Iran

Mossad chief: Iran is main threat to Israel with or without nuclear deal

"As long as the current regime exists, with the nuclear agreement or without it, Iran will continue to serve as the main threat to Israel's security."

Revolutionary Guard commander: Hezbollah more prepared than ever to attack Israel

In an interview to a Kuwaiti newspaper, the Iranian official revealed that Hezbollah has recently inherited new missile factories from Iran and is training intensely to prepare for an attack.

Iranian spin on Purim: Persia saved the Jews, didn’t want to kill them

The Book of Esther, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif wrote, “tells of how Xerxes I saved Jews from a plot hatched by Haman the Agagite, which is marked on this very day [Purim].”

Estonia concerned with Russian-Iranian alliance

Sven Mikser's comments to the 'Post' come just ahead of Netanyahu-Putin meeting in Moscow.

US envoy to UN: We must oust Iran, terror proxies from Syria

Remarks come after Netanyahu said that Israel hopes to reach “specific understandings” with Russia to prevent Tehran from permanently setting up a base of operations in Syria against Israel.

Iran accuses US of instigating Gulf naval encounter

A US official told Reuters on Monday that multiple fast-attack vessels from the Revolutionary Guard had come within 600 yards of the USNS Invincible.

Comment: Putting Iran on notice puts Tehran off balance

President Trump’s pushback against Iran’s missile test has been heard loud and clear in Tehran.

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iranian threat over the phone

The call reportedly came while Netanyahu was, for the fourth time, being questioned by police regarding two cases under investigation.

Israel eyeing Iran's test of advanced Russian-made missile system

Jerusalem had tried to block sale of the advanced Russian-made missile defense system to Tehran.

Rouhani likely to win reelection

Rouhani seems to be the best president Israelis could expect for Iran, even though the direction for Iran’s Middle East policy comes from the Revolutionary Guard and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran holds naval war games amid rising tensions with US

Iran's annual exercises will be held in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, the Bab el-Mandab and northern parts of the Indian Ocean.

Iran plans to buy Kazakh uranium, seeks Russia help to make nuclear fuel

The acquisition would not violate Iran's landmark 2015 deal with world powers over its disputed nuclear program as the deal did not set limits on the Islamic Republic's supplies of uranium ore.

Who decides when Iran has gone nuclear enough to attack?

Would it be the Mossad or IDF Intelligence? Trying to find the answer through conversations with former top-ranking officials on one of the most sensitive topics (that is still) on the table.

Iran warns Arab states: Don't be enticed by Israeli attempts to win Arab allies

"The occupying regime, in an attempt to normalize its situation, has for the first time referred to certain Arab countries as its allies against the resistance front," Rouhani says.

Iran sends delegation to Saudi for talks on rejoining haj

Relations between the two regional powers worsened after hundreds of people, many of them Iranians, died in a crush at the 2015 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

'Iran ready to give US slap in the face'

A commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards cautioned the US against underestimating Iran's capabilities, saying that the US better be careful or it shall receive "a slap in the face."

Steinitz: Trump’s test is to expel Iran from Syria

The energy minister says that since the Iran has expanded operations all over the region ever since signing the nuclear deal.

Iran: Israelis and Saudis coordinating on certain issues in region

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman responds to anti-Iran comments made by Israeli and Saudi officials, claiming their shared stance comes as no surprise.

Saudi Arabia and Israel issue twin warnings on Iran

"How can one deal with a nation whose intent is to destroy us?" Saudi FM asks at Munich confab.

Zarif takes apparent shot at Israeli 'audacity,' says Iran will never develop nukes

US Senator Graham says Zarif lying about Iran not seeking to develop nuclear weapons; Liberman calls for world powers to enforce economic pressure, tough policy on the Islamic Republic.

Iran says Israel, not Tehran, biggest threat to global security

"The Zionist regime (Israel) poses the biggest threat to regional and international peace and security by possessing hundreds of nuclear warheads in its arsenal."

Why Trump can't keep his promise of no nuclear Iran 'ever'

Trump and Netanyahu may not like the Iran nuclear deal, they may not have made it, and they may enforce it more aggressively than the Obama administration, but attempts to “rip it up” are over.

Iran continues to call for Israel’s destruction despite nuclear deal

Dore Gold, former Foreign Ministry director-general, says not ‘one iota’ of moderation has been seen from Tehran.

Iran berates Total for delaying gas field development deal

Total's chief executive said that its investment decision hinges on the renewal of US sanctions waivers.

Iran president says it wants good ties with Gulf states ahead of regional trip

Relations between predominantly Shi'ite Iran and the mainly Sunni Arab countries of the Gulf remain strained over their support for opposing sides in the conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

Trump's hostility to help keep Iran's Rouhani in office, but at what cost?

US President Donald Trump's stern approach towards Iran could very possibly be strengthening Rouhani's support base, but it is also challenging the Iranian president on several different fronts.

Trump to Iran's Rouhani: Better be careful

Trump made the comment on Friday after the Iranian president said during anniversary celebrations of the Islamic Revolution that Iran "will make anyone who speaks with language of threats regret it."

Iranian president: Those threatening Iran will regret it

On the 38th anniversary of Iran's Islamic Revolution, hundreds of thousands attended the rally, rife with anti-US and anti-Israeli sentiment.

Ignoring White House warnings, Iran test-fires another missile

The test comes the same day the White House announced it is considering a proposal that could potentially designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.

Iran: Israel confined to occupied territories, doesn't dare act against neighbors

Following Trump's threats, Iranian defense minister touts his country's deterrence power against the US and Israel.