Donald Trump is back and so is the maximum pressure campaign against Iran to drastically throttle Iran's oil sales to kill Tehrans nuclear program and its ability to fund regional proxies. But Trump aide Brian Hook who ran the anti-Iran campaign in Trumps first term claimed Trump has no interest in regime change. That may be true but Iran, and everyone else, probably doesn...

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Iran is weak. For Americas next president that creates an opportunity

Rep. Elise Stefanik has vowed in her new role as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to take on the global entity that she describes as a "den of antisemitism" and an "apologist for Iran." She also said the Oct. 7 terror attack "never would have happened" if Donald Trump, now the president-elect, were in the White House on that fateful day in 2023.

European powers threaten to censure the Islamic Republic ahead of a new, likely more aggressive U.S. administration.

The idea that Israel defends itself by itself is a myth: Several times, U.S. forces have even fought directly on its behalf (by shooting down drones and missiles).

Netanyahu says Iran’s nuclear bomb program is damaged. He would likely need a green light from the president-elect to finish the job. Jay Solomon reports from Washington.

All the Key Points:Reports suggest an Israeli airstrike destroyed Irans secret Taleghan 2 nuclear research facility, significantly hampering Irans nuclear ambitions.-Taleghan 2 may have housed sophisticate...

Too Expensive: The U.S. Navys commitment to building expensive Ford-class aircraft carriers, each costing over $12 billion, contrasts sharply with nations like Turkey and Iran, which have developed far cheaper alternatives such as the TCG Anadolu or converted freighters.

Iran has issued a warning to three European nations over the pursuit of a resolution against the country at the IAEA, after the watchdog's visit to Tehran.

Iran has increased its nearly weapons-grade uranium, a United Nations watchdog found, defying international demands to rein in its nuclear program.

"Morning Memories" takes us to 1987, when top Reagan officials faced indictments after their attempts at "double speak" during the Iran-Contra hearings fell apart.

United Nations ambassador-designate Elise Stefanik issued a blistering and stunning rebuke of the organization where she is set to serve as an emissary, denouncing the UN as a "den of antisemitism" that she intends to confront.

Tehran reportedly offers to stop expanding high-enriched uranium stockpile during visit by UN nuclear watchdog chief.

She opposed ending the Iran nuclear deal. She opposed sanctions on Iran. She opposed designating the Iran military as terrorists who say death to America every single day, Haley said. She said that Donald Trump turned the U.S. into Saudi Arabia's prostitute. This is going to be the future head of our national intelligence."

The Biden administration targeted Hamas with sanctions on Tuesday, blacklisting six leaders of the Iran-proxy militia on accusations they aided it in raising funds and smuggling weapons into Gaza.

Ren Soroush, an Iranian artist, uses gold leaf to create intricate art inspired by various cultural designs. His journey and practice of Falun Gong have deeply influenced his creative process.  

Ukraines top diplomat warned that the United States cannot afford to look weak in the face of increased threats from the deepening cooperation between Russia, North Korea and Iran, addressing lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Ukraines Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha was in Washington marking 1,000 days of Ukraines defensive war against Russia, warning against...