbollah was killed in an Israeli strike in August.

Swedish citizen arrested by Iran

Iranian authorities confirmed that a Swedish citizen has been arrested, but did not comment on the charges against him.

IAEA chief:

'Int'l community losing interest in Iran's nuclear program'

Rafael Grossi, head of International Atomic Energy Agency: There is a certain routinization of what is going on in Iran.

Iran criticizes Min. Gamliel:

'She's a small part of a wider plot'

Iranian Foreign Ministry comments on meetings held by Intelligence Minister with opponents of the Iranian regime in Britain last week.

Defense Minister reveals:

Iran building airport for terrorist use in southern Syria

Minister Yoav Gallant warns Hezbollah, Lebanon will pay heavy price if conflict erupts.

NSC Chief Hanegbi:

'Israel not yet part of normalization negotiations'

National Security Council Chief Tzachi Hanegbi said that if Iran reaches 60% uranium enrichment, Israel would have no choice but to act.

Beheading Goliath

When Big Brother is out for the count, his kindred run for cover. Time to act. Op-ed..

During Israel visit:

British Foreign Secretary to warn of threat from Iran

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to meet Netanyahu and Cohen, give speech at international security conference.

Mossad director warns Iran:

'Harm to Israelis will lead to strike in heart of Tehran'

Director Barnea says that in the past year, 27 terror attacks against Israelis and Jews around the world were foiled.

British soldier suspected of spying for Iran recaptured

A British soldier, jailed for spying for Iran, escaped prison in England but was recaptured after an extensive manhunt.

Iran funding Palestinian Arab terror is nothing new

Now, Min. Gallant, what are you really going to do about it?

Iran:

Uncle of Mahsa Amini arrested ahead of anniversary of her death

The uncle's arrest comes as activists accuse the Iranian government of crackdown ahead of the anniversary of the death of Amini.

IAEA report:

Iran slowing uranium enrichment

The confidential report comes as Iran and the US are negotiating a prisoner swap and the release of billions of dollars in Iranian assets.

Iran sentences two female journalists to jail

Two female Iranian journalists to spend around a month behind bars after being convicted of "conspiracy" and "collusion".

Iran receives combat trainer jets from Russia

Iran's air force receives Yak-130 Russian trainer jets to "improve the training and combat capability of the air force".

Iran's involvement in Lebanon:

Iranian FM meets with Nasrallah, Hamas leaders

Hossein Amir Abdollahian met with the Hezbollah Secretary-General to discuss the 'latest developments in the region.'

Iran:

'We foiled Israeli sabotage plot against missile industry'

Iran claims Israel and its 'vassals' behind plot against country's defense ministry.

Iranian weightlifter banned for life over handshake with Israeli

Iranian weightlifter Mostafa Rajaei given lifetime ban after shaking hands with an Israeli competitor at event in Poland.

Iran's President:

'The West failed to isolate Iran'

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says his country continues to seek the lifting of sanctions that were imposed on it.

Iran:

Pop singer arrested for encouraging veil removal

Iranian police arrest pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi for releasing a song against women's compulsory wearing of the veil.

Biden turned away from the Iran uprising

Biden demonstrated a worrying naïveté about Iran policy. Perhaps it is time for Democrats to take some lessons from the past on Iran. Op-ed.

Iranian bombs smuggled from Jordan to Israel

Smugglers that were thwarted last month were carrying Iranian-made explosives.

Iran tests its 'electronic warfare' capabilities in new drills

The drills feature domestically manufactured radars, drones, fighter jets, micro aerial vehicles and other military equipment.

Iran:

8 sent to prison for aiding in execution of volunteer

Iran sentences seven men and a woman to prison for allegedly aiding two men in killing paramilitary volunteer during protests.

Jake Sullivan: No deal with Saudi Arabia in sight

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan commented that there is no imminent US-Israel-Saudi Arabia deal to be expected.

Iran reveals new attack UAV able to carry up to 300 kilograms

Iran reveals new UAV able to carry various types of ammunition, and which flies at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour.

'Moral travesty':

Biden pays $16 billion ransom to Iran, fails to free 3 Americans

The US administration has struck another deal with the Islamic Republic which will bolster Iran's economy and international standing.

Following Quran burnings:

Iran summons Swedish and Danish representatives

Iran says it the Swedish and Danish governments are fully responsible for desecrations of the Quran in those countries.

Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Crown Prince

This is the first time that a senior Iranian official has met MBS.