Iran

Former Iranian President supports anti-government protests

Mohammad Khatami says slogan of protests sparked by death of Mahsa Amini is "beautiful".

Khamenei's sister blasts her brother amid protests

Sister of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blasts her brother's "despotic" rule, throws support behind protesters.

German Jewish leader possibly targeted in Iranian spy operation

Head of Germany’s main Jewish organization may have been targeted by Iranian spy, German security investigators have reveals.

Iran:

9 people to face death penalty over death of nuclear scientist

Iran’s judiciary says nine people will face death penalty over assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, which Iran has blamed on Israel.

US Army:

'Iranian patrol boat tried to blind US Navy ships in the Gulf'

The incident is the latest in a series of incidents involving US and Iranian ships in the Gulf.

1,200 Iranian students poisoned hours before protests

Outbreaks of food-borne illness occur at multiple universities only hours before series of planned protests.

Human rights group:

Iran has executed more than 500 people in 2022

Norway-based group says 504 people have been executed in Iran this year and it is still working to confirm additional cases.

Iran activists:

'Disbanding of morality police - too little, too late'

Campaigners backing Iran's protest say there is no change to Iran's restrictive dress rules for women.

US sources: Iran planning to assassinate dissidents, Jews

Germany believes the IRGC is behind the recent string of antisemitic attacks in the country and that the country's chief rabbi is in danger.

New Details

'The Mossad trained them to avoid security cameras'

The four men who were executed in Iran allegedly destroyed property, stole, and kidnapped local civilians.

Report:

Iranian regime plotting to kill Jews overseas

French Jewish philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy among Iran's targets, according to report.

Egyptian commentator: For Iranian players US is 'Great Satan'

Egyptian sports commentator & retired soccer player points out that the 'Zionist entity' was in the same group as a team FIFA wanted to ban.

Report from Iran: Four executed for cooperating with Israel

Iranian authorities claimed they had busted a spy ring earlier in the month.

Iran begins construction of new nuclear power plant

The plant, known as Karoon, will take eight years to build and cost around $2 billion.

Following protests:

Iran reviewing law requiring women to cover their heads

Iran's parliament and judiciary reviewing law that requires women to cover their heads after more than two months of protests.

Canada sanctions Iran over supply of drones to Russia

The sanctions target a technology company that developed components of drones.

Female terrorists in the Middle East

In Iran, women risk their lives to gain freedoms while in middle east terrorist groups they risk their lives to kill others. Op-ed.

Gantz:

'Iran continues to try and establish itself in Syria'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: Iran has carried out over 16 attacks on civilian targets in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf in five years.

Iranian midfielder’s friend killed for cheering loss to US team

One of many Iranians protesting regime shot in the head for celebrating after World Cup loss to the US.

Noble people standing up to Chinese, Iranian and Russian tyrants

It's easy to mock democratic freedoms and support nefarious terror groups from an academic ivory tower or luxury penthouse. Op-ed.

Lapid on Iranian threat:

'Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit'

Prime Minister participates in joint drill of US and Israeli air forces, observed various strategies for dealing with threats from Iran.

Iran sentences four to death for 'cooperating with Israel'

The four are suspected of kidnapping Iranian officials.

Watch: Anti-regime fan arrested after Iran's World Cup loss

Violent clashes took place after Iran was ousted from the tournament by the US.

IRGC claims:

'We arrested a number of spy agents linked to the US'

Iranian military chief says a number of people have been arrested for contact with US intelligence services during the recent riots.

US knocks Iran out of World Cup

United States defeats Iran 1-0, knocking the Islamic Republic out of the tournament and advancing to the knockout stage.

Iran told Thailand it won’t attack Israeli tourists

Israeli Foreign Ministry cable details pledge by Iran not to attack Israeli tourists visiting Thailand.

Report:

Iran threatening to torture soccer players' families

Tehran reportedly using relatives of its World Cup team players as insurance policy against 'misbehavior,' including refusal to sing anthem.

Iran claims:

'US still sending messages on resumption of nuclear talks'

The indirect talks between the US and Iran have been on hold after US officials said the efforts have “hit a wall”.

Iran:

'We will have no cooperation with UN probe of protests'

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman rejects independent UN investigation as a "political committee".

US Soccer Federation removes emblem from Iranian flag

US Soccer displays Iranian flag on social media without emblem of Islamic Republic.

Iran:

Niece of Supreme Leader arrested after criticizing regime

Iranian authorities arrest Farideh Moradkhani after she recorded video describing the authorities as a "murderous and child-killing regime".

Israel preparing for retaliation for elimination of IRGC officer

Iran has blamed Israel for death of officer Daoud Jaafari in Syria last week.

Op-ed:

Is Regime Change in Iran a distinct possibility?

If regime change does not happen in Iran it is a failure of the West to capitalize on a very significant opportunity.

Iran releases soccer player arrested for criticizing regime

Iranian authorities release on bail soccer player Voria Ghafouri, who was detained after speaking out in support of protests.

Iran's leader: Protesters are thugs

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised Iran’s Basij paramilitary force for its role in the deadly crackdown on protesters

Iran condemns UNHRC probe of protest crackdown

Iran's Foreign Ministry says it does not recognize fact-finding mission the UNHRC voted to form.

AJC praises UNHRC decision to investigate abuses in Iran

American Jewish Committee applauds decision by UNHRC members to establish 'independent international fact-finding mission' on Iran.

UNHRC condemns Iran crackdown, votes on fact-finding mission

UN Human Rights Council passes resolution condemning Iran's crackdown on protests and calling for independent fact-finding mission.

Iranian threat:

Israeli officials to receive greater security while abroad

Security officials, especially Mossad officials, believed to be at greater risk from Iran.

Iran arrests popular soccer player for criticizing regime

Iran places former national team member in custody for 'propagandizing against the government' amid uproar over crackdown on protests.

London school children filmed singing song about murdering Jews

Song about apocalyptic final battle where Jews will be massacred sung by children as young as 8 at British school linked to Iranian regime.

Tehran Jewish community condemns Iran protests, supports regime

Main organization of Tehran's Jewish community publishes letter voicing support for regime as protests continue.

Iran breached Israel's security system in camera hack

Security footage of Jerusalem bombing stolen by Iranian hackers belonged to large Israeli security firm.

Iranian hackers publish footage of Jerusalem bombing

Iranian group which claimed responsibility for activating air raid sirens claims it has control over Jerusalem's security cameras.

B’nai Brith warns Iran issuing threats against Canadians

Advocacy org calls on Ottawa to enact foreign agent registry similar to other western nations.

Iran: Israel behind assassination of senior commander

The IRGC claims Israel behind assassination of senior officer in Syria.

Iran's missiles keep Russian invasion of Ukraine alive

Iran's drones and rockets targeting population centers provide a testing ground for weapons that could be used in an attack on Israel.Op-ed.

UNHRC to consider probe of Iran's crackdown on protests

UN Human Rights Council to host special session, discuss deteriorating human rights situation in Iran.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

Iran's rabbi speaks: 'No danger to Judaism in Iran'

Rabbi Yehuda Grami of Iran says Jewish community is growing, speaks about the challenges of Jewish life in Iran.

Kochavi: US agrees we are at critical point on Iranian threat

IDF Chief of Staff holds professional meetings at White House and Pentagon, largely on US-Israeli efforts to combat Iranian threat.

The likelihood of regime change in Iran

The question is "how many lives must be lost to get the world's awareness?".There are ways to help the protesters. Op-ed

Report:

Iran enriching uranium to 60 percent

Iran ratchets up uranium enrichment efforts in response to IAEA condemnation.

IAEA Director-General:

'Iran has enough material for more than one nuclear device'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Iran can make a nuclear bomb but there is no indication it currently has a nuclear weapons program.

Watch:

Iranian soccer players refuse to sing anthem at World Cup

The move appears to be a protest against the Iranian government's crackdown on demonstrators.

Ottawa urged to rename street after Mahsa Amini

B’nai Brith calls on Canadian capital to rename street near site owned by Iran after 22-year old who died at hands of Iranian police.

Watch: Iranian soccer fan talks to Israeli news station

'Many of our fans hope the national team loses in the World Cup because of the way the regime is conducting himself,' he says.

Intelligence official: 'Iran may disrupt World Cup'

'Iran is on the entire field, and also under the field,' warns Aharon Haliwa, top Israeli intelligence official.

NSC Chief:

'How can the international community ignore the Iranian people?'

Dr. Eyal Hulta called out the international community's inaction regarding the Iranian regime at an international conference in Bahrain.

Iranian-backed “sleeper cells” and US Counterintelligence

In case the mullah's regime is endangeredl, it could activate 'sleeper cells' all over the US. Op-ed.