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Yemen announces major offensive to retake Houthi-controlled areas

Yemen's internationally recognized government launches a major offensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, vowing to retake territory seized by the terror group.

Yemen announces major offensive to retake Houthi-controlled areas

Amid Iran-backed terror plot

US withdraws bombers from UK base

The US has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in England after commanders received new threats about a suspected Iran-backed plot targeting the base.

US withdraws bombers from UK base

Iran:

'We'll extend our missile range'

Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akramnia announces that Tehran has begun working to increase the range of its missiles following the war with the US.

'We'll extend our missile range'

Political interference:

Foreign bots attempt to influence Israel's political discourse

Kan News investigation reveals foreign-linked bot networks active on October 7, spreading anti-Israel narratives, returned, seeking to influence Israel’s political discourse ahead of the elections.

Foreign bots attempt to influence Israel's political discourse

Yom Kippur terror plot foiled

Two Iranian nationals were arrested in the UK over an alleged plot to attack Manchester's Jewish community during Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur terror plot foiled

Iran official mocks Trump

'Worst president in American history'

Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei mocks Trump as the US weighs renewed strikes on Iran.

'Worst president in American history'

Israeli Arab arrested on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran

Police and Shin Bet say a 25-year-old Israeli carried out paid tasks for an online contact linked to Iran; prosecutors are expected to file charges.

Israeli Arab arrested on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran

Pressure campaign

US sanctions Iran’s major auto and rail firms

The Trump administration sanctions Iran’s largest automakers, railway firms and foreign suppliers as Washington seeks to restrict Tehran’s revenue and weapons capabilities.

US sanctions Iran’s major auto and rail firms

Amid Iran war concerns

US sends Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Axios reports the US has deployed Patriot batteries to protect energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar as Washington strengthens its military presence amid Iran war concerns.

US sends Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Trump: Iran 'ready to fold up'

President Trump again predicts the war with Iran could end after November’s midterm elections: They were three to four weeks away from a nuclear weapon.

Trump: Iran 'ready to fold up'

UK-Iranian dual citizen arrested in connection with foiled attack

A British citizen who also holds Iranian citizenship was arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist act against the RAF Fairford base in Britain, which was foiled earlier this week.

UK-Iranian dual citizen arrested in connection with foiled attack

Flydubai hijacking attempt

Trump: From what I've heard, Iran is connected

Trump says that, from what he is hearing, the Omani co-pilot who attempted to crash a plane full of Israelis is linked to Iran. Promises to 'hit them hard' if so.

Trump: From what I've heard, Iran is connected

Netanyahu:

'Too early to say if Iran was behind Flydubai incident'

Netanyahu praises the Israeli passenger who helped stop an attack on a Flydubai flight and says Israel is investigating possible Iranian involvement.

'Too early to say if Iran was behind Flydubai incident'

Trump:

'The Iran war will end soon, one way or another'

President Trump tells reporters the US will soon have to decide whether to strike Iran or reach a deal.

'The Iran war will end soon, one way or another'

UK PM:

‘Strong indications Iran involved in RAF terror investigation’

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are “strong indications" Iran was involved a terror plot near RAF Fairford which led to the arrests of five men.

‘Strong indications Iran involved in RAF terror investigation’

Iran receives US response to proposal to revive Gulf ceasefire

Iran says it received Washington’s response to its latest proposal to revive the Gulf ceasefire, as negotiations remain deadlocked and tensions persist.

Iran receives US response to proposal to revive Gulf ceasefire

After Netanyahu visit

Iran warns UAE: Israel’s regional presence 'very dangerous'

Iran condemns Netanyahu’s visit to the UAE, warning regional countries against expanding Israel’s presence and accusing it of fueling instability.

Iran warns UAE: Israel’s regional presence 'very dangerous'

Aiding Iran’s weapons programs

US sanctions 10 individuals and entities

US Treasury sanctions 10 individuals and entities in five countries over alleged support for Iran’s weapons programs and procurement of military components.

US sanctions 10 individuals and entities

Report:

US-Iran talks deadlocked as Qatar mediation efforts stall

Qatar’s efforts to bridge differences between the US and Iran have stalled, with both sides holding firm as concerns grow over renewed military conflict, according to Axios.

US-Iran talks deadlocked as Qatar mediation efforts stall

Trump rejects Axios report: I offered nothing to Iran

President Trump rejects an Axios report that he offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds, insisting, “I offered them NOTHING!"

Trump rejects Axios report: I offered nothing to Iran

Trump on Iran:

'I stopped them from having a nuclear weapon'

Trump says the Iran war will end “very soon" with a US victory, warning of the global consequences of a nuclear-armed Iran: Israel would be wiped out, there would be no Middle East

'I stopped them from having a nuclear weapon'

'Pretty cynical attempt'

US envoy Waltz dismisses Iran ceasefire proposal

US envoy to the UN calls Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal a “pretty cynical attempt" to win sanctions relief and access frozen funds.

US envoy Waltz dismisses Iran ceasefire proposal

Previously undisclosed

Report: Eight US Marines injured in Iranian missile attack

NBC News reports that eight US Marines suffered injuries including smoke inhalation and concussion symptoms in Iranian missile attack in Hormuz.

Report: Eight US Marines injured in Iranian missile attack

Trump:

'We’re going to win this war very soon'

Trump tells Fox News the US will win the war with Iran soon as Washington and Tehran remain divided over nuclear concessions, Hormuz and a potential deal.

'We’re going to win this war very soon'

Iran warns US of 'doomsday war'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells NBC that Tehran is prepared for a 'doomsday war' with the US but remains willing to pursue diplomacy.

Iran warns US of 'doomsday war'

Despite rejecting latest deal

Trump expects more talks with Iran this week

Trump expects fresh negotiations with Iran this week despite rejecting Tehran's proposal, while keeping the possibility of further military strikes open.

Trump expects more talks with Iran this week

Five arrested in suspected Iranian attempt to attack USAF base

Five men were arrested after three suspicious vans were spotted heading toward RAF Fairford, as British counter-terror police investigate a possible Iranian-linked terror plot.

Five arrested in suspected Iranian attempt to attack USAF base

Explosives scare at US airbase in Britain amid Iranian threats

Several arrested near RAF Fairford as bomb disposal experts examine vehicles and residents are evacuated, following Iranian threats against US bomber base.

Explosives scare at US airbase in Britain amid Iranian threats

Mamdani’s genocide accusation: Why the silence on Iran?

As NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani renews accusations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, we must challenge his use of the word 'genocide' and question his silence on Iran’s human rights abuses. Opinion.

Mamdani’s genocide accusation: Why the silence on Iran?

Belgium links Iran to attacks on European Jews

Belgian intelligence says attacks on a synagogue and Jewish neighborhood were carried out in response to an Iranian call targeting Jewish and Israeli interests worldwide.

Belgium links Iran to attacks on European Jews

Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal

Trump rejects Tehran’s seven-day ceasefire plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran insists Washington must meet its conditions before nuclear talks can resume.

Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal

Iran:

'No nuclear concessions even if US agrees to reopen Strait'

Senior Iranian official says Tehran will not compromise on its nuclear program even if the US accepts Iran’s conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

'No nuclear concessions even if US agrees to reopen Strait'

Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran

Colombia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran, citing national security concerns and Tehran’s ties to narco-terrorist groups and regional attacks.

Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran

Israel's PM at the UN:

Netanyahu’s message on Iran and the voices the world must hear

The Iranian people are not synonymous with the regime governing them. Netanyahu contrasted with Pezeshkian. Opinion.

Netanyahu’s message on Iran and the voices the world must hear

Pezeshkian:

Iran willing to revive US deal before November midterms

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran wants to revive a US deal before November’s midterms as negotiators discuss a phased end to the war.

Iran willing to revive US deal before November midterms

Senate narrowly rejects measure limiting Iran military action

The Senate votes 50-49 against a Democratic measure that would have required congressional authorization for further US military action in Iran.

Senate narrowly rejects measure limiting Iran military action

'We pray for regime change'

Danon hands Iran’s UN envoy a Starlink device

Watch: After Netanyahu’s UN speech, Ambassador Danny Danon hands Iran’s representative a Starlink device and urges him to help Iranians gain freedom.

Danon hands Iran’s UN envoy a Starlink device

‘Fingers are on the trigger’

US, Iran eye phased deal as Tehran warns:

US and Iranian negotiators reportedly explore a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing Washington’s economic blockade.

US, Iran eye phased deal as Tehran warns:

Danon reveals to Arutz Sheva

Iran, the diplomatic offensive, and a surprise in PM's speech

Israel’s ambassador to the UN talks with Arutz Sheva about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brief visit to New York, marking Iran as a central topic in his remarks and addressing sharp criticism of Israel.

Iran, the diplomatic offensive, and a surprise in PM's speech

Bessent:

'Not sure how Iranian UN delegation will return home'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions have shut down most Iranian international flights: We are squeezing the Iranians like they've never seen.

'Not sure how Iranian UN delegation will return home'

Rubio

'Iran is fundamentally misreading the American political system'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Tehran may believe a Democratic victory in the midterm elections will constrain President Trump: "The President has extraordinary powers."

'Iran is fundamentally misreading the American political system'

Danon blasts Pezeshkian

'He should focus on his atrocities against the Iranian people'

Israel's UN Ambassador responds to Iranian President's General Assembly speech: "He came to the UN to speak against Israel. That is shameful."

'He should focus on his atrocities against the Iranian people'

US delegation walks out as Iranian Pres. attacks Israel, US at UN

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his UN General Assembly address to accuse Israel and the United States of terrorism and genocide, defend Iran's military and nuclear programs, and warn over the Strait of Hormuz.

US delegation walks out as Iranian Pres. attacks Israel, US at UN

Iran threatens 'crushing' strikes after Trump UN speech

Iran’s military warns of “crushing" strikes against the US and Israel after Trump’s UN speech and threat to strike Pickaxe Mountain.

Iran threatens 'crushing' strikes after Trump UN speech

Witkoff, Kushner hold indirect talks with Iranian mediators

Trump says US officials met Iranian mediators in New York to discuss a possible deal to end the Iran conflict, calling the talks productive. Witkoff stresses the talks were indirect.

Witkoff, Kushner hold indirect talks with Iranian mediators

Between Iran & Oman

Haredi reporter sails into heart of tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Haredi journalist Yitzhak Horowitz reached Oman’s Musandam Peninsula - one of the world’s most strategic and tense locations - and shared his impressions from the area.

Haredi reporter sails into heart of tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Live:

Trump presents his 'choice' on Iran to the UN General Assembly

US President vows that he will not allow Iran to build a nuclear weapon in speech to the UN.

Trump presents his 'choice' on Iran to the UN General Assembly

Report:

Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Senior Iranian official says Tehran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington eases military pressure and its blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Defense Minister:

'If even one Israeli is captured, Gaza City will be emptied'

Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a series of sharp warnings to Hamas and its supporters, including Iran and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

'If even one Israeli is captured, Gaza City will be emptied'

Israeli sentenced to 4.5 years for spying on Defense Minister

A Haifa court sentenced Pars Abu al-Hij'a to four and a half years in prison after he admitted to carrying out missions for an Iranian intelligence agent.

Israeli sentenced to 4.5 years for spying on Defense Minister

Trump holds Iran meetings

'They’re not gonna have a nuclear weapon'

President Trump says he will hold meetings on Iran as Tehran warns the war is not over and vows to change its weapons, tactics and targets.

'They’re not gonna have a nuclear weapon'

Why Is Tehran terrified of French verbs?

On the same day Iran warned of US missile strikes, it shut down a French language institute. Here’s the sinister reason why-and why Europe can no longer play neutral. Opinion.

Why Is Tehran terrified of French verbs?

Iran vows:

Strait of Hormuz to be closed until US meets conditions

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its demands are met, as Trump weighs military action.

Strait of Hormuz to be closed until US meets conditions

Pezeshkian:

'We don’t want war but will not yield to pressure'

Iran’s president says Tehran does not want war but will not bow to pressure, as Trump weighs military action.

'We don’t want war but will not yield to pressure'

Trump on Iran:

‘I’m considering everything, including military action’

President Donald Trump weighs military action, economic pressure or diplomacy with Iran and signals he could meet President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York.

‘I’m considering everything, including military action’

Iran sets seven conditions for talks with US

Iran says it has sent Washington seven conditions for negotiations, including ending the war and naval blockade, as Trump weighs renewed military action.

Iran sets seven conditions for talks with US

New details emerge about Yair Netanyahu’s escape from Miami

New details reveal how an alleged Iranian assassination plot targeting Yair Netanyahu triggered an urgent security operation, sending the prime minister’s son back to Israel without even collecting his belongings.

New details emerge about Yair Netanyahu’s escape from Miami

Trump:

'US is talking with Houthis, they would like a deal'

President Trump tells NewsNation the US is talking with the Houthis and claims Iran wants a deal, as tensions with Tehran and the rebels continue to rise.

'US is talking with Houthis, they would like a deal'

The Mullahs fear collapse:

Trump must decide -- deal or regime change

One cannot simultaneously call upon the Iranian people to rise up and, at the most critical moment-in the midst of their uprising-pursue a deal or an “agreement" with the very government they are risking their lives to overthrow. iOpinion.

Trump must decide -- deal or regime change

Arab journalist arrested over suspected ties to Iran

Female Arab journalist under investigation for suspected contact with Iran, incitement and support for terrorism, police say.

Arab journalist arrested over suspected ties to Iran