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Israeli leaders meet Abdullah II to discuss Iran

Israel's Bennett met Jordan's King Abdullah II, who asked for help with his country's water shortage and discussed the Iran threat.

Watch: Protesters killed by Iranian police as riots spread

Severe water shortage in Iran has forced residents into the streets with security forces firing at crowds as bloodshed ensues.

Love in Iran: Islamic Republic launches dating app

With fertility rates down, Iranian authorities launched a state-approved matchmaking app to promote the institution of marriage.

Exiled Iranian judoka dedicates Olympic medal to Israel

Saeid Mollaei, who criticized Iranian practice of not facing Israelis in sports, wins silver medal in Tokyo Olympics.

France: Iran endangering chance of reviving nuclear deal

France warns that Iran is endangering the chance of reaching an agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Israeli Foreign Ministry worker arrested after flying to Iran

Shabak arrests employee of Israel's Foreign Ministry who illegally traveled to Iran.

Watch: Protesters in Iran chant 'Death to Khamenei'

In a video posted on July 21, 2021, protesters in Iran chant: 'Death to Khamenei!' as the water crisis in the country deteriorates.

Report: Iran, Hezbollah men killed in Israeli attacks in Syria

Reports say a Hezbollah military commander and a senior Revolutionary Guards official were killed in air strikes attributed to Israel.

Iran's Supreme Leader: Don't give ammunition to the enemy

Khamenei: Residents of drought-hit southwest can express their discontent, but they should not give ammunition to the "enemy".

IDF soldiers host Iranian Muslims at military base

Iranian Muslim dissidents and activists meet IDF soldiers on Israeli military base on Lebanon border.

IAEA chief: Pause in talks leaves us in 'uncomfortable position'

IAEA chief speaks out against pause in talks with Iran on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

US court holds Iranian banks responsible for Henkin murders

Court rules against 3 banks used by Iran to funnel money to Hamas, whose operatives killed Henkin couple in front of their children.

Iran: Nuclear talks will continue after Raisi takes office

Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran's policy on a return to 2015 deal will not change under the new administration.

US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in Syria

US drone attack targets truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria, officials in the militia claim.

Iran: Ten prisoners could be free tomorrow

Iranian deputy minister says Vienna talks 'must await new administration,' promises prisoner swap will occur Sunday if US, UK, cooperate.

'Iran is capable of producing a nuclear bomb'

Former Iranian diplomat says Iran does not seek to produce a nuclear bomb, but is capable of doing so if it wants.

Report: Netanyahu tried to persuade Trump to attack Iran

New Yorker reports then-PM tried to convince Trump to attack Iran after his election loss to Biden. General Milley thwarted the move.

US ready to lift nearly all sanctions on Iran, Zarif claims

Iranian FM tells parliament the US is on the verge of lifting all sanctions on the rogue state.

Iran is racing toward a nuclear bomb and Israel is silent

Bennett and Lapid have handcuffed Israel to a policy of “no surprises” with the US and abandoned the fight for global public opinion. Op-ed.

'The Iranian regime cannot break me'

Iranian-born journalist who was targeted in kidnapping plot: The regime is scared of me.

Iran won't resume nuclear talks until Raisi takes over

Diplomatic source: Iran not prepared to resume negotiations on 2015 nuclear deal until Ebrahim Raisi's administration has begun.

Iran facing 5th COVID-19 wave after refusing US, UK vaccines

Restrictions have been reimposed in Iran as the Delta variant has claimed thousands of lives across the sanction-riddled state.

Report: IRGC commander urged Iraqi militias to attack US targets

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander urged Iraqi Shiite militias to step up attacks on US targets during a meeting in Baghdad.

Israeli Bedouin transferred information to Iranian intelligence

Bedouin from the Negev arrested after he allegedly gave information to Iranian agent.

Former Iranian MP: Mossad behind the acts against us

Former Iranian MP says most actions against Iran's national security were carried out by Israeli spy agency.

Large explosion in Tehran

Large explosion heard in northern part of the Iranian capital. No reports of injuries, cause unknown.

Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions threaten regional security

Saudi official expresses concern about increased nuclear activities by Iran.

Cyberattacks cause delays in train services in Iran

Hackers post number of Supreme Leader Khamenei as the number to call for information regarding delay in train services.

Iran's exiled prince appeals to 50 US Jewish groups for help

In historic first, Reza Pahlavi asks Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orgs to keep up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

Syria: Iranian fighter killed while on 'advisory' mission

Iranian news agency reports 'fighter' killed in 'advisory mission.'

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Bennett considers Iran policy update ahead of meeting with Biden

Israeli PM orders review of whether current situation is better than a return to the Iran nuclear deal and what influence Israel can have.

Why was an Iranian-born journalist in the Knesset?

Iran International journalist explains why he is covering the inauguration of President Herzog, efforts to reach Iranians despite censorship

UN threatening to investigate Iran's new president

UN human rights investigator on Iran may launch an investigation into Raisi's alleged human rights abuses and election cheating.

Iran begins producing enriched uranium metal

Iran informs the IAEA that it has begun the process of producing enriched uranium metal.

Iran: Israel is behind attack on atomic facility

Iran blames Israel for drone attack on Iranian facility used to manufacture uranium centrifuges.

How does a more radical Iran think?

What is happening now is that for the first time, the Iranian regime is devoid of so-called moderates or reformists. Op-ed.

German Foreign Minister confident deal with Iran can be reached

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he is confident reaching a deal to save 2015 nuclear deal is possible within weeks.

Fire breaks out at Tehran military facility

The facility is located not far from the centrifuge factory that was damaged in a drone attack last month.

Deputy IAEA director to visit Iran

The visit comes amid tensions over curbs on the IAEA's inspections of nuclear sites in Iran.

Iran reimposes COVID-19 restrictions

Iran orders closures of non-essential businesses in 275 cities, including Tehran, amid concerns over Delta variant.

'A naval battle is developing that is not in our favor'

Former Navy commander reacts to attack on Israeli cargo ship, likely by Iranian forces or proxies.

Satellite footage shows damage from drone attack on Iranian site

Israeli intelligence group releases satellite photos of attack on an Iranian nuclear facility last month.

Israeli-owned ship attacked in Indian Ocean

No injuries reported after Israeli-owned ship attacked in Indian Ocean.

Diplomats: Iran restricting access to Natanz nuclear plant

Diplomats say Iran has been restricting UN nuclear inspectors’ access to its main uranium enrichment plant following April explosion.

NBC analyst in Iran: Strikes against U.S. likely to continue

With American forces coming under fire following U.S. strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Syria, experts predict rise in hostilities.

UN investigator calls for probe of Iranian President-elect

UN investigator on human rights in Iran calls for independent inquiry into allegations of state-ordered executions by Ebrahim Raisi.

Blinken: Strikes on pro-Iran targets send a strong message

US Secretary of State says strikes on pro-Iran fighters in Iraq and Syria should deter those fighters from attacking US forces.

Shells fired at US base in eastern Syria

Pro-Iranian militias fire shells at US base in eastern Syria following US air strikes against pro-Iran targets in Syria and Iraq.

Iran: We will never hand images of nuclear sites to IAEA

Iranian Parliament speaker makes clear Tehran will not hand over images from its nuclear sites to UN nuclear watchdog.

US attacks Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria

US military carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria in response to drone attacks against US targets.

Iran's Supreme Leader receives COVID-19 vaccine

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei receives single dose of locally made COVIran Barekat vaccine.

IAEA waiting for Iran's response on extension of monitoring deal

IAEA wants immediate response from Iran on extending monitoring agreement that expired on Thursday.

Canada says Iranian official ordered downing of Ukrainian plane

Canada's final report on downing of Ukrainian plane in January of last year says the decision was made by a senior Iranian official.

Iran: U.S. has agreed to remove nearly all sanctions

Iran announced the U.S. has agreed to lift all sanctions on its oil and shipping industries, days before Raisi takes office.

Report: Attacked Iranian facility was on Israeli list of targets

Officials: Nuclear facility near Karaj was on list of potential targets presented by Israel to Trump administration.

Iran to decide whether to extend IAEA deal after it expires

Iranian official says decision on extending monitoring deal with IAEA will come after the deal expires on June 24.

Iran claims it foiled drone attack on atomic agency

Tehran says attempt to sabotage Atomic Energy Organization of Iran building thwarted.

‘Too soft on Iran’

Opposition leader Netanyahu blasted the new government's 'toothless approach' towards dealing with Washington’s policy of engaging Iran.

Iran’s President-elect promises rapid vaccination

Ebrahim Raisi vows his government will start rapid COVID-19 vaccinations in the country.

US seizes control of Iranian news websites

State-run media websites now say they have been 'seized by the US government.