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Iran continuing to breach nuclear deal

IAEA latest report says Iran has gone further in breaching the 2015 deal with world powers.

Iran continuing to breach nuclear deal

'We're committed to shutting down Iran and Hamas' violence'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt comments on new sanctions targeting individuals who helped funnel cash from Iran's Quds Force to Hamas.

'We're committed to shutting down Iran and Hamas' violence'

US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah

PM Netanyahu welcomes sanctions, urges other countries to follow suit.

US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah

Iran: No negotiations until US stops 'economic terrorism'

Iranian foreign minster says no meeting with President Trump until US lifts sanctions on Islamic Republic.

Iran: No negotiations until US stops 'economic terrorism'

Report:

Netanyahu 'frantically' tried to avert Trump-Zarif meeting

Israeli PM reportedly tried desperately to get Trump on the phone after it was learned Iranian FM would be at G-7, hoped to block meeting.

Netanyahu 'frantically' tried to avert Trump-Zarif meeting

Iraq struggling to curtail Iranian militias attacked by Israel

Iraqi PM ordered all Shi'ite militias to leave 2 months before alleged Israeli attacks on Iranian-backed forces.

Iraq struggling to curtail Iranian militias attacked by Israel

US and Iran train on jet-skis for possible Gulf conflict

Revolutionary Guards fleet operates dozens of such vehicles, also US Marine Commando unit Sea Lions recently put more into service.

US and Iran train on jet-skis for possible Gulf conflict

Did US cyber-attack Iran to stop oil tanker hijackings?

After some tensions with oil tankers arose in Strait of Hormuz, US allegedly struck Iran with cyber attacks to prevent further incidents.

Did US cyber-attack Iran to stop oil tanker hijackings?

US sanctions suppliers of Iranian missile programs

US Treasury sanctions two Iranian business groups over ties to Tehran's missile program.

US sanctions suppliers of Iranian missile programs

The Iranian general in command of the drone squad

General Javad Ghaffari is the commander responsible for Iran's attempted drone attack against Israel.

The Iranian general in command of the drone squad

IDF launches social media platforms for Iranian public

For first time, IDF to connect with Farsi speakers on Twitter, Telegram, and Instagram.

IDF launches social media platforms for Iranian public

Iran jails 2, including UK citizen, for spying for Israel

Iranian court upholds sentences for two alleged spies Iran claims worked on Israel's behalf, giving both 10 years in prison.

Iran jails 2, including UK citizen, for spying for Israel

Iran: No talks with Trump until all sanctions lifted

Iranian president rejects Trump's claim there is a 'very good chance' the two will meet, ruling out any talks until sanctions lifted.

Iran: No talks with Trump until all sanctions lifted

"Hezbollah attack will be met by 'disproportionate' response"

IDF preparing for Hezbollah attack on Israeli military targets. All forces in northern area deployed, while more may be called to area.

"Hezbollah attack will be met by 'disproportionate' response"

Iran threatens neoconservative think tank

Tehran threatens Foundation for Defense of Democracies and its chief with sanctions - and other unspecified measures.

Iran threatens neoconservative think tank

'Israel will do whatever is necessary to defend itself'

PM Netanyahu says Iran seeking to use 'broad front' to attack Israel, calls on international community to counter Iran's aggression.

'Israel will do whatever is necessary to defend itself'

Trump: Good chance I'll meet Iranian president

US President at G7 summit says meeting with Iranian president possible.

Trump: Good chance I'll meet Iranian president

'When we need to, we'll act with great force'

Likud's Min. Galant warns: 'Hamas is playing with fire, we'll decide timing and conditions of war.'

'When we need to, we'll act with great force'

Iran says it will launch three satellites

Head of Iranian Space Agency says Iran will launch three satellites into orbit by the end of this year.

Iran says it will launch three satellites

Smiling on the plane:

These are the terrorists who were eliminated in Syria

IDF unveils information about terrorists who were eliminated while trying to carry out drone attack.

These are the terrorists who were eliminated in Syria

Iran's FM unexpectedly visits G7 summit

France’s invitation to Mohammad Javad Zarif for talks at G7 summit reportedly comes as surprise to Trump.

Iran's FM unexpectedly visits G7 summit

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Secretary of State speaks with Netanyahu following thwarting of planned Iranian drone attack on Israel.

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Iran-linked militia blames Israel for drone attack in Iraq

Iraqi militia claims Israel behind drone bombing attack Sunday in western Iraq, near border with Syria.

Iran-linked militia blames Israel for drone attack in Iraq

Watch: Iran's Quds Force attempts drone attack on Israel

Caught on camera: Israel foils attempted drone kamikaze attack by explosive-laden unmanned aircraft operated by Iranian terrorists in Syria.

Watch: Iran's Quds Force attempts drone attack on Israel

PM: If someone tries to kill you, kill him first

Netanyahu vows zero tolerance for Iranian 'aggression', says countries allowing terrorists to operate will 'face the consequences'.

PM: If someone tries to kill you, kill him first

IDF reveals: Iran attempted drone kamikaze attacks on Israel

Iranian kamikaze drone attacks were repulsed by Israel Thursday, IDF spokesperson says, prior to attacks on Iranian base.

IDF reveals: Iran attempted drone kamikaze attacks on Israel

'Terrorists were hiding in villa with a pool'

Iranian proxies operating out of Syria planned multiple drone attacks, orchestrated by Iran's Quds Force, says senior IDF intel official.

'Terrorists were hiding in villa with a pool'

'It's not pleasant to be the Iranian commander today'

National Security Research Institute Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin says Israeli strikes in Syria show exceptional intelligence.

'It's not pleasant to be the Iranian commander today'

Iran denies its forces were attacked in Syria

Iran claims Israel, US do not have the strength to damage Iranian targets in Syria after Israel says it foiled drone attack.

Iran denies its forces were attacked in Syria

'IDF only thing preventing Hamas takeover of Judea and Samaria'

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz slams PA chairman Abbas for not condeming bombing in which teenage girl was murdered on Friday.

'IDF only thing preventing Hamas takeover of Judea and Samaria'

IRGC commander claims Iran tested new missile

Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Revolutionary Guards, says Iran test fired a new missile, doesn't provide details.

IRGC commander claims Iran tested new missile

PM Netanyahu: Iran has no immunity anywhere

Netanyahu responds to the thwarting of an Iranian drone attack on Israel and quotes sages: 'If someone rises up to kill you, kill him first'

PM Netanyahu: Iran has no immunity anywhere

Iranian official: We have secret, highly accurate missiles

Iranian Deputy Defense Minister boasts his country has produced highly accurate missiles which it has not publicized.

Iranian official: We have secret, highly accurate missiles

US officials: Israel carried out several air strikes in Iraq

Officials tell New York Times that Israel carried out several air strikes on munitions storehouses for Iranian-backed groups in Iraq.

US officials: Israel carried out several air strikes in Iraq

Iran unveils new domestic missile system

Iran rolls out surface-to-air Bavar-373 which it says rivals the Russian S-400.

Iran unveils new domestic missile system

Satellite photos show destruction at Iraqi weapons depot

Satellite photos show Iranian weapons depot in Baghdad before and after air strike attributed to Israel.

Satellite photos show destruction at Iraqi weapons depot

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Sweden officials say Stena Impero, captured by Revolutionary Guards in July, will be released soon.

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Netanyahu: We are working against Iran in Iraq

PM confirms Israel actively working to prevent Iranian military consolidation in Iraq.

Netanyahu: We are working against Iran in Iraq

Arab report: US and Russia permitting Israel to bomb in Iraq

Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper says bombing of Iranian targets in Iraq done by Israel with permission from the United States and Russia.

Arab report: US and Russia permitting Israel to bomb in Iraq

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

French President says he will make proposals to Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions with US.

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

ANALYSIS - Turkey and Iran exacerbating crisis in Syria and Iraq

Turkey supporting Islamists in Syria as Iran furthers takeover of war-torn country.

ANALYSIS - Turkey and Iran exacerbating crisis in Syria and Iraq

Pompeo:

'Facilitating cooperation between Israel and her Arab neighbors'

Attended by US and Poland foreign ministers, United Nations Security Council discusses peace and security in the Middle East.

'Facilitating cooperation between Israel and her Arab neighbors'

Iranian commander: We have the most advanced missile technology

Senior IRGC commander boasts that Iran has the most advanced missile technology among the countries in the Middle East.

Iranian commander: We have the most advanced missile technology

Pompeo:

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Secretary of State says US will take every action it can to prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria.

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Western intelligence sources say tanker filled with Iranian oil is headed towards Syria, in violation of American sanctions.

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal

Khamenei's military adviser says Iran made a mistake by signing 2015 deal, clarifies his country won't negotiate while under sanctions.

Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal

Report: Iran preparing another satellite launch

Satellite images show Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing to put one in orbit.

Report: Iran preparing another satellite launch

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Grace 1, now known as the Adrian Darya 1, leaves Gibraltar despite US attempt to recapture the tanker.

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Iranian tanker ready to depart Gibraltar

Grace 1, seized over violations of sanctions on Syria, ready to depart Gibraltar despite last-minute effort by US to seize it again.

Iranian tanker ready to depart Gibraltar

IRGC commander: Hezbollah can destroy Israel alone

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander rejects talks with US, says Hezbollah can destroy Israel on its own.

IRGC commander: Hezbollah can destroy Israel alone

Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in Gulf

Iranian President says Israel is the main source of terrorism and war in the region.

Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in Gulf

Report: Gibraltar to release seized Iranian tanker

Sources say Gibraltar will release Iranian oil tanker seized in July for violating sanctions on Syria.

Report: Gibraltar to release seized Iranian tanker

Iran Expediency Council member: Iran selling large amount of oil

Says JCPOA would not have been approved if Supreme Leader Khamenei had been opposed to it.

Iran Expediency Council member: Iran selling large amount of oil

'US and Israel are attacking Iranian targets in Iraq'

Iraqi citizens more upset about Iranian presence on their soil than about claimed US, Israeli, attacks on Iranian targets in Iraq.

'US and Israel are attacking Iranian targets in Iraq'

Gibraltar denies it plans to release Iranian tanker

Senior official in Gibraltar says reports in Iran that seized tanker will be released are untrue.

Gibraltar denies it plans to release Iranian tanker

IRGC commander warns against Israeli presence in Gulf

Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy warns that Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf may set off a war.

IRGC commander warns against Israeli presence in Gulf

Pompeo mocks Ayatollah’s ‘faux concern for Palestinians'

Secretary of State rips Iranian supreme leader's 'faux concern' for Arabs in Palestinian Authority and his call for violence against Israel.

Pompeo mocks Ayatollah’s ‘faux concern for Palestinians'

France to Trump: We don't need permission to talk to Iran

France responds after Trump accused French counterpart Macron of meddling in the dispute with Iran.

France to Trump: We don't need permission to talk to Iran

Zarif: We will safeguard our security

Iranian Foreign Minister: Military presence in the Persian Gulf from outside the region would be a “source of insecurity”.

Zarif: We will safeguard our security

Iran: Israeli involvement in Gulf will have consequences

Iran's Defense Minister warns against US-led flotilla in the Gulf, says Israeli involvement would have "disastrous consequences".

Iran: Israeli involvement in Gulf will have consequences