Iran

Iran: Any US attack will be met with a 'crushing' response

Iranian government spokesman warns US against attacking his country following report that Trump mulled strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Biden will continue targeted killings of terrorists

Yoram Schweitzer, head of INSS Program on Terrorism and Low Intensity Conflict, discusses the killing of al-Qaeda's #2 in Tehran.

Iranian opposition leader tests positive for COVID-19

Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, who have been under house arrest since 2011, test positive for coronavirus and are in good condition.

Watch: NYT reports Mossad behind assassination of al-Qaeda #2

According to a NYT report citing intelligence officials, 2 'masked men on motorcycles' gunned down al-Qaeda #2 Mohammed al-Masri.

Report: Israel eliminated senior Iranian al-Qaeda figure in Iran

New York Times reports that three months ago, Israel eliminated Iran's No. 2 al-Qaeda at request of United States.

'Israel could attack Iran before Biden takes office'

Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster warns Biden against rejoining Iran nuclear deal: It would be a really big mistake.

IAEA report: Iran continues to violate nuclear deal

UN’s atomic watchdog says Iran continues to increase its stockpile of low-enriched uranium far beyond limits set in 2015 nuclear deal.

US Treasury sanctions network supplying Iranian military firm

“Iranian regime utilizes a global network of companies to advance its destabilizing military capabilities,” said Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin

US to renew negotiations with Iran, says top envoy

Elliot Abrams, US Special Rep. for Iran, says US will ramp up efforts to bring Iran to the negotiating table - and will likely succeed.

US to sanction Iranians involved in crackdown on protesters

United States expected to impose sanctions on Iranians involved in violent crackdown against anti-government demonstrations last year.

Report: Trump planning string of Iran sanctions

Axios report: Trump administration pushing plan to slap a long string of sanctions on Iran in 10 weeks left until Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Iran with a message of peace?

Iranian Foreign Minister calls for dialogue with Iran's neighbors following US election. "Only together can we build a better future."

Iranian official hopes for change in 'destructive US policies'

Iran’s first vice president says era of Donald Trump and his “adventurous and belligerent” administration is over.

'Biden's victory is a big win for Iran and the Ayatollahs'

Senior Middle East affairs expert warns that if Biden's apparent victory is confirmed, it will provide a lifeline to the Iranian regime.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile launching system

IRGC unveils automated system used for launching multiple long-range ballistic missiles.

Iran: 'Whoever wins the US election is of no significance to us'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani tells politicians: "We want respect instead of sanctions. If so, the situation will be different."

Oil prices rise along with Trump's chances of winning

Tighter sanctions against Iran & Venezuela boosted oil prices. If Biden wins, all that could change.

Khamenei links Israel to France attacks

Iran's Supreme Leader blames "Arrogant Powers and Zionism" for Paris "incident".

Report: US undertook cyber operation against Iran

Officials: US Cyber Command and National Security Agency have acted to ensure that foreign actors do not interfere in the 2020 election.

Iran: We'll focus on the 'actions' of the US administration

Iran's foreign ministry says it will focus on the "actions" of the new US administration rather than who wins the election.

The quadruple threat: North Korea, China, Pakistan and Iran

North Korea renews cooperation with Iran on weapons development, with broader links to China and Pakistan. Op-ed.

Iran journalist: Iran should stop threatening to destroy Israel

Journalist says Iran should stop threatening to destroy Israel and should accept Israel's sovereignty.

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

Treasury and State Department sanction 11 companies and five individuals accused of helping Iran trade its petroleum products.

Iran’s parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says he will continue to carry out his duties from self-quarantine.

Khamenei links Holocaust denial with Mohammed cartoons

Iran’s Supreme Leader wonders why it is a crime to deny the Holocaust while it is permissible to insult the Muslim prophet.

What's next? Peace with Lebanon?!

Public figure and daughter of Lebanese President says peace with Israel a possibility...on 3 conditions.

IAEA confirms Iran building an underground facility

IAEA chief says Iran has started building an underground centrifuge assembly plant in wake of Natanz explosion.

US sanctions Iran's oil sector

Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force.

'Nasrallah will not disengage from Iran'

Arab commentator Shimrit Meir on Lebanon talks: 'Interest is to set border, look for oil, get out of sanctions, and promote economy.'

Iran denies trying to meddle in US elections

Iran's Guardian Council: We do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.

Iran blasts 'phony' Sudan-Israel deal

Iran’s foreign ministry says Sudan paid a ransom in return for Washington removing it from a list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Iran and Russia trying to meddle in US election

Director of National Intelligence warns Iran and Russia have taken specific actions to influence public opinion ahead of November 3 vote.

Watch: Israel targets Hamas, Iranian militia in overnight strike

After a rocket was launched from Gaza last night, the IAF struck Hamas. A raid of northern Syria was also reported.

Iran records highest single-day toll of COVID-19 cases

Iran records more than 5,000 new infections and 322 deaths in one day.

Iran and Ukraine discuss compensation for downed plane

Iran hosts officials from Ukraine to discuss compensation for Kiev-bound passenger plane that Iran shot down in January.

Jack Keane on the expiration of a UN arms embargo on Iran

General Jack Keane discusses on Fox News the expiration of the United Nations arms embargo on Iran.

Iran's Defense Minister: Stage is set for us to buy arms

Iranian Minister of Defense: US tried to extend arms embargo, but its international influence has diminished.

As Iran arms embargo expires, DM vows to curb Iran's expansion

Defense Minister vows to do 'whatever is necessary' to prevent Iran from expanding across the Middle East, as arms embargo expires.

Iran's coronavirus death toll passes 30,000

30,123 people have died from coronavirus in Iran so far and a total of 526,490 cases have been recorded.

UN arms embargo on Iran expires

Iranian Foreign Minister welcomes end of UN arms embargo on Iran, says it is a win for peace and security.

Iranian officials confirm cyberattack on Port Authority

Iranian authorities say cyberattack targeted electronic infrastructure of the country’s ports but failed to affect the process.

Is Dr. Iman Foroutan Iran's rising star?

Foroutan has taken upon himself to end the brutal mullah-led Iranian regime. He has the support of many Iranians the world over. Op-ed.

Iran reports cyberattack against two government institutions

Iranian media reports “large-scale” cyberattack against ports and banking.

The Mullahs and the defeat of the “Great Satan”

The mullahs' relationship with the US is an extreme example of disinformation and political deception. Opinion.

Lebanese politician:

'I'd choose Iran over Saudi Arabia'

While 'unfair' to force her to choose between Sunni and Shia, nevertheless she'd choose Iran because people there enjoy 'greater freedom'.

Iran's atomic chief tests positive for coronavirus

Iran has registered a total of 496,253 COVID-19 cases and 28,293 deaths since February.

IAEA chief: Iran doesn't have enough uranium for one bomb

IAEA chief says Iran continues to enrich uranium but does not at this stage have enough enriched uranium to make one nuclear bomb.

Iranian expert:

If Israel attacks Iran, we'll target UAE civilian installations

Says IRGC’s Quds Force is present in several countries in region.

Israel and Iran: How will this end?

Iran is using Syria to try to erode Israel's security superiority in the Middle East. Are Israel's responses sufficient?

China investment strategy in Iran is bad for regional stability

With Chinese money, Iran will again have the opportunity to fund Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, and other proxies. And that's not all. Op-ed.

Iran ordered to pay $1.45 billion to family of former FBI agent

US District Court in Washington orders Iran to pay punitive damages to family of man who went missing in Tehran 13 years ago.

Rouhani cancels gov't meeting amid fears of contracting Covid

Iranian president cancels government meeting over fears of contracting virus from official who visited coronavirus patients in the hospital.

Russia ready to supply Iran with advanced missile system

Russian Ambassador to Tehran says his country is ready to supply Iran with S-400 system once arms embargo expires.

Senior security commentator hopes for four more years of Trump

Senior Channel 13 News security commentator Alon Ben-David on 'amazing gift' from US; what will happen in region if Trump loses.

IAEA inspects second suspected nuclear site in Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency inspects second of two suspected former secret atomic sites in Iran.

Iranian asylum seeker reveals Jewish ancestry

Iranian chess referee forced to seek asylum after being photographed wearing hijab improperly talks about her Jewish ancestry.

Danon: Netanyahu will emphasize Iran in UN speech

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN says PM will emphasize sanctions on Iran, hopes for more peace deals with Arab states in UN speech.

What is Hashem planning for His people in Eretz Yisrael in 5781

Nothing of significance has ever evolved or will evolve without implicit or covert implications for the Jewish people.

Russia dismisses US sanctions on Iran

Russia says it intends to trade with Iran once a UN arms embargo expires next month.

Saudi King backs US peace efforts

Speaking to UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls for comprehensive solution on Iran.