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'Scrambling to defend the people of Israel'

Brigadier General (res.) Ram Shmueli: No one can beat our air force pilots; canceling ambiguity stems from professional considerations.

'Scrambling to defend the people of Israel'

Report: 21 dead in Israeli strikes in Syria

Syria monitor group says death toll in Israeli attacks in Syria on Monday has risen to 21, including 12 Iranian soldiers.

Report: 21 dead in Israeli strikes in Syria

Germany sanctions Iranian airline

Germany bans Mahan Air which is identified with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Germany sanctions Iranian airline

'We will continue to block Iran’s efforts to use Syria'

Netanyahu issues warning to Syria and Iran at the start of his meeting with the President of Ukraine.

'We will continue to block Iran’s efforts to use Syria'

Netanyahu:

'We will hurt anyone who tries to harm us'

Prime Minister blasts Iran, Syria following attack on the Golan Heights. 'We will not ignore acts of Iranian aggression.'

'We will hurt anyone who tries to harm us'

'Iran attempted to send Israel a message with Golan attack'

IDF says Iranian attack on Golan was planned long in advance, signals escalation by Tehran.

'Iran attempted to send Israel a message with Golan attack'

'We are prepared to eliminate Israel'

Iranian air force chief says Tehran regime prepared for 'decisive battle' with Jewish state which will lead to its destruction.

'We are prepared to eliminate Israel'

Iranian official: Our nuclear industry isn't dependent on anyone

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iranian engineers have mastered the nuclear technology.

Iranian official: Our nuclear industry isn't dependent on anyone

These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria

Sunday night's air strikes in Syria targeted weapons storage sites, an Iranian intelligence site and an Iranian training camp.

These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force in Syrian territory.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

Danon to Security Council: Curb Iran's missile threat

Ambassador Danon to Security Council: Iran is a rogue state, leading a frenzy of missile proliferation across the Middle East.

Danon to Security Council: Curb Iran's missile threat

Ex-IDF attache to Iran recounts escape from Islamic Revolution

Former Israeli Military Attache to Iran (Ret.) Brig. Gen. Yitzhak Segev recounts revolution and effects on Iran and Israel's relationship.

Ex-IDF attache to Iran recounts escape from Islamic Revolution

Rouhani: New satellite launch in a few months

Following failed attempt to launch satellite, Iranian president says the next one is coming.

Rouhani: New satellite launch in a few months

'Trump Iran move - most important event in our region last year'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with AIPAC leadership in Jerusalem.

'Trump Iran move - most important event in our region last year'

Iran to Netanyahu: We're not going anywhere

Iran vows to keep its military forces in Syria, following warning by Israeli premier. 'Watch out, one day Iranian missiles may hit you.'

Iran to Netanyahu: We're not going anywhere

Pompeo blasts Iran after satellite launch

Secretary of State: Iran shows yet again it is pursuing enhanced missile capabilities that threaten Europe and the Middle East.

Pompeo blasts Iran after satellite launch

Netanyahu warns Iran: You had better leave Syria - now

After Iran denies it is has military presence in Syria, Netanyahu advises Iran to 'get out of there fast', vowing to intensify air campaign.

Netanyahu warns Iran: You had better leave Syria - now

Iran: We launched satellite - but it failed to reach orbit

Defying US warnings against developing ballistic missile technology, Iran says it launched satellite - which didn't reach 'necessary speed.'

Iran: We launched satellite - but it failed to reach orbit

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Iran ignores warnings

Satellite images indicate Tehran preparing to launch satellite to space on missile despite UN restrictions on advanced missile development.

Iran ignores warnings

15 dead after cargo plane crashes in Iran

Iranian-owned Boeing 707 cargo plane crashes in residential airport, killing all but one person on board.

15 dead after cargo plane crashes in Iran

Iran 'punishes' Poland

Iran cancels Polish film week in protest over Poland’s hosting of Pompeo's summit aimed at discussing Iran's regional influence.

Iran 'punishes' Poland

Iran taking 'preliminary steps' to restart uranium enrichment

Iran's nuclear chief said country taking preliminary steps to design uranium fuel with a purity of 20 percent.

Iran taking 'preliminary steps' to restart uranium enrichment

Analysis: How Israel is winning the war against Iran

IDF no-holds-barred response to Al Quds commander Soleimani's tunnels, build up in Syria, and aid to Hamas has dealt a strong blow to Iran.

Analysis: How Israel is winning the war against Iran

Iran: Nasrallah sick? 'Biggest lie of the new year'

Adviser to Iranian parliament speaker blasts 'Zionist claims' that Hezbollah leader is suffering from health problems.

Iran: Nasrallah sick? 'Biggest lie of the new year'

Report: Bolton sought options for attacking Iran

White House asked Defense Department to present options for attacking Iran several months ago, according to Wall Street Journal.

Report: Bolton sought options for attacking Iran

Netanyahu confirms:

Israel attacked Iranian weapon storehouses in Syria

PM confirms Israel attacked Iranian storehouses at Damascus airport.

Israel attacked Iranian weapon storehouses in Syria

Iran to France: Ballistic missiles are our right

Iran responds after France calls on Iran to immediately stop all activities linked to ballistic missiles.

Iran to France: Ballistic missiles are our right

Pompeo invites Netanyahu to conference against Iran

Secretary of State invites Netanyahu to attend international conference against Iran in Warsaw along with Arab foreign minister.

Pompeo invites Netanyahu to conference against Iran

'Trump is prepared to attack Syria again in the future'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers speech in Cairo, vows to continue fight against ISIS and Iran.

'Trump is prepared to attack Syria again in the future'

Russia blames US for Iranian presence near Israeli border

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister tells i24News deal to move Iranian military from Syrian border failed because of US oil sanctions.

Russia blames US for Iranian presence near Israeli border

11 years in prison for Israeli ex-minister who spied for Iran

Former Energy Minister Gonen Segev to be sentenced to 11 years in prison for spying on behalf of Iran.

11 years in prison for Israeli ex-minister who spied for Iran

Foreign Ministers of Iran and Bahrain spar over Israel

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister responds on Twitter to Iran's Foreign Minister who mocked John Bolton's trip to Israel.

Foreign Ministers of Iran and Bahrain spar over Israel

EU sanctions Iranian intelligence unit

European Union freezes assets of an Iranian intelligence unit and two of its staff in response to its actions in Denmark and France.

EU sanctions Iranian intelligence unit

ANALYSIS: Khamenei's regime in danger as Iran prepares for war

Iranian pundits say that Khamenei is aware that a majority of Iranians want a Western-style democracy. Will they get it?

ANALYSIS: Khamenei's regime in danger as Iran prepares for war

Iran sending warships to the Atlantic ocean

Islamic Republic says it will send warships near the US coast.

Iran sending warships to the Atlantic ocean

Netanyahu:

'We destroyed Hezbollah's secret weapon'

PM addresses 650 IDF cadets. 'President Trump acts against Iranian threat economically while we act militarily.'

'We destroyed Hezbollah's secret weapon'

US warns Iran against ballistic missile launches

Pompeo: 'US will not stand by and watch the Iranian regime’s destructive policies place international stability and security at risk.'

US warns Iran against ballistic missile launches

Turkey-Iran-Qatar entente to replace US-Israel-Saudi Arabia?

Pro-Putin think-tank publishes editorial stating new axis represented by Iran, Turkey, and Qatar, has been formed.

Turkey-Iran-Qatar entente to replace US-Israel-Saudi Arabia?

Iranian Taliban members killed in northern Afghanistan

Official: 'Iran involved in security incidents in Afghanistan but this is first time Iranians fight within terrorist groups in Afghanistan.'

Iranian Taliban members killed in northern Afghanistan

Iran: We'll continue to support 'resistance' against Israel

Islamic Jihad leader meets Iranian Parliament Speaker, thanks Iran for its support for the Palestinians.

Iran: We'll continue to support 'resistance' against Israel

Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'

Iran’s National Cyberspace Council approves steps to block popular photo sharing app.

Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'

Trump: Iran can do what it wants in Syria

US President says predecessor Obama already lost Syria, all that is left is 'sand and death.'

Trump: Iran can do what it wants in Syria

ANALYSIS: Iranian axis exploiting Trump's pull out from Syria

Incidents in both northern and eastern Syria make it clear that Russian-Iranian-Assad coalition is using chaos to conquer more territory.

ANALYSIS: Iranian axis exploiting Trump's pull out from Syria

Khamenei: Palestinians will establish a government in Tel Aviv

Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Islamic Jihad leader, says "Palestine" will be victorious over Israel.

Khamenei: Palestinians will establish a government in Tel Aviv

Iran blasts Brazil's plan to move embassy to Jerusalem

Iran denounces plans by Brazil’s newly elected president to move embassy to Jerusalem, but says relations with Brazil will continue.

Iran blasts Brazil's plan to move embassy to Jerusalem

Netanyahu: If Hezbollah provokes us - it will get hit hard

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah against testing Israel. "Hezbollah will make a terrible mistake if it tries to attack us."

Netanyahu: If Hezbollah provokes us - it will get hit hard

US reiterates support for Israel's right to defend itself

State Department spokesman says US "fully supports" Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran's actions in the region.

US reiterates support for Israel's right to defend itself

ANALYSIS: Trump's actions in Iraq and Syria recipe for disaster

The president's actions show he is out of touch with Middle East reality.

ANALYSIS: Trump's actions in Iraq and Syria recipe for disaster

Israeli official confirms: We attacked in Syria

Israeli security official says Israel hit a series of Iranian targets in Tuesday's air strike in Damascus.

Israeli official confirms: We attacked in Syria

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Iranian President unveils tough new budget in wake of US sanctions, but vows US will be defeated.

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Zarif: We never said Israel should be destroyed

Iran’s Foreign Minister insists that Iranian officials have never threatened to destroy Israel.

Zarif: We never said Israel should be destroyed

Iranian official: Corruption will annihilate 'Zionist regime'

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council meets Hamas delegation, predicts Israel will be destroyed due to corruption.

Iranian official: Corruption will annihilate 'Zionist regime'

ANALYSIS: How Trump aided Iran, Russia, Turkey and ISIS in Syria

If US forces leave Syria, Russia and Iran will fill the vacuum.

ANALYSIS: How Trump aided Iran, Russia, Turkey and ISIS in Syria

Iran: US presence in Syria was 'source of tension'

Iran welcomes US withdrawal of troops from Syria, says US military presence in Syria had been "a mistake".

Iran: US presence in Syria was 'source of tension'

Iran launches drill near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches drill near Strait of Hormuz, a day after US carrier sails into Arabian Gulf.

Iran launches drill near Strait of Hormuz

'Mattis and I resigned for the exact same reason'

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman reacts to news of resignation of US counterpart, says he has 'complete disconnect' with Netanyahu.

'Mattis and I resigned for the exact same reason'

Iran blames Israel for Albania's expulsion of diplomats

Iran says US and Israel to blame Albania's expulsion of two Iranian diplomats over security reasons.

Iran blames Israel for Albania's expulsion of diplomats

Report: Netanyahu cancelled trip to Albania

Albanian media report that Netanyahu was due to visit the country last month, but the visit was canceled for security reasons.

Report: Netanyahu cancelled trip to Albania

Trump, Netanyahu discuss US withdrawal from Syria

President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu discuss future cooperation between Israel, US against Iran as US prepares to withdraw from Syria.

Trump, Netanyahu discuss US withdrawal from Syria

Report: Israel rejects request to mediate between US and Russia

Russia reportedly asked Israel to 'open the doors' for dialogue with White House over Iran and Syria.

Report: Israel rejects request to mediate between US and Russia