Iran

Iran executes another wrestler over anti-gov't protests

30-year-old Mehdi Ali Hosseini the second national wrestler to be executed in the country in recent months.

Report: Biden seeking direct contacts with Iran

US official says Biden administration is working on a direct dialogue with Iran through European mediators.

Former Iranian cleric: We have no problem with Israel

Former senior Iranian cleric calls for an end to hostilities between Iran and Israel in interview on Israeli TV.

'A mistake for US to return to pre-Trump Mideast policies'

Telem party leader shares his thoughts on the new governments in America and Israel.

Mossad director to meet with Biden, CIA head

Israel to present demands on Iran deal to US Pres. Biden.

Iranian activist: I'm a criminal for using Twitter, listen to me

Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad pleads for social media not to provide dictators with a platform.

Will America stay the strong horse when it comes to Iran?

The Iran accord—whose limitations were a farce and allowed Tehran to lie and cheat as it always does—was rotten to its core. Opinion.

'Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraints'

In first press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran are dependent on it resuming compliance with 2016 deal.

California lawyer calls for Jews to be exterminated

Callifornia bar association refuses to take action over attorney's praise for Hitler and call for genocide of Jews.

'Biden's Iran policies pose an existential threat to Israel'

Senator Ted Cruz warns that incoming Biden administration likely to try to appease Iran - endangering Israel's existence.

Iranian president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal

'The ball is in America's court,' says Rouhani. 'Rejoin the nuclear deal, and we'll respect our commitments again.'

Iran loses voting rights in UN General Assembly

Arab League members addressed regional threats posed by Iran while Islamic Republic lost voting rights in UN General Assembly.

'Congratulations Biden - and keep up the pressure on Iran'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN and Chairman of the World Likud Danny Danon congratulates Biden ahead of inauguration.

Iran blacklists Trump over 'terrorist acts'

The move is unlikely to have any impact on the outgoing US President as he is not known to have any assets in Iran.

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Iran behind proliferation of cyber attacks against Israel

Increase in Iranian cyber attacks on Israeli targets under guise of independent hacker groups, some also linked to countries like Turkey.

Iran: Don't publish 'unnecessary' details on our nuclear program

Iran urges United Nations’ nuclear watchdog to avoid publishing details on Iran’s nuclear program that may cause confusion.

Iran launches anti-warship ballistic missiles during drill

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard conducts drill launching anti-warship ballistic missiles at a simulated target in the Indian Ocean.

Israel increases efforts to expose Iranian threat

Ambassador Erdan demands the Security Council act against Iran: Israel will take all necessary measures to protect its citizens.

Fake reporters spread anti-Israel lies in suspected Iranian plot

Investigation reveals 3 fake journalists seeded dozens of anti-Israel, anti-American stories on social media in disinformation campaign.

Watch: Iranian navy holds large missile drill in Gulf of Oman

Iranian Navy flexes muscle in large army missile drill in the Gulf of Oman.

Report: Iran has 'suicide drones' in Yemen

Iranian UAVs positioned in northern Yemen assessed to have effective range of 2,000 to 2,200 kilometers.

Iran starts work on uranium metal-based fuel

The move marks Iran’s latest breach of the nuclear deal it signed with six major powers in 2015.

Pompeo: Al-Qaeda has a new home base in Iran

US Secretary of State says terror org. behind 9/11 has found a safe haven in Iran to regain its strength.

EU alarmed by Iran's accelerated uranium enrichment activities

EU 'regrets worrying steps by Iran,' after IAEA chief estimates Iran can process 10 kilos of 20% enriched uranium per month.

Report: Pompeo to accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda

Secretary of State planning to use newly declassified US intelligence to publicly accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda terrorist organization.

IAEA warns of 'whole new reality' for Iran's nuclear program

Director of IAEA says Iran likely able now to enrich 10 kilograms of uranium at 20% enrichment per month. 'This is a whole new reality.'

Iranian lawmaker threatens to expel IAEA inspectors

Senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran will expel nuclear inspectors from its territory if US sanctions are not lifted by February 21.

No to incitement on Twitter? Not when it comes to Israel

The social media network permanently blocked Trump, but Ayatollah Khamenei's account calling for the destruction of Israel is up and well.

Khamenei bars US and British vaccines

Iran's Supreme Leader: Importing American and British vaccines is forbidden, I don't trust them.

Stomping on US and Israeli flags in Iranian underground base

A video released by Iran reveals an underground base stocked with long-range missiles.

Iran: We can enrich uranium at 90% capacity

Spokesman for Atomic Energy Organization of Iran boasts about his country's uranium enrichment capability.

'It is important that the US policy vis-à-vis Iran continues'

Minister Eli Cohen to i24NEWS: If you want to maintain regional stability it is important that the policy vis-à-vis Iran continues.

Iran parliament debates bill calling to destroy Israel by 2041

Bill detailing how Iran should respond to killing of Qassem Soleimani contains provision obligating government to 'eliminate' Israel.

The so-called Iranian revenge: What strategy?

The wide gap between the mullahs’ threats and the reality of their highly calculated behavior is a well thought-out strategy. Op-ed.

Analyst: Important not to skirt Biden admin.

Israeli military analyst discusses importance of creating strong cooperation with incoming admin esp. on Iran.

Iran rolls out 1,000 additional centrifuges

Move comes just one day after Iran resumed uranium enrichment at underground Fordow facility.

EU will strengthen attempts to revive Iran nuclear deal

European Union denounces Iran's violations of 2015 nuclear deal but says it will strengthen its attempts to keep the deal alive.

UAE denies thwarting attempted Iranian terrorist attack

UAE says reports in Israel that it foiled attempted Iranian attack in Dubai "are wholly false".

Watch: Iranian singers chant 'Death to Israel' in Hebrew'

Iranian TV recently aired a song in Farsi, Arabic and Hebrew in which the singers pledge revenge for death of Qassem Soleimani.

Report: UAE thwarted Iranian terror attack in Dubai

The attack was to take place on the anniversary of the killing of top commander Qassem Soleimani.

'We're fully prepared to respond to US military pressure'

Top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns US ahead of first anniversary of Soleimani elimination.

Iran tells IAEA it will enrich uranium at 20%

Iran tells UN nuclear watchdog it intends to enrich uranium to up to 20% purity.

Iran creates compensation fund for victims of downed plane

Iran to pay $150,000 for each victim of Ukrainian passenger plane that was shot down by Iranian forces outside Tehran last January.

Iranian official: Foreign forces must leave the region

Top Iranian security official says regional security can only be achieved through removal of "external factors".

Iran warns Israel not to cross 'red lines'

Iranian foreign ministry responds to reports of US, Israeli submarines entering the Gulf, warns foes against 'adventurism' before Jan. 21.

Rouhani: US demanding our vaccine transactions pass through them

Iranian President says Washington is demanding Iranian transactions for coronavirus vaccines pass through US banks.

6 dead in airstrikes on Iranian missile factories in Syria

Airstrikes on Iranian militia bases and missile facilities in Syria leave at least 6 dead, with many more injured, observer group says.

Watch: Iran-backed militias fire missiles at US embassy

Fox News reports the US has sent guided-missile submarine to Persian Gulf after Baghdad embassy attacked again, 1 civilian killed.

Iran's mullahs and strategies for the next stage

What we have is a return to the atmosphere before the nuclear agreement with Iran, with the mullahs one step ahead. Make them worry. Op-ed.

The Israeli submarine that sent a message to Iran

Arab sources claim that an Israeli submarine was seen in the Persian Gulf in order to convey a message to the regime in Tehran.

Does President Trump have surprises before the end of his term?

US officials say Trump has plans to crack down on Iran before he leaves the White House.

Chief of Staff warns Iran: We will strike all who attack us

General Aviv Kochavi delivers warning to Iran and its allies during awards ceremony.

Iranian hackers claim breach of top Israeli defense manufacturer

'Tonight is the longest night for Israel Aerospace Industries', says Iranian hacker group, hinting at breach of defense giant's systems.

Soleimani’s daughter: Trump is the monster, not my father

Daughter of top Iranian general eliminated by US claims there is no difference between Trump and Joe Biden.

Iran begins construction at underground nuclear site

Satellite photos obtained by AP show Iran has begun construction at Fordow.

Mossad chief 'Yossi Cohen has been a nightmare for the Iranians'

Senior Israeli journalist and Middle East affairs expert discusses Arab world's interest in changing of the guard at Israel's Mossad.

US Middle East envoy: No more peace deals if Biden appeases Iran

Hook says Trump only succeeded in brokering deals due to "restoring the military option as a deterrent."

Iranian hackers attack dozens of Israeli sites, demand ransom

Israeli cyber security expert explains how Iranian-linked group was able to breach dozens of local firms in the past weeks.

Iran: IAEA must not cave to pressure from US

Iran's representative to IAEA on urges UN nuclear watchdog to remain "impartial" regarding his country’s nuclear activities.

Iran: Morocco stabbing 'Palestine' in the back

Iranian official blasts Morocco’s normalization of relations with Israel.