September 21, 2016
11:57 am

British Prime Minister Theresa May and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pose before their bilateral meeting during the UN General Assembly in New York City, September 20, 2016. (Christopher Furlong/Pool/Getty Images/AFP)

British premier meets with Iranian president at the UN

Theresa May discusses thawing relationship with Tehran, nuclear deal, pleads for jailed mother

By Times of Israel staff and AFP

September 21, 2016
10:16 am

The Persian version of 'Plate my Meal' plates (Courtesy)

Iranians said keen on Israel’s obesity-busting plate

Israeli firm ‘Plate my Meal’ has created plates to guide parents on what to serve in fight against obesity; Tehran is interested too

By Shoshanna Solomon

September 20, 2016
2:50 am

Utah state senator Jim Dabakis. (Screenshot/YouTube)

Utah state senator’s summer visit to Iran sparks firestorm

Iranian hard-liners accuse openly gay lawmaker Jim Dabakis, who traveled to Tehran with partner, of being ‘part of a major Western project to infiltrate’

By Jon Gambrell

September 19, 2016
11:47 pm

Iranian President Hasan Rohani (C) arrives at the Jose Marti airport in Havana, on September 19, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / ADALBERTO ROQUE)

Iran’s president in Cuba to meet Castros

One-day visit chance for two countries to express mutual solidarity and sign deals, including crucial oil agreement

By AFP

September 19, 2016
12:47 am

In this Sept. 30, 2015 file photo released by the official website of Khamenei's office, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a graduation ceremony of Iranian Navy cadets in the northern city of Noshahr, Iran. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

Khamenei: Iran must stand strong against US in region’s conflicts

Tehran’s ‘supreme leader’ rejects cooperation with Washington as Revolutionary Guards chief vows to root out US influence

By AFP and Times of Israel staff

September 18, 2016
2:19 pm

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, right, visits the scene of an explosion on West 23rd Street September, 18, 2016 in New York. (AFP/Bryan R. Smith)

Terror link probed in Minnesota as New York still baffled by bomb

Police say no connection seen between Saturday attacks; Putin party looks set to crush parliamentary poll in Russia; Netanyahu to thank Obama for defense aid, discuss 2-state solution in meeting outside UN confab

By Joshua Davidovich

September 17, 2016
2:05 pm

A worker rides a bicycle in front of the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, just outside the southern city of Bushehr, Iran, on October 26, 2010. (AP/Mehr News Agency, Majid Asgaripour, File)

Iran denies that EU has demanded centrifuge details

Earlier report said Tehran was asked to show UN details of its work on parts for machines that could be used to make core of nuclear weapons

By AP

September 16, 2016
10:57 am

Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force, General Qassem Suleimani, looking on as people pay their condolences following the death of his mother in Tehran, September 14, 2013. (AFP/ISNA/Mehdi Ghasemi)

Powerful Iranian general quashes rumors of presidential ambitions

Qassem Suleimani, considered main architect of Iranian terrorism abroad, says he wants to remain a soldier for life

By Times of Israel staff

September 15, 2016
4:37 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to doctors at the Sheba Medical Center outside Tel Aviv where Shimon Peres is hospitalized after suffering a stroke, September 14, 2016. (Courtesy)

Blinking and inking

Cautious optimism abounds for Shimon Peres and the fight he still has in him, and a US defense aid deal, which may have shrunk due to fighting

By Joshua Davidovich

September 15, 2016
5:01 am

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi. (Fars)

IRGC commander tells US to leave Persian Gulf

American presence is ‘root cause of unprofessional behavior’, says Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, amid ongoing confrontations between vessels

By Times of Israel staff

September 14, 2016
8:58 pm

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Congressman Ed Royce during the committee's hearing on Iran, September 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House panel approves bill prohibiting cash payments to Iran

Legislation comes a week after Obama administration acknowledged it paid Tehran $1.7 billion in cash installments

By Richard Lardner

September 13, 2016
5:27 pm

In this frame grab from video provided by IRINN, Iranian TV, a new catamaran vessel is unveiled in the port of Bushehr, Iran, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. (IRINN-Iranian TV via AP)

Iran unveils catamaran capable of carrying helicopter

Boat emblazoned with call for US troops to ‘Go back to Bay of Pigs’; announcement follows series of close encounters in Gulf

By Amir Vahdat

September 13, 2016
5:41 am

Illustrative: A US Air Force MC-12W reconnaissance aircraft (YouTube screenshot)

Iran threatens to shoot down US aircraft over Persian Gulf

In weekend incident, US official tell Fox News spy planes were flying in international territory when they were warned they risked attack

By Times of Israel staff

September 12, 2016
10:02 am

Muslim pilgrims gather to perform noon and afternoon prayers at Namira Mosque in Mount Arafat, southeast of the Saudi holy city of Mecca, on September 11, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / AHMAD GHARABLI)

As Iran abstains, Saudis launch Persian hajj coverage

Disputes with Riyadh prompted Tehran to bar citizens from taking part in this year’s annual Muslim pilgrimage

By AP

September 11, 2016
7:05 pm

Muslim pilgrims arrive at Mount Arafat where the Prophet Muhammed is believed to have given his final sermon, near the holy city of Mecca, on September 11, 2016. (AFP/Ahmad Gharabli)

Hajj reaches apex as millions converge on Mount Arafat

Most important day of annual pilgrimage includes visit to site where Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad gave final sermon

By Sarah Benhaida

Topic: Iran

British premier meets with Iranian president at the UN

Theresa May discusses thawing relationship with Tehran, nuclear deal, pleads for jailed mother

Iranians said keen on Israel’s obesity-busting plate

Israeli firm ‘Plate my Meal’ has created plates to guide parents on what to serve in fight against obesity; Tehran is interested too

Utah state senator’s summer visit to Iran sparks firestorm

Iranian hard-liners accuse openly gay lawmaker Jim Dabakis, who traveled to Tehran with partner, of being ‘part of a major Western project to infiltrate’

Iran’s president in Cuba to meet Castros

One-day visit chance for two countries to express mutual solidarity and sign deals, including crucial oil agreement

Khamenei: Iran must stand strong against US in region’s conflicts

Tehran’s ‘supreme leader’ rejects cooperation with Washington as Revolutionary Guards chief vows to root out US influence

Terror link probed in Minnesota as New York still baffled by bomb

Police say no connection seen between Saturday attacks; Putin party looks set to crush parliamentary poll in Russia; Netanyahu to thank Obama for defense aid, discuss 2-state solution in meeting outside UN confab

Iran denies that EU has demanded centrifuge details

Earlier report said Tehran was asked to show UN details of its work on parts for machines that could be used to make core of nuclear weapons

Powerful Iranian general quashes rumors of presidential ambitions

Qassem Suleimani, considered main architect of Iranian terrorism abroad, says he wants to remain a soldier for life

Blinking and inking

Cautious optimism abounds for Shimon Peres and the fight he still has in him, and a US defense aid deal, which may have shrunk due to fighting

IRGC commander tells US to leave Persian Gulf

American presence is ‘root cause of unprofessional behavior’, says Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, amid ongoing confrontations between vessels

House panel approves bill prohibiting cash payments to Iran

Legislation comes a week after Obama administration acknowledged it paid Tehran $1.7 billion in cash installments

Iran unveils catamaran capable of carrying helicopter

Boat emblazoned with call for US troops to ‘Go back to Bay of Pigs’; announcement follows series of close encounters in Gulf

Iran threatens to shoot down US aircraft over Persian Gulf

In weekend incident, US official tell Fox News spy planes were flying in international territory when they were warned they risked attack

As Iran abstains, Saudis launch Persian hajj coverage

Disputes with Riyadh prompted Tehran to bar citizens from taking part in this year’s annual Muslim pilgrimage

Hajj reaches apex as millions converge on Mount Arafat

Most important day of annual pilgrimage includes visit to site where Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad gave final sermon

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