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Head of Jewish community attended Khamenei’s funeral

Chairman of the Jewish community in the city of Shiraz, Amir Aala Salari, participated in the funeral procession of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Head of Jewish community attended Khamenei’s funeral

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: Iran warns US to control 'Zionist regime'

Following US-Iran agreement, IRGC insists passage through Strait of Hormuz receive its approval, warns Israel must not fly over neighboring countries. Live Updates.

Live updates: Iran warns US to control 'Zionist regime'

Report:

US-Iran talks to resume as Iran continues work on secret facility

Ceasefire negotiations between US and Iran to resume in Pakistan next week, as satellite photos indicate Iran conducting construction work at secret, likely nuclear, facility.

US-Iran talks to resume as Iran continues work on secret facility

Regev reveals: Israel gave Iron Dome batteries to UAE

Israel helped United Arab Emirates protect its citizens from Iranian attacks during war, Transportation Minister Miri Regev confirms.

Regev reveals: Israel gave Iron Dome batteries to UAE

Calls to kill Trump at Khamenei's funeral

Video from Khamenei's funeral shows a speaker urging Trump's assassination as millions attend ceremonies marked by anti-US and anti-Israel chants.

Calls to kill Trump at Khamenei's funeral

Breaks to 'friendly' states

Tehran asserts Hormuz transit fees

Iranian ambassador announces new shipping fees for the Strait of Hormuz, defying US pushback while promising discounts for nations that supported Tehran.

Tehran asserts Hormuz transit fees

Satellite photos show scope of damage to Iran

Newly released satellite imagery from Planet Labs provides one of the clearest assessments yet of the damage inflicted on Iranian military infrastructure.

Satellite photos show scope of damage to Iran

Trump: Netanyahu knows who the boss is

US President Donald Trump tells Axios that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'get along very good,' claims he could've killed everyone at late Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral.

Trump: Netanyahu knows who the boss is

Houthis claim Saudi jets tried to block Iranian flight to Sanaa

Yemen's Houthi rebel group claims Saudi warplanes attempted to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa, warns future 'violations' will trigger attacks on Saudi airports and strategic infrastructure.

Houthis claim Saudi jets tried to block Iranian flight to Sanaa

London:

Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing of Iranian TV presenter

London court hands long prison terms to two Romanian hitmen for knifing dissident Iranian journalist.

Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing of Iranian TV presenter

'Mourning a dictator?'

Danon rips Guterres over condolences to Iran

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon fiercely criticizes Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for expressing condolences over the death of Iran's slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Danon rips Guterres over condolences to Iran

Israel mocks Tehran as funeral for Khamenei begins

Tehran initiates weeklong state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing international envoys as well as internet mockery from Israel: “People come to make sure he’s really dead."

Israel mocks Tehran as funeral for Khamenei begins

'Complete fabrication'

Netanyahu rejects report that Israel targeted Iranian negotiators

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office vehemently denies a New York Times report alleging that Israel plotted to assassinate key Iranian envoys during US peace talks.

Netanyahu rejects report that Israel targeted Iranian negotiators

For $1,300

Jerusalem man charged with spying for Iran

21-year-old Eli Levon was indicted for allegedly carrying out tasks in the capital for Iranian intelligence.

Jerusalem man charged with spying for Iran

Report:

US feared Israel could target Iranian negotiators during talks

The New York Times reports US officials feared Israel could target Foreign Minister Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, potentially derailing ceasefire and peace talks with Tehran.

US feared Israel could target Iranian negotiators during talks

Trump:

'Iran agreed to just about everything we need'

President Trump states that military strikes have defeated Iran, forcing them to agree to US demands.

'Iran agreed to just about everything we need'

IDF warns:

Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support

Tzav 9 calls for an immediate halt to entry of trucks to Gaza after IDF warns that Iran is financing aid and Hamas is seizing control of hundreds of trucks every day.

Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support

Amb. Yechiel Leiter:

'Peace with Lebanon possible; only after Hezbollah is dismantled'

'Lebanon agreement is about defeating Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal,' says Ambassador Yechiel Leiter to JPPI's Jewish Crossroads and warns that Iran and anti-Israel disinformation remain the greatest threats.

'Peace with Lebanon possible; only after Hezbollah is dismantled'

US Envoy warns UN:

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

The UN Security Council met over renewed US-Iran tensions as Ambassador Mike Waltz warned President Trump’s patience 'is not unlimited.'

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

Minister of Defense:

'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

At a 1,000-day war assessment, Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF must be ready at any time for an independent strike on Iran, adding that 83% of tunnels in Gaza’s “yellow line" area have been destroyed.

'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Marking 1,000 days of war, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says the military must remain prepared for rapid escalation on every front.

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Foreign citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Tajik national holding Russian passport arrested on suspicion of providing Iran intelligence on missile impact sites, photographing strategic locations, during Operation Roaring Lion.

Foreign citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Iran Parliament Speaker:

'No UN inspector access to bombed nuclear sites'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf rejects claims that UN inspectors would be allowed access to nuclear sites damaged by US and Israeli airstrikes.

'No UN inspector access to bombed nuclear sites'

Exams on Shabbat?

Iran's Education Ministry found a solution

Iran's Education Ministry approved a special arrangement allowing observant Jewish students to take matriculation exams without violating Shabbat.

Iran's Education Ministry found a solution

Major counterterror operation:

Israel hits IRGC crypto funding network

Defense Ministry exposes digital funding infrastructure used by IRGC to transfer funds to Hezbollah and other terror groups.

Israel hits IRGC crypto funding network

Ghalibaf threatens: Response to every violation of agreement

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims Iranian aggression in Strait of Hormuz due to destruction of terror infrastructure in Lebanon.

Ghalibaf threatens: Response to every violation of agreement

US citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Police, ISA arrest a 20-year-old American citizen suspected of maintaining contact with a foreign agent and carrying out assignments on behalf of Iranian intelligence operatives.

US citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Iranian paper threatens President Trump

One of Iran’s most popular newspapers ran a headline showing President Trump in a crosshairs with a caption promising revenge.

Iranian paper threatens President Trump

Trump:

Doha talks will be 'perhaps important, perhaps not'

President Trump downplays the significance of upcoming talks with Iran, stating they are "perhaps important," adding the US has nearly won militarily and remains focused on the denuclearization of Iran.

Doha talks will be 'perhaps important, perhaps not'

Defense Minister: Trump's pressure saved Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that President Trump's demand to link the Iran and Lebanon arenas prevented Hezbollah's collapse.

Defense Minister: Trump's pressure saved Hezbollah

Minister Gamliel

Mossad involved in advancing 'voluntary emigration' from Gaza

Minister Gila Gamliel explains in the Arutz Sheva studio why she views the agreement in Lebanon as an Israeli victory and discusses the need to bring down Iran's regime.

Mossad involved in advancing 'voluntary emigration' from Gaza

Funded by Iran

Three men detained in Belgium over bombing of Liege synagogue

Belgian police detain three suspects linked to a March synagogue bombing in Liege, an attack tied to an Iran-backed network facing a sweeping US prosecution.

Three men detained in Belgium over bombing of Liege synagogue

Iranian crown prince:

'Halt diplomatic talks with Tehran'

Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urges the US to stop diplomatic talks with Tehran, calling for global protests outside American embassies starting July 4.

'Halt diplomatic talks with Tehran'

US official confirms:

US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes

US official confirms the US and Iran have agreed to temporary de-escalation near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of Tuesday meeting in Doha.

US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes

Iran expert

'Iranians feel betrayed, realize they're alone'

Iran expert Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin discusses the confusion Trump's shifting policies have created among the Iranian people-and explains why it is regime supporters who are taking to the streets

'Iranians feel betrayed, realize they're alone'

Trump warns:

We may have to 'militarily complete the job' in Iran

Following a second consecutive night of US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump warns that repeated ceasefire violations could force the US to militarily eliminate Iran.

We may have to 'militarily complete the job' in Iran

US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz

US Army says it attacked Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to an attack on a merchant vessel attributed to Iran.

US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz

Germany:

Trial opens for alleged Iranian agent plotting attacks on Jews

The trial of a Danish national accused of spying on prominent Jewish leaders on behalf of Iranian intelligence to plan attacks begins in Hamburg.

Trial opens for alleged Iranian agent plotting attacks on Jews

Vance warns Iran:

'Violence will be met with violence'

Vice President JD Vance warns Iran that "violence will be met with violence" following retaliatory US airstrikes triggered by an Iranian attack on a commercial ship.

'Violence will be met with violence'

Trump: Iran violated the ceasefire agreement

President Donald Trump said Iran fired at least four one-way attack drones at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Trump: Iran violated the ceasefire agreement

Iran threatens:

We'll respond to Israeli flights over the region

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters warns it is 'entitled to respond' if US cannot 'restrain and control' Israel.

We'll respond to Israeli flights over the region

Report: Iran fumes at Oman over Hormuz passage

Oman trapped between Iranian, US, demands over Strait of Hormuz, New York Times reports.

Report: Iran fumes at Oman over Hormuz passage

London police search homes over Iran-linked terror offenses

London counter-terrorism police search two homes in northwest London over suspected offenses linked to Iran.

London police search homes over Iran-linked terror offenses

Gulf ministers demand:

Curbs on Iran's drones, missiles, and proxies

Gulf foreign ministers, alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, say that regional peace requires neutralizing Iran's drones, missiles, and proxy forces.

Curbs on Iran's drones, missiles, and proxies

Quds Force chief warns Israel:

'Evacuate Lebanon or face humiliating defeat'

Iran's Quds Force leader Esmail Qaani threatens Israel with a humiliating defeat if it refuses to completely withdraw its military forces from Lebanon.

'Evacuate Lebanon or face humiliating defeat'

Strait of Hormuz:

IRGC attacks vessel, Iran tightens transit rules

Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks a Singaporean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN announces a halt to its Persian Gulf ship evacuation program.

IRGC attacks vessel, Iran tightens transit rules

JD Vance reveals new US-Iran communication channel after talks

Vice President JD Vance said US-Iran talks produced a new communication channel, but warned Tehran’s actions will determine the next steps.

JD Vance reveals new US-Iran communication channel after talks

Kenneth Abramowitz

‘Mr. President, we voted for victory, not endless war’

SaveTheWest.com founder Kenneth Abramowitz tells Arutz Sheva that Jews and Christians should work together against common enemies instead of fighting each other.

‘Mr. President, we voted for victory, not endless war’

Col. Richard Kemp

'Israel not a US proxy, Netanyahu will defend its interests'

Former British commander Col. Richard Kemp tells Arutz Sheva that antisemitism has created a bad situation for Jews in the UK.

'Israel not a US proxy, Netanyahu will defend its interests'

Defense Minister: 'Every dollar given to Iran goes to terror'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns against boosting Iran's economy, says economic battle one of the most important. 'Instead of investing in Iranian citizens, the Iranian regime chose to invest in terror.'

Defense Minister: 'Every dollar given to Iran goes to terror'

24 hours later:

Senate flips on Iran war powers measure

The Senate reverses its rebuke of President Trump’s war powers after key Republicans alter their votes.

Senate flips on Iran war powers measure

White House demands:

$87.6 billion for Iran war recovery and DC repairs

Trump administration formally requests $87.6 billion from Congress to cover Iran war costs, restore DC landmarks, and extend year-round E15 fuel sales.

$87.6 billion for Iran war recovery and DC repairs

Iran claims US trying to reinterpret war-ending MoU

Iran’s Foreign Ministry warns that conflicting US rhetoric over their newly signed post-war memorandum will only deepen Tehran's historical distrust.

Iran claims US trying to reinterpret war-ending MoU

Trump:

'I convinced Erdogan to stay out of the Iran conflict'

President Trump reveals he convinced Turkish President Erdogan to stay out of the war with Iran, hints that he may grant Turkey desired F-35 fighter jets.

'I convinced Erdogan to stay out of the Iran conflict'

Col. Richard Kemp

'Concessions to Iran not game-changing, but encourage jihadists'

Former British commander tells Arutz Sheva that 'absent regime change, we are likely to see the threat from Iran regenerating' in wake of MOU.

'Concessions to Iran not game-changing, but encourage jihadists'

Rubio warns Iran:

US wants a 'Real Deal' or Trump has options

Marco Rubio addressed Iran talks, Lebanon security, and Israel’s position, saying Washington seeks agreements that protect allies and ensure compliance.

US wants a 'Real Deal' or Trump has options

Netanyahu

There are times you must tell even the US Pres. what we stand for

PM Netanyahu defends decisions to enter Rafah, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, says he did not seek permission from either President Trump or President Biden.

There are times you must tell even the US Pres. what we stand for

Trump

'Iran assured us there will be no Hormuz tolls'

US President says Iran has agreed not to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz and to allow American nuclear inspectors.

'Iran assured us there will be no Hormuz tolls'

Bypassing Sanctions:

The secret route between Doha and Tehran

An intelligence report by a foreign intelligence organization has revealed extensive details on the assistance Qatar gives the Iranian regime in order to overcome international restrictions.

The secret route between Doha and Tehran

Oman unveils temporary Hormuz Strait shipping lane

Oman pairs with the International Maritime Organization to deploy a temporary, fee-free shipping corridor through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Oman unveils temporary Hormuz Strait shipping lane