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Iran claims Israel uses prisoners for 'medical trials'

Iranian news portal spreads article throughout Latin America claiming Israel performs medical tests on prisoners.

Iran claims Israel uses prisoners for 'medical trials'

Report: UN inspected Iran's 'secret atomic warehouse'

Sources say IAEA inspected a site which PM Netanyahu warned was a "secret atomic warehouse" in Tehran.

Report: UN inspected Iran's 'secret atomic warehouse'

Netanyahu: We deterred Hamas

PM Netanyahu says Israel blocked Hamas' supply routes, Iran's entrenchment in Syria.

Netanyahu: We deterred Hamas

Iran commits 'major cyber assault' on UK infrastructure

Parliament Member's cell numbers among data harvested during attack last December.

Iran commits 'major cyber assault' on UK infrastructure

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Moscow on eve of Israeli elections

Israeli PM and Russian president agree to meet in Moscow on Thursday following phone conversation on future of Iranian forces in Syria.

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Moscow on eve of Israeli elections

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Iranians outrun flash flood devastating Susa

Heavy rainfall and extreme weather in recent days bring severe flooding in Iran.

Iranians outrun flash flood devastating Susa

Iran tells Arabs to resist Trump's pro-Israel moves

Iran calls on Palestinian Arabs to be “steadfast in their resistance” against Trump’s moves.

Iran tells Arabs to resist Trump's pro-Israel moves

Iran oil imports to Japan cease as waiver expiration nears

Japan ends imports of Iranian oil for the second time.

Iran oil imports to Japan cease as waiver expiration nears

Dozens killed in floods in Iran

47,000 hospitalized following torrential floods in Iran.

Dozens killed in floods in Iran

Malaysia becoming Iranian hotspot for training proxies?

Could it be Malaysia is turning into proxy-training ground for Iran? PM's past anti-Israel, anti-Semitic rhetoric may be evidence.

Malaysia becoming Iranian hotspot for training proxies?

Iranian President accuses Trump of 'colonialism'

Hassan Rouhani accuses US President of "colonialism" following his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Iranian President accuses Trump of 'colonialism'

Hamas leader:

Iran ordered rocket attack, aimed to hurt Netanyahu in election

Senior officials in Gaza and Egypt now say rocket attack on central Israel was ordered by Iran, with aim of hurting Netanyahu in election

Iran ordered rocket attack, aimed to hurt Netanyahu in election

Iran Broadcast Authority head:

'Iranians replaced Jews as G-d's Chosen People'

Abdolali Ali-Asgari, head of IRIB, Iran's Broadcasting Authority, says while Jews were once the 'Chosen people,' they were superseded.

'Iranians replaced Jews as G-d's Chosen People'

Iran: We'll strengthen ties with Lebanon

Iran says it will expand its ties with Lebanon despite Pompeo’s call for Beirut to choose sides.

Iran: We'll strengthen ties with Lebanon

Iran: Who stole Torah scrolls from Tehran's Jewish ghetto?

Three antique Torah scrolls stolen from centuries-old synagogue in the heart of Tehran's Jewish ghetto.

Iran: Who stole Torah scrolls from Tehran's Jewish ghetto?

Iranian FM: US sanctions are 'inhumane and illegal'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country will expand ties with nations tired of US bullying.

Iranian FM: US sanctions are 'inhumane and illegal'

Iran against the world? The Jews will win

Islamist Iran is not a Purim Shpiel.

Iran against the world? The Jews will win

Netanyahu:

'Gantz, what does Iran know you are hiding from us?'

PM accuses Blue and White party leaders of 'panicking' over Iran's hacking of Benny Gantz's cell phone. 'What are you hiding

'Gantz, what does Iran know you are hiding from us?'

Iran: We didn't hack Zionists' phones

Iranian official says 'Zionists' are trying to encourage 'hostility' by 'promoting hype.'

Iran: We didn't hack Zionists' phones

Iran nuclear chief: Construction of nuclear plants going well

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says his country has started construction of two nuclear power plants in Bushehr.

Iran nuclear chief: Construction of nuclear plants going well

Netanyahu:

'He couldn't protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'

Following report Iran hacked Blue and White leader's phone, PM asks 'if Gantz could not protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'

'He couldn't protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'

Eizenkot: Hezbollah wanted to send 5,000 terrorists into Israel

Former Chief of Staff explains how IDF foiled Hezbollah's plan, discusses the four threats to Israel's security.

Eizenkot: Hezbollah wanted to send 5,000 terrorists into Israel

Iranians caught with fake Israeli passports

Argentina arrests Iranians who entered on stolen, poorly doctored, passports.

Iranians caught with fake Israeli passports

Iran sentences US Navy veteran to 10 years in prison

Michael R. White, US Navy veteran from California, reportedly sent to prison for insulting supreme leader.

Iran sentences US Navy veteran to 10 years in prison

Iran tests drones near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard holds drill near Strait of Hormuz to test dozens of Iranian-made drones.

Iran tests drones near Strait of Hormuz

Report: Iran hacked Benny Gantz's cell phone

2 Shin Bet agents met with Blue and White leader to inform him that personal information from his phone is now in Iranian hands.

Report: Iran hacked Benny Gantz's cell phone

Growing suspicion: Iran to manufacture missiles in Syria

Satellite images show construction of building in north-eastern Syria believed to be Iranian missile-building facility.

Growing suspicion: Iran to manufacture missiles in Syria

Iranian DM warns Israel not to act against crude oil smuggling

Iranian Defense Minister Hatami promises to respond with force If Israel harms crude oil sales.

Iranian DM warns Israel not to act against crude oil smuggling

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

United States warns Security Council that Iran's recent missile-related launches could be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

'Iran is trying to bypass sanctions via the sea'

Prime minister speaks at navy cadets course graduation ceremony. "The navy will have a more important role as Iranian attempts expand."

'Iran is trying to bypass sanctions via the sea'

US/Iranian TV Anchor:

I say Death to America because oppressive US system must change

Marzieh Hashemi, born Melanie Franklin in New Orleans, was interviewed on Channel 5 (Iran).

I say Death to America because oppressive US system must change

Spokesman: Zarif quit because he wasn't informed of Assad visit

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry: 'One of the reasons' FM Zarif resigned was lack of knowledge regarding Syrian Pres. Assad's visit.

Spokesman: Zarif quit because he wasn't informed of Assad visit

Iran: Our relations with Russia are strong

Iran's foreign ministry shrugs off reported Israeli-Russian coordination on a withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria.

Iran: Our relations with Russia are strong

ANALYSIS: Law experts make mincemeat of Netanyahu indictments

AG's decision to indict PM Netanyahu may threaten the health of Israel's democracy. Israel cannot afford to choose the wrong PM.

ANALYSIS: Law experts make mincemeat of Netanyahu indictments

Iran: Three Torah scrolls stolen from synagogue

Three ancient Torah scrolls disappear from synagogue in Tehran, Iran.

Iran: Three Torah scrolls stolen from synagogue

Khamenei praises chess prodigy who refused to play Israeli

Watch: Iranian TV report shows chess prodigy's meeting with the country’s Supreme Leader after he refused to play Israeli at tournament.

Khamenei praises chess prodigy who refused to play Israeli

Iran denounces Britain for blacklisting Hezbollah

Iran’s foreign ministry says British government’s move to ban Hezbollah's political wing is “irresponsible”.

Iran denounces Britain for blacklisting Hezbollah

ANALYSIS: Iranian threat puts Israeli-Russia relations on track

The Iranians want to transform Syria into a proxy state based on the Lebanese model and this flies in the face of Russian aspirations.

ANALYSIS: Iranian threat puts Israeli-Russia relations on track

German president hit for celebrating Iran's Islamic Revolution

President of Germany comes under fire for offering 'heartfelt congratulations' to Iran on 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution.

German president hit for celebrating Iran's Islamic Revolution

IRGC Deputy Commander: We'll cleanse the world of Israel's filth

Watch: Deputy Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps threatens Israel yet again.

IRGC Deputy Commander: We'll cleanse the world of Israel's filth

Netanyahu: Israel-Russia relations preventing Syria flare-up

PM Netanyahu meets Russian President Putin. 'We are determined to combat Iran's aggression.'

Netanyahu: Israel-Russia relations preventing Syria flare-up

'We will not give Iran a base near our border'

PM Netanyahu says Iranian entrenchment in Syria will be the focal point of discussion in his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia tomorrow.

'We will not give Iran a base near our border'

Iranian president refuses foreign minister's resignation

Rouhani refuses to accept resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif' as economy shaken by the resignation.

Iranian president refuses foreign minister's resignation

Ex-Israeli minister sentenced to 11 years for spying for Iran

Former Israeli minister Gonen Segev sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of spying on behalf of Iran.

Ex-Israeli minister sentenced to 11 years for spying for Iran

Iranian foreign minister resigns

Mohammed Javad Zarif announces his resignation as Iranian foreign minister over social media.

Iranian foreign minister resigns

Iran says it foiled enemy attempts to sabotage its missiles

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards accuse unspecified "enemies" of trying to sabotage the country's missiles.

Iran says it foiled enemy attempts to sabotage its missiles

Analysis: Iran hints at major confrontation with Israel

Iran blames Israel for rise of radical Sunni Islam, indicates major confrontation with Israel in the near future.

Analysis: Iran hints at major confrontation with Israel

Iranian FM promises to 'surprise' Trump

Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country’s response to US sanctions will come as a “surprise” to President Donald Trump.

Iranian FM promises to 'surprise' Trump

IAEA says Iran adhering to 2015 nuclear deal

UN atomic watchdog says Iran complying with JCPOA from which US withdrew.

IAEA says Iran adhering to 2015 nuclear deal

Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy announces annual three-day drill in strategic Strait of Hormuz amid continuing tensions following reimposition of US sanctions.

Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of Hormuz

Danon: Another provocation by Iran

Israel's UN ambassador sends letter to Security Council, asks it to act against Iran's ballistic missile program.

Danon: Another provocation by Iran

Iran's FM not ruling out war with Israel

Mohammad Javad Zarif accuses Israel of “adventurism” in Syria, says Iran "cannot exclude" possibility of military conflict.

Iran's FM not ruling out war with Israel

Iran reveals new cruise missile submarine

Iranian military launches 'Fateh' submarine, capable of launching cruise missiles as 'deterrent' against US.

Iran reveals new cruise missile submarine

Gantz in Munich:

'Hezbollah - the most dangerous terror group in the world'

Israel Resilience chairman speaks at Munich conference, blasting Iranian FM, who accused Israel of bringing on war.

'Hezbollah - the most dangerous terror group in the world'

Iranian FM: Risk of war with Israel is great

Zarif tells Europeans "the risk will be even greater if you continue to turn a blind eye to severe violations of international law."

Iranian FM: Risk of war with Israel is great

Pence accuses Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitic hatred

US Vice President accuses Iran of anti-Semitism akin to the Nazis following his visit to Auschwitz.

Pence accuses Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitic hatred

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Rouhani say US withdrawal from Syria is a positive step that would help stabilize the situation.

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

Watch: Arab leaders back united front with Israel against Iran

Foreign Ministers from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia say Iran threatens the rest of the Middle East, undermines Arab-Israeli peace efforts.

Watch: Arab leaders back united front with Israel against Iran

Pence rips Europe for helping Iran evade US sanctions

Vice President accuses European nations of working to 'break American sanctions against Iran's murderous revolutionary regime.'

Pence rips Europe for helping Iran evade US sanctions

Watch: PM confirms artillery strikes on Iran target in Syria

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms IDF fired on positions in Syrian Golan Heights, just two miles across from Israeli border.

Watch: PM confirms artillery strikes on Iran target in Syria