Iran

Iran may attack Israel - from its own territory

Tehran may seek revenge for naval attacks - and they may use drones to do it.

Iranian official: We have produced 55 kg of 20% enriched uranium

Official at Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country has made 55 kg of uranium enriched to up to 20% since January.

Report: Israel notified US it attacked Iranian vessel in Red Sea

American official tells New York Times the Israelis called the attack a retaliation for earlier Iranian strikes on Israeli vessels.

Iranian ship attacked tonight allegedly lying on vital oil route

Reports suggest the Saviz, stationed strategically on the coast of Yemen, forming a natural choke point.

Mysterious attack in the Red Sea

Intelligence ship linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards reportedly attacked off coast of Yemen.

Iranian Health Minister warns of new wave of COVID-19

Iranian Health Minister: We are currently in a very difficult and tough situation.

Iran claims to have arrested 'Israeli spy'

Iran says spy network suspected of fraud, forging documents and checks.

Iran and world powers to discuss nuclear agreement

Officials from Iran, China, Russia, France, Germany and Britain will meet virtually to discuss possible US return to 2015 nuclear deal.

'They'll find a way' - Iran exporting illegal oil

CNBC confirms Iran is 'ghosting' U.S. sanctions on crude exports exports, shipping millions of dollars worth of illegal supplies.

Middle East quandary

Israel has been a unique cost-effective, battle-tested counter-terrorism laboratory for the USA in its combat with Islamic terror. Op-ed.

Biden offers Iran economic lifeline despite sanctions' success

Biden administration offering to lift part of its sanctions just to get Tehran back to the negotiating table.

The Iran-China deal is cause for Israeli concern

The agreement neutralizes U.S. economic pressure, bolsters Tehran’s bargaining position and could help it achieve regional hegemony. Op-ed.

Top Iranian general: We don't need a nuclear deal

IRGC Commander General Hossein Salami: Sanctions have been imposed on us, but their impact on our economy is rapidly fading.

Officials: US open to discussing wider deal with Iran

Western officials believe Iran may wish to discuss a wider road map to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

Assessment: Iran looking to attack Israelis abroad

Counter-Terrorism Bureau at the National Security Headquarters releases report on terrorist threats against Israelis traveling abroad/

Report: Iran attacks Israeli ship in Arabian Sea

No injuries, ship damaged after missile strikes Israeli-owned ship traveling from Tanzania to India.

'Israel has crippled Hezbollah's coffers'

Israeli media publish reports on naval attacks against Iranian shipping destined for Hezbollah.

Khamenei: The US promises have no credibility

Iran's Supreme Leader: The US will only return to its commitments under 2015 deal once Washington fully removes the sanctions.

Iran planning to attack Washington DC military base

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacking an American military base using a boat carrying explosive charges.

Report: Israel attacked more than 12 Syria-bound Iranian ships

Reports alleging Israel has struck at least a dozen oil tankers en-route for Syria to be used in sponsoring terrorist activities.

Iran to test its nuclear reactor in Arak

Iran will cold test its redesigned nuclear reactor as prelude to fully commissioning it later.

Experts: Iran must release academic convicted of espionage

UN rights experts say Tehran must immediately release Ahmadreza Djalali, who is reportedly in critical condition while awaiting execution.

Syrian sources: Israel launched missile strike on Damascus

Syrian news sources accusing Israel of missile strike on Iranian militia positions, no casualties reported.

Israel: Iran using Hezbollah to destabilize the Middle East

Hezbollah endangering Lebanese civilians, Israel warns, as Iran uses the terror group to destabilize the Middle East.

Iran says 'human error' resulted in downing of Ukrainian jet

Iran's civil aviation authority says “human error” is reason for passenger jet being shot down in January 2020.

Watch: Iranian 'missile city' base capable of striking Israel

Iran releases images of the underground base armed with cruise and ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel & beyond.

Iran says homegrown COVID-19 vaccine is in clinical trials

Iran's third homegrown vaccine for coronavirus is named after eliminated nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

US to sanction Russia and Iran over election meddling

US intelligence community report finds Russian government meddled in 2020 election.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard unveils new 'missile city'

IRGC naval force unveils new “missile city” equipped with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and electronic warfare systems.

Report: Iranian ship attacked near Syria

"It's an act of terrorism", Iran's Shipping Lines spokesman says. Source in Iran claims: "Israel attacked the ship".

Iran’s mullahs and the start of negotiations

The Biden administration has come under increasing and accelerating Iranian pressure in recent days. Will it give in? Opinion.

How Iran is already testing the Biden administration

Tehran is trying to determine the Biden administration’s objectives, probe its limits, and assess its political will.

Report: Informal US-Iran talks to start soon

Biden Administration reportedly set to begin informal negotiations to return to 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran.

Woman jailed in Iran for 804 days opens up about experience

Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Australian released in prisoner swap with Iran, entertained thoughts of suicide during her solitary confinement.

Iran denies attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship near Gulf of Oman

Iran’s UN ambassador says Israel's allegations are "unfounded", claims it is "playing the victim".

Irish FM calls for 'engagement with key players' in Iran deal

Irish Foreign Minister says "engagement with all the key players" in 2015 nuclear agreement is required in order to revive the deal.

US blacklists two Iranians for violations of human rights

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces sanctions against two IRGC members for "their involvement in gross violations of human rights".

India: Iran behind attack on Israeli embassy

The Indian Sun Times releases report with evidence proving Iran's involvement in last month's explosion near Israeli embassy.

'Something is cooking between Israel and Saudi Arabia'

Iranians are 'humiliating Biden administration, and he's not doing anything,' analyst Zvi Yehezkeli says.

Violating deal, Iran uses advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium

International Atomic Energy Agency reports Iran feeding uranium into third cascade of IR-2M centrifuges at Natanz underground facility.

Iranian Jews lead 'peaceful existence,' community leader says

‘Peaceful existence’: Jews in Iran freely observe their religion, communal leader says.

India: Iranian Quds Force behind explosion near Israeli embassy

India’s counterterrorism agencies: Quds Force was behind the explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi this past January.

Rouhani to Europe: Avoid threats in talks with Iran

Iran's President meets Irish Foreign Minister, says the best way to solve problems is negotiations based on mutual respect.

Iranian Defense Minister threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa

Iran's Defense Minister: If Israel launches a preemptive attack on Iran, we will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground.

Rare report from inside Iran's prisons

An American recently released from Iranian prison tells of the people he met inside, including an Iranian Jew jailed for visiting Israel.

Irish Foreign Minister to meet Iranian President

Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to discuss 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran says it foiled attempted hijacking of passenger plane

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says an attempted hijacking of an Iran Air passenger plane was thwarted.

European countries drop planned condemnation of Iran

France, Britain and Germany dropped resolution criticizing Iran for suspending some IAEA inspections.

A Gulf-Israel defense alliance to face Iran and end PA conflict

A safe Sunni bloc is necessary for a safe Israel as Iran attempts to attack Israel from near and far. Opinion.

Attack on US army base in Iraq comes days before Pope's arrival

AllAbout News reported a rocket barrage of US airbase in Iraq, just 2 days ahead of the Pope's first arrival in the country.

Attack on American base in Iraq, casualties reported

Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq suspected of shelling US/coalition base, casualties being reported.

'Iran likely to launch more attacks against Israeli targets'

Israeli security analyst says Iran likely to continue trying to target Israeli maritime assets in attempt to gain leverage in nuclear talks.

Macron: Iran must make gestures in order to renew nuclear talks

French President tells Iranian counterpart he is "deeply concerned" by Iran's violations of 2015 nuclear deal.

US, Iran in 'tug of war' for leverage in nuclear deal

Iran continues making military provocations and claiming the US must rescind sanctions before a return to negotiating table.

Gantz: Iran attempting to strengthen position for nuclear talks

Defense Minister visits Gaza Division, says life could change for Gazans if Hamas returns all Israeli prisoners.

Iran denies responsibility for attack on Israeli ship

Israeli sources, including PM Netanyahu, laying the blame for last week's attack on cargo ship squarely with Iran which denies allegations.

Syria accuses Israel of missile attack on Damascus

Israel said to continue policy of preventing Iranian entrenchment in Syria, as Syrian sources allege 5 missiles fired towards Damascus.

Top sports court overturns Iran's suspension from judo events

The International Judo Federation banned Iran from international competitions after Saeid Mollaei was forced to avoid facing Israelis.

The disagreement between Mossad chief and IDF Chief of Staff

Mossad chief demanded bold response against Iran for attack on Israeli-owned ship, while Chief of Staff Kochavi sought moderate response.

The change in tone of the US State Department

State Department spokesman hints at press briefing what the new administration's positions would be on Iran, Israel-PA.

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