Iran

Watch: Selichot in Iran

Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, Chief Rabbi of Iran, posts footage of a Selichot prayer service at the synagogue in Isfahan.

4 US citizens accused of conspiring to sell Iranian oil to China

The four stood to make as much as $28 million per month. They now face up to 45 years in prison.

'IAEA has important responsibility in keeping nuclear deal'

Iranian president hails agreement in which his country agreed to allow IAEA inspectors access to nuclear sites.

IAEA chief: Iran will grant access to nuclear sites 'very soon'

Iran agrees to grant IAEA access to two suspected secret nuclear sites.

Pompeo presses Israel to cool ties with China

US Secretary of State asks Netanyahu to limit Chinese investment in Israeli infrastructure projects, points out Chinese support for Iran.

UN Security Council rejects US request to restore Iran sanctions

President of UN Security Council rejects Trump administration’s demand to "snapback" sanctions imposed on Islamic Republic.

'We'll continue to prevent Iranian expansion'

DM Gantz tells British FM: Iran continues to further its nuclear plan, disrupts regional stability.

Iranian presidential election set for June 2021

Iran’s constitutional watchdog sets June 18, 2021 as date for presidential election in which Hassan Rouhani's successor will be elected.

Iran: IAEA chief's visit has nothing to do with US 'snapback'

Iran insists this week's visit by head of UN’s atomic watchdog agency has nothing to do with US “snapback” push.

Iran: Pilots were alive after missile hit Ukrainian plane

Iranian officials report on results of analysis of black boxes of Ukrainian airliner which was downed by Tehran.

Iran says 'sabotage' caused Natanz nuclear site blast

Explosion at Iranian nuclear facility was caused by 'sabotage', says Iran's atomic organization.

Iran promises 'proportionate' response to sanctions restoration

Iran's UN ambassador: Our reaction to Washington's attempts to reinstate sanctions will be proportionate to the state of affairs.

IAEA chief to visit Iran, ask for access to restricted sites

Visit will focus on access to sites where Iran is believed to have stored or used undeclared nuclear material.

Zarif: US 'snapback' attempt is unlawful

Iranian Foreign Minister: We expect the UN to counter the US administration's rogue behavior.

Germany, France and Britain reject 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

Germany, France and Britain say the US ceased to be a participant in Iran deal and as such cannot push for sanctions snapback mechanism.

Iran: We seized UAE ship

Iran claims it detained UAE ship which violated its waters, and that UAE coastguards shot 2 Iranian fisherman the same day.

Iran announces new ballistic and cruise missiles

"The fact that we have increased the range from 300 to 1,000 in less than two years is a great achievement,” says Iranian president.

Kushner: Trump 'willing to talk' to Iran

"Let’s stop being stuck in conflicts of the past. It’s time for people to get together and to make peace,” White House senior adviser says.

US to UN: Activate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran

US administration tells Israel it will submit request to UN for full reinstatement of sanctions on Iran lifted as part of nuclear deal.

Iranian chief of staff to UAE: Revise agreement with Israel

Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says Iran will change its approach to UAE following the agreement with Israel.

UAE rejects Iran 'threats' after Israel deal

United Arab Emirates summons Iranian diplomat over 'threats' by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani against UAE over deal with Israel.

'Security Council has failed at protecting peace and security'

Israel's UN Amb. slams Security Council decision, warns of 'erosion of stability in Middle East.' PM Netanyahu: Iran threatens entire world.

'Mistake for Security Council to reject US proposal'

FM Gabi Ashkenazi warns: Decision not to extend arms embargo on Iran was a 'mistake,' will lead to deterioration in Middle East.

Security Council rejects extension of Iran arms embargo

Pompeo says "Security Council's failure to act decisively in defense of international peace and security is inexcusable".

Iran transferring advanced centrifuges to Natanz

Classified document shows Iran transferring advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium at Natanz production center.

Iranian official: The UAE will be engulfed in Zionism fire

Senior Iranian official denounces agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

5,000 Air Force strikes in the last 5 years

IAF releases data on the 'war between the wars' to prevent Iran's military entrenchment in Syria, transfer of weapons to terrorists.

Rouhani hopes US fails to extend arms embargo

Iranian President: We have great hopes that America will realize its failure and see its isolation.

Watch: Jewish wedding in Tehran

Footage from wedding conducted at Ahavat Shalom synagogue in Tehran, officiated by Rabbi Yehuda Gerami.

Iran convicts two men of spying for Israel, Germany, UK

Two men sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly spying on Iran for Israel, Germany, and UK.

Iran shuts down newspaper over report on COVID-19 toll

Iran shuts down newspaper which reported the country's tolls from coronavirus could be 20 times higher than official figures.

'Arabs and Israelis are speaking with one voice against Iran'

Secretary of State welcomes Gulf Cooperation Council’s call for extension of arms embargo on Iran.

Gulf Arab nations call for extension of Iran arms embargo

Gulf Cooperation Council sends letter to UN Security Council backing extension of Iran arms embargo.

US intel: Russia, China, Iran will try to interfere in election

Top US counterintelligence official warns that Russia, China and Iran will all try to interfere in the 2020 presidential election.

US Iran envoy Brian Hook steps down

Elliot Abrams to become new US envoy to Iran. 'Iran is weaker than three and a half years ago.'

US to submit UN resolution for extension of Iran arms embargo

Secretary of State says that one way or another the Trump administration will make sure the UN embargo on Iran is extended.

'Iran may execute my friend'

Where was the Iranian revolutionary kidnapped and who in Israel cares about his fate?

Iran accidentally blocks own naval port with sunken 'US carrier'

Mock US naval carrier sinks in shallow water at entrance to Iran's main naval port, presenting danger to any ship which passes over it.

Iran claims arrest of ringleader who directed 2008 attack

Iranian ministry claims arrest of Jamshid Sharmahd, says he directed 2008 Shiraz attack and plotted other attacks.

Iran rules out attack as cause of Natanz explosion

Iranian security body rules out drone or missile attacks as cause of incident at Natanz nuclear site earlier this month.

Debate over Iran in Iraq:

'Israel will liberate Tehran before Iran liberates Jerusalem'

Iraqi journalist says Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey all consider parts of Iraq to be their lebensraum.

Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during drill

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches underground ballistic missiles as part of exercise in Strait of Hormuz.

ANALYSIS: How Israel and the US are working to contain Iran

Iranian efforts to expand militarily in Iraq and Syria face fierce opposition from Israel and the US.

IRGC fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier

During drill in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles targeting a mock aircraft carrier.

DM visits IAF: Israel knows how to use its capabilities anywhere

DM suggests countries of region remember that 'the State of Israel has infinite capacity and we know how to use it.'

Iranian government spokesman tests positive for COVID-19

Iranian government spokesman tests positive for the novel coronavirus. His overall condition is reportedly "satisfactory".

Syria accuses US of 'terrorist act'

Syrian ambassador to Iran criticizes incident in which US fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger plane over Syrian skies.

Zarif blasts US over fighter jet incident

Iranian officials criticize interception of Iranian passenger plane by US fighter jet over Syria.

'Israeli fighter goes 'threateningly close' to passenger plane'

Iranian television says several passengers injured after Israeli fighter plane passes by civilian aircraft over Damascas.

Rouhani: COVID-19 brought to Iran by Wuhan residents

Iranian President: Appears virus spread in Qom by businessmen and merchants from Wuhan, in Gilan by students and athletes from Wuhan.

Iranian official: Natanz blast was caused by 'security breach'

Member of Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee says Natanz blast on July 2 was caused by "security breach".

Israel's latest spy drama 'Tehran' explores nuclear tensions

'Tehran', an Israeli television series focusing on Israel's sub rosa efforts to undermine Iranian nuclear program, premieres on Apple TV.

China and Iran reach a new stage in their strategic partnership

Strategic cooperation between Chinese government and Tehran expanding as Iran turns its gaze from Europe towards the East. Opinion.

Iran’s postmodern jihad against the Jews

Israel’s survival depends on the defeat of Islamism and the development of liberal democracy in the Middle East. Opinion.

Israel and the Sino-Iranian alliance

In the midst of the global recession caused by China's export of the coronavirus, the preposterous has become reality. Opinion.

Who is really behind the 'mysterious accidents’ in Iran?

A former US Foreign Service Officer talks about what happened in Iran and why the world thinks that Israel did it.

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel and the CIA

Alleged Mossad, CIA spy executed in Iran, after being convicted of aiding in targeted assassination of top Iranian general.

Rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone in broad daylight

Rare daytime rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits Iraq.

Explosion at Iranian power plant

Iranian state news claims explosion due to faulty equipment, no casualties.

Internet access in Iran disrupted amid protests

Iranian police disperse protesters in southwestern Iran who were demonstrating over state of economy.