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Canada:

TikTok blocks anti-Israel content after B’nai Brith advocacy

Banned account also contained praise for Ayatollah Khamenei and footage of Canadian Jews being harassed.

TikTok blocks anti-Israel content after B’nai Brith advocacy

Qassem Soleimani:

Former Israeli intel. chief reveals Israel's role in killing

"Israel convinced the US that Soleimani posed an 'immediate threat.'"

Former Israeli intel. chief reveals Israel's role in killing

Iran:

Daughter of former President sent to five years in prison

Iranian activist Faezeh Hashemi was arrested in Tehran in September for encouraging demonstrations.

Daughter of former President sent to five years in prison

Netanyahu to AIPAC leaders:

'It's time to close ranks between Israel and the United States'

PM speaks to AIPAC leaders: The entire world sees what we've been talking about, that Iran is a terrible, repressive, terrorist regime.

'It's time to close ranks between Israel and the United States'

Watch: Iranian video ad depicts Trump assassination

An IRGC-affiliated Telegram channel shares animated video depicting the assassination of former President Trump.

Watch: Iranian video ad depicts Trump assassination

Iran:

Dozens protest outside French embassy over Khamenei cartoons

Dozens burn French flags outside French embassy in Tehran after Charlie Hebdo published cartoons of Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader.

Dozens protest outside French embassy over Khamenei cartoons

Germany:

Iranian arrested over plot to commit attack

32-year-old suspected of procuring cyanide and ricin to commit an "Islamist-motivated" attack in Germany.

Iranian arrested over plot to commit attack

Netanyahu blasts Iran over execution of protesters

The Israeli Prime Minister released a video condemning the killing of anti-regime protesters Mohammad Karami and Seyed Mohammad.

Netanyahu blasts Iran over execution of protesters

Amid protests:

Khamenei appoints new chief of police

Supreme Leader names General Ahmad-Reza Radan as new police chief, urges police to "improve its capabilities".

Khamenei appoints new chief of police

US, Britain condemn latest executions in Iran

Condemnations come after two people are executed over alleged involvement in death of paramilitary officer.

US, Britain condemn latest executions in Iran

Iran:

Islamic Republic hangs two more protesters

Mohammad Mahdi Karami and Seyed Mohammad Hosseini were sentenced to death by Iran's Supreme Court.

Islamic Republic hangs two more protesters

Canada urged to take action 3 years after Iran downed plane

On three-year anniversary of shooting down of Flight PS 752 by IRGC, B'nai Brith calls on Canadian government to hold Iran accountable.

Canada urged to take action 3 years after Iran downed plane

Following Khamenei cartoons:

Iran shuts down Tehran-based French research institute

Iran was livid over "offensive" cartoons of Khamenei published in Charlie Hebdo magazine.

Iran shuts down Tehran-based French research institute

Report:

IRGC member was assassinated by IRGC Intelligence Organization

IRGC member killed outside his home was reportedly assassinated over his leniency towards anti-regime protesters.

IRGC member was assassinated by IRGC Intelligence Organization

Khamenei hints:

Iran may loosen strict dress codes for women

Iran’s Supreme Leader: Women who do not have full hijab should not be considered as people outside of religion.

Iran may loosen strict dress codes for women

'Insulting and indecent act':

Iran livid after Charlie Hebdo publishes cartoons of Khamenei

Iran summons French ambassador after Charlie Hebdo magazine publishes Khamenei cartoons deemed insulting.

Iran livid after Charlie Hebdo publishes cartoons of Khamenei

Iranian President vows to avenge killing of top general

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says those behind killing of Qassem Soleimani "should know that retaliation is obvious".

Iranian President vows to avenge killing of top general

IRGC officer assassinated outside his home

Iranian government calls assassination of Revolutionary Guards officer in Tehran an "act of terror."

IRGC officer assassinated outside his home

New Government's Agenda:

Iran deal, security, cost of living, Syria, Abraham Accords

Netanyahu vows "to do everything to prevent return to bad nuclear agreement," adds Israel will fight Iran's military presence in Syria.

Iran deal, security, cost of living, Syria, Abraham Accords

Iran:

Two teens face death penalty over involvement in riots

Human rights group says two Iranian teenagers were sentenced to be hanged over involvement in anti-government protests.

Two teens face death penalty over involvement in riots

Iran’s Defense Minister vows:

'Iranian army will avenge the death of Soleimani'

Iran’s Defense Minister: The commanders and perpetrators of this cowardly assassination will be punished for their shameful act.

'Iranian army will avenge the death of Soleimani'

Report:

Britain to designate IRGC a terrorist organization

Sources tell The Telegraph the move is expected to be announced within weeks and is supported by British ministers.

Britain to designate IRGC a terrorist organization

Op-ed:

When will the Mullahs' regime fall?

The mullahs' regime faces a shrinking economy, internal crisis, devastating environmental disaster, and a succession crisis, Op-ed..

When will the Mullahs' regime fall?

Iran holds military show of force near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian military conducts drills with airborne infantry, commandos, jets, drones and submarines in area important for global oil shipping.

Iran holds military show of force near Strait of Hormuz

Iran replaces central bank chief as rial plunges

Iran replaces the head of its central bank, after its currency shed nearly a third of its value in two months.

Iran replaces central bank chief as rial plunges

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'The window for nuclear talks is still open'

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran will alter course if the West doesn't change its behavior.

'The window for nuclear talks is still open'

Iran:

Writer sentenced to death after giving interview to Israeli TV

Reports from Iran indicate writer and painter Mehdi Bahman was sentenced to death after being convicted of espionage.

Writer sentenced to death after giving interview to Israeli TV

Where the Netanyahu government differs from its predecessor

The new government is prepared to stand up to the Biden administration when necessary.Op-ed.

Where the Netanyahu government differs from its predecessor

Iranian chess player plays without hijab

Iranian chess player Sara Khadem took part in international tournament without a hijab.

Iranian chess player plays without hijab

Iran unrest:

Raisi vows 'no mercy' against 'hostile' protests

Iranian President says foreign countries are "wrong" to think they will achieve their goals.

Raisi vows 'no mercy' against 'hostile' protests

Iran blasts Britain after arresting alleged UK-linked network

Iran blasts Britain's "non-constructive role", a day after arresting "network" involved in anti-government protests.

Iran blasts Britain after arresting alleged UK-linked network

Elon Musk: 100 Starlinks now online in Iran

SpaceX CEO announces satellite internet available to Iranians, making good on promise.

Elon Musk: 100 Starlinks now online in Iran

Will Iran's morality police be abolished or not?

The ceiling of protests has risen and gone beyond the demand for the abolition of the vice police and the rejection of its practices. Op-ed.

Will Iran's morality police be abolished or not?

Intelligence Directorate:

Global instability, Iran Israel's primary challenges in 2023

Ukraine war, US-China rivalry expected to exacerbate security issues in the Middle East according to new IDF intelligence report.

Global instability, Iran Israel's primary challenges in 2023

Germany suspends guarantees for business with Iran

The move comes in response to Iran's crackdown on protests.

Germany suspends guarantees for business with Iran

Iran claims:

'We arrested members of four teams linked to the Mossad'

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry claims it identified and arrested members of four teams of operatives linked to the Israeli Mossad.

'We arrested members of four teams linked to the Mossad'

Mossad chief:

'Iran plans to supply Russia with more advanced weapons'

Mossad chief David Barnea: Iran is increasing its attempts to carry out terrorist attacks, which we suppress every day, all over the world.

'Iran plans to supply Russia with more advanced weapons'

Iran criticizes Zelenskyy:

'Our patience is not endless'

Iran's Foreign Ministry criticizes Ukrainian President who told US Congress that Iran is providing Russia with drones.

'Our patience is not endless'

Cyber security chief: Dozens of Iranian cyber attacks per month

Director General of the Israel National Cyber Directorate says leaks of Israeli security footage result of weak passwords.

Cyber security chief: Dozens of Iranian cyber attacks per month

Over 40 lawyers arrested during Iran protests

Activist group says that dozens of lawyers have been arrested by the Iranian regime during months of protests.

Over 40 lawyers arrested during Iran protests

Odd, Iran's social media post antisemitic drawings on Azerbaijan

It is to be expected that a neighboring country that has relations with Israel and religious freedom becomes the enemy of Iran. Op-ed.

Odd, Iran's social media post antisemitic drawings on Azerbaijan

Iran:

'We'll return to nuclear deal if our red lines are respected'

Iran's Foreign Minister: Our understanding is that the other parties (to the nuclear deal) are returning to realism.

'We'll return to nuclear deal if our red lines are respected'

The young protesters have sculpted the New Iran

The only chance Iran has is to get rid of these toxic, worthless mullahs and ayatollahs. Op-ed.

The young protesters have sculpted the New Iran

Iranian and EU officials meet amid stalled nuclear talks

Iran's Foreign Minister meets EU foreign policy chief on the sidelines of a summit in Jordan.

Iranian and EU officials meet amid stalled nuclear talks

Biden caught on video saying Iran deal is 'dead'

Video from sidelines of recent election rally shows Biden telling woman that the 2015 deal is dead but the US won't formally announce it.

Biden caught on video saying Iran deal is 'dead'

IAEA inspectors leave Iran after short visit

IAEA inspectors meet head of Iran's nuclear energy organization, do not say whether they addressed impasse.

IAEA inspectors leave Iran after short visit

Gantz: Time has come to put serious pressure on Iran

Defense Minister at Jewish Media Summit: Ties between us were forged 3,000 years ago and are stronger than any 1 government.

Gantz: Time has come to put serious pressure on Iran

Iran:

'We're preparing to launch at least two satellites into space'

Iran's Telecommunications Minister says the country will launch at least two satellites into space by late March.

'We're preparing to launch at least two satellites into space'

Iran:

'Our uranium enrichment capacity is at record levels'

Announcement comes a day before UN nuclear monitors are set to visit the country.

'Our uranium enrichment capacity is at record levels'

Iran:

Prominent actress arrested after voicing support for protests

Actress Taraneh Alidoosti, 38, detained for "publishing false and distorted content and inciting chaos".

Prominent actress arrested after voicing support for protests

NGO: Iran to execute 26 more protesters

Amnesty slams Iran for denying fair trials to protesters set to be executed.

NGO: Iran to execute 26 more protesters

Netanyahu:

'Peace with Saudi Arabia would end the Arab-Israeli conflict'

PM-designate tells Washington Examiner peace with the Saudis would lead to peace with other countries, but "it's up to the Saudis".

'Peace with Saudi Arabia would end the Arab-Israeli conflict'

Australia places sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

Jewish community org applauds sanctions but urges government to list Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity.

Australia places sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

Ottawa moves closer to renaming street after Mahsa Amini

Street outside former Iranian Embassy in Canada’s capital would be renamed Mahsa Amini Street.

Ottawa moves closer to renaming street after Mahsa Amini

UN report on Iran skirts question on drone supply to Russia

Upcoming report to UN Security Council obtained by Axios does not accuse Iran of supplying Russia with drones.

UN report on Iran skirts question on drone supply to Russia

IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles

UN nuclear watchdog team will visit Tehran on Sunday aiming to resolve impasse over inquiry into undeclared uranium particles.

IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles

Iranian newspaper:

'Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests'

Newspaper close to Khamenei suggests authorities close Strait of Hormuz in response to alleged foreign support for nationwide protests.

'Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests'

Iran expelled from UN Commission on the Status of Women

29 countries vote to expel Iran from UN body, 8 vote against, 16 abstain.

Iran expelled from UN Commission on the Status of Women

US Jewish leaders condemn executions in Iran

Leaders of Conference of Presidents: We fiercely support the right of every Iranian citizen to peacefully assemble and protest.

US Jewish leaders condemn executions in Iran

Iran:

Soccer player faces execution over campaigning for women

Global soccer players’ union shocked over possible execution of Iranian soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani.

Soccer player faces execution over campaigning for women