Iran

Analyst: Important not to skirt Biden admin.

Israeli military analyst discusses importance of creating strong cooperation with incoming admin esp. on Iran.

Iran rolls out 1,000 additional centrifuges

Move comes just one day after Iran resumed uranium enrichment at underground Fordow facility.

EU will strengthen attempts to revive Iran nuclear deal

European Union denounces Iran's violations of 2015 nuclear deal but says it will strengthen its attempts to keep the deal alive.

UAE denies thwarting attempted Iranian terrorist attack

UAE says reports in Israel that it foiled attempted Iranian attack in Dubai "are wholly false".

Watch: Iranian singers chant 'Death to Israel' in Hebrew'

Iranian TV recently aired a song in Farsi, Arabic and Hebrew in which the singers pledge revenge for death of Qassem Soleimani.

Report: UAE thwarted Iranian terror attack in Dubai

The attack was to take place on the anniversary of the killing of top commander Qassem Soleimani.

'We're fully prepared to respond to US military pressure'

Top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns US ahead of first anniversary of Soleimani elimination.

Iran tells IAEA it will enrich uranium at 20%

Iran tells UN nuclear watchdog it intends to enrich uranium to up to 20% purity.

Iran creates compensation fund for victims of downed plane

Iran to pay $150,000 for each victim of Ukrainian passenger plane that was shot down by Iranian forces outside Tehran last January.

Iranian official: Foreign forces must leave the region

Top Iranian security official says regional security can only be achieved through removal of "external factors".

Iran warns Israel not to cross 'red lines'

Iranian foreign ministry responds to reports of US, Israeli submarines entering the Gulf, warns foes against 'adventurism' before Jan. 21.

Rouhani: US demanding our vaccine transactions pass through them

Iranian President says Washington is demanding Iranian transactions for coronavirus vaccines pass through US banks.

6 dead in airstrikes on Iranian missile factories in Syria

Airstrikes on Iranian militia bases and missile facilities in Syria leave at least 6 dead, with many more injured, observer group says.

Watch: Iran-backed militias fire missiles at US embassy

Fox News reports the US has sent guided-missile submarine to Persian Gulf after Baghdad embassy attacked again, 1 civilian killed.

Iran's mullahs and strategies for the next stage

What we have is a return to the atmosphere before the nuclear agreement with Iran, with the mullahs one step ahead. Make them worry. Op-ed.

The Israeli submarine that sent a message to Iran

Arab sources claim that an Israeli submarine was seen in the Persian Gulf in order to convey a message to the regime in Tehran.

Does President Trump have surprises before the end of his term?

US officials say Trump has plans to crack down on Iran before he leaves the White House.

Chief of Staff warns Iran: We will strike all who attack us

General Aviv Kochavi delivers warning to Iran and its allies during awards ceremony.

Iranian hackers claim breach of top Israeli defense manufacturer

'Tonight is the longest night for Israel Aerospace Industries', says Iranian hacker group, hinting at breach of defense giant's systems.

Soleimani’s daughter: Trump is the monster, not my father

Daughter of top Iranian general eliminated by US claims there is no difference between Trump and Joe Biden.

Iran begins construction at underground nuclear site

Satellite photos obtained by AP show Iran has begun construction at Fordow.

Mossad chief 'Yossi Cohen has been a nightmare for the Iranians'

Senior Israeli journalist and Middle East affairs expert discusses Arab world's interest in changing of the guard at Israel's Mossad.

US Middle East envoy: No more peace deals if Biden appeases Iran

Hook says Trump only succeeded in brokering deals due to "restoring the military option as a deterrent."

Iranian hackers attack dozens of Israeli sites, demand ransom

Israeli cyber security expert explains how Iranian-linked group was able to breach dozens of local firms in the past weeks.

Iran: IAEA must not cave to pressure from US

Iran's representative to IAEA on urges UN nuclear watchdog to remain "impartial" regarding his country’s nuclear activities.

Iran: Morocco stabbing 'Palestine' in the back

Iranian official blasts Morocco’s normalization of relations with Israel.

US on high alert for Iranian attacks

Pentagon worried Iran could take advantage of presidential transition, US troop withdrawals to launch attacks.

Ahmadinejad: We want a world without capitalism, weapons

An RT interview with frmr President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in which he calls capitalism an 'abomination,' decries build-up of weapons.

'US and Israel absolutely capable of removing Iranian threat'

Former US National Security official says assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist dealt Tehran's nuclear program a massive blow.

81-year old Iranian leader unlikely to be replaced by son

IDF Foreign Policy & National Security expert - Ayatollah's son, mostly a 'henchman,' unlikely to take over as head of state.

Iran rules out renegotiating nuclear deal

Iranian government spokesman says nuclear deal was already discussed in detail five years ago.

Iran TV calls Roger Waters a 'political expert'

Iran's state television presents former Pink Floyd frontman as analyst who believes "Biden cannot be trusted".

Iran arrests suspects in elimination of top nuclear scientist

Iran says it has arrested some of those involved in assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh last month.

Russian Ambassador: Israel, not Iran is the problem

Russian ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov says Israel is the aggressor in dealing with Hezbollah, Iran has abided by nuclear deal.

The information that upset Iran

Iran claims United States carried out assassination of Qassem Suleimani from US base in Germany.

'Thank you, Mossad' in Tehran

Israeli flag and banner thanking the Mossad appear on overpass in Tehran, following targeted killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist.

'We must establish nuclear infrastructure'

Watch: Archival speech by Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was recently eliminated in Tehran.

'Israel is very comfortable with sale of F-35s to UAE'

Ambassador Ron Dermer says he is more concerned about US possibly returning to Iran deal than about its sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.

Iran denies reports Ayatollah Khamenei is dying

Senior Iranian official pushes back on rumors that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health is in dangerous decline.

Iran: Scientist was killed with 'artificial intelligence'

Iranian official says a satellite-controlled machine gun with "artificial intelligence" was used in elimination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

COVID causes human rights violations to be swept under the rug

Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Bangladesh are committing awful human rights violations as you read this.The UNHRC is otherwise occupied. Op-ed.

Iranian security council backs law reducing IAEA inspections

Iranian Supreme National Security Council endorses law which would reduce international monitoring of Iran's nuclear program.

Report: Khamenei transfers powers to son amid failing health

Iranian journalist reports on Twitter that Iran's Supreme Leader has transferred his powers to his son due to health concerns.

Germany calls for negotiations with Iran on broader deal

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas expresses hope that Biden will change US policy on Iran.

Iran to install hundreds of advanced centrifuges

IAEA says in new report that Iran plans to continue to breach 2015 deal with world powers.

Israeli nuclear scientists told to be on guard after liquidation

Amid fears of Iranian reprisals following killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Israeli nuclear scientists warned they could be targeted.

Iran surpasses one million COVID-19 cases

The Islamic Republic recorded 49,348 COVID-19 deaths and 1,003,494 infections as of Thursday.

Report: Nasrallah planning to move to Iran for security concerns

Kuwaiti newspaper says Hezbollah leader is planning to relocate to Iran following elimination of Iranian nuclear scientist.

US envoy: Iran unlikely to retaliate before Biden takes office

US envoy on Iran: They are desperate for sanctions relief, that will be a key factor in their decision-making.

Increased threat to Israelis in countries surrounding Iran

National Security Council warns Israelis abroad face threat of Iranian retaliation for killing of nuclear scientist.

Iranian media: Freed Australian was an Israeli spy

Kylie Moore-Gilbert was freed in a prisoner exchange 2 years after arrest in Iran. i24NEWS presents the story as presented by Iranian media.

Iranian Jews afraid to leave home

Jewish communities of Iran, Isfahan fear retaliation after Israel accused of assassinating Iranian nuclear scientist.

Is Iran’s time running out?

The clock is ticking on Iran. With the targeted killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh the temperature rose by more than a few degrees. Opinion.

US acts against Iranian firm for chemical weapons research

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says US will counter any efforts by Iran to develop WMDs.

Iran passes law banning intl. inspectors

Iranian parliament passes bill giving US until February to lift sanctions in move to pressure incoming Biden Administration.

Iranian President: We've made progress on nuclear program

Iranian President claims that significant progress has been made in uranium enrichment and the development of the nuclear program.

Watch: 'Iran weak, not sure how attack took place'

New version of events by Iran state media indicates security services are weak, confused, afraid to 'fall into Israeli trap.'

In wake of assassinations: 'Iran desperate for nuclear deal'

CNBC International interviews Iran expert who discusses killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist, says Iranians suffering from sanctions.

Iranian sources: No operatives in area during Fakhrizadeh hit

Iranian military sources are now claiming hit on top nuclear scientist was carried out by moving vehicle operated from long distance.

Saudi minister: Iran desperate to blame us for anything negative

Senior Saudi minister fires back after Iran's foreign minister claims Saudi Arabia played a role in elimination of senior nuclear scientist.

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