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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.

Ahmadinejad: Israel 'Nothing More Than a Mosquito'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad compared Israel to an annoying insect, saying Israel poses no threat to Tehran’s nuclear program.

Report: US Preparing Iran Strike Plan

America is preparing a plan to strike Iranian nuclear targets if sanctions fail to persuade Tehran to halt its atomic development.

Hamas Moves Headquarters to Qatar

In direct contradiction to a statement earlier this month, Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal is quietly moving his headquarters to Qatar.

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

Gaza de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, says the terrorist group will “never recognize Israel" and "the resistance will continue."

Tehran Cozying Up to Anti-Israel Terror Groups

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to make sure nobody mistakes Tehran for a Zionist regime.

IAEA: Iran Failed to Clarify Nuclear Activities

Yukiya Amano says Iran has failed to clarify its atomic activities to the UN's IAEA -- and now it's his job to warn the world.

TIME: Mossad Trained, Paid Assassins in Iran

TIME Magazine cites "sources" who say Israel's Mossad was responsible for paying and training assassins to kill Iranian nuclear scientists.

Iranian Scientist Killed In Tehran Blast

An Iranian scientist involved in the petroleum industry has been killed in a car bombing in Tehran. Two others were wounded.

UK Warns Iran: 'Don't Close Strait of Hormuz'

Britain is warning Iran it may resort to military action if Tehran attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz to Western oil shipping.

Iran Signs Oil Deal with Afghanistan

The UN Security Council may have imposed economic sanctions on Iran but Tehran has managed to sign a new oil deal anyway, with Afghanistan.

International Schools Close in Tehran

At least three international schools in Tehran prudently closed their doors after a mob ransacked the British embassy as police stood by.

Iran Produces More 20% Pure Uranium

Iranian scientists have produced 20 percent pure uranium to supply a nuclear reactor in Tehran.

Britain Ejects Iranian Ambassador, Orders Embassy Closed

Great Britain has ordered the closure of the Iranian embassy and given its ambassador 48 hours to leave the United Kingdom.

Britain Quits Embassy in Tehran

Great Britain has quit Iran, ordering all staff to evacuate and return home after its Tehran embassy was destroyed by protesters.

In Iran: 74 Lashes for Student, 90 Lashes for Actress

An Iranian student freed from prison received 74 lashes on the way out the door for “insulting” President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

U Texas Grad Student on Trial in Tehran

An Iranian graduate student at the University of Texas may face years of prison in his homeland. He is now on trial in Tehran.

Report: Egypt, Qatar Agree to Halt Gas Supplies to Israel

Egypt reportedly made a commitment in Tehran to stop providing natural gas to Israel. So did Qatar and dozens of other countries.