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Iran’s new nuclear talk demands ‘alarming’

US Special Envoy for Iran describes country's new list of demands at recent talks as a non-starter.

Iran’s new nuclear talk demands ‘alarming’

Lapid: I told Macron the Iranians don't want a deal

PM tells INN: Govt. to build in settlements only with natural growth, no new settlements.

Lapid: I told Macron the Iranians don't want a deal

Former Syrian soldier: Iran is a bigger enemy than Israel

Former Syrian Colonel says he welcomes Israel's attacks on Iranian militias in his country because Iran is 'spreading hatred' in the region.

Former Syrian soldier: Iran is a bigger enemy than Israel

Gantz: Iran threatens the world before it threatens Israel

Defense Minister reveals recent images of 4 Iranian warships in the Red Sea at Annual Economist Government Roundtable in Athens.

Gantz: Iran threatens the world before it threatens Israel

Biden's haredi adviser speaks up on cyber threats from Iran

Anne Neuberger talks to Israeli media about cyberattacks by Russia & Iran. 'Russia has always used cyber as part of its geopolitical goals.'

Biden's haredi adviser speaks up on cyber threats from Iran

Watch: Israel & Saudi Arabia involved in security negotiations

Israel is trying to strengthen ties with the Saudis, in part as a way of bolstering the anti-Iran alliance in the region.

Watch: Israel & Saudi Arabia involved in security negotiations

Argentina probes Iranian-owned plane amid fears of terror plot

Argentina investigates Iranian-owned plane on suspicion of terrorism activity, stoking fear amongst Jewish groups.

Argentina probes Iranian-owned plane amid fears of terror plot

Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha fail to achieve breakthrough

Nuclear deal discussions between US and Iranian envoys with EU intermediary end without signs of progress.

Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha fail to achieve breakthrough

Senior Iranian Official:

'Iranian security establishment shaken by Israeli breaches'

Former Iranian VP says string of Israeli operations in Iran have rattled country's security establishment, led to firing of intel chief.

'Iranian security establishment shaken by Israeli breaches'

Gantz:

Iran's 'terrorists with keyboards' waging cyber war on Israel

Gantz reveals attempts by Iran to influence US presidential election, plot to disrupt UN force monitoring Israeli border with cyber attack.

Iran's 'terrorists with keyboards' waging cyber war on Israel

US and Iran begin indirect nuclear talks in Qatar

American and Iranian negotiators travel to Qatar for indirect nuclear talks mediated by the EU.

US and Iran begin indirect nuclear talks in Qatar

Threat level lowered for Israelis traveling to Istanbul

National Security Council lowers travel warning from level 4 to level 3 after Iranian cells seeking to harm Israelis arrested.

Threat level lowered for Israelis traveling to Istanbul

Watch: Iranian analyst slams Syria for not responding to Israel

Iranian political analyst says Israel is 'using other Arab countries to ignite a war in the region'.

Watch: Iranian analyst slams Syria for not responding to Israel

Iranian FM:

'We remain serious about reviving nuclear deal'

Iranian Foreign Minister: We can reach the final point of the agreement in the near future with realism from the American side.

'We remain serious about reviving nuclear deal'

President Herzog:

'Our counter-terror operations are straight out of a movie'

Israel's President reacts to attempts by Iran to attack Israeli civilians. 'No country would allow its innocent citizens to be threatened.'

'Our counter-terror operations are straight out of a movie'

Lapid:

Israel-Turkish cooperation has saved lives from Iranian attacks

Foreign Minister meets his Turkish counterpart after Turkey foils Iranian plot to kidnap former Israeli ambassador.

Israel-Turkish cooperation has saved lives from Iranian attacks

Has top Iranian intelligence official been fired?

Multiple unofficial reports indicate that head of IRGC intelligence unit has been fired for failure to stop Mossad operations in Iran.

Has top Iranian intelligence official been fired?

Strait of Hormuz:

US ships fire warning flares at hostile Iranian naval vessels

US ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz encounter Iranian naval vessels acting in aggressive manner and respond with warning shots.

US ships fire warning flares at hostile Iranian naval vessels

Fake news

Iran claims: 30,000 Israelis ran to bomb shelters

Iranian media claims sirens sounded in five cities, for nearly an hour straight. 'The Zionists run to the shelters every time.'

Iran claims: 30,000 Israelis ran to bomb shelters

Three Iranian vessels buzz US ships in the Gulf

Three IRGC vessels come close to two American ships, divert after warning sign.

Three Iranian vessels buzz US ships in the Gulf

Defense Minister:

'We're preparing powerful responses against Iran'

Defense Min. Gantz speaks about Iranian threat to Israelis in Turkey, praises 'achievements' against Iran deal.

'We're preparing powerful responses against Iran'

Iran admits:

Research center explosion was no accident

After claiming explosion in Parchin that killed engineer was an accident, Iran now admits incident was act of sabotage.

Research center explosion was no accident

Pilot of plane seized in Argentina identified as Iranian general

Cargo plane seized on suspicion of weapons smuggling was reportedly piloted by senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officer.

Pilot of plane seized in Argentina identified as Iranian general

Officials in Israel believe:

Israelis could be under threat in Gulf states as well

Defense establishment concerned that Iran's efforts to carry out an attack against Israelis in Turkey will spill over to other countries.

Israelis could be under threat in Gulf states as well

Gantz avoids question of whether he'll sit with Netanyahu

Defense Minister asked about possibility of government with Netanyahu but refuses to answer.

Gantz avoids question of whether he'll sit with Netanyahu

Shot across the bow? Russia to submit resolution against Israel

For the first time since Israel began attacking Iranian targets in Syria, Russia is taking unprecedented steps to protect its ally.

Shot across the bow? Russia to submit resolution against Israel

'Iran tarnishing relations with Turkey'

With Turkish security cooperating with its Israeli counterparts, Iran's relations with Turkey are taking a spin for the worst.

'Iran tarnishing relations with Turkey'

PA reporter for Iranian agency beaten by PA security forces

Reporter working for Tasnim news agency says he was abducted and beaten after covering dispersal of Islamist student demonstration.

PA reporter for Iranian agency beaten by PA security forces

This is the Iranian plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey

Israeli officials identify Hossein Taib, head of the intelligence unit of IRGC, as official plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey.

This is the Iranian plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey

Iranian Air Force officer dies under mysterious circumstances

Yet another officer of the Iranian Air Force has been announced dead after three others were reportedly assassinated less than a month ago.

Iranian Air Force officer dies under mysterious circumstances

Israeli Embassy warns:

Iran smuggling weapons on flights to Argentina

Israeli Embassy in Argentina comments on arrests of Iranians who used civilian airlines to smuggle weapons.

Iran smuggling weapons on flights to Argentina

Report:

Iran digging vast tunnel south of Natanz facility

Israeli and US intelligence officials monitoring Iran's effort to construct new nuclear facilities that can withstand bunker-busting bombs.

Iran digging vast tunnel south of Natanz facility

IDF vs. Iran:

Billions to terror instead of drinking water

Official IDF twitter accound shares video of home with no drinking water in Iran. "The priorities of this dangerous regime are very clear"

Billions to terror instead of drinking water

Iranian commander:

'The Zionist regime continues to receive blows from Iran'

Former IRGC commander: The Zionist regime and its officials know better what blows they have received from the Islamic Republic so far.

'The Zionist regime continues to receive blows from Iran'

Sanctions working? Iranian currency drops to all-time low

Iran's Rial dropped to a new low of 332,000 to a dollar, raising worries of a new nation-wide uprising against the government.

Sanctions working? Iranian currency drops to all-time low

'Top secret information leaked' - Iranians hack top officials

A well-funded, long-term operation by Iranian hackers resulted in dozens of top secret files being breached and security secrets revealed.

'Top secret information leaked' - Iranians hack top officials

Satellite footage:

Iran preparing for space launch

Images published by Maxar Technologies show launch pad at site of recent failed attempts to put a satellite into orbit.

Iran preparing for space launch

Iran:

'We still believe nuclear negotiations can succeed'

Iran says it still believes negotiations can succeed to revive 2015 nuclear deal, despite recent rebuke from IAEA.

'We still believe nuclear negotiations can succeed'

Israeli describes escape from kidnapping attempt in Turkey

Turkish security forces cooperating with Israel to protect Israelis, capture Iranian squads which seek to harm them.

Israeli describes escape from kidnapping attempt in Turkey

Bennett: Israel won't hesitate to use its power anywhere

PM speaks of Iranian plot to kill Israelis in Turkey for 1st time. 'There are still neighbors who haven't come to terms with our existence.'

Bennett: Israel won't hesitate to use its power anywhere

Report:

IRGC officers who died developed arms for Hezbollah

Source says two officers whose deaths were announced Sunday were engaged in "developing arms for Hezbollah".

IRGC officers who died developed arms for Hezbollah

Report:

Iran believes Israel killed two of its scientists

Iranian sources say Israel poisoned the food of two Iranian scientists who died within days of each other.

Iran believes Israel killed two of its scientists

Terrifying phone call:

'They're waiting to kill you at the hotel in Istanbul'

Israeli tourists called by intelligence official to tell them Iranian squad waiting for them at their hotel, they must go to the airport.

'They're waiting to kill you at the hotel in Istanbul'

AJC gives award to prominent critic of Iranian regime

Journalist Masih Alinejad honored for activism in support of human rights for Iranians.

AJC gives award to prominent critic of Iranian regime

Lapid: If you have a flight to Istanbul, cancel it

Foreign Minister says Israelis in Turkey at risk of Iranian attack. 'No vacation is worth your life.'

Lapid: If you have a flight to Istanbul, cancel it

Report:

Iranian agents arrested in Turkey plotting to abduct Israelis

Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps agents arrested in Turkey, while planning to kidnap Israelis.

Iranian agents arrested in Turkey plotting to abduct Israelis

Two Iranian air force scientists die less than 24 hours apart

Scientist working for Iranian air force dies 'during mission', hours after another scientist died in car crash.

Two Iranian air force scientists die less than 24 hours apart

Mike Pompeo:

Current approach to Iran is 'crazy'

The former Secretary of State joined the Tikvah Fund conference to talk about the future of the Middle East's relationship with Israel.

Current approach to Iran is 'crazy'

Iranian terror attack against Israelis in Turkey foiled

Israel and Turkey prevented planned Iranian terror attack against Israeli targets in Turkey. Travel advisory remains in effect, however.

Iranian terror attack against Israelis in Turkey foiled

Watch: Iranian journalist faces deportation from Israel

A journalist who fled Iran and ended up in Israel says she supports the Jewish State and has no intentions of harming it.

Watch: Iranian journalist faces deportation from Israel

European powers to Iran:

'End the nuclear escalation'

France, Germany and the United Kingdom condemn Iran's latest steps to scale back compliance with 2015 nuclear deal.

'End the nuclear escalation'

Iran claims Mossad agent ‘Fart’ killed by drone, laughter ensues

Hebrew speakers LOLing after Iran claims to have killed a Mossad agent named “Asa Flots", a name which translates to "made a fart."

Iran claims Mossad agent ‘Fart’ killed by drone, laughter ensues

US defense initiative: Israel and Iraq to be allies?

US pushing for regional defense agreement among 10 Middle Eastern countries against Iran, including Israel and Iraq,

US defense initiative: Israel and Iraq to be allies?

Bennett:

'There's little I can do to stop government from disintegrating'

Prime Minister believes that US pressure on Iran could result in stricter nuclear deal which Israel can live with.

'There's little I can do to stop government from disintegrating'

Ambassador Erdan:

'The UN must stop Iran's race toward an atomic bomb'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN responds to IAEA's decision to condemn Iran: A nuclear Iran would endanger the whole world.

'The UN must stop Iran's race toward an atomic bomb'

Iran warns:

'Our response to IAEA will be firm and proportionate'

Iran's foreign ministry denounces IAEA decision to censure Iran over its refusal to cooperate with nuclear inspectors.

'Our response to IAEA will be firm and proportionate'

Gantz:

'Iran threatens both regional and global peace'

Defense Minister welcomes IAEA decision to censure Iran: The international community must take concrete steps.

'Iran threatens both regional and global peace'

Iran takes down IAEA surveillance cameras from nuclear facility

Removal of two cameras comes as IAEA set to vote on resolution criticizing Iran after discovery of trace uranium at unlisted sites.

Iran takes down IAEA surveillance cameras from nuclear facility

Irresponsible? Security officials blast PM's hints on Iran

"No reason to encourage Iran to seek revenge," say officials. "Our official policy was silence."

Irresponsible? Security officials blast PM's hints on Iran

Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa

Commander of Iranian Army’s ground forces says Iran can raze Tel Aviv and Haifa if ordered to do so.

Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa