Iran

US on high alert for Iranian attacks

Pentagon worried Iran could take advantage of presidential transition, US troop withdrawals to launch attacks.

Ahmadinejad: We want a world without capitalism, weapons

An RT interview with frmr President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in which he calls capitalism an 'abomination,' decries build-up of weapons.

'US and Israel absolutely capable of removing Iranian threat'

Former US National Security official says assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist dealt Tehran's nuclear program a massive blow.

81-year old Iranian leader unlikely to be replaced by son

IDF Foreign Policy & National Security expert - Ayatollah's son, mostly a 'henchman,' unlikely to take over as head of state.

Iran rules out renegotiating nuclear deal

Iranian government spokesman says nuclear deal was already discussed in detail five years ago.

Iran TV calls Roger Waters a 'political expert'

Iran's state television presents former Pink Floyd frontman as analyst who believes "Biden cannot be trusted".

Iran arrests suspects in elimination of top nuclear scientist

Iran says it has arrested some of those involved in assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh last month.

Russian Ambassador: Israel, not Iran is the problem

Russian ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov says Israel is the aggressor in dealing with Hezbollah, Iran has abided by nuclear deal.

The information that upset Iran

Iran claims United States carried out assassination of Qassem Suleimani from US base in Germany.

'Thank you, Mossad' in Tehran

Israeli flag and banner thanking the Mossad appear on overpass in Tehran, following targeted killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist.

'We must establish nuclear infrastructure'

Watch: Archival speech by Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was recently eliminated in Tehran.

'Israel is very comfortable with sale of F-35s to UAE'

Ambassador Ron Dermer says he is more concerned about US possibly returning to Iran deal than about its sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.

Iran denies reports Ayatollah Khamenei is dying

Senior Iranian official pushes back on rumors that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health is in dangerous decline.

Iran: Scientist was killed with 'artificial intelligence'

Iranian official says a satellite-controlled machine gun with "artificial intelligence" was used in elimination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

COVID causes human rights violations to be swept under the rug

Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Bangladesh are committing awful human rights violations as you read this.The UNHRC is otherwise occupied. Op-ed.

Iranian security council backs law reducing IAEA inspections

Iranian Supreme National Security Council endorses law which would reduce international monitoring of Iran's nuclear program.

Report: Khamenei transfers powers to son amid failing health

Iranian journalist reports on Twitter that Iran's Supreme Leader has transferred his powers to his son due to health concerns.

Germany calls for negotiations with Iran on broader deal

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas expresses hope that Biden will change US policy on Iran.

Iran to install hundreds of advanced centrifuges

IAEA says in new report that Iran plans to continue to breach 2015 deal with world powers.

Israeli nuclear scientists told to be on guard after liquidation

Amid fears of Iranian reprisals following killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Israeli nuclear scientists warned they could be targeted.

Iran surpasses one million COVID-19 cases

The Islamic Republic recorded 49,348 COVID-19 deaths and 1,003,494 infections as of Thursday.

Report: Nasrallah planning to move to Iran for security concerns

Kuwaiti newspaper says Hezbollah leader is planning to relocate to Iran following elimination of Iranian nuclear scientist.

US envoy: Iran unlikely to retaliate before Biden takes office

US envoy on Iran: They are desperate for sanctions relief, that will be a key factor in their decision-making.

Increased threat to Israelis in countries surrounding Iran

National Security Council warns Israelis abroad face threat of Iranian retaliation for killing of nuclear scientist.

Iranian media: Freed Australian was an Israeli spy

Kylie Moore-Gilbert was freed in a prisoner exchange 2 years after arrest in Iran. i24NEWS presents the story as presented by Iranian media.

Iranian Jews afraid to leave home

Jewish communities of Iran, Isfahan fear retaliation after Israel accused of assassinating Iranian nuclear scientist.

Is Iran’s time running out?

The clock is ticking on Iran. With the targeted killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh the temperature rose by more than a few degrees. Opinion.

US acts against Iranian firm for chemical weapons research

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says US will counter any efforts by Iran to develop WMDs.

Iran passes law banning intl. inspectors

Iranian parliament passes bill giving US until February to lift sanctions in move to pressure incoming Biden Administration.

Iranian President: We've made progress on nuclear program

Iranian President claims that significant progress has been made in uranium enrichment and the development of the nuclear program.

Watch: 'Iran weak, not sure how attack took place'

New version of events by Iran state media indicates security services are weak, confused, afraid to 'fall into Israeli trap.'

In wake of assassinations: 'Iran desperate for nuclear deal'

CNBC International interviews Iran expert who discusses killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist, says Iranians suffering from sanctions.

Iranian sources: No operatives in area during Fakhrizadeh hit

Iranian military sources are now claiming hit on top nuclear scientist was carried out by moving vehicle operated from long distance.

Saudi minister: Iran desperate to blame us for anything negative

Senior Saudi minister fires back after Iran's foreign minister claims Saudi Arabia played a role in elimination of senior nuclear scientist.

Iranian parliament to government: Suspend nuclear inspections

Iran’s parliament approves bill requiring Iran’s government to suspend nuclear inspections unless sanctions against it are lifted.

UN not expected to condemn Iranian scientist's elimination

Diplomats say Security Council is not expected to condemn elimination of top Iranian nuclear scientist despite demand by Iran.

Iran denies IRGC commander was eliminated

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says reports that commander was eliminated in Syria are "media propaganda".

Trump reportedly loosens reins on punishing Iran

Paper: Trump 'gives officials carte blanche to squeeze and punish Islamic Republic as aggressively as they wish.'

Iranian Defense Minister:

'Fakhrizadeh made great strides in developing COVID vaccine'

Iranian Defense Minister General Amir Hatami claims nuclear physicist also dabbled in medicine.

Chabad warns emissaries around the world

Chabad Lubavitch Security Commission tells followers to be extra vigilant for fear of retaliation for killing of Iranian nuclear scientist.

Will the Democrats get the message they were just sent on Iran?

Even if Tehran is cheered by the hope of Trump’s defeat, they aren’t going to conform to Biden’s will any more than they did to Obama. Op-ed

Bennett:

'Fakhrizadeh was a ticking nuclear bomb'

Former Defense Minister: The world has to stand up and stop Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Iranian terrorists released: 'What message does it send?'

Thailand releases 3 Iranian terrorists who injured 5 in 2012 blast targeting dozens in return for Australian woman who had dated Israeli.

Will we ever know what really happened to Mohsen Fakhrizadeh?

IDC's Dr. Fadi Essmaeel says we can only speculate about the parties responsible for elimination of Iranian scientist in daring raid.

WATCH: Hundreds mourn Fakhrizadeh in mass funeral

During the funeral procession, Iran's DM vows revenge - 'Enemy must know they will be punished for their actions.'

The assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran’s options

The killings of scientists and leading figures collectively constitute a grave intelligence failure for Iran. It must respond. Opinion.

Thailand frees Iranians jailed for bomb plot against Israelis

Former Israeli ambassador to Thailand, Itzhak Shoham, speaks with i24NEWS about the release of Iranian terrorists arrested over bomb plot.

Iran: Scientist was killed in 'new, complex' Israeli operation

Top Iranian official says Israel worked with exiled opposition group, the People's Mujahedeen, to assassinate scientist using 'new methods'.

Iran vows revenge for assassination of top nuclear scientist

Father of Iran's nuclear program laid to rest, as Iran's defense minister vows to accelerate nuclear enrichment efforts.

Report: Nasrallah stepping up security measures

Hezbollah leader reportedly stepping up security measures around him following elimination of Iranian scientist.

Iran releases photos of suspects tied to scientist assassination

Iranian Defense Ministry releases photos of four men it claims are tied to the killing of top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fahrizadeh.

UAE condemns assassination of top Iranian nuclear scientist

United Arab Emirates calls for restraint after senior Iranian nuclear scientist killed, condemns 'wrongful crime of assassination'.

Israel fears Iranian attack on Israeli tourists in UAE

National Security Council highlights travel advisory for UAE amid fears that Iran could avenge slain nuclear scientist by attacking tourists

Iran: We will reply in 'timely, appropriate manner'

Iran's Rouhani vows retaliatory action against Israel: 'Iranian officials too brave and zealous to ignore this criminal act.'

New details of assassination of top Iranian nuclear scientist

Remote-controlled machine gun reportedly used to kill Iranian nuclear scientist, with no assassins present at scene of the attack.

Iran accuses 'Israeli terrorists' of killing nuclear scientist

Iranian Foreign Minister calls killing of nuclear scientist 'Israeli terrorism' and 'warmongering', demands EU condemn 'state terrorism'.

Iran mulls response as it prepares to bury nuclear scientist

'Iran will seek revenge on Israel in due time,' says Iranian president, as Islamic republic prepares to bury slain nuclear scientist.

In wake of elimination

Iran approves raising rate of uranium enrichment

Iranian parliament approves raising the rate of uranium enrichment to 20%, sufficient for the construction of nuclear weapons.

Iranian scientist's widow: He wanted to be a martyr

Widow of top Iranian scientist killed on Friday says death of her husband would spur a thousand others to take up his work.

Former CIA official: Iranian scientist was irreplaceable

Former National Intelligence Manager for Iran says memory of Iranian nuclear program carried by scientist who was killed made him unique.