American Jewish jeweler freed after 4 years in Iran
The 71-year-old New Yorker walked out of Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison after years behind bars.
The 71-year-old New Yorker walked out of Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison after years behind bars.


Tehran threatens a new Persian Gulf exclusion zone and missile attacks on US forces as Washington’s blockade chokes Iranian oil exports.

CENTCOM says US forces redirected 94 commercial vessels and boarded two as Washington enforces its maritime blockade against Iran. Trump: Oil prices will drop when we win the war.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says in TV interviews that Washington may prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons by destroying its capabilities rather than reaching a deal.
Iran says it will establish a “prohibited zone" near the Strait of Hormuz as petrol prices rise and US economic and military pressure intensifies.

Netanyahu warns Iran against attacking Israel, says its regime is weak and faltering, and vows to complete a mission that will reshape the Middle East.

The terrorist organization withdrew from the Ali al-Taher Ridge and left it to Israeli forces rather than hand the territory over to the Lebanese Army, on orders from the Iranian regime.

Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for an end to the Iran war, saying the conflict is driving up gasoline prices and “wreaking havoc" on the US economy.

CENTCOM announces US forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships.

Arab diplomats say Tehran may prolong its controlled escalation with the United States to pressure President Trump ahead of the midterm elections.

US Treasury sanctions a Turkish bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran and the IRGC-QF move tens of millions of dollars.

The Trump administration is drafting a post-war Middle East strategy focused on containing Iran, advancing Gaza plans and expanding Israel normalization, according to Axios.

President Trump warns the US could soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility, while calling the conflict a limited "military conflict."

The US, Britain, France and Germany are seeking an IAEA resolution referring Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program.

Iranian media report an IRGC ballistic missile attack on US bases in Jordan, but a US official says there is currently no knowledge of any attack.

South Korea is reportedly preparing to deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, while Seoul says no final deployment decision has been made.

In an interview with British journalist Bev Turner, Trump says Iran was weeks from a nuclear weapon before US strikes, which destroyed key sites and left the regime in serious trouble.

Vice President JD Vance says the US will not resume talks with Iran until Tehran stops attacking commercial ships: “Stop acting like crazy people."

Despite Iran's claims that an agreement has been reached to jointly charge fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz, Muscat has backed away from the talks.

Netanyahu tells IDF generals Iran's regime is weaker than ever, declaring that toppling it is Israel's main remaining mission and is 'within arm's reach.'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Tehran that any attack will risk devastating strikes on Iran’s military, civilian and energy infrastructure.

Iran reportedly warned the US of a major response if Israel attacks Ali al-Taher, where IRGC personnel are said to be positioned alongside Hezbollah.

US President Donald Trump reportedly leans toward announcing end to fighting; US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signs order for 50,000 US troops to remain deployed across Middle East.

Speaking to Fox News, Secretary of State says Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, while warning the US will keep targeting threats to shipping and its forces.

CENTCOM releases video showing US forces enforcing the Iran naval blockade, saying 86 vessels were redirected, three disabled and two boarded.

Axios reports that White House envoy Steve Witkoff secretly met UAE security chief Sheikh Tahnoon in Sardinia as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Iran.

US President says Iran's economy is “totally shot" after US strikes and claims Washington now controls the Strait of Hormuz as Iran struggles to respond.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells i24NEWS that Israel is working to bring down the Iranian regime: “We will defeat this regime."

President Trump says the Iran conflict will not last much longer, while warning Tehran that the US is prepared to launch another heavy strike.

US President Donald Trump reassures Israel following renewed US-Iran hostilities: 'Israel should not worry. You know why? Because I’m the president, and I will take care of Israel.'

Tehran escalates threats after US strikes, demanding compensation for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as IRGC reports attacks on US assets across region.

Defense Minister Israel Katz says mounting pressure on Tehran could trigger direct confrontation, stressing Israel is prepared for defense and attack in coordination with US.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will “economically asphyxiate" Iran by targeting IRGC assets until Tehran agrees to a peace deal.

President Trump rejects reports he is forcing Iran back to talks, saying he prefers the US position: Their economy is totally collapsing.

A Financial Times report says Russia secretly helped Iran develop advanced missiles designed to strike US Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East.

Iran launches ballistic missiles toward US bases in Jordan after American strikes on Iran.

US President comments on US strikes in Iran, warns Iran not to further escalate the conflict.

The US has reportedly begun launching airstrikes in Iran.

Days after Israel braces for escalation, US pauses strikes on Iran, returning to negotiating table. Live Updates.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says sanctions and the Iran blockade are designed to force Tehran back to talks and abandon its nuclear program.

Vice President JD Vance calls Iran’s leaders “really crazy", says US is working to keep oil and commercial traffic moving through Hormuz.

President Trump says Iran is militarily defeated as US strikes resume, while stressing there is no reason to use nuclear weapons against Tehran.

US officials say CENTCOM developed plan for periodic strikes aimed at preventing Iran from rebuilding radar, air defense and anti-ship missile capabilities.

US President calls Iran a 'failed state' that has killed over 100,000 of its own people.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls the US and Israel “sworn enemies" of Muslim unity and urges greater solidarity across the Muslim world.

Speaking on Fox News, President Donald Trump says Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, touting the US blockade and military campaign while warning of catastrophic regional consequences.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans new bank sanctions as Washington intensifies efforts to isolate Iran economically.

Explosions and interceptions reported in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets, following an American strike on Larak Island.

Senior US military leaders reportedly warn that prolonged operations against Iran are straining forces and could weaken readiness against threats elsewhere.

JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 64% view Iran campaign as a failure, while 55% say US military action did not go far enough.

An indictment has been filed against two minors, aged 14 and 16, from Kiryat Motzkin. According to the State Attorney’s Office, the two carried out tasks for an agent operating on behalf of Iran.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admits US sanctions are hurting Iran's economy, days after insisting the measures would achieve nothing.

Intelligence on a concrete threat prompted the urgent evacuation of the Prime Minister’s son from Florida to Israel under heavy security.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national unity and stronger public morale as US economic pressure on Tehran intensifies.

The US targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches over Iran-linked transactions as Washington expands sanctions aimed at cutting Tehran off from global finance.

The Trump administration has rejected returning to a preliminary June agreement with Iran as the White House says no negotiations are currently underway.

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei calls a report of a plot against Barron Trump a lie after Iranian TV aired a video threatening the president’s son.

In an operational update, CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper says US forces cleared Iranian sea mines from Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes amid an ongoing naval blockade.

President Trump rejects reports he wants talks with Iran, saying Tehran is “begging to make a deal" as the US focuses on economic pressure.

Outgoing Mossad chief Dedi Barnea calls for escalating economic, diplomatic, and operational measures against Iran: “This regime will fall."
