Iran

Iranian parliament confirms uranium enrichment

The chairman of the Iranian parliament has confirmed that Iran is now enriching uranium to 60%.

Explosive-laden drone targets U.S. troops in Iraq

Kurdish officials in Iraq announced a drone attack on an airport base housing US troops. No injuries reported.

IAEA: Iran almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity

UN atomic watchdog says Iran is almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity at Natanz.

Blinken: Iran's uranium enrichment is 'provocative'

Secretary of State blasts Iran’s announcement that it intends to begin enriching uranium at 60% purity.

Khamenei: US proposals not worth considering

Iranian Supreme Leader rejects 'arrogant' American proposals in nuclear negotiations, reiterates demand that sanctions be lifted first.

Iranian MP: Explosion destroyed majority of Natanz facilities

Iranian MP Zakani confirms: Natanz explosion destroyed most of the site's enrichment facilities. Nuclear expert: Iran threats are empty.

Report: Israel won't retaliate for attack on ship in the Gulf

Israeli security official says Israel is seeking to reduce tensions in the Persian Gulf.

Is recent maritime unrest rocking the regional boat?

The seas are becoming another sphere in which Israel must spare no effort to halt Iran’s efforts to increase its regional foothold.

The Cold War is re-emerging in the Middle East

The Russians and ttheir Chinese “frenemies,” see the US retreat from the region as an opportunity to flex their muscles. Op-ed.

White House: US had nothing to do with Natanz explosion

White House Press Secretary: US wasn't involved in any manner with explosion at Natanz uranium enrichment plant.

EU sanctions Iran over human rights abuses

New human rights sanctions by the European Union the first since 2013.

Iran: Damaged nuclear site will take days, not months to repair

Top Iranian nuclear official says Natanz uranium enrichment facility will be expanded during repair work, downplays damage from explosion.

Inside Iran's efforts to lure Israelis abroad with 'honey traps'

Israeli authorities reveal Iran's techniques for trying to lure Israelis into ambushes abroad using fictitious female profiles as lures.

Iranian ship struck by mine has not moved since explosion

MV Saviz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forward base stationed off the coast of Yemen, has not moved, according to satellite images.

Officials: It will take Iran 9 months to fix damage at Natanz

Intelligence officials: Fire at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility was caused by large explosion that completely destroyed its power system.

Report:

New fire breaks out in Iranian nuclear facility

Senior Iranian official says additional fire has broken out at Natanz uranium enrichment plant, which was earlier hit by sabotage.

Iran: We will respond to 'terrorist attack' on nuclear facility

Chief of Iranian nuclear program calls sabotage of uranium enrichment facility 'act of terrorism', hints at Iranian response.

Intel Officials: Mossad behind attack on Iranian nuke facility

Western intelligence officials claim Israeli Mossad is responsible for damage to Iranian uranium enrichment facility in Natanz.

From Iran to Israel's elite 8200 intel unit

'A tremendous opportunity to look at Iran from both sides.' B. immigrates to Israel from Iran, joining the elite Unit 8200 intel team.

Iranian official: Sabotage may be behind nuclear plant accident

Member of Iranian parliament says 'accident' at electrical grid for Natanz nuclear facility 'very suspicious.'

Iran goes into new lockdown amid fourth COVID-19 wave

Most shops closed and offices restricted to one-third capacity in cities declared as “red-zones.”

Iran is testing nuclear-capable missiles, Israel warns

Iran has been testing nuclear ballistic missiles for months, violating UN Resolution 2231, Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan reveals.

US plays down expectations for talks with Iran

State Department spokesman: Talks with Iran were positive but we should not allow expectations to outpace where we are.

Iran: We will respond to attack on our ship in the Red Sea

Iranian Armed Forces spokesman: Iran will respond to attack on the Saviz ship once it uncovers the source.

Documents show massive network of Iranian spies infiltrated EU

Spy network in 22 European cities planned terrorist attacks using explosives, acid and toxic chemicals, newly obtained documents reveal.

ANALYSIS:

Biden's politics spell trouble for Israel

Major changes that worry Israel's leaders can be observed in the US administration's policy towards the Middle East.

Iran may attack Israel - from its own territory

Tehran may seek revenge for naval attacks - and they may use drones to do it.

Iranian official: We have produced 55 kg of 20% enriched uranium

Official at Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country has made 55 kg of uranium enriched to up to 20% since January.

Report: Israel notified US it attacked Iranian vessel in Red Sea

American official tells New York Times the Israelis called the attack a retaliation for earlier Iranian strikes on Israeli vessels.

Iranian ship attacked tonight allegedly lying on vital oil route

Reports suggest the Saviz, stationed strategically on the coast of Yemen, forming a natural choke point.

Mysterious attack in the Red Sea

Intelligence ship linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards reportedly attacked off coast of Yemen.

Iranian Health Minister warns of new wave of COVID-19

Iranian Health Minister: We are currently in a very difficult and tough situation.

Iran claims to have arrested 'Israeli spy'

Iran says spy network suspected of fraud, forging documents and checks.

Iran and world powers to discuss nuclear agreement

Officials from Iran, China, Russia, France, Germany and Britain will meet virtually to discuss possible US return to 2015 nuclear deal.

'They'll find a way' - Iran exporting illegal oil

CNBC confirms Iran is 'ghosting' U.S. sanctions on crude exports exports, shipping millions of dollars worth of illegal supplies.

Middle East quandary

Israel has been a unique cost-effective, battle-tested counter-terrorism laboratory for the USA in its combat with Islamic terror. Op-ed.

Biden offers Iran economic lifeline despite sanctions' success

Biden administration offering to lift part of its sanctions just to get Tehran back to the negotiating table.

The Iran-China deal is cause for Israeli concern

The agreement neutralizes U.S. economic pressure, bolsters Tehran’s bargaining position and could help it achieve regional hegemony. Op-ed.

Top Iranian general: We don't need a nuclear deal

IRGC Commander General Hossein Salami: Sanctions have been imposed on us, but their impact on our economy is rapidly fading.

Officials: US open to discussing wider deal with Iran

Western officials believe Iran may wish to discuss a wider road map to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

Assessment: Iran looking to attack Israelis abroad

Counter-Terrorism Bureau at the National Security Headquarters releases report on terrorist threats against Israelis traveling abroad/

Report: Iran attacks Israeli ship in Arabian Sea

No injuries, ship damaged after missile strikes Israeli-owned ship traveling from Tanzania to India.

'Israel has crippled Hezbollah's coffers'

Israeli media publish reports on naval attacks against Iranian shipping destined for Hezbollah.

Khamenei: The US promises have no credibility

Iran's Supreme Leader: The US will only return to its commitments under 2015 deal once Washington fully removes the sanctions.

Iran planning to attack Washington DC military base

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacking an American military base using a boat carrying explosive charges.

Report: Israel attacked more than 12 Syria-bound Iranian ships

Reports alleging Israel has struck at least a dozen oil tankers en-route for Syria to be used in sponsoring terrorist activities.

Iran to test its nuclear reactor in Arak

Iran will cold test its redesigned nuclear reactor as prelude to fully commissioning it later.

Experts: Iran must release academic convicted of espionage

UN rights experts say Tehran must immediately release Ahmadreza Djalali, who is reportedly in critical condition while awaiting execution.

Syrian sources: Israel launched missile strike on Damascus

Syrian news sources accusing Israel of missile strike on Iranian militia positions, no casualties reported.

Israel: Iran using Hezbollah to destabilize the Middle East

Hezbollah endangering Lebanese civilians, Israel warns, as Iran uses the terror group to destabilize the Middle East.

Iran says 'human error' resulted in downing of Ukrainian jet

Iran's civil aviation authority says “human error” is reason for passenger jet being shot down in January 2020.

Watch: Iranian 'missile city' base capable of striking Israel

Iran releases images of the underground base armed with cruise and ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel & beyond.

Iran says homegrown COVID-19 vaccine is in clinical trials

Iran's third homegrown vaccine for coronavirus is named after eliminated nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

US to sanction Russia and Iran over election meddling

US intelligence community report finds Russian government meddled in 2020 election.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard unveils new 'missile city'

IRGC naval force unveils new “missile city” equipped with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and electronic warfare systems.

Report: Iranian ship attacked near Syria

"It's an act of terrorism", Iran's Shipping Lines spokesman says. Source in Iran claims: "Israel attacked the ship".

Iran’s mullahs and the start of negotiations

The Biden administration has come under increasing and accelerating Iranian pressure in recent days. Will it give in? Opinion.

How Iran is already testing the Biden administration

Tehran is trying to determine the Biden administration’s objectives, probe its limits, and assess its political will.

Report: Informal US-Iran talks to start soon

Biden Administration reportedly set to begin informal negotiations to return to 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran.

Woman jailed in Iran for 804 days opens up about experience

Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Australian released in prisoner swap with Iran, entertained thoughts of suicide during her solitary confinement.