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Iranian commander:

'The US has no place in the Gulf'

Naval commander of IRGC warns that any country seeking to jeopardize Iran's interests will receive "a crushing and regretting response."

'The US has no place in the Gulf'

Iranian assassin exposed by Mossad

A video has surfaced on social media of a man reportedly sent by Iran to assassinate Israeli diplomats after his capture by the Mossad.

Iranian assassin exposed by Mossad

Quds Force chief:

'Iran backs all groups ready to fight Israel'

Iranian officials threaten Israel as thousands march in Tehran on Al-Quds Day, shouting "Death to America" and "Death to Israel".

'Iran backs all groups ready to fight Israel'

Nasrallah warns:

'Iran will not hesitate to directly attack Israel'

Hezbollah leader says Iran has told Arab countries it will attack them if Iranian targets are struck from their territory.

'Iran will not hesitate to directly attack Israel'

Op-ed:

The real reason for Blinken’s alarming warning about Iran

Perhaps the US secretary of state intended to frighten people so much that opposition to American concessions to Iran melted away. Op-ed.

The real reason for Blinken’s alarming warning about Iran

Iranian official: Jews are lying about the Holocaust

Head of a regime-affiliated think-tank says that anything the Jews say is likely to be a lie because they've 'always been known as liars.'

Iranian official: Jews are lying about the Holocaust

Iranian newspaper:

'Hitler was smarter and more courageous than current leaders'

On Holocaust Memorial Day, article in Iranian newspaper affiliated with Ali Khamenei hails Nazi leader.

'Hitler was smarter and more courageous than current leaders'

Dr Mordechai Kedar:

Only a 'credible threat' from the Biden admin will deter Iran

With the Iran nuclear talks not likely leading to a deal, Dr Mordechai Kedar believes that the Biden admin finally woke up to reality.

Only a 'credible threat' from the Biden admin will deter Iran

Israeli estimate:

Chance of nuclear deal with Iran is low

Nuclear agreement may still be signed, but chances are dropping 'at an exponential rate,' source says.

Chance of nuclear deal with Iran is low

Iran calls for resumption of nuclear talks

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says a meeting to resume nuclear talks should take place as soon as possible.

Iran calls for resumption of nuclear talks

Iran claims it seized fuel smuggling vessel in the Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they seized foreign vessel smuggling fuel in the Gulf and arrested its crew members.

Iran claims it seized fuel smuggling vessel in the Gulf

Iran claims to have captured 3 Mossad spies

Three agents allegedly captured in Sistan and Balochistan Province.

Iran claims to have captured 3 Mossad spies

Uproar in Israel:

Persian-language reporter accuses competing site of aiding Iran

A reporter from a Persian media channel in Israel accused the owner of a competing site of siding with the Iranian regime.

Persian-language reporter accuses competing site of aiding Iran

'Iran will punish Israel's slightest provocation'

Iranian President Raisi warned that 'the huge power of our armed forces will not let you rest.'

'Iran will punish Israel's slightest provocation'

Iran unveils new drone which can threaten Israel

Kaman-22 drone can carry various weapons, has a range of 3,000 km and a flight duration of 48 hours.

Iran unveils new drone which can threaten Israel

Iranian official:

'We will confront Israel wherever it feels necessary'

Quds Force head Esmail Ghaani: Wherever we identify a Zionist threat, we will harshly confront them.

'We will confront Israel wherever it feels necessary'

IAEA report:

Iran’s new Natanz centrifuge plant to speed up enrichment

The IAEA has revealed that Iran is opening a centrifuge parts workshop at Natanz to increase its ability to enrich uranium.

Iran’s new Natanz centrifuge plant to speed up enrichment

'Like a sinking rock' - Iranian child brides mourn lost youth

According to official Iranian statistics, 70% of child marriages end in divorce.

'Like a sinking rock' - Iranian child brides mourn lost youth

Gantz: Great PA condemned attack, but action must be taken

Defense Minister addresses Washington Institute forum, calls for immediate activation of 'Plan B' if talks to revive Iran deal fail.

Gantz: Great PA condemned attack, but action must be taken

Running out of options:

Is Israel planning to strike Iran?

With DM Gantz saying a 'Plan B' was on the table, all eyes are on Israel as the situation leaves the Jewish State with few options on Iran.

Is Israel planning to strike Iran?

Iran:

'We supplied IAEA with documents explaining uranium traces'

Iran says it supplied UN nuclear watchdog with documents explaining the discovery of suspect enriched uranium traces.

'We supplied IAEA with documents explaining uranium traces'

Israel concerned over Iranian takeover of Syrian Golan

Terror groups seeking to enlist supporters among Shiite population in Syria have already enlisted a few hundred, report says.

Israel concerned over Iranian takeover of Syrian Golan

Iran and Russia's clashing interests

For the first time Iran and Russia have faced off and the interests of the two allies now clash in previously unimagined ways. Op-ed.

Iran and Russia's clashing interests

House Democrats privately turning against new Iran deal

Democrats in the House are privately becoming increasingly concerned about the ramifications of a new Iran nuclear deal.

House Democrats privately turning against new Iran deal

Iran attacks:

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran- 'leverage for negotiations'

Experts are questioning whether sanctions imposed on an arms dealer following the recent attacks aren't just leverage for nuclear talks.

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran- 'leverage for negotiations'

IAF upgrades with eye on Iran

Air Force sums up achievements under outgoing commander Amikam Norkin, goals of upgrading fleet to 4th, 5th generation aircraft.

IAF upgrades with eye on Iran

IRGC Commander to Israel:

'If your mischief is repeated, you will suffer our missiles'

Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami warns Israel of “swift revenge attacks” if it continues to target members of the force.

'If your mischief is repeated, you will suffer our missiles'

Freed UK resident says Iran used her as a negotiations 'pawn'

Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe accused both Britain and Iran of treating her as a political pawn after almost 6 years in captivity.

Freed UK resident says Iran used her as a negotiations 'pawn'

Khamenei hints he supports nuclear negotiations

Iran's Supreme Leader signals support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief.

Khamenei hints he supports nuclear negotiations

Two Iranian drones were heading for Israel - and shot down

Two UAVs shot down by US fighter planes over Iraq had been intended for detonation in Israel.

Two Iranian drones were heading for Israel - and shot down

Bennett wishes Iranians "freedom from cruel Iranian regime"

Israeli prime minister releases video message to mark the Nowruz, the beginning of the Persian calendar.

Bennett wishes Iranians "freedom from cruel Iranian regime"

Iran Nuclear Deal:

US Rep: Biden would be 'biggest funder of terrorism’

According to Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Biden’s nuclear deal with Iran would give 'billions of dollars' to terrorists.

US Rep: Biden would be 'biggest funder of terrorism’

Iran's underground fortress: Ancient city uncovered

Beneath a small town in the Islamic Republic lies a sprawling underground city constructed 1,500 years ago.

Iran's underground fortress: Ancient city uncovered

Report: Israel will try to thwart proposed Iran Nuclear Deal

According to reports, top Israeli diplomats are making efforts to prevent the agreement from being finalized.

Report: Israel will try to thwart proposed Iran Nuclear Deal

Iran threatens to hit 'Zionist bases' in Iraq

The threat from the IRGC comes days after Iranian missile attack on the city of Erbil in northern Iraq.

Iran threatens to hit 'Zionist bases' in Iraq

Bennett and Lapid:

'We refuse to believe US would normalize Revolutionary Guards'

Israeli Prime Minister and Foreign Minister slam plans the Biden administration prepared to drop Iran's Revolutionary Guards from black list

'We refuse to believe US would normalize Revolutionary Guards'

UK foreign secretary expresses concern over Iran acquiring nukes

As talks over nuclear deal near conclusion, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss expresses concern that Iran may acquire nuclear weapons.

UK foreign secretary expresses concern over Iran acquiring nukes

Renewed Iran nuclear deal said to be close

Analysis by Prof. Chuck Freilich, Former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, of expected new Iran nuclear deal on i24NEWS.

Renewed Iran nuclear deal said to be close

British hostages held in Iran released after 5 years

Anoosheh Ashoori was convicted of spying for the Mossad; Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was convicted of plotting to overthrow Iran's regime.

British hostages held in Iran released after 5 years

'Purim gift:' Iran publishes details of Mossad chief's family

Iran publishes documents from old phone of Mossad chief's wife in apparent attempt to embarrass him after hundreds of Iranian UAVs destroyed

'Purim gift:' Iran publishes details of Mossad chief's family

Op-ed:

Iranian attack should wake up Israel

The 12 massive ballistic missiles fired from Iran at the large US Consulate being built in Erbil, were not only aimed at America. Opinion.

Iranian attack should wake up Israel

Top US general:

'Iran has 3,000 ballistic missiles that can hit Tel Aviv'

CENTCOM chief Kenneth McKenzie warns US lawmakers that Iran’s ballistic missiles pose a great threat.

'Iran has 3,000 ballistic missiles that can hit Tel Aviv'

Report:

Israel destroyed hundreds of Iranian drones in massive attack

Israel reportedly attacked airbase in western Iran, wiping out hundreds of Iranian drone aircraft.

Israel destroyed hundreds of Iranian drones in massive attack

Was building attacked in Iraq an Israeli training facility?

Senior US official tells New York Times that building struck by Iranian missiles in Erbil served as an Israeli training facility.

Was building attacked in Iraq an Israeli training facility?

Iran suspends talks with Saudi Arabia

The decision comes a day after Saudi Arabia executed 81 suspected terrorists.

Iran suspends talks with Saudi Arabia

Iran claims to have captured Israeli spy cell

Iranian media reports 'Israeli' spy network which worked to foment unrest, launch sabotage operations uncovered.

Iran claims to have captured Israeli spy cell

On northern border:

Israel concerned Iran may attempt revenge

Israel concerned Iran may attempt revenge for deaths of two officers in Syria.

Israel concerned Iran may attempt revenge

Iran nuclear talks paused, external factors blamed

Ongoing Vienna talks between Western powers and Iran over its nuclear program have been paused, with the EU blaming external factors.

Iran nuclear talks paused, external factors blamed

Gantz hints at elimination of two Iranian officers

Defense Minister: The IDF is thwarting terrorist acts - we will continue to do so wherever necessary.

Gantz hints at elimination of two Iranian officers

France: More delays could jeopardize Iran nuclear talks

France warns that further delays in talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal could jeopardize the chances of reaching an agreement.

France: More delays could jeopardize Iran nuclear talks

Pence blames 'Biden's unilateral concessions to Russia'

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks in Jerusalem and says that 'the American people have an enduring bond with Israel'.

Pence blames 'Biden's unilateral concessions to Russia'

Iran announces successful launch of second military satellite

The Noor-II satellite successfully launched into an earth orbit, Iranian military says.

Iran announces successful launch of second military satellite

A Tale of Two Persias:Haman and the Ayatollahs

To the Iranian Mullahs, like Haman, Jews sitting at‘their gate to the King (the Almighty) in Jerusalem as sovereigns, is intolerable.

A Tale of Two Persias:Haman and the  Ayatollahs

Justice Dep: Iran plotting to assassinate John Bolton

Two Iranians from the Quds Force found to have been planning to assassinate former Trump national security advisor John Bolton.

Justice Dep: Iran plotting to assassinate John Bolton

White House: Iran nuclear deal 'getting closer'

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran over increased oil production secondary to stopping Iran from getting nukes.

White House: Iran nuclear deal 'getting closer'

Dramatic video: How Iranian drones were intercepted

IDF releases new documentation, information about interception of 3 armed Iranian drones on their way to Israel last year.

Dramatic video: How Iranian drones were intercepted

Air Attacks on Israel Foiled:

IDF downed 3 armed Iranian drone aircraft last year

Israeli F-35 stealth fighters shoot down two armed Iranian drone aircraft last year, foiling planned attack on Israeli soil.

IDF downed 3 armed Iranian drone aircraft last year

Report:

Iran deal could be reached next week

Russia's chief negotiator in talks to revive 2015 deal says deal possible next week. British envoy: We are close.

Iran deal could be reached next week

IAEA chief to visit Iran on Saturday

The visit comes as nuclear talks between Iran and world powers are at a critical stage.

IAEA chief to visit Iran on Saturday

Iran:

Mysterious explosion leads to cancelled satellite launch

Iran tried to launch a satellite into space this past Saturday night but failed due to malfunction.

Mysterious explosion leads to cancelled satellite launch