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European powers: Iran losing chance to fully realize 2015 deal

Britain, France and Germany: Iran is undermining the opportunity for renewed diplomacy by violating nuclear agreement.

European powers: Iran losing chance to fully realize 2015 deal

Iran's Revolutionary Guard begins drill near Iraq border

The drill, dubbed the “great prophet,” will make use of drones and helicopters.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard begins drill near Iraq border

Russia urges Iran to show 'restraint' as it enriches uranium

Russia urges Iran to show restraint after it starts producing uranium metal in latest breach of 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Russia urges Iran to show 'restraint' as it enriches uranium

Report: Iran has started producing uranium

The metal can be used to form the core of nuclear weapons.

Report: Iran has started producing uranium

Bennett on Iran: 'Whoever raises hand against Israel, we'll cut'

Bennett tells BBC: 'As long as the Mullahs in Iran continue trying to hurt us, they should be expecting a very unpeaceful life.'

Bennett on Iran: 'Whoever raises hand against Israel, we'll cut'

Iranian Minister: We may pursue a nuclear weapon

Iran’s Intelligence Minister says his country could push for a nuclear weapon if sanctions remain in place.

Iranian Minister: We may pursue a nuclear weapon

IDF foils Iranian plot to spark war on Israel-Syria border

Newly declassified operation reveals IDF special forces units neutralized large explosive devices on border by Iranian agents.

IDF foils Iranian plot to spark war on Israel-Syria border

Report highlights Iran's worldwide terrorist modus operandi

Iran is dedicated to targeting diplomatic and other soft targets in North America, Africa, Asia or Europe. Failure does not daunt it. Op-ed.

Report highlights Iran's worldwide terrorist modus operandi

Biden: No sanction relief for Iran till uranium enrichment ended

President Biden rejects Iranian demands the US remove sanctions regime before Tehran returns to adherence of nuclear deal.

Biden: No sanction relief for Iran till uranium enrichment ended

Iranian FM Zarif urges Biden to return to deal

Iranian FM Zarif warns 'time is running out for the Americans,' urges US Pres. Biden to return to nuclear deal.

Iranian FM Zarif urges Biden to return to deal

Iranian expat news channel making big impact on politics at home

UK-based Iran International has become an alternative to regime-controlled media, making inroads with Iranians at home and abroad.

Iranian expat news channel making big impact on politics at home

Iran's nuclear deal violations exposed

Internal IAEA memo confirms that Iran is speeding up its atomic program. 'They're enriching uranium faster and in larger quantity.'

Iran's nuclear deal violations exposed

Iran claims to have 2 cascades of 348 advanced centrifuges

Iranian official says new centrifuges can enrich uranium 4 times faster than old centrifuges.

Iran claims to have 2 cascades of 348 advanced centrifuges

Iran launches new satellite-carrying rocket

Iranian state TV says country's newest satellite-carrying rocket is able to reach a height of 500 kilometers.

Iran launches new satellite-carrying rocket

Iranian attack on Israeli embassy in Africa foiled

Iranian agents sent to east African country to scope out Israeli embassy in preparation for attack.

Iranian attack on Israeli embassy in Africa foiled

'No coincidence' - Blast on 29th anniversary of ties with India

Israel’s Ambassador to India Ron Malka says today's explosion outside embassy was definitively terror-related, not surprised it took place.

'No coincidence' - Blast on 29th anniversary of ties with India

Israeli security expert: Iran not likely behind Delhi blast

Israeli security expert says Iran would have probably carried out bigger, better planned attack.

Israeli security expert: Iran not likely behind Delhi blast

No Hijab Day: February 1st

Yasmine unveils No Hijab Day contra to World Hijab Day. Monireh, from Iranian prison: “If we get arrested, will you be our voice?" Op-ed.

No Hijab Day: February 1st

Iran to receive Russian COVID vaccine

Iran's to receive first batch of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by February 4, with more batches to follow.

Iran to receive Russian COVID vaccine

Iran rejects new nuclear negotiations

Iran’s foreign ministry says there will be no new negotiations or changes to the participants in its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran rejects new nuclear negotiations

Iran’s new negotiating strategy

The mullahs are speaking about not rushing the American return to the nuclear accord. What are they really seeking and why? Opinion.

Iran’s new negotiating strategy

Bennett: I fully support Chief of Staff's position on Iran

Yamina chairman at INSS conference: The Iranians are not idle for a moment, they are continuing their crusade to envelope us with terror.

Bennett: I fully support Chief of Staff's position on Iran

How two majority Muslim countries see the Shoah

Two states border one another and both are Muslim, but their attitude to the Holocaust could hardly be more opposed. Op-ed.

How two majority Muslim countries see the Shoah

'Israel needs to understand that Trump isn't president anymore'

Iranian president mocks Israeli military's plans to confront Tehran as 'worthless', vows Iran won't hesitate to strike Israel.

'Israel needs to understand that Trump isn't president anymore'

Will Abraham Accords translate to military front against Iran?

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi says UAE, Bahrain share Israel's concerns over Iran nuclear threat, Abraham Accords is a 'warm peace.'

Will Abraham Accords translate to military front against Iran?

Chief of Staff: Keep pressure on Iran, don't return to nuke deal

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi warns citizens many missiles and rockets will strike Israel when war breaks out, but IDF will respond with force

Chief of Staff: Keep pressure on Iran, don't return to nuke deal

Iran executes another wrestler over anti-gov't protests

30-year-old Mehdi Ali Hosseini the second national wrestler to be executed in the country in recent months.

Iran executes another wrestler over anti-gov't protests

Report: Biden seeking direct contacts with Iran

US official says Biden administration is working on a direct dialogue with Iran through European mediators.

Report: Biden seeking direct contacts with Iran

Former Iranian cleric: We have no problem with Israel

Former senior Iranian cleric calls for an end to hostilities between Iran and Israel in interview on Israeli TV.

Former Iranian cleric: We have no problem with Israel

'A mistake for US to return to pre-Trump Mideast policies'

Telem party leader shares his thoughts on the new governments in America and Israel.

'A mistake for US to return to pre-Trump Mideast policies'

Mossad director to meet with Biden, CIA head

Israel to present demands on Iran deal to US Pres. Biden.

Mossad director to meet with Biden, CIA head

Iranian activist: I'm a criminal for using Twitter, listen to me

Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad pleads for social media not to provide dictators with a platform.

Iranian activist: I'm a criminal for using Twitter, listen to me

Will America stay the strong horse when it comes to Iran?

The Iran accord—whose limitations were a farce and allowed Tehran to lie and cheat as it always does—was rotten to its core. Opinion.

Will America stay the strong horse when it comes to Iran?

'Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraints'

In first press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran are dependent on it resuming compliance with 2016 deal.

'Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraints'

California lawyer calls for Jews to be exterminated

Callifornia bar association refuses to take action over attorney's praise for Hitler and call for genocide of Jews.

California lawyer calls for Jews to be exterminated

'Biden's Iran policies pose an existential threat to Israel'

Senator Ted Cruz warns that incoming Biden administration likely to try to appease Iran - endangering Israel's existence.

'Biden's Iran policies pose an existential threat to Israel'

Iranian president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal

'The ball is in America's court,' says Rouhani. 'Rejoin the nuclear deal, and we'll respect our commitments again.'

Iranian president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal

Iran loses voting rights in UN General Assembly

Arab League members addressed regional threats posed by Iran while Islamic Republic lost voting rights in UN General Assembly.

Iran loses voting rights in UN General Assembly

'Congratulations Biden - and keep up the pressure on Iran'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN and Chairman of the World Likud Danny Danon congratulates Biden ahead of inauguration.

'Congratulations Biden - and keep up the pressure on Iran'

Iran blacklists Trump over 'terrorist acts'

The move is unlikely to have any impact on the outgoing US President as he is not known to have any assets in Iran.

Iran blacklists Trump over 'terrorist acts'

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Iran behind proliferation of cyber attacks against Israel

Increase in Iranian cyber attacks on Israeli targets under guise of independent hacker groups, some also linked to countries like Turkey.

Iran behind proliferation of cyber attacks against Israel

Iran: Don't publish 'unnecessary' details on our nuclear program

Iran urges United Nations’ nuclear watchdog to avoid publishing details on Iran’s nuclear program that may cause confusion.

Iran: Don't publish 'unnecessary' details on our nuclear program

Iran launches anti-warship ballistic missiles during drill

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard conducts drill launching anti-warship ballistic missiles at a simulated target in the Indian Ocean.

Iran launches anti-warship ballistic missiles during drill

Israel increases efforts to expose Iranian threat

Ambassador Erdan demands the Security Council act against Iran: Israel will take all necessary measures to protect its citizens.

Israel increases efforts to expose Iranian threat

Fake reporters spread anti-Israel lies in suspected Iranian plot

Investigation reveals 3 fake journalists seeded dozens of anti-Israel, anti-American stories on social media in disinformation campaign.

Fake reporters spread anti-Israel lies in suspected Iranian plot

Watch: Iranian navy holds large missile drill in Gulf of Oman

Iranian Navy flexes muscle in large army missile drill in the Gulf of Oman.

Watch: Iranian navy holds large missile drill in Gulf of Oman

Report: Iran has 'suicide drones' in Yemen

Iranian UAVs positioned in northern Yemen assessed to have effective range of 2,000 to 2,200 kilometers.

Report: Iran has 'suicide drones' in Yemen

Iran starts work on uranium metal-based fuel

The move marks Iran’s latest breach of the nuclear deal it signed with six major powers in 2015.

Iran starts work on uranium metal-based fuel

Pompeo: Al-Qaeda has a new home base in Iran

US Secretary of State says terror org. behind 9/11 has found a safe haven in Iran to regain its strength.

Pompeo: Al-Qaeda has a new home base in Iran

EU alarmed by Iran's accelerated uranium enrichment activities

EU 'regrets worrying steps by Iran,' after IAEA chief estimates Iran can process 10 kilos of 20% enriched uranium per month.

EU alarmed by Iran's accelerated uranium enrichment activities

Report: Pompeo to accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda

Secretary of State planning to use newly declassified US intelligence to publicly accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda terrorist organization.

Report: Pompeo to accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda

IAEA warns of 'whole new reality' for Iran's nuclear program

Director of IAEA says Iran likely able now to enrich 10 kilograms of uranium at 20% enrichment per month. 'This is a whole new reality.'

IAEA warns of 'whole new reality' for Iran's nuclear program

Iranian lawmaker threatens to expel IAEA inspectors

Senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran will expel nuclear inspectors from its territory if US sanctions are not lifted by February 21.

Iranian lawmaker threatens to expel IAEA inspectors

No to incitement on Twitter? Not when it comes to Israel

The social media network permanently blocked Trump, but Ayatollah Khamenei's account calling for the destruction of Israel is up and well.

No to incitement on Twitter? Not when it comes to Israel

Khamenei bars US and British vaccines

Iran's Supreme Leader: Importing American and British vaccines is forbidden, I don't trust them.

Khamenei bars US and British vaccines

Stomping on US and Israeli flags in Iranian underground base

A video released by Iran reveals an underground base stocked with long-range missiles.

Stomping on US and Israeli flags in Iranian underground base

Iran: We can enrich uranium at 90% capacity

Spokesman for Atomic Energy Organization of Iran boasts about his country's uranium enrichment capability.

Iran: We can enrich uranium at 90% capacity

'It is important that the US policy vis-à-vis Iran continues'

Minister Eli Cohen to i24NEWS: If you want to maintain regional stability it is important that the policy vis-à-vis Iran continues.

'It is important that the US policy vis-à-vis Iran continues'

Iran parliament debates bill calling to destroy Israel by 2041

Bill detailing how Iran should respond to killing of Qassem Soleimani contains provision obligating government to 'eliminate' Israel.

Iran parliament debates bill calling to destroy Israel by 2041

The so-called Iranian revenge: What strategy?

The wide gap between the mullahs’ threats and the reality of their highly calculated behavior is a well thought-out strategy. Op-ed.

The so-called Iranian revenge: What strategy?