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Iran begins producing enriched uranium metal

Iran informs the IAEA that it has begun the process of producing enriched uranium metal.

Iran: Israel is behind attack on atomic facility

Iran blames Israel for drone attack on Iranian facility used to manufacture uranium centrifuges.

How does a more radical Iran think?

What is happening now is that for the first time, the Iranian regime is devoid of so-called moderates or reformists. Op-ed.

German Foreign Minister confident deal with Iran can be reached

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he is confident reaching a deal to save 2015 nuclear deal is possible within weeks.

Fire breaks out at Tehran military facility

The facility is located not far from the centrifuge factory that was damaged in a drone attack last month.

Deputy IAEA director to visit Iran

The visit comes amid tensions over curbs on the IAEA's inspections of nuclear sites in Iran.

Iran reimposes COVID-19 restrictions

Iran orders closures of non-essential businesses in 275 cities, including Tehran, amid concerns over Delta variant.

'A naval battle is developing that is not in our favor'

Former Navy commander reacts to attack on Israeli cargo ship, likely by Iranian forces or proxies.

Satellite footage shows damage from drone attack on Iranian site

Israeli intelligence group releases satellite photos of attack on an Iranian nuclear facility last month.

Israeli-owned ship attacked in Indian Ocean

No injuries reported after Israeli-owned ship attacked in Indian Ocean.

Diplomats: Iran restricting access to Natanz nuclear plant

Diplomats say Iran has been restricting UN nuclear inspectors’ access to its main uranium enrichment plant following April explosion.

NBC analyst in Iran: Strikes against U.S. likely to continue

With American forces coming under fire following U.S. strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Syria, experts predict rise in hostilities.

UN investigator calls for probe of Iranian President-elect

UN investigator on human rights in Iran calls for independent inquiry into allegations of state-ordered executions by Ebrahim Raisi.

Blinken: Strikes on pro-Iran targets send a strong message

US Secretary of State says strikes on pro-Iran fighters in Iraq and Syria should deter those fighters from attacking US forces.

Shells fired at US base in eastern Syria

Pro-Iranian militias fire shells at US base in eastern Syria following US air strikes against pro-Iran targets in Syria and Iraq.

Iran: We will never hand images of nuclear sites to IAEA

Iranian Parliament speaker makes clear Tehran will not hand over images from its nuclear sites to UN nuclear watchdog.

US attacks Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria

US military carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria in response to drone attacks against US targets.

Iran's Supreme Leader receives COVID-19 vaccine

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei receives single dose of locally made COVIran Barekat vaccine.

IAEA waiting for Iran's response on extension of monitoring deal

IAEA wants immediate response from Iran on extending monitoring agreement that expired on Thursday.

Canada says Iranian official ordered downing of Ukrainian plane

Canada's final report on downing of Ukrainian plane in January of last year says the decision was made by a senior Iranian official.

Iran: U.S. has agreed to remove nearly all sanctions

Iran announced the U.S. has agreed to lift all sanctions on its oil and shipping industries, days before Raisi takes office.

Report: Attacked Iranian facility was on Israeli list of targets

Officials: Nuclear facility near Karaj was on list of potential targets presented by Israel to Trump administration.

Iran to decide whether to extend IAEA deal after it expires

Iranian official says decision on extending monitoring deal with IAEA will come after the deal expires on June 24.

Iran claims it foiled drone attack on atomic agency

Tehran says attempt to sabotage Atomic Energy Organization of Iran building thwarted.

‘Too soft on Iran’

Opposition leader Netanyahu blasted the new government's 'toothless approach' towards dealing with Washington’s policy of engaging Iran.

Iran’s President-elect promises rapid vaccination

Ebrahim Raisi vows his government will start rapid COVID-19 vaccinations in the country.

US seizes control of Iranian news websites

State-run media websites now say they have been 'seized by the US government.

Gantz: Raisi election proves Iran becoming more extreme

Defense Minister Benny Gantz addresses regional issues during awards ceremony.

Pompeo:

'Iran's new president has blood on his hands, don't engage him'

'Ebrahim Raisi has the blood of thousands on his hands, he isn't someone we should be talking to,' says Mike Pompeo.

Saudi FM to IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear sites should be inspected

Saudi Foreign Minister meets IAEA chief, underlines importance of comprehensive inspection of all Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran's new president: I won't meet with Biden

'I am a defender of human rights, not a butcher.' New hardline Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi rules out meeting with President Biden.

EU official: Deal with Iran is close, but we're not there yet

Top diplomats say further progress was made at talks with Iran in Vienna, but deal not close.

Iran’s nuclear power plant in Bushehr temporarily shut down

Iran’s sole nuclear power plant undergoes unexplained temporary emergency shutdown. Official says shutdown is technical in nature.

US: Iranians were denied a free and fair electoral process

State Department says indirect talks with Iran will continue despite Iranians not getting a "free and fair electoral process".

Ebrahim Raisi elected next president of Iran

'Butcher of Tehran' elected with 62% of vote in election with 48% turnout. 'He should be on trial for crimes against humanity.'

'Butcher of Tehran is Iran's most extremist president ever'

Israel reacts to election of Ebrahim Raisi, responsible for 30,000 extrajudicial executions, as Iran's next president.

Two candidates drop out of Iran's presidential election

Two candidates in Iran's presidential election drop out on the last day of campaigning.

Iranian official: 'Jews want to rule entire Middle East'

Former Iranian Ambassador to Mexico accused 'Zionists of wanting to rule from Nile to Euphrates' and 'celebrating killing 70,000 Iranians.'

Iran: We have 6.5 kg of uranium enriched to up to 60%

Iran says it has made 6.5 kg (14 lb) of uranium enriched to up to 60% and 108 kg of uranium enriched to 20% purity.

Iran: Israel's policies won't change with new government

Iran downplays new Israeli government, says it does not expect Israeli foreign and security policy to change.

Frontrunner in Iran elections: 'Henchman' who's killed thousands

Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line cleric who's sent thousands to their deathbeds since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, looks to become President.

'Game-changer': Iranian spy satellite could help target Israel

A senior security analyst says Russian spy satellite could allow the Islamic Republic to pinpoint sensitive targets in Israel.

Ahmadinejad: Our intelligence official was an Israeli agent

Former Iranian President claims intelligence official in charge of countering Israeli spies in Iran was himself an agent of Israel.

Putin denies Russia will provide satellites to Iran

Russian Pres. Putin: Claims Russia will provide satellites to Iran 'nonsense.'

Israel concerned by Russian satellite to be provided to Iran

The advanced satellite system will give Tehran the ability to track military bases in Israel.

Iran presidential candidate: Fix economy with 1,000 US hostages

Mohsen Rezaei suggests trading American hostages for billions of dollars to fix Iran's ailing economy.

Iran criticizes IAEA's 'counterproductive approach'

Iran accuses UN nuclear agency of "counterproductive approach" following report on its undeclared nuclear activity.

Report: Russia to supply Iran with advanced satellite system

The system will give Tehran an unprecedented ability to track military bases in Israel.

Iranian presidential candidate willing to meet Biden

Former Iranian Central Bank chief says he’d be willing to meet US President but “America needs to send better and stronger signals”.

Iran dismisses IAEA report as 'political'

Iranian ambassador says IAEA report on Iran's nuclear activities is "invalid".

IAEA chief: Iran hasn't answered questions on uranium discovery

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: Iran has failed to answer questions about the discovery of uranium particles at undeclared sites.

Iranian cleric: 'Religious gang' must go

Iranian religious leader who's made headlines by speaking to an Israeli news channel, called for removal of Islamist regime.

West won't push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting

Britain, France, Germany, US will not push for resolution against Iran despite its failure to explain uranium traces found at three sites.

Iran's FM: Netanyahu is going into the dustbin of history

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomes the fact Benjamin Netanyahu will no longer serve as Israel’s Prime Minister.

Rouhani: A return to the nuclear deal requires only 'will'

Iranian President says a breakthrough to revive the 2015 nuclear deal before he leaves office in August require a "will" beyond his power.

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Tehran

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Iran’s capital, sending thick plumes of black smoke over the city.

Iranian navy vessel catches fire in Gulf of Oman

Fire breaks out in Iranian navy training vessel near the mouth of the Gulf, crew safely disembarks.

Gantz discusses Iranian armament with US senators

Defense Minister Gantz meets with US Sen. Ted Cruz, Bill Hagerty, to discuss recent Gaza war and other issues.

Iran: Talks with Saudi Arabia continue in a 'good atmosphere'

The talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Baghdad remained secret until several weeks ago.

IAEA: Iran has failed to explain uranium traces

UN's atomic watchdog says in new report that Iran has failed to explain traces of uranium found at several undeclared sites.