Iran

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.

Iran to install new centrifuges at nuclear facilities

Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to install new generations of centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz facilities.

Iran rejects European offer for direct talks with US

Iran says "time is not right" to hold talks with US given its recent actions.

Report: Israel strikes Syrian targets after Iranian attack

Explosions reported near Damascus, days after Israeli ship shelled by Iranian-allied forces.

Foreign policy expert: Biden will succumb to Iranian pressure

After American strikes killed at least 22 of Iran's Revolutionary Guards in a raid on Syria, experts believe Biden likely to give in.

Israel pulls out of UAE military expo citing Iran threat

Israel pulled out of biggest regional military expo featuring 900 companies from over 50 countries in Abu Dhabi due for fear of attack.

Israel vows revenge for maritime attack attributed to Iran

Israeli military intelligence confident Iran was behind an attack on one of its ships Thursday night and promises quick action.

Security officials: Ship was attacked due to Israeli ownership

'We are thinking of an appropriate response,' Israeli security officials say.

Israeli delegation backs out of arms fair due to fears of attack

Israeli delegation, scheduled to participate in Abu Dhabi arms fair, cancels participation due to fears Iran will avenge scientists' deaths.

Ship owned by Israeli firm hit by explosion in Gulf of Oman

The current assessment in Israel is that the explosion was a targeted attempt against an Israeli-owned ship by Iran.

“The trapped Cat” and the acquisition of nuclear weapons

Alll negotiations aimed at postponing 'the trapped Cat' - Iran - from gaining nuclear weapons are merely pain relievers. Op-ed.

Bahraini Crown Prince speaks to Netanyahu

Bahrain's official news agency says the conversation dealt with the negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program.

US attacks Iranian-backed militia in Syria

At least 17 members of pro-Iranian militia in Syria killed in US air strike which comes in retaliation for rocket attack in Iraq.

Netanyahu to Iran: You failed 2,500 years ago, you'll fail today

Israeli political echelon coming together to present united front against any nuclear deal with Iran.

Germany urges Iran to accept US overtures

Germany's Foreign Minister: Iran should accept the offer of diplomacy that’s on the table, including from the United States.

South Korea to release Iranian assets in consultation with US

Iran has been pressuring South Korea for months to unblock assets held in two South Korean banks due to US sanctions.

'John Kerry betrayed America, murdered Iranian citizens'

Anti-regime activist tells Newsmax John Kerry is responsible for betraying American interests, guilty for mullahs murdering protesters.

Khamenei threatens to enrich uranium up to 60%

Iranian Supreme Leader says Islamic Republic will "not back down on the nuclear issue."

IAEA strikes deal with Iran to continue inspections

Iran had threatened to partly suspend nuclear inspections by the UN's atomic agency as of Tuesday.

Watch: Iranian judoka wins silver in Tel Aviv, thanks Israel

Iranian-born judoka once instructed to drop a match rather than compete against Israeli opponent wins silver medal in Tel Aviv event.

Iran's presidential elections in June- are the mullahs worried?

Not only Israel and the PA have elections soon, the president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, has 6 months left in office and can't run again.Op-ed

IAEA finds uranium particles at two Iranian sites

Diplomats say International Atomic Energy Agency preparing to rebuke Tehran for failing to explain the presence of the particles.

Iranian judoka wins silver medal at Tel Aviv Grand Slam

Saeid Mollaei fled his country after ignoring orders to drop out of a match to avoid facing an Israeli.

Iran: We will not compromise on the nuclear deal

Iranian President says his country will not agree to comply with 2015 deal when the other parties do not meet their obligations.

Iranian army denies its member was involved in scientist's death

Iran's armed forces fire back at intelligence minister for alleging one of its members was involved in killing of Moshen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran informs IAEA it will end snap nuclear inspections

International Atomic Energy Agency confirms Iran plans to halt snap nuclear inspections outside of its declared sites.

Judo Grand Slam in Tel Aviv to host former Iranian champion

Judo grand slam to begin this week in Israel, with exiled world champion, Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei, competing on behalf of Mongolia.

US 'outraged' by Baghdad attack but will it act?

US Sec of State Blinken voiced 'outrage' at rocket attack on US forces, but will Biden administration take concrete action?

Iran threatens to stop cooperating with nuclear inspections

Iran threatens to stop IAEA inspections if other signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal do not fulfill their “obligations”.

Five national challenges

We who have merited to return home, are experiencing five national challenges fraught with menacing perils and risks.

Iran test fires sophisticated short-range missile

Iran’s army test fires missile with a range of 300 kilometers, or 186 miles.

History: Iranian judoka lands in Israel

Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei, who fled Iran after speaking out against the regime, will take part in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam this week.

Iranian opposition leader: Biden making big mistake

Son of Iranian Shah says West should support Iranian people who want freedom from repressive regime.

Will Biden take a U-turn on Iran?

Iran was not mentioned in Biden’s first major foreign policy speech as president, giving rise to speculation about his plans. Op-ed.

European powers: Iran losing chance to fully realize 2015 deal

Britain, France and Germany: Iran is undermining the opportunity for renewed diplomacy by violating nuclear agreement.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard begins drill near Iraq border

The drill, dubbed the “great prophet,” will make use of drones and helicopters.

Russia urges Iran to show 'restraint' as it enriches uranium

Russia urges Iran to show restraint after it starts producing uranium metal in latest breach of 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Report: Iran has started producing uranium

The metal can be used to form the core of nuclear weapons.

Bennett on Iran: 'Whoever raises hand against Israel, we'll cut'

Bennett tells BBC: 'As long as the Mullahs in Iran continue trying to hurt us, they should be expecting a very unpeaceful life.'

Iranian Minister: We may pursue a nuclear weapon

Iran’s Intelligence Minister says his country could push for a nuclear weapon if sanctions remain in place.

IDF foils Iranian plot to spark war on Israel-Syria border

Newly declassified operation reveals IDF special forces units neutralized large explosive devices on border by Iranian agents.

Report highlights Iran's worldwide terrorist modus operandi

Iran is dedicated to targeting diplomatic and other soft targets in North America, Africa, Asia or Europe. Failure does not daunt it. Op-ed.

Biden: No sanction relief for Iran till uranium enrichment ended

President Biden rejects Iranian demands the US remove sanctions regime before Tehran returns to adherence of nuclear deal.

Iranian FM Zarif urges Biden to return to deal

Iranian FM Zarif warns 'time is running out for the Americans,' urges US Pres. Biden to return to nuclear deal.

Iranian expat news channel making big impact on politics at home

UK-based Iran International has become an alternative to regime-controlled media, making inroads with Iranians at home and abroad.

Iran's nuclear deal violations exposed

Internal IAEA memo confirms that Iran is speeding up its atomic program. 'They're enriching uranium faster and in larger quantity.'

Iran claims to have 2 cascades of 348 advanced centrifuges

Iranian official says new centrifuges can enrich uranium 4 times faster than old centrifuges.

Iran launches new satellite-carrying rocket

Iranian state TV says country's newest satellite-carrying rocket is able to reach a height of 500 kilometers.

Iranian attack on Israeli embassy in Africa foiled

Iranian agents sent to east African country to scope out Israeli embassy in preparation for attack.

'No coincidence' - Blast on 29th anniversary of ties with India

Israel’s Ambassador to India Ron Malka says today's explosion outside embassy was definitively terror-related, not surprised it took place.

Israeli security expert: Iran not likely behind Delhi blast

Israeli security expert says Iran would have probably carried out bigger, better planned attack.

No Hijab Day: February 1st

Yasmine unveils No Hijab Day contra to World Hijab Day. Monireh, from Iranian prison: “If we get arrested, will you be our voice?" Op-ed.

Iran to receive Russian COVID vaccine

Iran's to receive first batch of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by February 4, with more batches to follow.

Iran rejects new nuclear negotiations

Iran’s foreign ministry says there will be no new negotiations or changes to the participants in its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran’s new negotiating strategy

The mullahs are speaking about not rushing the American return to the nuclear accord. What are they really seeking and why? Opinion.

Bennett: I fully support Chief of Staff's position on Iran

Yamina chairman at INSS conference: The Iranians are not idle for a moment, they are continuing their crusade to envelope us with terror.

How two majority Muslim countries see the Shoah

Two states border one another and both are Muslim, but their attitude to the Holocaust could hardly be more opposed. Op-ed.

'Israel needs to understand that Trump isn't president anymore'

Iranian president mocks Israeli military's plans to confront Tehran as 'worthless', vows Iran won't hesitate to strike Israel.

Will Abraham Accords translate to military front against Iran?

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi says UAE, Bahrain share Israel's concerns over Iran nuclear threat, Abraham Accords is a 'warm peace.'

Chief of Staff: Keep pressure on Iran, don't return to nuke deal

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi warns citizens many missiles and rockets will strike Israel when war breaks out, but IDF will respond with force

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