Iran denies US destroyed an Iranian drone near Persian Gulf
Iran is denying that a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the strategic Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the ship.
July 19, 2019World News
Report: US preparing to dispatch hundreds of troops to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration is reinforcing its military relationship with Riyadh even as Congress passes resolutions against arms deal with the Saudis.
July 18, 2019
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif: We could close Strait of Hormuz
Zarif says his country "doesn't want" to close the Strait of Hormuz but could do it.
July 18, 2019
‘Send her back!’ crowd roars as Trump slams Democrat congresswomen
Trump blasted the four freshmen Democrats at a rally on Wednesday.
July 18, 2019
Musician Pink defends photo of kids at German Holocaust Memorial
(AP/Harris/Invision)
July 17, 2019
Iranian nabbed trying to sneak nuke enrichment components out of US
'U.S. sanctions exist to prevent behavior like this, which endangers our country,' said the Justice Department.
July 17, 2019
Iran Supreme Leader: Breaking our nuclear commitments is just getting started
Khamenei said that Iran would continue violating its commitments under the flagging 2015 nuclear accord.
July 16, 2019
Trump calls on ‘radical left’ congresswomen to apologize to US and ‘people of Israel’
'I will always refer to him as the occupant as he is only occupying space,' said Rep. Pressley, explaining that she would not give Trump the title of president.
July 16, 2019
Iran’s Zarif confined to 6 block radius in midtown Manhattan
Iran's foreign minister can't roam the streets of New York City.
July 16, 2019
Trump: Progressive Democrats ‘hate Israel with true and unbridled passion’
Trump hit back after criticism about Sunday tweets, calling liberal Democrats haters of Israel.
July 15, 2019
In Iran, some women take off their hijabs as hard-liners push back
There’s anecdotal evidence that more women are pushing back against the dress code, trying to redefine red lines as they test the response of the ruling Shiite Muslim clergy.
July 15, 2019
Islamic terror attack on Somali hotel leaves 26 dead
The attack by Al-Shabab terrorists, aligned with Al-Qaeda, is seen as a blow to the Somalia government’s efforts to hold nation-wide, one-person one-vote elections next year.
July 14, 2019
Ignoring US warnings, Turkey receives Russian S-400 systems
The U.S. has strongly urged NATO member Turkey to pull back from the deal, warning the country that it will face economic sanctions.
July 14, 2019
Iran demands its oil tanker back, Britain expresses willingness
Britain expressed willingness to return a seized Iranian oil tanker.
July 14, 2019
UN atomic watchdog finds nuclear material at Iran site exposed by Netanyahu
In September, the Israeli premier said Iran had a 'secret atomic warehouse' outside its capital. New IAEA findings verify Netanyahu's assertion.
July 12, 2019
US backs off from blacklisting Iran’s foreign minister ‘for now’
Backing away from a previous public statement, US officials said the US will not add Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif to its sanctions list – at least for now
July 11, 2019
Trump: Iran sanctions ‘will soon be increased, substantially’
U.S. urges the other world powers who were part of the nuclear deal not to give in to Iran’s “nuclear extortion.”
July 11, 2019
Iran attempts to seize British oil tanker, warned off by UK warship
Britain foiled an attempt by Iran to seize an oil tanker on Wednesday.
July 11, 2019
‘Passionate Zionist’ Boris Johnson says ‘wild horses’ won’t keep him from Israel
'My strong advice to the Iranians would be not to take any further steps that would break the terms of the agreement, not to acquire a nuclear weapon,' said Johnson.
July 10, 2019
US proceeding with plan for coalition to protect Gulf shipping
'We’re getting ready now to move out,' Dunford told a small group of reporters at Fort Myer, Virginia. 'We have a pretty clear concept of what we want to do.'
July 10, 2019
Extraordinary Mediteranean gas pipeline project to link Israel, Europe gains US support
'Until I see a substantial agreement, a budget and an explanation of who funds it, it is still all theoretical,' says former Israeli Ambassador to Greece Arye Mekel.
July 10, 2019
Former Miss Iraq to be stripped of citizenship over her Israel support
Iraq intends to cancel the citizenship of its former beauty queen for her unapologetic support of Israel.
July 10, 2019
Secret US-Iran talks reportedly held in Kurdish region of Iraq
The Iranian delegation which met with the Americans was 'at times...at odds with government policy,' reports i24NEWS. The U.S. denies that talks took place.
July 10, 2019
Trump: Iran ‘better be careful’
Trump warned Iran on Sunday to 'be careful' as the latter threatened to increase uranium enrichment.
July 8, 2019
Netanyahu asks world leaders on Iran: ‘Where are you?’
'Iran has violated its solemn promise under the U.N. Security Council not to enrich uranium beyond a certain level,' said Prime Minister Netanyahu.
July 7, 2019
Iran vows to strike Israel’s Dimona nuclear plant with a rocket
'If the United States invades Iran, Israel would not last half an hour,' said Mojtaba Zolnour, head of the Iranian National Security and Foreign Policy Commission.
July 7, 2019
Californium, radioactive element key to nukes, reportedly found in car in Turkey
Californium is considered 'highly hazardous and is used in nuclear reactors as well as in gold, silver, and oil mining operations,' writes Daily Sabah.
July 7, 2019
Iran breaks another limit on uranium enrichment set by nuclear deal
Iran is set to break another limit set by the faltering 2015 nuclear deal on Sunday.
July 7, 2019
WATCH: Iran threatens UK after oil tanker seized near Gibraltar
On Friday, Iran threatened to capture a British ship after Royal Marines boarded and seized an Iranian oil tanker on its way to Syria.
July 6, 2019
Spanish nominee for top EU foreign policy post is firm backer of Iranian regime
Borell laid out his sympathies in a series of seven tweets he posted in February to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Islamist revolution in Iran.
July 5, 2019
Gibraltar detains Syria-bound super tanker with Iranian oil
According to the data firm Refinitv, the vessel likely carried just over 2 million barrels of Iranian crude oil.
July 4, 2019
Trump: ‘Careful with threats, Iran. They can come back to bite you’
Trump reacted after Iran's president said the country could enrich uranium to 'any amount we want.'
July 4, 2019
Dubai Princess flees billionaire husband amid accusations of infidelity
The sixth wife of the ruler of Dubai has fled to London, reports say.
July 3, 2019
Trump: Iran ‘playing with fire’ after violating nuclear deal
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the international community to require Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment.
July 2, 2019
Iran breaks nuclear deal as uranium stockpile exceeds limits
Iran had recently quadrupled its production of low-enriched uranium to be on pace to break one of the deal's terms.
July 1, 2019
Iran: US sanctions against FM Zarif would ‘block’ diplomacy
'Iran responds to diplomacy with diplomacy and to pressure with resistance,' said Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi.
June 30, 2019
Kushner: Bahrain a ‘tremendous success’
Kushner said the conference, or economic workshop, was a 'tremendous success.'
June 27, 2019
Trump, Putin meet Friday to discuss ‘issues of strategic stability’
Iran, Syria, North Korea, Afghanistan and Venezuela will be the likely topics of discussion between the world leaders.
June 27, 2019
Iran warns of ‘stronger’ response if US again violates airspace
The speaker of Iran's parliament has warned the U.S. of a “stronger” response if it enters the country's airspace again. By World Israel News Staff Ali Larijani, speaker of Iran's parliament, said Iran wi...
June 27, 2019
Tri-Lightning: Joint F-35 exercise with Israel, US, and UK makes history
'The first three nations to put the F-35 into combat, together for the first time,' tweeted Thomas Newdick, editor of AirForces Monthly.
June 26, 2019
Iran’s Rouhani: Trump White House afflicted by ‘mental retardation’
Iran's president attacked the White House over new sanctions.
June 25, 2019
Legendary journalist, ‘staunch supporter’ of Israel Steve Dunleavy, dies at 81
'When the first Gulf War broke out in 1991, Dunleavy hopped aboard a plane to Israel,' she says.
June 25, 2019
Welcoming Russian security secretary, Netanyahu vows to prevent Iran from entrenching Israel’s border
As U.S.-Israeli-Russian meeting convenes in Jerusalem, Netanyahu says 'We will do everything to prevent it [Iran] from attaining nuclear weapons.'
June 25, 2019
US cyber attack failed, Iran says
'They try hard but have not carried out a successful attack,' an Iranian minister tweeted on Monday.
June 24, 2019
WATCH: ‘Iran is at an inflection point,’ says director of US defense intelligence agency
The 'uptick' in Iranian actions reflects their efforts to 'change the status quo in the path that they’re on,' Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley Jr., director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) told Fox News.
June 24, 2019
Pompeo embarks on whirlwind Mideast tour to build global coalition against Iran
Pompeo sets out to build a global coalition against Iran.
June 24, 2019
Trump: ‘If it was up to Bolton he’d take on the whole world at one time’
Trump described Bolton as a "hawk" in a recent interview.
June 24, 2019
Saudis: Yemeni rebels wound 21 in attack on kingdom’s airport
Saudi Arabia has raised the number of people wounded in a Yemeni rebel attack on an airport in the kingdom to 21.
June 24, 2019
Netanyahu welcomes Bolton, accuses Trump’s Iran critics of living ‘on another planet’
Meeting with the Israeli premier, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton says to 'stay tuned' for new sanctions on Iran.
June 23, 2019
WATCH: Omar backs up Ocasio-Cortez on US concentration camps comment
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) supported remarks by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) that the U.S. was running concentration camps on its southern border.
June 23, 2019
Trump announces ‘major additional sanctions’ on Iran
Trump is upping the ante on Iran with additional sanctions to be imposed on Monday.
June 23, 2019
WATCH: Trump explains why he held off attacking Iran
President Donald Trump said the U.S. strike was "ready to go, subject to my approval" in an interview for Sunday's Meet the Press.
June 23, 2019
US was ready to strike Iran before approval was withdrawn
The White House declined comment after military strike on Iran was reportedly called off.
June 21, 2019
Trump: Iran made a ‘big mistake’ downing US drone
The American president had strong words for the Islamic Republic after Iranian troops shot down a U.S. drone this week.
June 20, 2019
Democratic presidential hopefuls both support and criticize Israel in NY Times survey
While many Democratic presidential contenders see Israel as an ally that protects human rights, they remain largely critical of Netanyahu and Trump.
June 20, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez doubles down on concentration camp comments
Ocasio-Cortez refused to back down after comparing U.S. detention centers for illegals to "concentration camps."
June 20, 2019
Sotheby’s sold! French-Israeli billionaire pays $3.7 billion
'Sotheby’s is one of the most elegant and aspirational brands in the world,' said the buyer, Patrick Drahi.
June 20, 2019
Iran Revolutionary Guard claims it shot down US drone
Iran said on Thursday it had shot down a U.S. drone. The U.S. military denies it but a U.S. official confirmed the Iranian report.
June 20, 2019
UN investigator: ‘Credible evidence’ Saudi crown prince played role in Khashoggi killing
The independent expert cites 'credible evidence' of a possible role played by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the murder of the Saudi journalist.
June 19, 2019
Israeli actress Gal Gadot makes Maxim’s Hot 100
Gal Gadot is one of the 100 most beautiful women in 2019 according to men's magazine Maxim.
June 19, 2019