Iran

Lapid: We struck Iran far from our borders

Outgoing PM speaks of his government's achievements and efforts to counter the Iranian threat at his final Cabinet meeting.

Report:

Iran to begin manufacturing weaponized drones for Russia

Officials say Moscow has quietly reached an agreement with Tehran to begin manufacturing hundreds of unmanned weaponized aircraft.

Iran:

Protesters set fire to Ayatollah Khomeini's childhood home

Footage appears to show ancestral home of late Ayatollah Khomeini torched by protesters.

Trump tweeted highly classified satellite photo in 2019

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency declassifies photo shared by Trump on Twitter in 2019 after failed Iranian rocket launch.

Chief of Staff will visit US to discuss Iranian threat

IDF Chief of Staff to take off for official visit to the US, primarily to discuss Iranian threat.

Iranian TV show: How long would it take missile to hit Tel Aviv?

In a morning show on Iran's Channel 5, viewers are asked to answer a quiz question with a cash prize of 200,000 toman.

IAEA board passes resolution criticizing Iran

Iran furious after IAEA board of directors criticizes its lack of cooperation with probe: This resolution will have no result.

Ron Dermer, top contender for Foreign Min., trashed Biden admin.

Former Israeli ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, now the leading candidate for Foreign Minister, slammed Biden over Iran policy.

IAEA chief:

'I hope I can visit Tehran as part of probe'

IAEA head Rafael Grossi says he hopes planned visit to Tehran as part of probe into uranium traces found in Iran will still take place.

US sanctions Iranian firms providing drones to Russia

New sanctions target Iranian aviation companies involved in manufacturing and shipping of drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.

Officials:

'Tanker attacked by Iranian drone not Israeli-owned'

Israeli officials say Iranian drone attack on tanker near Oman meant to distract from failed assassination in Georgia.

US military says Iran behind attack on Israeli owned tanker

Top American general claims Iran behind drone attack on oil tanker owned by Israeli billionaire.

Western nations seek to censure Iran at IAEA

US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA board censuring Iran over its lack of cooperation with the agency.

Revealed:

How Iran's plot to assassinate Israeli in Georgia was foiled

Iranian Revolutionary Guards hire assassins from al-Qaeda to murder Israeli businessman involved in Israel-Georgia-relations.

Jewish diplomat featured in PBS Iran hostage crisis documentary

A Jewish diplomat tells his story in PBS documentary about the Iran hostage crisis

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

Revolutionary Guard's Aerospace Force and company making drones provided to Russia also sanctioned.

AJC praises UNHRC session addressing Iranian abuses

American Jewish Committee thanks Germany and Iceland for being leading voices calling for session to discuss regime's human rights abuses.

Iran issues first death sentence over Amini riots

One person sentenced in a Tehran court to death after taking part in riots that broke out following death of Mahsa Amini.

Why Iran threatens Azerbaijan as well as Israel

Iran suspects that Azerbaijan allows Israel to use the country as a base to bring the rebels support. That is one reason. Op-ed.

German Chancellor:

'Iran will be sanctioned further by the EU'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz blasts Iranian government for crackdown on protests, warns more EU sanctions are coming.

Putin and Iranian President speak, stress cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, with both leaders placing emphasis on deepening cooperation.

Iranian official:

'We sent delegation to Vienna to address IAEA concerns'

The announcement follows latest IAEA report criticizing Tehran for continuing to bar the agency's officials from accessing nuclear sites.

Iranian commander:

'We await orders to intervene against protests'

Commander of Iranian army's ground forces refers to protesters as "flies", says army is ready to intervene if ordered to do so.

IAEA report:

Iran further increases stockpile of highly enriched uranium

In its latest report, UN atomic watchdog says Iran has increased its enriched uranium by 6.7 kilograms since September.

Iran signals it will hand down harsh sentences to protesters

Upwards of 1,000 protesters indicted in Tehran will receive severe sentences, Iranian authorities announce.

Will new Israeli government go to war with Iran?

With a a right-wing government prepared to take over the reigns and the US dragging its feet on Iran, will Israel strike first?

Iran arrests 26 in connection with attack on shrine

Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested 26 foreign nationals linked to recent ISIS attack on shrine in Shiraz.

The wordless West and regime change in Iran.

The lack of partnership among the opposition alarmed the silent West so it did not to support the Iran revolution. Op-ed.

Iran unveils new version of surface-to-air missile system

Iran says its upgraded Bavar-373 surface-to-air missile system has a range of more than 300 km.

Zelenskyy:

'Iran is still downplaying its supplies of drones to Russia'

After Iran admits it supplied Russia with drones to use in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says Iran isn't telling the whole truth.

IRGC launches satellite-carrying rocket

State Department says Iran's actions "are unhelpful and destabilizing."

Likud MK estimates:

'Netanyahu will attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Outgoing MK Tzachi Hanegbi: Based on my 35-year acquaintance with Netanyahu, I believe he will act to thwart Iran's nuclear program.

White House clarifies Biden’s ‘we’re going to free Iran’ remark

Biden admin explains president's comment was made in solidarity with protesters and not to be taken literally.

US officials:

Iran seeking Russia’s help to bolster nuclear program

US intelligence suggests Iran has been asking Russia for help acquiring additional nuclear materials.

Khamenei: 'Death to America' will happen

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the US would be 'isolated' once a 'new world order' takes over.'

UN report: 14,000 arrested in Iran over last 6 weeks

UN special rapporteur for Iran slams regime for 'unabated violent response of security forces' to protesters.

CIA, Mossad, and regime change in Iran

Mullahs have absolutely no place in the future of a free Iran, just like Nazis in today’s Germany. The world must support the revolt. Op-ed.

US to enlist allies to remove Iran from UN women's rights body

Move to throw Iran off commission for brutal crackdown against protesters hailed by UN watch.

IDF soldier spends hours in Tehran after flight diverted

Plane carrying lone soldier diverted to Iran after passenger suffers medical incident.

Iran protests

Iranian rapper arrested by regime

The anti-regime rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested earlier this week, family alleges that he is undergoing torture.

German Chancellor:

'EU considering further sanctions against Iran'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns Iranian crackdown on protests, says EU considering further steps against Iran.

US envoy:

'We're not going to waste our time on Iran deal'

Rob Malley says US is currently focusing on the protests in Iran and its transfers of weapons to Ukraine.

US sanctions Iranian entity that put bounty on Salman Rushdie

Organization offering $3.3 million for author's death sanctioned by State Department.

Iran to hold public trials for 1,000 protesters

Iran to try 1,000 people in response to protests over death of Mahsa Amini.

IRGC Commander-in-Chief: Protests are an American, Zionist plot

IRGC Commander-in-Chief General Hossein Salami warns Israel, the US, England, and Saudi Arabia of 'payback' for the recent unrest.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes oil tanker in Persian Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps captures oil tanker in the Persian Gulf reportedly carrying 11 million liters of oil.

Iran:

Students defy IRGC commander, continue to protest

Students gather across Iran in defiance of IRGC chief Hossein Salami, who warned demonstrators to stay off the streets.

Biden's Iran policy is a disaster!

These are not sporadic protests or a feminist revolution. This is a Revolution of the Iranian people against the mullahs. Help us! Op-ed.

IRGC head warns:

'Today is the last day of the riots'

Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami warns protesters: Don't sell your honor to America.

Ukraine to Iran:

'Stop sending weapons to Russia'

Ukraine's Foreign Minister speaks to Iranian counterpart, demands Tehran stop sending weapons to Russia.

Knowing Netanyahu through his books and those written about him

History doesn't lie, and Netanyahu has been consistent in his opinions, although he could not always carry them out. Op-ed.

Watch: Plain-clothed agents abduct Iranian protesters

See a group of regular-looking men suddenly pull out guns and push a young female protesters into the back of their car.

AJC calls for special UNHRC session on Iran human rights abuses

American Jewish Committee urges Biden to gather necessary support for convening special session to discuss crackdown on Iranian protesters.

ISIS claims attack on Shiite shrine in Iran

Iran says at least 13 people were killed in attack on the Shah Cheragh shrine in the city of Shiraz.

Iranian police open fire on mourners in Mahsa Amini’s home city

Crowds gathered to mark 40 days since 22-year old died in police custody face live rounds and tear gas from security officials.

Ukraine: Israel providing vital intel on Iranian drones

The statement comes despite accusations against Israel's 'betrayal' of Ukraine.

Would banning Iran from World Cup prove counterproductive?

FIFA is facing calls to disqualify the Iranian team over the government crackdown on protests but will the players join in on the dissent?

Fan walking 4500 miles to Qatar for World Cup disappears in Iran

Spanish soccer fan disappears after crossing from Iraq into Iran on his way to the World Cup.

In Washington

Pres. Herzog to present proof Iranian UAVs used against Ukraine

Israeli President to present US officials with photos showing Iranian drones being used in Russia's war against Ukraine/

Iran:

More than 300 indicted in connection with mass protests

Tehran prosecutor says indictments for 315 people, including four charged with an offense that can carry the death penalty.