Iran

Trump

'Iran shot down Apache helicopter, US will respond'

US Pres. reveals that the helicopter which went down in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today was shot down by Iranian forces, necessitating a US response.

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: Iran declares end of attacks on Israel

After Israel and Iran traded missile barrages and airstrikes, Iran says it will halt attacks but warns against Israel strikes on Lebanon. Live Updates.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to return to Iran with a deeper strike while continuing operations against Hezbollah.

'Madmen of Tehran'

Israeli Ambassador vows Iran won't dictate terms of truce

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter rejects claims of a rift between Trump and Netanyahu, calling the coordination historic.

EU sanctions IRGC over maritime blockades

The EU sanctions Iranian officials and an IRGC unit for disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

Benny Gantz: I will not waste votes, my support will grow

Gantz on the brief campaign against the Tehran regime: "Every time the Iranians attack us, we must strike back in Iran in a smart and incisive manner."

Iran parliament speaker:

'Tehran unfazed by potential collapse of US negotiations'

Iran's parliament speaker says Tehran is not afraid of US talks failing, blending force with diplomacy.

Trump:

'We will declare total victory over Iran within two weeks

Trump announces that the US will declare "total victory" over Iran's nuclear program in two weeks.

The jets were waiting

How Trump intervened to halt Israel’s attack in Iran

Ynet report provides details on how Trump pressured Netanyahu into aborting a massive retaliatory strike across Iran in order to protect nuclear talks.

Netanyahu to ministers: It's best to coordinate with the US

A heated cabinet discussion saw Itamar Ben-Gvir urge a tougher line toward Washington while Netanyahu defended close ties with Trump.

Pahlavi: Iran regime endangers both Iranians and the region

The exiled Iranian crown prince accused the Islamic Republic of fueling conflict and said lasting peace requires the regime's removal.

'Israel will be alone'

Trump reveals dramatic call with Netanyahu over Iran

President Donald Trump said he urged Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid escalating the conflict with Iran and claimed he helped limit an Israeli strike.

US Navy strikes tanker violating Iran blockade

CENTCOM said a US Navy fighter disabled an oil tanker after its crew ignored orders and continued sailing toward Iran.

Netanyahu

'If Iran attacks again, we'll respond with force'

After the announcement that Israel and Iran will not continue their mutual attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement.

Defense Minister

'Dahieh will suffer the same fate as northern Israel'

Minister Israel Katz rejects Iran’s condition for halting fire toward Israel and declares that the IDF will respond forcefully to any Hezbollah violation in southern Lebanon.

'Knocked us off our feet'

Samaria mother describes miracle after Iranian missile blast

Reut Ben-Gigi tells Arutz Sheva about how her family escaped unharmed after an Iranian missile blast damaged homes in her community and shook residents.

Senior official

Israel halting Iran strikes at Trump's request

A senior Israeli official said that at the request of US President Donald Trump, Israel is currently halting its retaliatory strikes on Iran.

IDF spokesman: We will not allow new equations

After over 20 launches from Iran and two waves of Israeli attacks against IRGC, IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin warns Israel is 'determined to remove every threat.'

Iran declares: We completed operations against Israel

Iran declares end to strikes against Israel - on condition that Israel cease responding to Hezbollah's aggression.

IDF preparing for extended fighting

Following Iranian violation of ceasefire, IDF says defense system prepared for fighting with Iran to last days or even longer.

IDF releases first footage of strikes on Iranian air defenses

DF publishes footage of a strike on Iranian aerial defense system, showing secondary explosions that indicated missiles were inside the launcher.

IDF strikes petrochemical targets in Iran

Israeli Air Force strikes petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, after strikes on Iranian air defense.

IDF strikes Iranian strategic defense systems

Dozens of Israeli fighter jets strike strategic defense systems across Iran, expanding the IAF’s freedom of action in Iranian airspace.

Bat Yam resident suspected of espionage for Iran

Following a lengthy undercover Shin Bet and Israel Police investigation, a prosecutor's declaration was filed against an Israeli citizen in his 30s who was recruited by Iranian intelligence.

Missile from Yemen intercepted

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

IDF strikes approximately 15 targets in Iran, including an airport and a drone warehouse. The IRGC confirms the strike. Concurrently, a missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel is intercepted.

After Iranian missile attack

US Embassy in Israel orders staff to shelter in place

The US Embassy orders staff to shelter in place and announces Monday closures following Iranian missile barrages.

Report:

Netanyahu agrees to hold off on Iran strike after call with Trump

A US official tells Axios Trump urged Netanyahu to skip retaliation against Iran and allow time for diplomacy, and Netanyahu “pseudo agreed".

'I call the shots'

Trump: Netanyahu will have 'no choice' but to agree to Iran deal

Trump tells the Financial Times that Netanyahu must accept an Iran deal because "I call the shots."

IDF Spokesperson:

'We’re prepared for the possibility of further missile fire'

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin issues a statement following the missile barrages from Iran toward Israel, clarifying that the IDF is fully prepared to strike.

'We are very close to a deal'

Trump warns Israel not to retaliate against Iran

Trump tells Channel 12 News he will be calling Netanyahu to urge against retaliating after Iran fired missiles towards northern Israel.

Following Beirut strike:

Iran launches missiles at Israel

Iran launched missles at northern Israel following an Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh. Schools cancelled across the country.

Trump:

We'll destroy Iran's uranium with or without a deal

President Donald Trump said a future agreement would see the US eliminate Iran's enriched uranium and prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM announces that US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran demands billions of dollars for agreement with USA

Mohsen Rezaei, the senior military adviser to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, told CNN that the release of frozen Iranian assets is a condition for an agreement with the United States.

Amid Iran talks

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts

Axios reports that White House envoys visited Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to brief nuclear experts on potential Iran peace pact logistics.

'It's not your country'

Lebanese President delivers blistering rebuke to Iran

In an interview with CNN, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun slams Iran’s use of Lebanon as a pawn.

Trump on Iran war:

'One way or the other, it's finished'

Trump tells Wisconsin farmers that the US has successfully prevented Iran's nuclear program: It's either finished with a piece of paper or finished in a more difficult way.

Senior Iranian official:

'Talks are at a deadlock, the ball is in Trump’s court'

Khamenei top adviser Mohsen Rezaei conditions a peace deal with the US on the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, rejects summit.

A solution to the threat?

The revolution the US is leading against explosive drones

The mobile air-defense system MADIS, unveiled this week, presents a new strategic approach for dealing with the explosive drones and UAVs used by Hezbollah and Iran.

Report:

Israel’s secret bases established near Iran

CNN reports that Israel secretly deployed selected military and intelligence units in Azerbaijan during its military campaign against Iran.

Iranian official claims 'ambiguities' in proposed US deal

An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects the current peace draft in talks with the US, citing unresolved ambiguities.

Trump:

'Killing US troops is a good reason to resume war with Iran'

Trump confirms report saying that Iran killing US troops would be his red line to resume the war, vows Iran will never get nuclear weapons: The Obama deal was a road to a nuclear weapon. Our deal is the exact opposite.

Mossad armed Kurdish militias against Iranian regime

As part of a plan to topple the regime in Iran, the Mossad armed Kurdish militias with weapons captured from Hamas and Hezbollah - until President Trump canceled the operation.

Report:

Trump will end Iran ceasefire only if American troops are killed

Trump told aides he will maintain the Iran ceasefire unless American troops are killed, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Iranian FM warns:

'Strikes on Beirut will trigger full-scale resumption of war'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Israel against attacking Beirut, says any attack will trigger a full-scale resumption of the Middle East war.

Trump:

'A deal with Iran could happen over the weekend'

Trump says Iran talks are going well and a deal could happen this weekend.

Rubio to Congress

'Consequences to action were known, Iranian nuke would be worse'

US Secretary of State praises Israel's restraint in the face of Hezbollah ceasefire violations and attacks, defends Iran war, in address to Congress.

IDF Chief of Staff:

There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

During a visit to the Haifa naval base, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to resume operations against Iran if needed.

UK lifts travel advisory against Israel

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office no longer advises against travelling to Israel, except along the northern border.

Fiery night in Middle East

IRGC strikes Kuwait and Bahrain after US attack

Iran's IRGC says it attacked Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in response to a US attack on Qeshm Island.

US sanctions Iran's top crypto exchange for funding IRGC

US announces sanctions against Iran's top crypto exchange Nobitex for aiding the regime during the war.

'It will take them years'

Watch: Danon tells Piers Morgan Israel is winning

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN explains to Piers Morgan how Israel and the US successfully set back Iran's nuclear program.

'We speak daily’

Trump refutes claims that US-Iran negotiations have stalled

Trump labels reports of stalled Iran talks "fake news," insisting daily dialogue is continuing and urging Iran: “It’s time for you to make a deal."

Watch:

US Army disables ship defying Iran naval blockade

US aircraft disables an oil tanker with a Hellfire missile for violating the Iran blockade.

Netanyahu:

Iranian regime 'will fall in the end'

Prime Minister praises outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea, hails agency's achievements, and warns Israel's enemies of severe consequences.

Quds Force commander warns:

'Israeli operations risk broader regional escalation'

Iran's Quds Force chief warns that Israeli campaigns could trigger regional maritime disruptions.

Iran executes two protesters over January mosque arson

Iran executes two protesters for mosque arson during January’s anti-regime demonstrations.

Trump predicts Iran deal 'over the next week'

Speaking to ABC News, Trump predicts an Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, describes its threats to halt talks as a "little glitch" related to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Trump insists:

'Talks are continuing with Iran'

Trump insists Iran talks continue rapidly, despite Iran's claim it suspended negotiations.

Trump:

Iran did not inform US before suspending talks

Trump says suspension would not automatically lead to further military action, while Reuters reports Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with Washington.