Gunmen release two American women kidnapped in southern Sinai •
The gunmen took the tourist group's money and valuables before forcing the women into their vehicle and disappearing in the mountains •
Khamenei says Iran will assist any nation or group that "confronts" Israel, which he called "a cancer" •
Iran will never halt its nuclear program and will close Hormuz whenever it chooses •
Israeli Air Force jets targeted 6 terror hubs across Gaza Thursday night following 8-missile missile salvo against Israel •
Iran launches its third satellite into orbit 250-370 km above earth •
Space program using Safir rockets usable for ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads •
Iran denied UN inspectors access to a suspected nuclear site, scientists and documents during a visit to Tehran this week •
Protesters besiege Egypt's interior ministry Friday, second day of countrywide demonstrations of anger over 74 deaths in Port Said football riot •
Palestinians greet UN Secretary Ban Ki-moon's convoy crossing into the Gaza Strip Thursday with a barrage of chairs, shoes and other objects •
Iran has 100 kilos of 20-pc enriched uranium - enough for 4 nukes, says Israel's military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi •
It would take Iran a year to build a bomb after a decision by Khamenei •
Kochavi added: Israel faces 220,000 assorted rockets and bombs (in enemy hands) •