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PM Bennett threatens Iran

'No one has any doubt who is behind ship attack,' PM Bennett warns.

PM Bennett threatens Iran

American Jews should stand with Iran’s protesters

We have to speak with one voice for freedom and support of innocents in Iran who want to liberate the country from a repressive regime.Op-ed

American Jews should stand with Iran’s protesters

British PM: Iran should face the consequences

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: Iran carried out unacceptable and outrageous attack on commercial shipping.

British PM: Iran should face the consequences

Iran records single-day record of new COVID-19 cases

Iran reports more than 37,000 new cases of coronavirus, the country's single-day record so far in the pandemic.

Iran records single-day record of new COVID-19 cases

Iranian president claims he averted war by joining nuclear talks

During his last TV appearance as president, Rouhani said UN Security Council was ready for war when he chose to enter into negotiations.

Iranian president claims he averted war by joining nuclear talks

Israel blasts EU for sending official to Raisi's inauguration

Israel lambasts the EU sending senior official and Iran Talks coordinator Enrique Mora to Raisi's inauguration this week.

Israel blasts EU for sending official to Raisi's inauguration

Blinken: There will be 'collective response' to Iran attack

Blinken warning of a 'collective response' to Iran following the attack on the Japanese-owned, Israeli-managed MV Mercer Street last Friday.

Blinken: There will be 'collective response' to Iran attack

Netanyahu warns of intelligence leaks from USA

Former PM Netanyahu hinted that sources in the Biden administration could leak information about actions Israel is planning against Iran.

Netanyahu warns of intelligence leaks from USA

IDF announces mass training excercise to counter Hezbollah

The IDF's excercise along Israel's northern border comes at a time when tensions with Iran are at their highest in years.

IDF announces mass training excercise to counter Hezbollah

Iran warns: 'Determined, immediate' response if ship is avenged

Spokesman for Iranian FM claims accusations of involvement in ship attack are 'baseless and provocative,' warns against attacks on Iran.

Iran warns: 'Determined, immediate' response if ship is avenged

Rouhani: We didn't always tell the truth

Iran’s outgoing president admits his nation at times “did not tell part of the truth” to its people during his eight-year tenure.

Rouhani: We didn't always tell the truth

Iran denies being responsible for attack on Israeli-managed ship

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: The Zionist regime has created insecurity, terror and violence.

Iran denies being responsible for attack on Israeli-managed ship

US blasts Iran for attack on Israeli-managed oil tanker

Blinken vows 'appropriate response' to Iranian drone attack on Israeli-managed ship which killed two crew members.

US blasts Iran for attack on Israeli-managed oil tanker

UK: Iran is behind deadly attack on Israeli-managed ship

Britain condemns Iranian attack on oil tanker managed by Israeli-owned company, refuting Iran's denial it was behind attack.

UK: Iran is behind deadly attack on Israeli-managed ship

Israel urges international response to ship attack

Israeli officials say they provided US and UK intelligence reports indicating Iran was behind the drone attack.

Israel urges international response to ship attack

Report: Israel launching campaign against new Iranian president

Plan will focus on character of Raisi, to be sworn in next week. Political source promises response to attack on ship in Gulf of Oman.

Report: Israel launching campaign against new Iranian president

US 'deeply concerned' by attack on Israeli-managed ship

US says it is closely monitoring the situation following attack on an Israeli-managed tanker off Oman.

US 'deeply concerned' by attack on Israeli-managed ship

Lapid: We mustn't remain silent in the face of Iranian terrorism

Foreign Minister: Iran is not just an Israeli problem, but an exporter of terrorism, destruction and instability.

Lapid: We mustn't remain silent in the face of Iranian terrorism

Report: US to sanction Iran’s drones and guided missiles

US officials say a sanctions campaign is planned against Iran’s capabilities for precision strikes using drones and guided missiles.

Report: US to sanction Iran’s drones and guided missiles

Alleged Iranian secret cyber files revealed

Files reportedly provide glimpse into Iranian ambitions for cyberattacks.

Alleged Iranian secret cyber files revealed

US condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters

State Department spokesperson: The Iranian people have a right to voice their frustrations and hold their government accountable.

US condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters

Former Mossad Chief:

'US will allow Iran to achieve nuclear weapons'

Danny Yatom, former Mossad chief, warns Israel needs backup plan 'in case the worst of all happens.'

'US will allow Iran to achieve nuclear weapons'

Unknown source reveals Iran's alleged secret cyber files

Classified documents attributed to the Iranian regime reveal secret research into potential targets for cyber attacks.

Unknown source reveals Iran's alleged secret cyber files

Senior Russian official confirms: IDF attacks on Syria deterred

A senior Russian source confirmed reports that his country is no longer turning a blind eye on Israeli strikes in Syria.

Senior Russian official confirms: IDF attacks on Syria deterred

Iran claims it arrested 'Israeli agents'

Iran claims its security forces arrested a network of agents working for Israel and seized a cache of weapons planned for use during unrest.

Iran claims it arrested 'Israeli agents'

Assessment: Iran within months of nuclear weapons

Institute for National Security Studies in annual report: Iran has crossed lines that have not been crossed in the past.

Assessment: Iran within months of nuclear weapons

Benny Gantz's message to the citizens of Iran

Defense Minister: Iranian regime is spending billions of dollars on nuclear project instead of on food and electricity.

Benny Gantz's message to the citizens of Iran

Israeli leaders meet Abdullah II to discuss Iran

Israel's Bennett met Jordan's King Abdullah II, who asked for help with his country's water shortage and discussed the Iran threat.

Israeli leaders meet Abdullah II to discuss Iran

Watch: Protesters killed by Iranian police as riots spread

Severe water shortage in Iran has forced residents into the streets with security forces firing at crowds as bloodshed ensues.

Watch: Protesters killed by Iranian police as riots spread

Love in Iran: Islamic Republic launches dating app

With fertility rates down, Iranian authorities launched a state-approved matchmaking app to promote the institution of marriage.

Love in Iran: Islamic Republic launches dating app

Exiled Iranian judoka dedicates Olympic medal to Israel

Saeid Mollaei, who criticized Iranian practice of not facing Israelis in sports, wins silver medal in Tokyo Olympics.

Exiled Iranian judoka dedicates Olympic medal to Israel

France: Iran endangering chance of reviving nuclear deal

France warns that Iran is endangering the chance of reaching an agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

France: Iran endangering chance of reviving nuclear deal

Israeli Foreign Ministry worker arrested after flying to Iran

Shabak arrests employee of Israel's Foreign Ministry who illegally traveled to Iran.

Israeli Foreign Ministry worker arrested after flying to Iran

Watch: Protesters in Iran chant 'Death to Khamenei'

In a video posted on July 21, 2021, protesters in Iran chant: 'Death to Khamenei!' as the water crisis in the country deteriorates.

Watch: Protesters in Iran chant 'Death to Khamenei'

Report: Iran, Hezbollah men killed in Israeli attacks in Syria

Reports say a Hezbollah military commander and a senior Revolutionary Guards official were killed in air strikes attributed to Israel.

Report: Iran, Hezbollah men killed in Israeli attacks in Syria

Iran's Supreme Leader: Don't give ammunition to the enemy

Khamenei: Residents of drought-hit southwest can express their discontent, but they should not give ammunition to the "enemy".

Iran's Supreme Leader: Don't give ammunition to the enemy

IDF soldiers host Iranian Muslims at military base

Iranian Muslim dissidents and activists meet IDF soldiers on Israeli military base on Lebanon border.

IDF soldiers host Iranian Muslims at military base

IAEA chief: Pause in talks leaves us in 'uncomfortable position'

IAEA chief speaks out against pause in talks with Iran on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

IAEA chief: Pause in talks leaves us in 'uncomfortable position'

US court holds Iranian banks responsible for Henkin murders

Court rules against 3 banks used by Iran to funnel money to Hamas, whose operatives killed Henkin couple in front of their children.

US court holds Iranian banks responsible for Henkin murders

Iran: Nuclear talks will continue after Raisi takes office

Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran's policy on a return to 2015 deal will not change under the new administration.

Iran: Nuclear talks will continue after Raisi takes office

US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in Syria

US drone attack targets truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria, officials in the militia claim.

US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in Syria

Iran: Ten prisoners could be free tomorrow

Iranian deputy minister says Vienna talks 'must await new administration,' promises prisoner swap will occur Sunday if US, UK, cooperate.

Iran: Ten prisoners could be free tomorrow

'Iran is capable of producing a nuclear bomb'

Former Iranian diplomat says Iran does not seek to produce a nuclear bomb, but is capable of doing so if it wants.

'Iran is capable of producing a nuclear bomb'

Report: Netanyahu tried to persuade Trump to attack Iran

New Yorker reports then-PM tried to convince Trump to attack Iran after his election loss to Biden. General Milley thwarted the move.

Report: Netanyahu tried to persuade Trump to attack Iran

US ready to lift nearly all sanctions on Iran, Zarif claims

Iranian FM tells parliament the US is on the verge of lifting all sanctions on the rogue state.

US ready to lift nearly all sanctions on Iran, Zarif claims

Iran is racing toward a nuclear bomb and Israel is silent

Bennett and Lapid have handcuffed Israel to a policy of “no surprises” with the US and abandoned the fight for global public opinion. Op-ed.

Iran is racing toward a nuclear bomb and Israel is silent

'The Iranian regime cannot break me'

Iranian-born journalist who was targeted in kidnapping plot: The regime is scared of me.

'The Iranian regime cannot break me'

Iran won't resume nuclear talks until Raisi takes over

Diplomatic source: Iran not prepared to resume negotiations on 2015 nuclear deal until Ebrahim Raisi's administration has begun.

Iran won't resume nuclear talks until Raisi takes over

Iran facing 5th COVID-19 wave after refusing US, UK vaccines

Restrictions have been reimposed in Iran as the Delta variant has claimed thousands of lives across the sanction-riddled state.

Iran facing 5th COVID-19 wave after refusing US, UK vaccines

Report: IRGC commander urged Iraqi militias to attack US targets

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander urged Iraqi Shiite militias to step up attacks on US targets during a meeting in Baghdad.

Report: IRGC commander urged Iraqi militias to attack US targets

Israeli Bedouin transferred information to Iranian intelligence

Bedouin from the Negev arrested after he allegedly gave information to Iranian agent.

Israeli Bedouin transferred information to Iranian intelligence

Former Iranian MP: Mossad behind the acts against us

Former Iranian MP says most actions against Iran's national security were carried out by Israeli spy agency.

Former Iranian MP: Mossad behind the acts against us

Large explosion in Tehran

Large explosion heard in northern part of the Iranian capital. No reports of injuries, cause unknown.

Large explosion in Tehran

Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions threaten regional security

Saudi official expresses concern about increased nuclear activities by Iran.

Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions threaten regional security

Cyberattacks cause delays in train services in Iran

Hackers post number of Supreme Leader Khamenei as the number to call for information regarding delay in train services.

Cyberattacks cause delays in train services in Iran

Iran's exiled prince appeals to 50 US Jewish groups for help

In historic first, Reza Pahlavi asks Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orgs to keep up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

Iran's exiled prince appeals to 50 US Jewish groups for help

Syria: Iranian fighter killed while on 'advisory' mission

Iranian news agency reports 'fighter' killed in 'advisory mission.'

Syria: Iranian fighter killed while on 'advisory' mission

Report:

Bennett considers Iran policy update ahead of meeting with Biden

Israeli PM orders review of whether current situation is better than a return to the Iran nuclear deal and what influence Israel can have.

Bennett considers Iran policy update ahead of meeting with Biden

Why was an Iranian-born journalist in the Knesset?

Iran International journalist explains why he is covering the inauguration of President Herzog, efforts to reach Iranians despite censorship

Why was an Iranian-born journalist in the Knesset?

UN threatening to investigate Iran's new president

UN human rights investigator on Iran may launch an investigation into Raisi's alleged human rights abuses and election cheating.

UN threatening to investigate Iran's new president