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Retaliation for attack?

Israeli source: We attacked in Iran, sent a message

Intelligence source says Iran unlikely to respond to attacks, US and Australia issue travel warnings for Israel.

Israeli source: We attacked in Iran, sent a message

New Yorker: Trump's top general persuaded him not to strike Iran

It appears Trump's military aides talked the former president out of attacking Iran during his last days in office.

New Yorker: Trump's top general persuaded him not to strike Iran

Another Israeli ship attacked, Iran increasing enrichment

In the third such strike in over the last few months, another Israeli-owned ship was shelled, avoiding injuries or damage.

Another Israeli ship attacked, Iran increasing enrichment

Shimon Peres's secret

In 2014, former President Shimon Peres revealed a secret to two journalists. What was it?

Shimon Peres's secret

PM responds to lifting of Iran sanctions with subtle warning

Israel 'ready to face any threat' and will not allow Iran to gain nuclear weapons, no matter what, Netanyahu says.

PM responds to lifting of Iran sanctions with subtle warning

Barak won't be investigated for comments on Iran strike

Attorney General rules out criminal investigation against former Defense Minister over his comments on a possible Israeli attack on Iran.

Barak won't be investigated for comments on Iran strike

Jeb Bush: Give Israel 'sophisticated military equipment'

Republican candidate says Arab world view America as weak, suggests Israel should be given capacity to strike Iran.

Jeb Bush: Give Israel 'sophisticated military equipment'

Carter: Iran Deal Makes Military Option 'More Effective'

American Defense Secretary argues the Iran nuclear deal will leave Washington with a more effective military option if necessary.

Carter: Iran Deal Makes Military Option 'More Effective'

Not Striking Iran in Time 'Greatest Failure Ever'

Dr. Uzi Arad, who was National Security Advisor when the strike was mulled, is livid over revelations on why it was aborted.

Not Striking Iran in Time 'Greatest Failure Ever'

Barak: Ya'alon and Steinitz Nixed Iran Strike in 2011

Former Defense Minister claims Israel planned to strike Iran's nuclear facilities in 2011, but Ministers Ya'alon and Steinitz refused.

Barak: Ya'alon and Steinitz Nixed Iran Strike in 2011

Iranian Official Accuses Americans of Violating the Nuclear Deal

Senior Iranian official says Washington violating nuclear deal by stating that military option is still on the table.

Iranian Official Accuses Americans of Violating the Nuclear Deal

Carter: Iran Deal Doesn't Prevent Military Option

American Defense Secretary says nuclear deal does not mean military action is off the table to stop Iran from obtaining the bomb.

Carter: Iran Deal Doesn't Prevent Military Option

White House: Military Options Remain Available Regarding Iran

White House spokesman says military options remain available regarding Iran, but the administration is pursuing diplomacy first.

White House: Military Options Remain Available Regarding Iran

Dempsey: We Can Still Strike Iran Despite S-300 Sale

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Washington knows all about the system Russia is selling to Iran.

Dempsey: We Can Still Strike Iran Despite S-300 Sale

Obama Official: IAF Shoot-down Threat Story 'Totally False'

White House denies Kuwaiti paper's claim that the threat deterred Israel from dispatching warplanes into Iranian airspace.

Obama Official: IAF Shoot-down Threat Story 'Totally False'

Gantz: We Were Never Ordered to Strike Iran

Newly retired chief of staff hints that he opposed Iran strike, influencing the political echelon to avoid the move.

Gantz: We Were Never Ordered to Strike Iran

Report: Obama Threatened to Shoot Down IAF Iran Strike

Kuwaiti paper claims unnamed Israeli minister with good ties with the US administration 'revealed the attack plan to John Kerry.'

Report: Obama Threatened to Shoot Down IAF Iran Strike

Iran Threatens to Annihilate Israel if U.S. Attacks

Senior Iranian commander says that any American attack on Iran will result in “the annihilation of the Israeli regime”.

Iran Threatens to Annihilate Israel if U.S. Attacks

Dempsey: Israel Knows We'll Strike Iran if Need Be

Israel and the United States are in agreement about the Iranian threat, says chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Dempsey: Israel Knows We'll Strike Iran if Need Be

Report: IDF Preparing for Armed Conflict with Iran

Newspaper claims top government officials allotted billions of shekels to IDF for possible war with Iran in 2014. But is it true?

Report: IDF Preparing for Armed Conflict with Iran

Iranian Lawmaker Warns Americans Against Attacking

An Iranian lawmaker threatens to turn U.S. bases to "graveyards" if his country comes under attack.

Iranian Lawmaker Warns Americans Against Attacking

Rouhani: Israel Will be Sorry if It Attacks Iran

If Israel attacks Iran's nuclear facilities, "our response will make them rue the day," says Iranian President in CNN interview.

Rouhani: Israel Will be Sorry if It Attacks Iran

Revolutionary Guards Chief Has Harsh Words for FM Zarif

The head of the Revolutionary Guards slams Foreign Minister Zarif, who said a U.S. attack could paralyze Iran.

Revolutionary Guards Chief Has Harsh Words for FM Zarif

Congressman Suggests Tactical Nuclear Strike on Iran

Duncan Hunter in TV interview suggests aerial bombardment preferable to sending in US troops, calls for immediate sanctions.

Congressman Suggests Tactical Nuclear Strike on Iran

Nasrallah: Israel Won't Strike Iran Without U.S. Approval

Hezbollah leader predicts Israel won't attack Iran without U.S. approval, accuses Netanyahu of "psychological warfare."

Nasrallah: Israel Won't Strike Iran Without U.S. Approval

Liberman: Israel Facing Tough Decisions

Foreign Minister says Iran deal means Israel will have to make tough choices with ‘all options on the table.’

Liberman: Israel Facing Tough Decisions

A clear warning

Bennett: Bad Iran Deal Makes Strike Likelier

Bayit Yehudi head and Security Cabinet member: if Iran is able to break out to nuclear weapons in six weeks, 'we cannot sit quietly.'

Bennett: Bad Iran Deal Makes Strike Likelier

Netanyahu Pledges: Iran Will Not Have Nukes

Prime Minister says Khameini’s hate shows the ‘real Iran,’ and vows that Iran will not have nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu Pledges: Iran Will Not Have Nukes

Elkin: Israel Can Act Alone Against Iran

Deputy Foreign Minister backs recent statements by others that Israel can defend itself and will act alone against Iran if necessary.

Elkin: Israel Can Act Alone Against Iran

US Military Chief: We Would Back Israel in Event of Iran Strike

General Martin Dempsey notes ongoing security pact with Israel, hails Jewish state as 'example of what could be' in the Middle East.

US Military Chief: We Would Back Israel in Event of Iran Strike

Netanyahu's Ex-Aide: Israel Can Stop Iran 'For a Very Long Time'

There's “no question” that PM Netanyahu would be prepared to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, says former National Security Advisor.

Netanyahu's Ex-Aide: Israel Can Stop Iran 'For a Very Long Time'

Report: Israel, Saudi Arabia Plan Iran Strike

Israeli and Saudi officials are reportedly creating a contingency plan for a joint strike on Iran.

Report: Israel, Saudi Arabia Plan Iran Strike

Poll: Most Israelis Believe IDF Can Strike Iran On Its Own

84.4% of Israeli religious sector supports Netanyahu's stance in disagreement with US; 58.7% of respondents against canceling sanctions.

Poll: Most Israelis Believe IDF Can Strike Iran On Its Own

Dr. Frager: Obama Needs to Learn from Kennedy

President Kennedy would never have enabled the Iranians to obtain weapons grade uranium, says Zionist activist.

Dr. Frager: Obama Needs to Learn from Kennedy

General: Obama Stopped Strike on Iran

Former Security Council head says Netanyahu planned to hit Iran – but Obama asked him not to.

General: Obama Stopped Strike on Iran

Report: Iran Thinks Israel is Close to Striking It

Lebanese newspaper says senior Iranian visited Hezbollah leaders and briefed them on this assessment.

Report: Iran Thinks Israel is Close to Striking It

Dempsey in Israel to Talk About Syria and Iran

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrives in Israel to discuss issues such as Syria and a possible Israeli strike in Iran.

Dempsey in Israel to Talk About Syria and Iran

Obama: Action on Iran in Return for Peace Talks

U.S. President promised Netanyahu to take action “within months,” but did not go into details.

Obama: Action on Iran in Return for Peace Talks

Iran's 'Moderate' President Laughs at Prospect of Israeli Strike

One laughs when hearing Israel talk about striking Iran's nuclear facilities, says President-elect Hassan Rouhani.

Iran's 'Moderate' President Laughs at Prospect of Israeli Strike

Don't Attack Us, Asks Exiled Iranian Filmmaker

Israel attacking Iran will "only aggravate the situation," says exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

Don't Attack Us, Asks Exiled Iranian Filmmaker

'No One Can Rely on the U.S. Right Now'

Rabbi David Algaze says that Israel needs to make its own decisions on Iran and not rely on other countries.

'No One Can Rely on the U.S. Right Now'

Senate Unanimously Backs Pro-Israel Resolution

Senate unanimously backs a resolution which stipulates that the U.S. will assist Israel in an attack against Iran.

Senate Unanimously Backs Pro-Israel Resolution

Yaalon Met Hagel, Discussed Iran

Hagel tells Israeli counterpart Israel has the right to defend itself.

Yaalon Met Hagel, Discussed Iran

Turkey Denies Talking with Israel About Iran Strike

Turkey dismisses report suggesting that an Israeli delegation would hold talks about using a Turkish airbase to train for a attack in Iran.

Turkey Denies Talking with Israel About Iran Strike

Senators Approve Resolution to Assist Israel in Iran Strike

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopts a resolution which stipulates that the U.S. will assist Israel in an attack against Iran.

Senators Approve Resolution to Assist Israel in Iran Strike

Gantz: Israel Can Act Alone against Iran Nukes

Chief of Staff promises "great pain in Gaza" if attacks on Israel continue.

Gantz: Israel Can Act Alone against Iran Nukes

Yaalon: Concessions Now Mean Disaster Later

Defense Minister says challenges facing Israel "will force us to respond with a firm hand."

Yaalon: Concessions Now Mean Disaster Later

Is Khameini listening?

Netanyahu: If We Must, We'll Go to War

"If we have no choice, we will grasp our swords and go to battle," warns Prime Minister.

Netanyahu: If We Must, We'll Go to War

Iran Warns Obama: We Also Have Options on the Table

A top Iranian military commander tells President Obama that Tehran also has all of its "options on the table."

Iran Warns Obama: We Also Have Options on the Table

AIPAC-Sponsored Bill could Save Israel Aid

Designation of Israel as a “major strategic ally” would move the aid into the Pentagon budget.

AIPAC-Sponsored Bill could Save Israel Aid

New Senate Resolution: Back Israel if it Attacks Iran

A group of senators introduces a new resolution which says that the U.S. would back Israel militarily if it were to attack Iran.

New Senate Resolution: Back Israel if it Attacks Iran

Obama to Tell Netanyahu: No Surprise Attack on Iran

Voice of Israel radio: Obama's visit is intended to tell Israel – '"don't surprise us with an Iran attack."

Obama to Tell Netanyahu: No Surprise Attack on Iran

Hagel: Willing to Attack Iran if Necessary

Hagel writes to Senate: There is time and space for diplomacy with Iran, but the window is closing.

Hagel: Willing to Attack Iran if Necessary

Russian Foreign Minister Warns Against Strike in Iran

Attacking Iran's nuclear facilities "a very dangerous idea," says Russian FM Sergei Lavrov.

Russian Foreign Minister Warns Against Strike in Iran

Former U.S. Commander: Israel Can't Go at Iran Alone

Admiral William Fallon, the former head of U.S. Central Command, warns that Israel won't be able to take out Iran's nukes in one shot.

Former U.S. Commander: Israel Can't Go at Iran Alone

Netanyahu: Security is Better than It was in Years

Prime Minister rebuffs Olmert's criticism of defense spending in cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu: Security is Better than It was in Years

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promises that by the time his next term is over, Iran will not have a nuclear weapons program.

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Report: IDF, Mossad Heads Opposed Orders in 2010

Channel 2 report says Netanyahu, Barak ordered preparation for Iran strike, met opposition of Dagan, Ashkenazi.

Report: IDF, Mossad Heads Opposed Orders in 2010

Strike in Iran Would Benefit the Arab World, Says Netanyahu

Striking Iran would bring "a feeling of relief" throughout the region, including the Arab world, Netanyahu tells a French magazine.

Strike in Iran Would Benefit the Arab World, Says Netanyahu

Netanyahu En Route to France, Iran Tops Agenda

Two-day trip starts Wednesday, will be his first opportunity to talk with President Hollande.

Netanyahu En Route to France, Iran Tops Agenda