Iran

Was it an Israeli assassination or defection to Saudi Arabia?

Video blogger Thomas Wictor offers 'battle damage assessment' and claims Fakhrizadeh defected to UAE or Saudi Arabia.

EU condemns elimination of Iranian scientist

EU says elimination of senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is a "criminal act".

Hamas laments elimination of nuclear scientist

Hamas says there is a link between elimination of Iranian nuclear scientist and previous threats from the United States and Israel.

Iranian official: The end of Israel is near

Iranian officials accuse Israel and the United States of being responsible for elimination of senior nuclear scientist in Tehran.

Watch: Netanyahu at the beach, hours before assassination

PM Netanyahu recorded by 9-year-old child just hours prior to assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist Muhsin Fahrizadeh.

Watch: Funeral of assassinated Iranian nuclear scientist

Funeral procession of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the nuclear scientist who was killed in Iran Friday

Iran attempted to bomb rally attended by Rudy Giuliani

Iranian diplomat is on trial over plan to bomb rally where Giuliani was keynote speaker. Acccording to reports, Mossad tipped off police.

How the father of Iran's nuclear program was eliminated

Booby-trapped commercial vehicle waited for Muhsin Fahrizadeh's car in an Iranian elite resort town east of Tehran.

Alert level raised at Israeli embassies

Following assassination of Muhsin Fahrizadeh, Israeli diplomats worldwide were required to exercise extreme caution.

Watch: Biden & Trump pictures burnt in Tehran protest

Students in Iran rallied in front of the foreign ministry in Tehran to protest the killing of top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh

Iranian military officials vow to avenge scientist's death

Iranian military leaders accuse "Zionist entity" of being behind elimination of top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Report: Israel behind elimination of Iranian scientist

Three intelligence officials tell New York Times Israel was behind killing of senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Zarif: 'Indications' Israel involved in scientist's death

Iran admits top nuclear scientist was eliminated near Tehran, vows to retaliate.

Report: Architect of Iran’s nuclear program assassinated

According to unofficial sources, an Iranian nuclear scientist has been assassinated near Tehran.

Israel was involved in discussions for release of Moore-Gilbert

Sydney Morning Herald: Discussions to release Australian academic from Iran were also held with the Israeli government

Report: Israeli airstrike kills 19 pro-Iran fighters in Syria

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says Pakistani militants fighting for Iran killed in airstrike in eastern Syria.

Iran rejects Swedish 'interference' in execution of accused spy

Iran says Sweden's call to stop execution of academic accused of spying is "unacceptable".

Report: British-Australian academic freed from Iranian prison

Iranian reports say academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert freed from Iranian prison in exchange for 3 Iranians held abroad.

Will Trump attack Iran? The IDF prepares

Political echelon instructs military to be prepared for scenario in which President Trump strikes Iran in his last days in office.

'Israel will have to lead the struggle against Iran'

Likud minister warns the Israel will again have to lead efforts to bock Iran's nuclear ambitions if US returns to nuclear deal.

The Ayatollah's men in Europe

Starting with Norway, a startling exposé of Iran's long reaching tentacles and its exploitation of Europe's naiveté. Op-ed.

Israeli ambassador to UN demands action against Iran in Syria

"Iran should be made to withdraw from Syria," amb. Gilad Erdan writes to Security Council.

Sweden asks Iran to cancel execution of accused spy

Sweden's foreign minister speaks to Iranian counterpart about planned execution of Iranian-Swedish professor sentenced to death for spying.

Iran to Israel: The 'hit and run' attacks in Syria are over

Iran vows to defeat any Israeli attempt to harm its role in Syria.

Netanyahu's message to Biden: No return to original Iran deal

PM urges US not to return to Iran nuclear deal as it was originally negotiated, calls to continue 'unwavering' policy vis-a-vis Iran

Our day in D.C.

PA Congressman Mike Kelly yelled over mic: "Who do we support, Iran or Israel?" The crowd yelled: 'Israel!' Opinion

Pompeo: All options are on the table to stop Iran

US Secretary of State tells Jerusalem Post the Trump administration is keeping all options on the table vis-a-vis Iran.

Watch: Netanyahu's warning to Iran following Syrian escalation

After the IAF destroyed a Quds Force base in Syria, killing at least 10 Iranian militiamen, the PM offered stern warning to Tehran.

IAEA report: Iran firing up advanced centrifuges

New report by UN agency finds that Iran continues to breach its 2015 deal with world powers.

US sanctions Iranian charity over human rights violations

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns that undoing the actions of the Trump administration against Iran would be foolish and dangerous.

Watch: IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

Footage shows IDF attacking Iranian targets in Syria overnight.

MK Uzi Dayan: Game-changing opportunity on Syrian border

Former general hopeful that Syrian Golan could become Israel-friendly region.

Iranian TV narrator: Missiles meant for Israel

IRINN TV airs report about Iran’s missile capabilities, with emphasis on missiles capable of striking Israel.

Iran: Any US attack will be met with a 'crushing' response

Iranian government spokesman warns US against attacking his country following report that Trump mulled strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Biden will continue targeted killings of terrorists

Yoram Schweitzer, head of INSS Program on Terrorism and Low Intensity Conflict, discusses the killing of al-Qaeda's #2 in Tehran.

Iranian opposition leader tests positive for COVID-19

Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, who have been under house arrest since 2011, test positive for coronavirus and are in good condition.

Watch: NYT reports Mossad behind assassination of al-Qaeda #2

According to a NYT report citing intelligence officials, 2 'masked men on motorcycles' gunned down al-Qaeda #2 Mohammed al-Masri.

Report: Israel eliminated senior Iranian al-Qaeda figure in Iran

New York Times reports that three months ago, Israel eliminated Iran's No. 2 al-Qaeda at request of United States.

'Israel could attack Iran before Biden takes office'

Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster warns Biden against rejoining Iran nuclear deal: It would be a really big mistake.

IAEA report: Iran continues to violate nuclear deal

UN’s atomic watchdog says Iran continues to increase its stockpile of low-enriched uranium far beyond limits set in 2015 nuclear deal.

US Treasury sanctions network supplying Iranian military firm

“Iranian regime utilizes a global network of companies to advance its destabilizing military capabilities,” said Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin

US to renew negotiations with Iran, says top envoy

Elliot Abrams, US Special Rep. for Iran, says US will ramp up efforts to bring Iran to the negotiating table - and will likely succeed.

US to sanction Iranians involved in crackdown on protesters

United States expected to impose sanctions on Iranians involved in violent crackdown against anti-government demonstrations last year.

Report: Trump planning string of Iran sanctions

Axios report: Trump administration pushing plan to slap a long string of sanctions on Iran in 10 weeks left until Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Iran with a message of peace?

Iranian Foreign Minister calls for dialogue with Iran's neighbors following US election. "Only together can we build a better future."

Iranian official hopes for change in 'destructive US policies'

Iran’s first vice president says era of Donald Trump and his “adventurous and belligerent” administration is over.

'Biden's victory is a big win for Iran and the Ayatollahs'

Senior Middle East affairs expert warns that if Biden's apparent victory is confirmed, it will provide a lifeline to the Iranian regime.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile launching system

IRGC unveils automated system used for launching multiple long-range ballistic missiles.

Iran: 'Whoever wins the US election is of no significance to us'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani tells politicians: "We want respect instead of sanctions. If so, the situation will be different."

Oil prices rise along with Trump's chances of winning

Tighter sanctions against Iran & Venezuela boosted oil prices. If Biden wins, all that could change.

Khamenei links Israel to France attacks

Iran's Supreme Leader blames "Arrogant Powers and Zionism" for Paris "incident".

Report: US undertook cyber operation against Iran

Officials: US Cyber Command and National Security Agency have acted to ensure that foreign actors do not interfere in the 2020 election.

Iran: We'll focus on the 'actions' of the US administration

Iran's foreign ministry says it will focus on the "actions" of the new US administration rather than who wins the election.

The quadruple threat: North Korea, China, Pakistan and Iran

North Korea renews cooperation with Iran on weapons development, with broader links to China and Pakistan. Op-ed.

Iran journalist: Iran should stop threatening to destroy Israel

Journalist says Iran should stop threatening to destroy Israel and should accept Israel's sovereignty.

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

Treasury and State Department sanction 11 companies and five individuals accused of helping Iran trade its petroleum products.

Iran’s parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says he will continue to carry out his duties from self-quarantine.

Khamenei links Holocaust denial with Mohammed cartoons

Iran’s Supreme Leader wonders why it is a crime to deny the Holocaust while it is permissible to insult the Muslim prophet.

What's next? Peace with Lebanon?!

Public figure and daughter of Lebanese President says peace with Israel a possibility...on 3 conditions.

IAEA confirms Iran building an underground facility

IAEA chief says Iran has started building an underground centrifuge assembly plant in wake of Natanz explosion.

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