Iran

US considering using MOAB on Iran

CNN reports that the US military has developed new plans for potential strikes against Iran, including the possible deployment of one of its most destructive conventional weapons.

Despite talks

Iran's parliament speaker calls for war readiness

Iran's parliament speaker urges military readiness despite US negotiations, as Trump threatens further action and Tehran demands concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump:

'If Iran had a nuclear weapon, they would use it within 24 hours'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon, claims Tehran would use nuclear weapons if it had them, and suggests further US military action remains possible.

Targeted navy ships

Watch: US forces destroy Iranian surveillance vessel

CENTCOM says US forces destroyed an Iranian-linked vessel targeting American warships in the Gulf of Oman, as Washington continues enforcing its naval blockade.

After 10/7 mention

Interfaith summit erupts

Iranian and Turkish representatives protested after an Israeli delegate mentioned the October 7 massacre, but the Astana interfaith conference continued as planned.

Katz threatens Hezbollah:

Join Iran's attack, lose more of Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hezbollah against joining Iranian attack on Israel, saying IDF will seize additional territory in southern Lebanon, strike Beirut's Dahieh district.

Report:

Houthis developing missiles to hit Israel with China, Iran aid

Houthis developing ballistic missiles with a 2,000-kilometer range using Chinese components and Iranian assistance, Wall Street Journal reports says.

CENTCOM rejects Iran's claims

'US forces help ship 19 million barrels of oil'

CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of control over the Strait of Hormuz, saying US forces helped transport 19 million barrels of oil and continue enforcing a naval blockade.

Trump warns Iran:

'Wait till you see what we do'

President Trump issues a new warning to Iran at a rally in Alaska, threatening further US action: We’ve had it.

Iran summons British ambassador over RAF Fairford allegations

Iran summons Britain's ambassador and threatens to reconsider relations after UK officials accused Tehran of directing a suspected plot at RAF Fairford.

Defense Minister:

'Iran attempting to influence Israeli elections'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that Iran and its proxies are attempting to carry out terrorist attacks aimed at influencing the outcome of Israel's elections.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'Iran is exposing Saudi Arabia's weakness'

Zvi Yehezkeli believes Tehran is presenting plans for a possible escalation ahead of the US midterm elections and even threatening a ground invasion of the UAE.

Special interview with Iran’s chief rabbi

In an interview with an Iranian television channel, Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalehzar claimed that synagogues in Iran do not require special security, while also criticizing Israel.

Trump dismisses reports of Russian, Chinese aid to Iran

US President Donald Trump rejects claims Russia, China helping Iran, claiming any assistance would be minimal.

Iran preparing response

'US must honor commitments'

Iran says it is finalizing its response to the US through mediators, accusing Washington of failing to honor commitments as talks over the Strait of Hormuz stall.

UK PM: IRGC 'almost certainly' behind RAF Fairford terror plot

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Iran's Revolutionary Guards almost certainly directed a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a base used by US bombers.

'War will end soon'

Trump: Midterm elections won't affect Iran policy

President Trump says the midterm elections will not change his Iran policy, predicts the war will end soon, and criticizes Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Iran:

'US response is insufficient'

Iran says the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz is insufficient, as indirect negotiations continue through Qatar.

US disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran naval blockade

CENTCOM says a US fighter jet disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to breach the naval blockade against Iran.

Trump:

'We stopped Iran from nukes, 18 men did not die in vain'

President Trump honors 18 US servicemembers killed in the Iran war, saying their sacrifice helped prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Trump:

'War with Iran will be over soon, one way or another'

President Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, either through diplomacy or military action, as the Pentagon prepares possible strikes on Iranian targets.

Operated on behalf of Iran

IDF strikes terrorist behind attacks in southern Syria

The IDF says it targeted Yusuf Ali Al-Hassoun, an Iranian-directed terrorist who planned drone and rocket attacks against Israeli soldiers in southern Syria.

US sanctions 17 vessels in crackdown on Iran's shadow oil fleet

The US Treasury sanctions 17 vessels and networks transporting Iranian oil, aiming to cut Tehran's revenue and intensify pressure for a peace agreement.

Iran's nuclear chief:

'We will not abandon uranium enrichment'

Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami rejects US demands to curb uranium enrichment, insisting Tehran will neither halt enrichment nor surrender its uranium.

Report:

US prepares major Iran strike plans

The New York Times reports that the Pentagon is preparing a three-day military campaign against Iran as three US aircraft carriers head to the Middle East, though Trump is reluctant to strike.

Amid Houthi attacks

US issues Middle East travel warning

The US State Department warns Americans of possible attacks and travel disruptions in the Middle East as Houthi hostilities against Saudi Arabia escalate.

Donald Trump:

'US will not attack Iran before midterm elections'

US President Donald Trump announced that he will not attack Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. He said talks with Tehran are making progress and that the blockade will continue.

Meir Ben-Shabbat:

Israel must prepare for copycat aviation attacks

Former National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat warns of potential copycat attacks following the Flydubai hijacking attempt, urges Israel to maintain military pressure on Hamas to thwart kidnapping plots.

Report: Pentagon orders preparations for renewed war with Iran

Pentagon instructed US Central Command to complete preparations for renewed military operations against Iran, potentually before Israel's elections, report says.

Even before midterms

Report: Trump weighs new strikes on Iran

The White House has asked the Pentagon for options to strike Iran before the midterms as Trump seeks progress in the war and lower gas prices, according to The Atlantic.

Despite US pressure

Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million

Reuters reports Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million for displaced Lebanese families, despite tighter US pressure and growing obstacles to moving funds.

Vance:

'Iran must make meaningful nuclear concessions to end war'

US Vice President says Iran must significantly reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity for a deal to end the war.

Satellite images reveal:

Iran has resumed activity at nuclear site struck by Israel

Recent satellite images indicate a major resumption of activity at Minzadei, a nuclear weapons development site in Iran that was struck by Israel.

Trump:

'Iran war will end pretty soon, you’ll find out how'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end “pretty soon", adding: “They’re not a bully anymore."

What Washington keeps getting wrong about Iran

America has made the same dangerous mistake about Iran for nearly 50 years. Only Marco Rubio seems to get it. Opinion.

Report:

Iranian drone plot behind threat to US bombers at UK base

New York Times reports Iranian drone plot targeting B-1 bombers and US personnel at RAF Fairford prompted the weekend withdrawal.

US Treasury to foreign banks:

Iran ties could bring sanctions without notice

The US Treasury warns foreign financial institutions doing business with Iran that they could face sanctions without advance notice and lose access to US banking.

US redirects 130th vessel enforcing naval blockade against Iran

US Central Command says forces have redirected 130 vessels enforcing the naval blockade against Iran and disabled three ships that refused to comply.

Trump:

'US defeating Iran, war will end very quickly'

President Trump says the US is defeating Iran and predicts the war will end quickly, reiterating that Iran will not be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

Trump confirms:

'US moved bombers from UK base over threat'

President Trump confirms the US removed bombers from RAF Fairford over a threat, says he believes Iran was behind the attempted Flydubai attack.

Iran’s new weapon: Female soldiers

Iran has begun training women for combat against the US and Israel. Among other things, they are learning to operate weapons and conduct urban warfare.

Herzog to Fox News:

Israel is ‘protecting the West and the free world’

President Herzog told Fox News the Flydubai attack exposed serious security gaps and warned that Iran must never gain access to nuclear capabilities.

Yemen announces major offensive to retake Houthi-controlled areas

Yemen's internationally recognized government launches a major offensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, vowing to retake territory seized by the terror group.

Amid Iran-backed terror plot

US withdraws bombers from UK base

The US has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in England after commanders received new threats about a suspected Iran-backed plot targeting the base.

Iran:

'We'll extend our missile range'

Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akramnia announces that Tehran has begun working to increase the range of its missiles following the war with the US.

Political interference:

Foreign bots attempt to influence Israel's political discourse

Kan News investigation reveals foreign-linked bot networks active on October 7, spreading anti-Israel narratives, returned, seeking to influence Israel’s political discourse ahead of the elections.

Yom Kippur terror plot foiled

Two Iranian nationals were arrested in the UK over an alleged plot to attack Manchester's Jewish community during Yom Kippur.

Iran official mocks Trump

'Worst president in American history'

Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei mocks Trump as the US weighs renewed strikes on Iran.

Israeli Arab arrested on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran

Police and Shin Bet say a 25-year-old Israeli carried out paid tasks for an online contact linked to Iran; prosecutors are expected to file charges.

Pressure campaign

US sanctions Iran’s major auto and rail firms

The Trump administration sanctions Iran’s largest automakers, railway firms and foreign suppliers as Washington seeks to restrict Tehran’s revenue and weapons capabilities.

Amid Iran war concerns

US sends Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Axios reports the US has deployed Patriot batteries to protect energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar as Washington strengthens its military presence amid Iran war concerns.

Trump: Iran 'ready to fold up'

President Trump again predicts the war with Iran could end after November’s midterm elections: They were three to four weeks away from a nuclear weapon.

UK-Iranian dual citizen arrested in connection with foiled attack

A British citizen who also holds Iranian citizenship was arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist act against the RAF Fairford base in Britain, which was foiled earlier this week.

Flydubai hijacking attempt

Trump: From what I've heard, Iran is connected

Trump says that, from what he is hearing, the Omani co-pilot who attempted to crash a plane full of Israelis is linked to Iran. Promises to 'hit them hard' if so.

Netanyahu:

'Too early to say if Iran was behind Flydubai incident'

Netanyahu praises the Israeli passenger who helped stop an attack on a Flydubai flight and says Israel is investigating possible Iranian involvement.

Trump:

'The Iran war will end soon, one way or another'

President Trump tells reporters the US will soon have to decide whether to strike Iran or reach a deal.

UK PM:

‘Strong indications Iran involved in RAF terror investigation’

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are “strong indications" Iran was involved a terror plot near RAF Fairford which led to the arrests of five men.

Iran receives US response to proposal to revive Gulf ceasefire

Iran says it received Washington’s response to its latest proposal to revive the Gulf ceasefire, as negotiations remain deadlocked and tensions persist.

After Netanyahu visit

Iran warns UAE: Israel’s regional presence 'very dangerous'

Iran condemns Netanyahu’s visit to the UAE, warning regional countries against expanding Israel’s presence and accusing it of fueling instability.

Aiding Iran’s weapons programs

US sanctions 10 individuals and entities

US Treasury sanctions 10 individuals and entities in five countries over alleged support for Iran’s weapons programs and procurement of military components.