As country ups the ante on return to accord, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells NY Times the 2015 deal 'has a lot of harsh critics in Iran, but we accepted it'

'The Palestinian people are in need of this money, especially our great people under siege in Gaza,' top Abbas adviser says

Defense minister responds to PA president, who warned at UN that Israel has a year to withdraw to West Bank borders or the PA will turn to International Court of Justice

Police officials say 42-year-old Somia al-Talalka of Lakiya was likely murdered; 93 Arabs killed in violent incidents in Israel since the beginning of the year

Fire, brimstone and rain of salt that left barren earth: Scientists describe 'civilization-ending catastrophe' that wiped out Tall el-Hammam near Dead Sea some 3,600 years ago

UK Board of Deputies says failure to address 'virulent' Jew hatred of celebrated writer 'will not go unnoticed'; new agreement paves way for author's back catalogue to hit screens

Day after accusing US of sending 'contradictory messages,' Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says 'the difference between Iranian and Western "soon" is a lot'

Federal government says the statements by 300 prominent figures is 'not representative' of the population