Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms Iran's nuclear threat is "unequivocally" eliminated, with over 50% of launchers thwarted and decades of capabilities destroyed. He states Iran "won't dare try again".
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms "serious" damage to the country's nuclear sites following a 12-day conflict with Israel. Araghchi also firmly denies any speculation about resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Iran's Parliament approves a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, following the war with Israel.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms Iran's nuclear program was severely damaged by recent strikes, stating credible intelligence indicates key facilities were destroyed and would take years to rebuild.
US Director of National Intelligence criticizes the leaks that attempt to downplay the success of the American airstrikes on Iran's nuclear weapons program.
Intercepts suggest Tehran unaware of full impact; Israel calls strike results 'very significant.'
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reveals to Fox News that the US and Iran are in early stages of renewed discussions on Iran's nuclear program, both directly and via intermediaries, despite recent hostilities, says the conversations are "promising".
US President refutes CNN and NYT reports claiming US strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities: An attempt to demean one of the most successful military strikes in history.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi tells Fox News that Iran's nuclear program has been "significantly" set back, a "night and day" difference from before June 13.
Keep Amercan boys out of it but help Israel shoot down Iranian ballistic missiles and such. Opinion.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Israel’s military gains are being undermined by a rushed diplomatic process, warns Tehran has no intention of abandoning its nuclear or terror agenda.
CNN reports that US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is engaging Iranian officials for a diplomatic resolution post-nuclear facility strikes, but efforts are hindered by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's hidden status.
At an emergency UN meeting, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia claimed that the American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities would have disastrous consequences.
Satellite images show heavy damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear site after US airstrike. President Trump confirms strike, calling it 'a clear message to Iran.'
German, British leaders and EU officials urge Iran to engage in negotiations with the US in the wake of America's strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
A senior Iranian source claimed to Reuters that before the U.S. attack on the Fordow nuclear facility last night all of the stock of enriched uranium at the site was transferred to another location.
Hamas condemns US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, holds the US and Israel responsible. Yemen's Houthi rebels also denounce the strikes, expressing full support for Iran.
An Israeli official confirms to ABC News that, a year ago, the US and Israel conducted an unprecedented military exercise, simulating offensive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The drill, planned under the Biden administration, wasn't expected to be immediately relevant.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fiercely criticizes President Trump's order to bomb Iran, labeling it a "grounds for impeachment." Former Ambassador David Friedman fires back: The president just saved millions of lives and acted fully in accordance with law.
UN Secretary-General Guterres denounces US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling them a "dangerous escalation" and "direct threat to international peace." This criticism follows his past condemnation of Israeli counterterrorism operations.
After US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, President Trump announces a "spectacular military success," and warns Iran to make peace or face greater future attacks: There will be either peace or there will be tragedy.
As long as Khamenei breathes, peace will never return to the Middle East or the world. Any mercy shown to him is a betrayal of humanity. Opinion.
In a joint op-ed with historian Niall Ferguson, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argues for immediate US military intervention to destroy Iran's last key nuclear site at Fordow.
US President says it's "very hard" to ask Israel to stop Iran airstrikes while they're winning, adds his two-week period for Iran is to see if "people come to their senses".
European and Iranian diplomats meet in Geneva for the first direct talks since the Israel-Tehran conflict began. Iranian FM Araghchi backs further talks with Europe but denounces Israeli strikes and rejects negotiations with the US.
Iran reported a targeted attack on an apartment in central Tehran. Israel confirms that the target was a senior nuclear scientist, who specialized in the field of weaponry.
Israel is reportedly weighing a solo strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear site within days, despite preferring a joint US operation. Sources tell Iran International a 48-72 hour window is critical.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets Secretary of State Rubio to discuss Iran, stresses there is a "window" of two weeks to prevent wider conflict and ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.
Prime Minister tells Kan News Iran strike nearly aborted, says no one—including Khamenei—is immune; emphasizes dismantling Tehran’s nuclear and missile threats.
The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump has approved attack plans on Iran but is delaying a final order as he monitors Israeli strikes and seeks diplomatic resolution. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official says Iran would accept Trump's offer to meet soon.
The IDF released footage of the airstrike on the inactive nuclear reactor near Arak in Iran.
Forty IAF jets strike dozens of Iranian military and nuclear sites, including the Arak reactor, as part of efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
European foreign ministers are set to meet Iran's top diplomat in Geneva for crucial nuclear talks, with US agreement. This follows a stern call for Iran to return to negotiations and de-escalate tensions with Israel.
US President says 'nobody knows what I'm going to do' when asked if he will strike Iranian nuclear facilities.
Minister Israel Katz clarifies that Israel is also going to deal with the Fordo nuclear enrichment facility, which operates underground beneath a mountain.
Joint statement urges de-escalation in Gaza, warns Iran must never have nuclear arms.
European foreign ministers press Iran to resume nuclear talks and de-escalate with Israel after Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" and Iranian counterstrikes. Iran's FM states Tehran's priority is "to confront aggression."
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi confirms Iranian centrifuges at Natanz were "severely damaged if not destroyed altogether" by Israeli strikes.
At the G7 summit, US President Trump says Iran is back at the negotiating table and will sign a deal soon, warning they’d be “foolish not to.”
Strike reportedly targeted Iran’s preserved nuclear data, echoing Mossad’s 2018 archive raid.
Israel’s strikes against Iran maintain US credibility on the world stage without bringing other powers into the fray, while preventing the threat of World War Three that would arise from a nuclear-armed Iran. Opinion.
This is not Israel against Iran; this is Israel and Iran’s true sons and daughters against a common enemy—the murderous Islamic Republic that has oppressed both nations. Opinion.
In interview with Fox News, Netanyahu reveals Iran's plot to assassinate President Donald Trump due to his stance against their nuclear program. He details "Operation Rising Lion" as a necessary response to an "imminent threat" of Iranian nuclear weaponization and missile buildup.
Official Iranian media reported that Israel carried out car bombings in the capital. A total of 128 are reported dead since the start of the Israeli campaign, including 14 scientists.
Approximately 50 fighter jets struck infrastructure and targets of the Iranian nuclear project in Tehran overnight.
Israeli officials say US involvement is essential to neutralising Iran's Fordow nuclear facility.
US President Donald Trump responds to Israel’s strike on Iran, saying Tehran missed repeated chances to make a deal. 'They are all dead now, and it will only get worse.'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett praises Israel’s strike on Iran as crucial act of self-defense, warning Tehran was nearing possession of ten nuclear warheads.
Israeli sources warn of an imminent and extended Iranian retaliation, possibly involving hundreds of ballistic missiles in a sustained response, following Israel's preemptive strike on Iranian targets.
The IDF reveals new intelligence showing Iran is nearing nuclear weapon capability, with secret efforts to develop all weapon components accelerating in recent months.
Israel is poised to attack Iran within days if a US nuclear proposal is rejected, The Wall Street Journal reports. A senior Israeli official warns of a strike by Sunday if Iran doesn't halt fissile material production.
Amid escalating tensions and reports of an impending Israeli strike, US President Trump reaffirms commitment to a diplomatic resolution for the Iran nuclear issue.
During a House hearing, Rep. Ro Khanna presses Defense Secretary Hegseth on avoiding war with Iran and Israel's role. Hegseth affirms the administration's commitment to peace, avoids direct commitment on US military action.
Commentator Zvi Yehezkeli on Iran-US negotiations: "It’s better to topple the regime - because without the regime, there’s no nuclear program. That’s the core threat."
In resolution backed by 19 nations, IAEA declares Iran in breach of its nuclear monitoring commitments, marking rare escalation amid warnings Tehran is nearing nuclear capability.
At United Hatzalah Gala, US envoy Steve Witkoff vows unwavering support for Israel, denounces Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and affirms commitment to bringing hostages home.
Israel completes preparations for potential strike on Iran, US Special envoy Steve Witkoff warns nuclear Iran poses an existential threat to both Israel and the US, urging unified action to stop it - no matter what the cost.
According to The Washington Post, the US State Department has ordered embassies within striking distance of Iranian assets across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Northern Africa to convene emergency action committees.
US President Donald Trump admits he’s 'less confident' than before about securing a nuclear deal with Iran, vows Tehran will not obtain a nuclear weapon, deal or no deal.
Western powers submit a resolution to the UN's nuclear watchdog condemning Iran's "non-compliance" with its nuclear obligations.
