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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

Iran to hold public trials for 1,000 protesters

Iran to try 1,000 people in response to protests over death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran to hold public trials for 1,000 protesters

IRGC Commander-in-Chief: Protests are an American, Zionist plot

IRGC Commander-in-Chief General Hossein Salami warns Israel, the US, England, and Saudi Arabia of 'payback' for the recent unrest.

IRGC Commander-in-Chief: Protests are an American, Zionist plot

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes oil tanker in Persian Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps captures oil tanker in the Persian Gulf reportedly carrying 11 million liters of oil.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes oil tanker in Persian Gulf

Iran:

Students defy IRGC commander, continue to protest

Students gather across Iran in defiance of IRGC chief Hossein Salami, who warned demonstrators to stay off the streets.

Students defy IRGC commander, continue to protest

Biden's Iran policy is a disaster!

These are not sporadic protests or a feminist revolution. This is a Revolution of the Iranian people against the mullahs. Help us! Op-ed.

Biden's Iran policy is a disaster!

IRGC head warns:

'Today is the last day of the riots'

Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami warns protesters: Don't sell your honor to America.

'Today is the last day of the riots'

Ukraine to Iran:

'Stop sending weapons to Russia'

Ukraine's Foreign Minister speaks to Iranian counterpart, demands Tehran stop sending weapons to Russia.

'Stop sending weapons to Russia'

Knowing Netanyahu through his books and those written about him

History doesn't lie, and Netanyahu has been consistent in his opinions, although he could not always carry them out. Op-ed.

Knowing Netanyahu through his books and those written about him

Watch: Plain-clothed agents abduct Iranian protesters

See a group of regular-looking men suddenly pull out guns and push a young female protesters into the back of their car.

Watch: Plain-clothed agents abduct Iranian protesters

AJC calls for special UNHRC session on Iran human rights abuses

American Jewish Committee urges Biden to gather necessary support for convening special session to discuss crackdown on Iranian protesters.

AJC calls for special UNHRC session on Iran human rights abuses

ISIS claims attack on Shiite shrine in Iran

Iran says at least 13 people were killed in attack on the Shah Cheragh shrine in the city of Shiraz.

ISIS claims attack on Shiite shrine in Iran

Iranian police open fire on mourners in Mahsa Amini’s home city

Crowds gathered to mark 40 days since 22-year old died in police custody face live rounds and tear gas from security officials.

Iranian police open fire on mourners in Mahsa Amini’s home city

Ukraine: Israel providing vital intel on Iranian drones

The statement comes despite accusations against Israel's 'betrayal' of Ukraine.

Ukraine: Israel providing vital intel on Iranian drones

Would banning Iran from World Cup prove counterproductive?

FIFA is facing calls to disqualify the Iranian team over the government crackdown on protests but will the players join in on the dissent?

Would banning Iran from World Cup prove counterproductive?

Fan walking 4500 miles to Qatar for World Cup disappears in Iran

Spanish soccer fan disappears after crossing from Iraq into Iran on his way to the World Cup.

Fan walking 4500 miles to Qatar for World Cup disappears in Iran

In Washington

Pres. Herzog to present proof Iranian UAVs used against Ukraine

Israeli President to present US officials with photos showing Iranian drones being used in Russia's war against Ukraine/

Pres. Herzog to present proof Iranian UAVs used against Ukraine

Iran:

More than 300 indicted in connection with mass protests

Tehran prosecutor says indictments for 315 people, including four charged with an offense that can carry the death penalty.

More than 300 indicted in connection with mass protests

Ukrainian soccer chief: Iran should be banned from World Cup

Head of Shakhtar Donetsk club urges Iran to be banned and for Ukraine to take its place in World Cup.

Ukrainian soccer chief: Iran should be banned from World Cup

Zelenskyy blames Israel for Russia-Iran alliance

Ukrainian President tells Israeli audience Russia providing Iran with support for its nuclear program in exchange for weapons.

Zelenskyy blames Israel for Russia-Iran alliance

Iran arrests 10 suspects accused of spying for Israel

Tehran claims it has captured ten Mossad agents in northwestern Iran.

Iran arrests 10 suspects accused of spying for Israel

Iran releases security footage of fire at notorious prison

Purported CCTV footage of fire at Evin Prison only adds to the mystery of what happened the night of the blaze.

Iran releases security footage of fire at notorious prison

Iran:

Atomic Energy Organization's email server hacked

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization blames "foreign" attack on hacking of its email server.

Atomic Energy Organization's email server hacked

Will Iran's 'kamikaze' drones force Israel's hand?

As Ukraine is being hit by thousands of Iranian-made suicide drones, Israel is feeling the pressure to step in.

Will Iran's 'kamikaze' drones force Israel's hand?

Iranian official:

'The riots have reached their final days'

Iran's deputy interior minister says riots that followed the death of Mahsa Amini are decreasing every day.

'The riots have reached their final days'

Report:

Mar-a-Lago documents contained secrets about Iran and China

Sources say some of the classified documents recovered from Trump’s estate included highly sensitive intelligence regarding Iran and China.

Mar-a-Lago documents contained secrets about Iran and China

If the American President is willing to court Iran, danger lurks

President Biden must carefully avoid diplomatic and closer to home missteps, remembering Iran's threats against the USA and Israel. Op-ed.

If the American President is willing to court Iran, danger lurks

Iran blasts warming Saudi relations with Israel

'Israel is collapsing, this will be the end of your era,' top Iranian general warns Saudi Arabia

Iran blasts warming Saudi relations with Israel

EU slaps new sanctions on Iran over drone sales to Russia

The deadly drones have inflicted heavy damage on Ukrainian cities over the past days.

EU slaps new sanctions on Iran over drone sales to Russia

Watch: Crowds welcome Iranian athlete who 'forgot' her hijab

The female rock climber went missing after arriving in Tehran as some feared she had been killed by the government.

Watch: Crowds welcome Iranian athlete who 'forgot' her hijab

US officials:

'Iran sent drone trainers to help Russia'

Officials confirm that Iran has sent trainers to Ukraine to help Russians overcome problems with drones they purchased from Tehran.

'Iran sent drone trainers to help Russia'

Assessment:

Hezbollah to use Iranian drones against Israel in next conflict

Israel concerned by use of drones against Ukraine which are likely to be used against the Jewish State in a war with Hezbollah.

Hezbollah to use Iranian drones against Israel in next conflict

Iran:

Four inmates killed, 61 injured in fire in notorious prison

Iran's judiciary says blaze at Evin Prison, which houses political prisoners and anti-government activists, killed four inmates.

Four inmates killed, 61 injured in fire in notorious prison

Watch: Iranian city 'under the control of protesters'

Reports streaming out that the city of Dehdasht, Iran, has been taken over by anti-regime protesters as the popular uprising continues.

Watch: Iranian city 'under the control of protesters'

Fire breaks out at notorious Iranian prison

Fire breaks out and shots heard at Evin prison, which holds political prisoners.

Fire breaks out at notorious Iranian prison

Watch:

Iranian protesters take down Khomeini statue

Police deployed heavily in predominantly ethnic Arab city of Dezful as protests over death of Mahsa Amini continue.

Iranian protesters take down Khomeini statue

White House spokesman:

'No imminent revival of Iran nuclear deal'

White House spokesman John Kirby says revival of 2015 agreement is not likely anytime in the near future.

'No imminent revival of Iran nuclear deal'

Iran arrests alleged spy for Israel

A person “spying for the Zionist regime” arrested in city of Kerman.

Iran arrests alleged spy for Israel

Will light prevail over darkness in Iran?

The Taranehs and Nedas and Mahsas of Iran shall remain as eternal testaments to the depravity of the Iranian regime. Op-ed.

Will light prevail over darkness in Iran?

Schoolchildren at the front of Iranian protests

At least 185 Iranians, including 19 children, have been killed since protests began nearly four weeks ago.

Schoolchildren at the front of Iranian protests

Germany calls for EU sanctions over Iranian crackdown

Germany’s Foreign Minister urges entry bans, asset freezes against those responsible for repression of protesters in Iran.

Germany calls for EU sanctions over Iranian crackdown

Iran:

Two IRGC members killed during anti-government protests

Two members of Iran's security forces killed amid continued protests over the death of Mahsa Amini.

Two IRGC members killed during anti-government protests

Watch: Iranian security fire at protesters in Tehran

Local residents posted footage of security personnel gunning down protesters in the city.

Watch: Iranian security fire at protesters in Tehran

Watch:

Iranian state TV hacked by activists

Activists hacked Iranian state TV, displaying a photo of Khamenei and writing, 'The blood of our youth is on your hands.'

Iranian state TV hacked by activists

Iran says Mahsa Amini's death was caused by illness

Official medical report claims the death of woman who was arrested by morality police was caused by illness rather than blows or beatings.

Iran says Mahsa Amini's death was caused by illness

Canada bans IRGC leaders from entering the country

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says more than 10,000 members of the IRGC leadership will be inadmissible to Canada forever.

Canada bans IRGC leaders from entering the country

Ambassador Erdan:

'How can you negotiate with a regime that murdered a woman?'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN demands answer on how the international community can negotiate a nuclear deal with the regime in Iran.

'How can you negotiate with a regime that murdered a woman?'

B’nai Brith Canada calls for special UN session on Iran

Advocacy org demands that UNHRC no longer stay silent on the human rights abuses and repression of women in Iran.

B’nai Brith Canada calls for special UN session on Iran

Iran broadcasts ‘confession’ of French couple accused of spying

Televised confession aired as protests against human rights abuses in Iran continue.

Iran broadcasts ‘confession’ of French couple accused of spying

Ukraine: Iranian drones will help strengthen ties with Israel

Ukraine's ambassador believes that Iranian military aid to Russia will force Israel's hand in helping arm his country.

Ukraine: Iranian drones will help strengthen ties with Israel

Survey:

Most Americans support diplomacy with Iran

Wide-ranging survey finds nearly 79 percent of US voters believe the United States should continue to pursue negotiations with Iran.

Most Americans support diplomacy with Iran

Canada:

Jewish org praises sanction on Iran for human rights violations

Abraham Global Peace Initiative applauds step but urges government to add Revolutionary Guard Corps to list of terrorist entities.

Jewish org praises sanction on Iran for human rights violations

France pushing for sanctions against senior Iranian officials

French Foreign Minister says France pushing for EU to hold Iranian officials responsible over crackdown on protesters.

France pushing for sanctions against senior Iranian officials

Biden is silent as Iranian women die for freedom

Obama ignored Iranian protests that could have overthrown the ayatollahs, although protestors begged for help. Biden is the same. Op-ed.

Biden is silent as Iranian women die for freedom

Iran:

'It is still possible to revive 2015 nuclear deal'

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry: If the other side shows political will, it is possible that a deal will be reached.

'It is still possible to revive 2015 nuclear deal'

Biden:

'We will impose further costs on Iran'

US President vows another response to Iran's violent crackdown against protesters.

'We will impose further costs on Iran'

Watch: Iranian forces storm campus, shoot students

Hundreds of students in the prestigious university had taken refuge inside the campus' parking lot.

Watch: Iranian forces storm campus, shoot students

Iran's Supreme Leader claims Israel and US behind protests

As outrage over death of Mahsa Amini continues, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims protests are foreign plot to destabilize Iran.

Iran's Supreme Leader claims Israel and US behind protests

Iran:

At least 92 dead in crackdown on women-led protests

The protests began following the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by the morality police.

At least 92 dead in crackdown on women-led protests

Morality police 'disappear' from the streets of Iran

Following nationwide riots, a section of the country's security apparatus has mysteriously vanquished from public view.

Morality police 'disappear' from the streets of Iran