Iran

Report: Israel behind cyberattack on Iranian port

US and foreign government officials say May 9 attack on an Iranian port facility appears to have originated with Israel.

Bennett: Iran leaving Syria, but could come back

Outgoing Defense Minister Naftali Bennett holds ceremony to mark turnover of ministry to Benny Gantz.

Iran's coronavirus death toll approaches 7,000

Iran registers 51 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing its total to 6,988.

Khamenei: The US will be expelled from Iran and Syria

Iran's Supreme Leader claims that that even Washington's allies "abhor" it now.

Khamenei: 'Zionist regime' only understands force

Iran’s Supreme Leader criticizes Israel on Twitter, says it has proven it only knows force.

EU hints of impending diplomatic pressure against Israel

EU's High Representative hints organization will 'work to discourage any possible initiative towards [Israeli] annexation.'

Iran records 2,102 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours

The total number of confirmed cases in Iran is 116,635, and the death toll is 6,902.

Tomb of Mordechai and Esther reportedly set on fire

Tomb of Mordechai and Esther, located in the Iranian city of Hamadan, reportedly set on fire. Jewish groups condemn.

Zarif dismisses 'foolish' US threats on Iran arms embargo

Iran's Foreign Minister dismisses US threats to bring back all UN sanctions if Security Council does not extend arms embargo on Tehran.

US offers Iran condolences following friendly fire incident

US military offers condolences to Iran after friendly fire incident that saw an Iranian missile kill 19 Iranian troops.

'We didn't fly halfway around the world to discuss annexation'

Senior officials with Pompeo on visit to Israel: Sovereignty may not happen by July 1. In any event, it was "not the purpose of the trip.”

Report: Iran building new tunnel at Syria military base

Iran reportedly building new tunnel at the Imam Ali military base in eastern Syria which is capable of storing advanced weapons systems.

Nasrallah: Israel waging 'imaginary battle' against Iran

Hezbollah chief: Israel waging "imaginary battle" against Iranian troops in Syria, as Iran has sent only "military advisers and experts."

Dozens of Iranian military personnel killed in accident in Gulf

Iranian frigate mistakenly fires on another Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman during naval exercises.

Iran county placed under lockdown due to coronavirus

County in southwestern Iran placed under lockdown due to residents not observing social distancing rules.

Cabinet discusses cyber attack on water infrastructure

Iranian cyber attack on Israel's water infrastructure crosses red lines, defies ethical codes, senior officials say.

Danon: Iranian satellite is for military, not civilian, purposes

Israel's Ambassador to the UN calls on Security Council to condemn Iran's recent actions.

Iranian hackers target coronavirus drugmaker Gilead

Hackers linked to Iran targeted staff at company behind the experimental drug remdesivir which is said to help some coronavirus patients.

Report: Iranian cyberattack targeted Israel water infrastructure

Iran reportedly behind a cyberattack launched last month against Israeli water infrastructure through the use of American servers.

Rouhani: Lifting the arms embargo is an obvious right

Iranian President warns of unspecified steps Iran could take if the UN arms embargo is extended.

Pompeo: Iran must leave Syria

US Secretary of State addresses Israeli reports that Iranian forces are pulling out of Syria, closing military bases.

'There is great success here for Israel'

Energy Minister on Iran reducing its activities in Syria: Iran has failed to implement its plan but it doesn't mean they've stopped trying.

Iran's largest airline spread coronavirus

Mahan Air operated dozens of flights daily across Middle East and to and from China during pandemic, spreading virus throughout the region

Security officials:

Iran reducing presence in Syria

Bennett: We are more determined than Iran because for us it is a matter of life and death.

Iran calls off Al-Quds Day rallies due to coronavirus

Al-Quds Day is marked throughout the world with rallies used to incite against Israelis and Jews

Iran says Germany paid 'debt' to Israel with Hezbollah ban

Iranian foreign ministry claims Germany banned Hezbollah terrorist group in order to settle 'historical debt' to 'the Zionists'.

Iran to reopen some mosques

Iranian President says mosques will reopen in 132 counties, after officials report drop in number of deaths from coronavirus.

Iran: Nuclear deal will 'die forever' if arms embargo continues

Senior Iranian official warns that 2015 nuclear deal will 'die forever' if US bid to extend weapons embargo on Iran succeeds.

Iran: Germany will face consequences for banning Hezbollah

Iran slams Germany's ban on Hezbollah's activities, says it caved to Israeli and US pressure.

IRGC Aerospace Force Commander: 'We are a superpower now'

General Hajizadeh: Iran had plan to strike 400 targets in event US retaliated immediately after Ayn Al-Asad attack.

Pompeo: We'll use all means to extend Iran arms embargo

Secretary of State says US will not allow UN ban on selling conventional weapons to Iran to expire on October.

Bennett: We are pushing Iran back in Syria

Defense Minister says Israel will no longer allow threats to grow beyond its borders, Israel's enemies have not reconciled to Jewish State.

Pompeo: Iran's space program is dangerous - not peaceful

'No one has ever developed these systems except for nuclear weapons.' US accuses Iran of using space program to develop nuclear weapons.

Iranian military: We will never be a source of conflict

Iran's military tries to ease tensions after several high-seas incidents involving US forces.

ANALYSIS: Iran lying about its coronavirus crisis

Deaths from coronavirus in Iran are as much as 5 times higher than the regime admits, according to experts.

Rouhani: Iran won't start any war

Iranian President: Iran is closely watching and following Americans in the region, but will never initiate conflict.

Iran: US, Europe interfering in our internal affairs

Iran angry after the US, France and Germany condemn its satellite launch.

Iranian general: We'll destroy US warships

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Iran will destroy US warships if its security is threatened in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian military unveils new radar systems; range: 400-800km

Uses HF frequencies, has 'three-dimensional capabilities,' was developed in cooperation with Iran’s Defense Ministry and startup companies.

US believes Iran successfully launched satellite

Pompeo says Iran should be held accountable for launch of military satellite which violated UN Security Council resolution.

Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf

Revolutionary Guard acknowledges tense encounter with US warships in Persian Gulf, but claims American forces sparked the incident.

Trump: I'm willing to help Iran if they ask

US President says he’d be willing to provide Iran with coronavirus aid “if they ask for it.”

ANALYSIS: Iran and Hezbollah continue 'Israel project'

Despite its ongoing high corona fatality rate, there is ample evidence that Iran is actively testing Israel, just short of confrontation.

Iran's death toll from coronavirus rises to 4,958

Iran, the worst-hit country in the Middle East from COVID-19, reports 89 new deaths.

US accuses Iran of ‘dangerous’ harassment of US warships

US Navy 5th Fleet says Revolutionary Guard vessels repeatedly crossed bows and sterns of several US ships at close range and high speed.

Iran announces 117 new deaths from coronavirus

The death toll in Iran from COVID-19 stands at 4,474. A total of 71,686 cases of the virus have been recorded.

ANALYSIS: Why Iran is going through coronavirus hell

As Iranians bury their dead, the Ara-Asra Research Center, a think-tank close to Khamenei, released a report with no practical measures.

Rouhani: Increase efforts to produce coronavirus vaccine

Iranian President calls on health institutions to step up efforts to produce a vaccine for the novel coronavirus.

Iranian parliament convenes for first time since February

At least 31 members of the parliament, including Speaker Ali Larijani, have contracted COVID-19.

Israeli arrested for spying for Iran

Israeli citizen arrested for being in secret contact with Iranian intelligence officials, member of Lebanese terrorist organization.

Iran to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions

Iranian President announces the restrictions imposed on the public would be eased gradually in the coming weeks.

ANALYSIS: Iran lying to get sanctions relief

The only reason Iran is conducting an anti-sanctions campaign is to divert domestic attention from its mishandling of the coronavirus crisis

Iran's parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Ali Larijani becomes latest high-ranking Iranian official to contract COVID-19.

Pompeo: US may consider easing sanctions on Iran

Secretary of State says US may consider easing sanctions on Iran to help fight coronavirus.

Zarif: US sanctions have doubled our suffering from coronavirus

Iranian Foreign Minister again criticizes US sanctions on his country, calls on the world not to comply with them.

With chaos in Iran, will the regime scapegoat Israel?

Arutz Sheva speaks with Gregg Roman, director of the Middle East Forum, about how Iran's coronavirus crisis may affect Israel and the US.

Iranian FM: Stop obeying US sanctions

Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions on Iran amount to "medical terror", urges world to stop complying with them.

Arab world on verge of collapse as Gulf States blame Iran

With the Arab world enveloped in a struggle for survival, local regimes' biggest fears are coming to fruition.

ANALYSIS: Iranian axis in Iraq preparing for war with US

Iran is not scaling back support for terrorists across Middle East despite astronomic death toll within the Islamic Republic from COIV-19.

Former Iranian deputy parliament speaker contracts coronavirus

Mohammad Reza Khatami, brother of former Iranian president, reportedly hospitalized after contracting COVID-19.