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US sanctions Iranian shipping network

US Treasury sanctions 16 companies, multiple vessels as part of Revolutionary Guard-run network to ship oil to Syria.

US sanctions Iranian shipping network

Report: Israel was close to attacking Iran in 2012

Obama Administration sent officials to Israel every few weeks to prevent attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Report: Israel was close to attacking Iran in 2012

Iran demands $15 billion, end to US sanctions

Tehran will return to nuclear deal if Europe provides $15 billion credit line, convinces Trump to waive sanctions on Iran.

Iran demands $15 billion, end to US sanctions

Iran: We can resume uranium enrichment within two days

Iranian official says his country is capable of resuming production of 20% enriched uranium within two days.

Iran: We can resume uranium enrichment within two days

Report: Iran building massive new military base in Syria

Base capable of housing thousands of troops, precision missiles months away from completion, largest base Iran has ever built in Syria.

Report: Iran building massive new military base in Syria

After fleeing Iran, could Iranian judoka come to Israel?

Iranian judoka who was ordered by Tehran not to compete against Israel's Sagi Muki invited to competition in Israel - as a refugee.

After fleeing Iran, could Iranian judoka come to Israel?

Iranian judoka who was forced to lose congratulates Israeli

Saeid Mollaei, who was forced to throw a match in order to avoid competing against Israel's Sagi Muki, congratulates Muki.

Iranian judoka who was forced to lose congratulates Israeli

Iran admits explosion in satellite launching site

Spokesman for Iranian government confirms explosion in the country's satellite launching site, says it was result of technical failure.

Iran admits explosion in satellite launching site

Iran reports progress in talks on nuclear deal

Iran says its views have come closer to those of France on ways to save the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran reports progress in talks on nuclear deal

Report: Iran stifling probe of storage of nuclear equipment

Diplomats tell Wall Street Journal that Iran has refused to answer UN questions about storage of nuclear equipment and radioactive material.

Report: Iran stifling probe of storage of nuclear equipment

Revealed: How Stuxnet attack on Iranian systems succeeded

Dutch intelligence agency AIVD reportedly recruited Iranian mole to deliver US-Israeli developed malware to Iranian uranium enrichment plant

Revealed: How Stuxnet attack on Iranian systems succeeded

70 US think tank scholars support group blacklisted by Iran

Scholars sign letter of support for Foundation for Defense of Democracies after organization sanctioned by Islamic Republic of Iran.

70 US think tank scholars support group blacklisted by Iran

On Israel's borders, drone rivalries play out

Drone wars heat up between Israel and Iran along Lebanese and Syrian frontiers.

On Israel's borders, drone rivalries play out

'Iran put pressure on me to lose, but I came to compete'

Iranian judoka speaks out after reportedly seeking asylum in Germany, being forced to throw match to avoid facing Israeli athlete.

'Iran put pressure on me to lose, but I came to compete'

Iran unveils new high-precision drone

Iranian commander says drone capable of carrying out long reconnaissance and surveillance missions "deep inside enemy territory."

Iran unveils new high-precision drone

The Judo Federation chair's threat to the president of Iran

Marius Vizer called Rouhani, telling him: If Iranian judoka refuses to compete against Israeli contender, Iran won't compete in Olympics.

The Judo Federation chair's threat to the president of Iran

Rouhani warns: We'll take another nuclear step

Iranian President tells French counterpart Iran will take the next step in reducing its nuclear commitments.

Rouhani warns: We'll take another nuclear step

Trump: We're not involved in Iran's failed rocket launch

US President wishes Iran luck in determining what caused its failed rocket launch.

Trump: We're not involved in Iran's failed rocket launch

Netanyahu to Macron: Now isn't the time to talk with Iran

Netanyahu speaks by telephone with French President amid tensions in the region.

Netanyahu to Macron: Now isn't the time to talk with Iran

Iran continuing to breach nuclear deal

IAEA latest report says Iran has gone further in breaching the 2015 deal with world powers.

Iran continuing to breach nuclear deal

'We're committed to shutting down Iran and Hamas' violence'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt comments on new sanctions targeting individuals who helped funnel cash from Iran's Quds Force to Hamas.

'We're committed to shutting down Iran and Hamas' violence'

US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah

PM Netanyahu welcomes sanctions, urges other countries to follow suit.

US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah

Iran: No negotiations until US stops 'economic terrorism'

Iranian foreign minster says no meeting with President Trump until US lifts sanctions on Islamic Republic.

Iran: No negotiations until US stops 'economic terrorism'

Report:

Netanyahu 'frantically' tried to avert Trump-Zarif meeting

Israeli PM reportedly tried desperately to get Trump on the phone after it was learned Iranian FM would be at G-7, hoped to block meeting.

Netanyahu 'frantically' tried to avert Trump-Zarif meeting

Iraq struggling to curtail Iranian militias attacked by Israel

Iraqi PM ordered all Shi'ite militias to leave 2 months before alleged Israeli attacks on Iranian-backed forces.

Iraq struggling to curtail Iranian militias attacked by Israel

US and Iran train on jet-skis for possible Gulf conflict

Revolutionary Guards fleet operates dozens of such vehicles, also US Marine Commando unit Sea Lions recently put more into service.

US and Iran train on jet-skis for possible Gulf conflict

Did US cyber-attack Iran to stop oil tanker hijackings?

After some tensions with oil tankers arose in Strait of Hormuz, US allegedly struck Iran with cyber attacks to prevent further incidents.

Did US cyber-attack Iran to stop oil tanker hijackings?

US sanctions suppliers of Iranian missile programs

US Treasury sanctions two Iranian business groups over ties to Tehran's missile program.

US sanctions suppliers of Iranian missile programs

The Iranian general in command of the drone squad

General Javad Ghaffari is the commander responsible for Iran's attempted drone attack against Israel.

The Iranian general in command of the drone squad

IDF launches social media platforms for Iranian public

For first time, IDF to connect with Farsi speakers on Twitter, Telegram, and Instagram.

IDF launches social media platforms for Iranian public

Iran jails 2, including UK citizen, for spying for Israel

Iranian court upholds sentences for two alleged spies Iran claims worked on Israel's behalf, giving both 10 years in prison.

Iran jails 2, including UK citizen, for spying for Israel

Iran: No talks with Trump until all sanctions lifted

Iranian president rejects Trump's claim there is a 'very good chance' the two will meet, ruling out any talks until sanctions lifted.

Iran: No talks with Trump until all sanctions lifted

"Hezbollah attack will be met by 'disproportionate' response"

IDF preparing for Hezbollah attack on Israeli military targets. All forces in northern area deployed, while more may be called to area.

"Hezbollah attack will be met by 'disproportionate' response"

Iran threatens neoconservative think tank

Tehran threatens Foundation for Defense of Democracies and its chief with sanctions - and other unspecified measures.

Iran threatens neoconservative think tank

'Israel will do whatever is necessary to defend itself'

PM Netanyahu says Iran seeking to use 'broad front' to attack Israel, calls on international community to counter Iran's aggression.

'Israel will do whatever is necessary to defend itself'

Trump: Good chance I'll meet Iranian president

US President at G7 summit says meeting with Iranian president possible.

Trump: Good chance I'll meet Iranian president

'When we need to, we'll act with great force'

Likud's Min. Galant warns: 'Hamas is playing with fire, we'll decide timing and conditions of war.'

'When we need to, we'll act with great force'

Iran says it will launch three satellites

Head of Iranian Space Agency says Iran will launch three satellites into orbit by the end of this year.

Iran says it will launch three satellites

Smiling on the plane:

These are the terrorists who were eliminated in Syria

IDF unveils information about terrorists who were eliminated while trying to carry out drone attack.

These are the terrorists who were eliminated in Syria

Iran's FM unexpectedly visits G7 summit

France’s invitation to Mohammad Javad Zarif for talks at G7 summit reportedly comes as surprise to Trump.

Iran's FM unexpectedly visits G7 summit

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Secretary of State speaks with Netanyahu following thwarting of planned Iranian drone attack on Israel.

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Iran-linked militia blames Israel for drone attack in Iraq

Iraqi militia claims Israel behind drone bombing attack Sunday in western Iraq, near border with Syria.

Iran-linked militia blames Israel for drone attack in Iraq

Watch: Iran's Quds Force attempts drone attack on Israel

Caught on camera: Israel foils attempted drone kamikaze attack by explosive-laden unmanned aircraft operated by Iranian terrorists in Syria.

Watch: Iran's Quds Force attempts drone attack on Israel

PM: If someone tries to kill you, kill him first

Netanyahu vows zero tolerance for Iranian 'aggression', says countries allowing terrorists to operate will 'face the consequences'.

PM: If someone tries to kill you, kill him first

IDF reveals: Iran attempted drone kamikaze attacks on Israel

Iranian kamikaze drone attacks were repulsed by Israel Thursday, IDF spokesperson says, prior to attacks on Iranian base.

IDF reveals: Iran attempted drone kamikaze attacks on Israel

'Terrorists were hiding in villa with a pool'

Iranian proxies operating out of Syria planned multiple drone attacks, orchestrated by Iran's Quds Force, says senior IDF intel official.

'Terrorists were hiding in villa with a pool'

'It's not pleasant to be the Iranian commander today'

National Security Research Institute Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin says Israeli strikes in Syria show exceptional intelligence.

'It's not pleasant to be the Iranian commander today'

Iran denies its forces were attacked in Syria

Iran claims Israel, US do not have the strength to damage Iranian targets in Syria after Israel says it foiled drone attack.

Iran denies its forces were attacked in Syria

'IDF only thing preventing Hamas takeover of Judea and Samaria'

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz slams PA chairman Abbas for not condeming bombing in which teenage girl was murdered on Friday.

'IDF only thing preventing Hamas takeover of Judea and Samaria'

IRGC commander claims Iran tested new missile

Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Revolutionary Guards, says Iran test fired a new missile, doesn't provide details.

IRGC commander claims Iran tested new missile

PM Netanyahu: Iran has no immunity anywhere

Netanyahu responds to the thwarting of an Iranian drone attack on Israel and quotes sages: 'If someone rises up to kill you, kill him first'

PM Netanyahu: Iran has no immunity anywhere

Iranian official: We have secret, highly accurate missiles

Iranian Deputy Defense Minister boasts his country has produced highly accurate missiles which it has not publicized.

Iranian official: We have secret, highly accurate missiles

US officials: Israel carried out several air strikes in Iraq

Officials tell New York Times that Israel carried out several air strikes on munitions storehouses for Iranian-backed groups in Iraq.

US officials: Israel carried out several air strikes in Iraq

Iran unveils new domestic missile system

Iran rolls out surface-to-air Bavar-373 which it says rivals the Russian S-400.

Iran unveils new domestic missile system

Satellite photos show destruction at Iraqi weapons depot

Satellite photos show Iranian weapons depot in Baghdad before and after air strike attributed to Israel.

Satellite photos show destruction at Iraqi weapons depot

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Sweden officials say Stena Impero, captured by Revolutionary Guards in July, will be released soon.

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Netanyahu: We are working against Iran in Iraq

PM confirms Israel actively working to prevent Iranian military consolidation in Iraq.

Netanyahu: We are working against Iran in Iraq

Arab report: US and Russia permitting Israel to bomb in Iraq

Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper says bombing of Iranian targets in Iraq done by Israel with permission from the United States and Russia.

Arab report: US and Russia permitting Israel to bomb in Iraq

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

French President says he will make proposals to Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions with US.

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

ANALYSIS - Turkey and Iran exacerbating crisis in Syria and Iraq

Turkey supporting Islamists in Syria as Iran furthers takeover of war-torn country.

ANALYSIS - Turkey and Iran exacerbating crisis in Syria and Iraq