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Dozens of firemen trapped as Tehran building collapses

Highest building in Tehran collapses after blaze, dozens of firefighters feared trapped under the rubble.

'Death to America' heard in Tehran again

Chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” heard in Tehran as Iranians mark anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy.

The spirit of the Iran Nuclear Agreement

Air France to allow female staff to opt out of Tehran flights

Air France says it will allow female staff to opt out of routes to Tehran, following directive forcing them to cover their heads.

Air France crew told to wear headscarves in Tehran

Female Air France cabin crew reject airline's directive that they should wear a headscarf while in Tehran.

Iranian official accuses moderates of working with West

Iran's judiciary chief claims reformists are working with American and English media outlets against hardliners.

'Death to America' banners in Tehran on revolution anniversary

Nuclear deal or not, Iranians wave "Death to America" banners at rally marking 37 years since the Islamic revolution.

Tehran synagogue collapses, authorities claim 'accident'

Iranian authorities claim synagogue in Tehran collapsed over heads of 16 worshipers due to nearby excavations. No one was injured.

Iran Won't Allow Barenboim to Perform in Tehran

Iran's Ministry of Culture reportedly says it will not allow Israeli-Argentinian conductor Daniel Barenboim into the country.

'Death to England' Still Scrawled on Reopened UK Embassy in Iran

Iran didn't bother to remove or even cover up graffiti in embassy - including above Queen's portrait - for British FM's historic visit.

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Iran Shuts Down 'Tehran to Tel Aviv' Flight

Greek airline tells Arutz Sheva that Iran complained about non-existent direct flight, forced indirect route via Athens to be removed.

Khamenei Fights to the Last Drop Of Shiite Alawite Blood

Report: N. Koreans Visited Iran Nuke Facilities in April

Members of an Iranian opposition group said a delegation of North Korean nuclear experts visited Iranian nuclear installations.

Iran: 80,000 Missiles Pointed at Tel Aviv

According to a top Iranian advisor, Tehran has “tens of thousands” of missiles pointed at Israel, and will not hesitate to use them.

Israeli, UK, US Spies Cooperated to Monitor Iranian Leaders

Document leaked from NSA contractor Edward Snowden reveals trilateral arrangement between NSA, GCHQ, and IDF's 8200.

Memorial Brings Recognition to Iran's Jewish 'Martyrs'

Special memorial erected in Tehran's Jewish cemetery highlights different perceptions of 'Jews' and 'Zionists' in Iran, locals say.

Iranians Shout 'Death to France' at Anti-Charlie Hebdo Protest

Iranians protest outside the French embassy in Tehran, calling for the ambassador be expelled because of a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed.

Pollution in Tehran Sends 400 to Hospital

Almost 400 people hospitalized with problems caused by heavy air pollution in Tehran, with nearly 1,500 others requiring treatment.

Iran Unveils Monument to Jewish 'Martyrs'

At a public ceremony Monday, Iran unveiled a monument dedicated to Jewish soldiers killed in the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War.

Iran Charges Washington Post Reporter Held For 137 Days

Correspondent stationed in Tehran since 2008 arrested in July on unspecified charges, is still in custody. Family: Iran breaks its own laws.

Iranian-British Woman Jailed for Attending Volleyball Game

Ghoncheh Ghavami was sentenced by Iranian court to a year in jail for protesting the ban on women from attending sporting events.

Iranian State-Sponsored Hatefest Promotes Anti-Semitism

The New Horizon Conference in Tehran, devoted to promoting anti-Semitic propaganda, draws Holocaust deniers and anti-Israel activists.

Director of Iranian 'Happy' Video Still Imprisoned

Tehran holds director hostage over viral video, refusing his freedom despite his family's willingness to post bail.

'Happy Iranians' Released from Prison

Six Iranians who were arrested for dancing in a YouTube video to Pharrell Williams' "Happy" have been freed.

Six Iranians Arrested for Being 'Happy'

Tehran residents 'hurt public chastity' in YouTube video showing unveiled women and men dancing to Pharrell Williams' hit song 'happy.'

Iranian Chief Rabbi Dies

Rabbi Yousef Hamadani Cohen, 98, dies of illness. What's next for Jews in Iran?

Israelis En Route to India Find Themselves in Tehran

20 Israelis who fly to India with Turkish Airlines find themselves in Tehran, where the plane landed to treat a heart patient.

Obama is Burnishing His Legacy

EU's Ashton Plans to Visit Tehran

European Union foreign policy chief announces plans to visit Iran within weeks, after being invited by the country's foreign minister.

Iran Considers Moving Capital From Tehran

City of 12 million suffers from pollution, overcrowding and earthquake dangers. Parliament accepts proposal amid doubt over high costs.

White House Denies Reports that Obama will Visit Iran in 2014

Kuwaiti news agencies report that US President has already planned Iran trip next year.

Rouhani: Second Nuclear Plant in Bushehr

New plant result of Russian-Iranian negotiations; Iran states they are not reporting plans to IAEA.

Iranian Team Receives Hero's Welcome in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister hailed as "ambassador for peace" as he returns to Tehran after securing deal in Geneva.

Iranian Jews Protest in Favor of Nuclear Program

In a rare public display, members of Iran's Jewish community rally in support of the country's nuclear program.

Deputy Iranian Minister Shot Dead in Tehran

Unidentified assailants shoot dead Iran's deputy minister for industry and mining.

Next Year in Tehran?

PM Netanyahu Updates the Iranian Nuclear Threat

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spent Sunday morning reminding the world that Iran is still focused on advancing its nuclear development.

Jewish Group 'Can't Fathom' Purpose of European Trip to Iran

AJC condemns European Parliament delegation trip to Iran, saying the he visit will only serve to further undermine human rights in Iran.

Egypt Suspends Tourist Flights from Iran

Just a week after Cairo resumed tourist flights from Tehran after more than 30 years, Egypt has already suspended them until June.

Iran Adds Thousands of Advanced Centrifuges to Enrich Uranium

Iran is adding thousands of advanced centrifuges to further enrich uranium into nuclear fuel, state-run media reported Sunday.

Iran Jails 12 Journalists as ‘Collaborators’ With Foreign Media

A dozen more journalists have been arrested and jailed in Iran on suspicion of cooperating with Persian-language foreign media outlets.

Report: Nasrallah's Hizbullah Deputy Injured or Killed in Syria

The second-in-command to Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been injured in an attack on a convoy by Syrian opposition forces.

Lebanese Terror Group Denies Hizbullah's Nasrallah Has Cancer

The Hizbullah terrorist organization has issued a denial that the group’s 52-year-old leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, has cancer.

‘No Deal’ Between IAEA and Iran

The IAEA has failed to reach a deal with Iran on halting – or even slowing down – the country’s nuclear development activities.

Turkey, Iran to Unite in Joint University?

Iran has announced plans for a joint university with Turkey to expand scientific and technological cooperation.

Iran Arrests 11 Journalists

Iran has arrested and taken into custody nearly a dozen journalists, accusing them of cooperation with foreign news outlets.

'Iran is to Blame for Medicine Shortage, Not Sanctions'

"While the inability to obtain medicine for civilians is an unfortunate tragedy, the Iranian regime is solely to blame for the suffering."

Tehran Governor Orders City's Shutdown

Schools, government buildings in the Iranian capital will be closed on Saturday for the second time in a month due to high air pollution.

Spanish Firm Caught in Iran Nuclear Scandal

A Spanish firm has been caught smuggling equipment to Iran for probable use in its nuclear development program, Spain's tax authority says.

Iranian Parliament Ordered to Abandon Ahmadinejad Probe

The Iranian parliament has been ordered to drop its probe of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, IRNA reported Wednesday.

IAEA Chief Says Iran Uncooperative in Nuclear Probe

United Nations nuclear agency chief Yukio Amano told the UN General Assembly Monday Iran is not cooperating with its investigation.

Ahmadinejad Insists on Visiting Evin Prison

Iranian President Ahmadinejad insists he still wants to visit the Evin prison, after the judiciary rejects his request to see the jail.

Ahmadinejad Barred from Visiting Tehran's Evin Prison

Iran's judiciary has rejected a request by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran's Evin prison, its spokesman said on Sunday.

Report: Kurds, Tehran Unite to Fight Turkey

A Turkish newspaper reports the Iranian branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party terror group has struck a deal with Tehran to fight Turkey.

Iranian Economy Hit by Sanctions

While Iran is two to four weeks away from developing an atomic weapon, the jobs economy and currency are beginning to plummet.

Report: Iran to Have Weapons-Grade Nuclear Fuel in 2-4 Months

A report in the Wall Street Journal has warned that Iran will be able to produce weapons-grade nuclear fuel in the next two to four months.

Scuffles in Tehran as Citizens Protest Plunging Currency

Scuffles break out in central Tehran as citizens protest over Iran's plunging currency, which has lost more than half its value.

White House Denies Secret Deal with Iran

The White house has officially denied having held secret talks with Iran over a possible attack by Israel.

Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Iran for NAM summit, defying objections from Israel, US and Jewish groups to boycott the event.

Secret Iranian Art Collection Includes Works of Israeli Icon

An Iranian art collection, being partially displayed at Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Art, includes works by Jewish and Israeli artists.