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Iranian hackers publish footage of Jerusalem bombing

Iranian group which claimed responsibility for activating air raid sirens claims it has control over Jerusalem's security cameras.

Iranian hackers publish footage of Jerusalem bombing

B’nai Brith warns Iran issuing threats against Canadians

Advocacy org calls on Ottawa to enact foreign agent registry similar to other western nations.

B’nai Brith warns Iran issuing threats against Canadians

Iran: Israel behind assassination of senior commander

The IRGC claims Israel behind assassination of senior officer in Syria.

Iran: Israel behind assassination of senior commander

Iran's missiles keep Russian invasion of Ukraine alive

Iran's drones and rockets targeting population centers provide a testing ground for weapons that could be used in an attack on Israel.Op-ed.

Iran's missiles keep Russian invasion of Ukraine alive

UNHRC to consider probe of Iran's crackdown on protests

UN Human Rights Council to host special session, discuss deteriorating human rights situation in Iran.

UNHRC to consider probe of Iran's crackdown on protests

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Iran's rabbi speaks: 'No danger to Judaism in Iran'

Rabbi Yehuda Grami of Iran says Jewish community is growing, speaks about the challenges of Jewish life in Iran.

Iran's rabbi speaks: 'No danger to Judaism in Iran'

Kochavi: US agrees we are at critical point on Iranian threat

IDF Chief of Staff holds professional meetings at White House and Pentagon, largely on US-Israeli efforts to combat Iranian threat.

Kochavi: US agrees we are at critical point on Iranian threat

The likelihood of regime change in Iran

The question is "how many lives must be lost to get the world's awareness?".There are ways to help the protesters. Op-ed

The likelihood of regime change in Iran

Report:

Iran enriching uranium to 60 percent

Iran ratchets up uranium enrichment efforts in response to IAEA condemnation.

Iran enriching uranium to 60 percent

IAEA Director-General:

'Iran has enough material for more than one nuclear device'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Iran can make a nuclear bomb but there is no indication it currently has a nuclear weapons program.

'Iran has enough material for more than one nuclear device'

Watch:

Iranian soccer players refuse to sing anthem at World Cup

The move appears to be a protest against the Iranian government's crackdown on demonstrators.

Iranian soccer players refuse to sing anthem at World Cup

Ottawa urged to rename street after Mahsa Amini

B’nai Brith calls on Canadian capital to rename street near site owned by Iran after 22-year old who died at hands of Iranian police.

Ottawa urged to rename street after Mahsa Amini

Watch: Iranian soccer fan talks to Israeli news station

'Many of our fans hope the national team loses in the World Cup because of the way the regime is conducting himself,' he says.

Watch: Iranian soccer fan talks to Israeli news station

Intelligence official: 'Iran may disrupt World Cup'

'Iran is on the entire field, and also under the field,' warns Aharon Haliwa, top Israeli intelligence official.

Intelligence official: 'Iran may disrupt World Cup'

NSC Chief:

'How can the international community ignore the Iranian people?'

Dr. Eyal Hulta called out the international community's inaction regarding the Iranian regime at an international conference in Bahrain.

'How can the international community ignore the Iranian people?'

Iranian-backed “sleeper cells” and US Counterintelligence

In case the mullah's regime is endangeredl, it could activate 'sleeper cells' all over the US. Op-ed.

Iranian-backed “sleeper cells” and US  Counterintelligence

Lapid: We struck Iran far from our borders

Outgoing PM speaks of his government's achievements and efforts to counter the Iranian threat at his final Cabinet meeting.

Lapid: We struck Iran far from our borders

Report:

Iran to begin manufacturing weaponized drones for Russia

Officials say Moscow has quietly reached an agreement with Tehran to begin manufacturing hundreds of unmanned weaponized aircraft.

Iran to begin manufacturing weaponized drones for Russia

Iran:

Protesters set fire to Ayatollah Khomeini's childhood home

Footage appears to show ancestral home of late Ayatollah Khomeini torched by protesters.

Protesters set fire to Ayatollah Khomeini's childhood home

Trump tweeted highly classified satellite photo in 2019

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency declassifies photo shared by Trump on Twitter in 2019 after failed Iranian rocket launch.

Trump tweeted highly classified satellite photo in 2019

Chief of Staff will visit US to discuss Iranian threat

IDF Chief of Staff to take off for official visit to the US, primarily to discuss Iranian threat.

Chief of Staff will visit US to discuss Iranian threat

Iranian TV show: How long would it take missile to hit Tel Aviv?

In a morning show on Iran's Channel 5, viewers are asked to answer a quiz question with a cash prize of 200,000 toman.

Iranian TV show: How long would it take missile to hit Tel Aviv?

IAEA board passes resolution criticizing Iran

Iran furious after IAEA board of directors criticizes its lack of cooperation with probe: This resolution will have no result.

IAEA board passes resolution criticizing Iran

Ron Dermer, top contender for Foreign Min., trashed Biden admin.

Former Israeli ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, now the leading candidate for Foreign Minister, slammed Biden over Iran policy.

Ron Dermer, top contender for Foreign Min., trashed Biden admin.

IAEA chief:

'I hope I can visit Tehran as part of probe'

IAEA head Rafael Grossi says he hopes planned visit to Tehran as part of probe into uranium traces found in Iran will still take place.

'I hope I can visit Tehran as part of probe'

US sanctions Iranian firms providing drones to Russia

New sanctions target Iranian aviation companies involved in manufacturing and shipping of drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.

US sanctions Iranian firms providing drones to Russia

Officials:

'Tanker attacked by Iranian drone not Israeli-owned'

Israeli officials say Iranian drone attack on tanker near Oman meant to distract from failed assassination in Georgia.

'Tanker attacked by Iranian drone not Israeli-owned'

US military says Iran behind attack on Israeli owned tanker

Top American general claims Iran behind drone attack on oil tanker owned by Israeli billionaire.

US military says Iran behind attack on Israeli owned tanker

Western nations seek to censure Iran at IAEA

US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA board censuring Iran over its lack of cooperation with the agency.

Western nations seek to censure Iran at IAEA

Revealed:

How Iran's plot to assassinate Israeli in Georgia was foiled

Iranian Revolutionary Guards hire assassins from al-Qaeda to murder Israeli businessman involved in Israel-Georgia-relations.

How Iran's plot to assassinate Israeli in Georgia was foiled

Jewish diplomat featured in PBS Iran hostage crisis documentary

A Jewish diplomat tells his story in PBS documentary about the Iran hostage crisis

Jewish diplomat featured in PBS Iran hostage crisis documentary

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

Revolutionary Guard's Aerospace Force and company making drones provided to Russia also sanctioned.

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

AJC praises UNHRC session addressing Iranian abuses

American Jewish Committee thanks Germany and Iceland for being leading voices calling for session to discuss regime's human rights abuses.

AJC praises UNHRC session addressing Iranian abuses

Iran issues first death sentence over Amini riots

One person sentenced in a Tehran court to death after taking part in riots that broke out following death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran issues first death sentence over Amini riots

Why Iran threatens Azerbaijan as well as Israel

Iran suspects that Azerbaijan allows Israel to use the country as a base to bring the rebels support. That is one reason. Op-ed.

Why Iran threatens Azerbaijan as well as Israel

German Chancellor:

'Iran will be sanctioned further by the EU'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz blasts Iranian government for crackdown on protests, warns more EU sanctions are coming.

'Iran will be sanctioned further by the EU'

Putin and Iranian President speak, stress cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, with both leaders placing emphasis on deepening cooperation.

Putin and Iranian President speak, stress cooperation

Iranian official:

'We sent delegation to Vienna to address IAEA concerns'

The announcement follows latest IAEA report criticizing Tehran for continuing to bar the agency's officials from accessing nuclear sites.

'We sent delegation to Vienna to address IAEA concerns'

Iranian commander:

'We await orders to intervene against protests'

Commander of Iranian army's ground forces refers to protesters as "flies", says army is ready to intervene if ordered to do so.

'We await orders to intervene against protests'

IAEA report:

Iran further increases stockpile of highly enriched uranium

In its latest report, UN atomic watchdog says Iran has increased its enriched uranium by 6.7 kilograms since September.

Iran further increases stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Iran signals it will hand down harsh sentences to protesters

Upwards of 1,000 protesters indicted in Tehran will receive severe sentences, Iranian authorities announce.

Iran signals it will hand down harsh sentences to protesters

Will new Israeli government go to war with Iran?

With a a right-wing government prepared to take over the reigns and the US dragging its feet on Iran, will Israel strike first?

Will new Israeli government go to war with Iran?

Iran arrests 26 in connection with attack on shrine

Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested 26 foreign nationals linked to recent ISIS attack on shrine in Shiraz.

Iran arrests 26 in connection with attack on shrine

The wordless West and regime change in Iran.

The lack of partnership among the opposition alarmed the silent West so it did not to support the Iran revolution. Op-ed.

The wordless West and regime change in Iran.

Iran unveils new version of surface-to-air missile system

Iran says its upgraded Bavar-373 surface-to-air missile system has a range of more than 300 km.

Iran unveils new version of surface-to-air missile system

Zelenskyy:

'Iran is still downplaying its supplies of drones to Russia'

After Iran admits it supplied Russia with drones to use in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says Iran isn't telling the whole truth.

'Iran is still downplaying its supplies of drones to Russia'

IRGC launches satellite-carrying rocket

State Department says Iran's actions "are unhelpful and destabilizing."

IRGC launches satellite-carrying rocket

Likud MK estimates:

'Netanyahu will attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Outgoing MK Tzachi Hanegbi: Based on my 35-year acquaintance with Netanyahu, I believe he will act to thwart Iran's nuclear program.

'Netanyahu will attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

White House clarifies Biden’s ‘we’re going to free Iran’ remark

Biden admin explains president's comment was made in solidarity with protesters and not to be taken literally.

White House clarifies Biden’s ‘we’re going to free Iran’ remark

US officials:

Iran seeking Russia’s help to bolster nuclear program

US intelligence suggests Iran has been asking Russia for help acquiring additional nuclear materials.

Iran seeking Russia’s help to bolster nuclear program

Khamenei: 'Death to America' will happen

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the US would be 'isolated' once a 'new world order' takes over.'

Khamenei: 'Death to America' will happen

UN report: 14,000 arrested in Iran over last 6 weeks

UN special rapporteur for Iran slams regime for 'unabated violent response of security forces' to protesters.

UN report: 14,000 arrested in Iran over last 6 weeks

CIA, Mossad, and regime change in Iran

Mullahs have absolutely no place in the future of a free Iran, just like Nazis in today’s Germany. The world must support the revolt. Op-ed.

CIA, Mossad, and regime change in Iran

US to enlist allies to remove Iran from UN women's rights body

Move to throw Iran off commission for brutal crackdown against protesters hailed by UN watch.

US to enlist allies to remove Iran from UN women's rights body

IDF soldier spends hours in Tehran after flight diverted

Plane carrying lone soldier diverted to Iran after passenger suffers medical incident.

IDF soldier spends hours in Tehran after flight diverted

Iran protests

Iranian rapper arrested by regime

The anti-regime rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested earlier this week, family alleges that he is undergoing torture.

Iranian rapper arrested by regime

German Chancellor:

'EU considering further sanctions against Iran'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns Iranian crackdown on protests, says EU considering further steps against Iran.

'EU considering further sanctions against Iran'

US envoy:

'We're not going to waste our time on Iran deal'

Rob Malley says US is currently focusing on the protests in Iran and its transfers of weapons to Ukraine.

'We're not going to waste our time on Iran deal'

US sanctions Iranian entity that put bounty on Salman Rushdie

Organization offering $3.3 million for author's death sanctioned by State Department.

US sanctions Iranian entity that put bounty on Salman Rushdie