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Iran-backed militia:

'We're suspending attacks against US'

Kataib Hezbollah says it will suspend its attacks against US forces in the region. Pentagon spokesman: Actions speak louder than words.

'We're suspending attacks against US'

Biden decides how to respond to strike on US troops

US President tells reporters that the US does not need a wider war in the Middle East, but did not elaborate on his decision, which came after consultations with top advisers.

Biden decides how to respond to strike on US troops

Biden may order drastic retaliation for drone strike

US officials claim that the attack has crossed US President Biden's 'red line', but that the US will still not risk open war with Iran.

Biden may order drastic retaliation for drone strike

US officials:

'Biden response to Jordan attack will be powerful'

President Biden is wary of triggering a war with Iran, but is likely to retaliate for attack which killed US service members, according to CNN.

'Biden response to Jordan attack will be powerful'

Iran: We executed four people spying for the Mossad

Four people suspected of working for Israel, plotting to bomb Defense Min. site, have been executed, Iran says.

Iran: We executed four people spying for the Mossad

Unveiling the shadows behind the massacre

'The Black Shabbat: A critical analysis of the October 7th tragedy'. Book Review.

Unveiling the shadows behind the massacre

Iran seizes oil tanker, detains 14 crew members

Iran claims the foreign oil tanker was transporting “smuggled fuel”, says crew on board was "of Asian origin".

Iran seizes oil tanker, detains 14 crew members

Report:

US secretly alerted Iran ahead of ISIS attack

Wall Street Journal reports that the US secretly warned Iran about ISIS' plan to carry out the terrorist attack in Kerman early this month.

US secretly alerted Iran ahead of ISIS attack

Iran:

Rouhani banned from running for elite assembly

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani banned from running in election for the body which appoints and can dismiss the supreme leader.

Rouhani banned from running for elite assembly

Iran's Reign of Terror

The revenge of terrorist criminals on innocent Iranian youth. Op-ed.

Iran's Reign of Terror

Iraq:

US strikes facilities used by pro-Iranian militias

US targets three facilities used by Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah and other Tehran-affiliated groups in Iraq.

US strikes facilities used by pro-Iranian militias

US Navy commander:

'Iran directly involved in Houthi attacks on ships'

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, head of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, says Iran is clearly funding and supporting Houthi attacks.

'Iran directly involved in Houthi attacks on ships'

Explosion in Iranian industrial zone

Large explosion reported in industrial complex southeast of Tehran.

Explosion in Iranian industrial zone

Iran:

Soldier opens fire on fellow soldiers, killing 5

The attack took place in Kerman, where 94 people were killed in an ISIS attack earlier this month.

Soldier opens fire on fellow soldiers, killing 5

Iran conducts satellite launch

Iranian media report the Soraya satellite was placed in an orbit at some 750 kilometers above the Earth's surface.

Iran conducts satellite launch

Iraq:

Pro-Iranians attack base which hosts US troops

CENTCOM says one Iraqi was wounded after pro-Iranian militias attacked the al-Assad Airbase in Iraq, which hosts US troops.

Pro-Iranians attack base which hosts US troops

45 years after the Shah: A predictable threat

America should have not let the Shah fall in 1979, but the CIA and Carter did not even understand the impending danger that the Islamic Shiite caliphate would pose to American interests in the Middle East. Russia was overjoyed. Opinion.

45 years after the Shah: A predictable threat

IAEA chief:

'Iran is barely cooperating with us'

Rafael Grossi says the International Atomic Energy Agency feels it is being held "hostage" to Iran's disputes with Western countries.

'Iran is barely cooperating with us'

Iran denies responsibility for Houthi attacks

The Iranian Foreign Minister claims that those attempting to help the Palestinian Arabs do not take orders from Tehran.

Iran denies responsibility for Houthi attacks

Pakistan launches missile attack against Iran

Pakistani authorities insist that the attack is targeted against terrorist bases, not as an act of war against Iran itself.

Pakistan launches missile attack against Iran

Banner voicing support for Israel hung in Tehran

In the heart of Tehran: Large banner reads, 'We stand with Israel' in support of Iranian opposition activist Vahid Beheshti, following his speech in the Knesset.

Banner voicing support for Israel hung in Tehran

Islamic Jihad commander reveals

How terrorists received military training in Iran

Captured Islamic Jihad platoon commander Basel Mahadi reveals during Shin Bet interrogation how he and other terrorists received rifle and sniper training in Iran.

How terrorists received military training in Iran

Iran claims:

'We attacked Mossad bases in Iraq'

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims responsibility for missile attacks in Erbil, the capital of Kurdish region in Iraq, and in Syria.

'We attacked Mossad bases in Iraq'

Flowers and photographing houses:

Iran's plan to control Israelis

Shin Bet disclosed several online platforms operated by Iranian security forces to gain influence in Israel

Iran's plan to control Israelis

Gulf of Aden:

Navy SEALs missing after search-op for Iranian arms

The two were attempting to board a ship suspected of carrying Iranian arms to the Houthis in Yemen when one fell and the other jumped after him.

Navy SEALs missing after search-op for Iranian arms

Iranian President threatens:

'Israel's elimination is possible in our generation'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi claims that Israel must be "punished, persecuted and forced to pay reparations."

'Israel's elimination is possible in our generation'

Hey world, what about the Kurds in Iran?

Why don't you leave Israel alone for a while and choose a place where people are being persecuted for no reason? Opinion.

Hey world, what about the Kurds in Iran?

Biden:

'We delivered a message to Iran about Houthis'

US President says the United States delivered a private message to Iran about Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

'We delivered a message to Iran about Houthis'

Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims the seizure was in retaliation to retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same ship and its oil by the United States.

Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Khamenei in Hebrew:

'Zionist crimes will not be forgotten'

Iran’s Supreme Leader again takes to X to post anti-Israel message: The crimes of the Zionist entity will not be forgotten.

'Zionist crimes will not be forgotten'

Report:

Khamenei personally involved in Houthi attacks

The Telegraph reports that the Houthi rebels, who have fired missiles at ships in the Red Sea, trained in Iran under the command of the Quds Force.

Khamenei personally involved in Houthi attacks

Gallant to Blinken:

'Increasing pressure on Iran critical'

Israeli Defense Minister meets US Secretary of State in Tel Aviv, emphasizes pressure on Iran can prevent a regional escalation.

'Increasing pressure on Iran critical'

British MP:

'South Africa in danger of becoming terrorist proxy'

British Tory MP Sir Michael Ellis warned his country's Parliament that South Africa is becoming steadily more aligned with Iran and Hamas.

'South Africa in danger of becoming terrorist proxy'

Iranian woman gets 74 lashes for violating dress code

33-year-old woman of Kurdish origins punished for "violating public morals" and not covering her head.

Iranian woman gets 74 lashes for violating dress code

Maritime threat:

IRGC unveils new missile cruiser

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps announces addition of the Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, which can sail 2000 nautical miles.

IRGC unveils new missile cruiser

Neo-Nazis parade in capital of Armenia

Armenian neo-Nazis marched through the nation's capital - only one sign of a worrying trend of antisemitism in their country.

Neo-Nazis parade in capital of Armenia

IRGC commander:

'We are facing an all-out battle with the enemy'

Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vows to reach "the enemy" far and near amid tensions with Iranian-backed Houthis.

'We are facing an all-out battle with the enemy'

US intelligence confirms:

ISIS Afghanistan responsible for Iran bombings

Communications intercepts collected by US confirm ISIS-K carried out the twin bombings in Iran this week.

ISIS Afghanistan responsible for Iran bombings

Iranian President: October 7 will bring about end of Israel

Iranian officials rile up crowds against Israel and US at funeral of 89 people killed in ISIS bombing this week.

Iranian President: October 7 will bring about end of Israel

ISIS claims responsibility for Iran attacks

Islamic State claims responsibility for twin blasts near the burial site of Qassem Soleimani in southern Iran.

ISIS claims responsibility for Iran attacks

Iran:

84 dead in explosion near gravesite of Qassem Soleimani

An explosion took place Wednesday near gravesite of Qassem Soleimani - on the anniversary of his death.

84 dead in explosion near gravesite of Qassem Soleimani

Iranian opposition activist:

'People of Iran are waiting for Israel to strike the regime'

Vahid Beheshti tells Arutz Sheva that if Israel strikes the regime, 80 million Iranians will rise up and finish the job.

'People of Iran are waiting for Israel to strike the regime'

US official:

'Explosions in Iran look like an ISIS terrorist attack'

State Department spokesman says neither the US nor Israel are behind the explosions that killed more than 100 in Iran.

'Explosions in Iran look like an ISIS terrorist attack'

'Do not be afraid':

Iranian opposition leader speaks at the Knesset

Iranian opposition leader Vahid Beheshti at the Knesset: You should not be afraid of attacking Iranian bases in Iran.

Iranian opposition leader speaks at the Knesset

Amid tensions with Houthis:

Iranian warship enters the Red Sea

An Iranian warship, the Alborz, enters the Red Sea through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Iranian warship enters the Red Sea

Iranian opposition member to speak at Knesset tomorrow

Vahid Beheshti, a member of the Iranian opposition, will speak at the Knesset tomorrow about the future of the Gaza Strip after the war.

Iranian opposition member to speak at Knesset tomorrow

Report: Iranian-backed terror at unprecedented level

A new report claims that terror groups backed by Iran have been working together.ore than ever since the October 7th massacre.

Report: Iranian-backed terror at unprecedented level

Gallant criticizes Bennett:

'The roar of the jets should drown out the unnecessary chatter'

Defense Minister criticizes former Prime Minister who admitted in op-ed that he authorized attacks on Iranian soil while in office.

'The roar of the jets should drown out the unnecessary chatter'

America must stand with the People of Iran

The Mullahs are highly vulnerable. Let us concentrate efforts on bringing down this foreign Islamofascist enemy of Iran's people. Op-ed..

America must stand with the People of Iran

Bennett admits: Israel attacked Iran in 2022

Former PM Naftali Bennett admits in WSJ op-ed that Israel attacked Iran in 2022, hints at successful assassination in Tehran.

Bennett admits: Israel attacked Iran in 2022

'Reckless behavior':

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

Jewish Iranian MP threatens revenge

MP Homayoun Sameh said the assassination of Razi Mousavi will not remain unanswered, and Israel 'will pay a heavy price for this action.'

Jewish Iranian MP threatens revenge

Iran dismisses IAEA report:

'There's nothing new here, we didn't change anything'

Iran claims there is "nothing new" in IAEA report which said it had accelerated production of highly enriched uranium.

'There's nothing new here, we didn't change anything'

Building sustains damage

Remotely manned aircraft explodes in Golan Heights

A remotely manned aircraft explodes in southern Golan Heights, causing damage to building. Pro-Iranian militia claims responsibility.

Remotely manned aircraft explodes in Golan Heights

US 'greatly concerned' by Iran's uranium enrichment

US responds to IAEA report which found that Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium.

US 'greatly concerned' by Iran's uranium enrichment

IAEA:

Iran increasing production of highly enriched uranium

New IAEA report finds Iran has reversed the slowdown in its production of uranium to 60% purity.

Iran increasing production of highly enriched uranium

Iranian hackers target key individuals in Israeli organizations

Technical personnel in Israeli organizations have been targeted with an email containing links to malicious software.

Iranian hackers target key individuals in Israeli organizations

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'Tel Aviv should be counting down'

Iranian Foreign Minister threatens Israel following death of senior IRGC commander in an air strike attributed to Israel in Syria.

'Tel Aviv should be counting down'

Israeli airstrikes target special Iranian logisitical unit

The recent Israeli bombing in the Damascus region targeted a unit specifically tasked with transferring arms from Iran to Syria.

Israeli airstrikes target special Iranian logisitical unit

Iran’s navy boasts of new sophisticated cruise missiles

Iran claims it has added the domestically produced Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles to its arsenal.

Iran’s navy boasts of new sophisticated cruise missiles