Iran

IAF commander reveals:

Major strike on Iran halted an hour before take-off

Major General Omer Tischler revealed that the entire Air Force was preparing to take off for Iran, but was stopped as the pilots were being briefed due to US pressure.

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: Trump announces US-Iran deal

Trump announces an agreement that has been reached with Iran and which includes Lebanon, with the official signing scheduled for Friday. Live Updates.

Report:

CIA Director doubts Iran’s intentions on US deal

Axios reports that CIA Director Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Rubio have raised alarms over leaked intelligence showing Iran's internal discussions directly contradict its public peace promises.

'Fake News'

Trump slams claims of unconditional millions for Iran

President Donald Trump states that Iran has agreed to never possess a nuclear weapon, dismissing reports of a multi-million dollar payout as "fake news," a stance echoed by his adviser.

Vance:

US-Iran peace memorandum is just 'a page and a half' long

Vice President JD Vance describes the US-Iran MOU as a general "page and a half" document requiring Tehran to stop funding regional terror proxies to get benefits.

'A carrot, not a handout'

Trump adviser slams 'Iran investment fund' rumors

Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz denies claims of an unconditional $300 billion handout to Iran as part of the deal with the US, clarifying that investment incentives depend on ending nuclear and terror programs.

Netanyahu:

'We've removed the threat to annihilate Israel'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference and responds for the first time to the US-Iran agreement and its implications.

ZOA: Trump’s Iran deal gives Tehran time to rearm

The Zionist Organization of America praised President Trump’s military action but warned the emerging Iran deal could strengthen Tehran.

Senior US official

Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon not a condition for deal

A senior American official said that an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon is not a condition for the agreement between the US and Iran.

Interview:

'The Iranians took advantage of all of Trump's weaknesses'

Professor Eytan Gilboa says the emerging US-Iran agreement weakens Israeli security and is unlikely to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Smotrich

Agreement with Iran is bad; The test now is Lebanon

At a Religious Zionism faction meeting, Bezalel Smotrich declared that following the emerging agreement with Iran, the main arena in which Israel will be tested is Lebanon.

Hezbollah congratulates Iran

Terrorist proxy praises Iran for the deal it reached with the US, warns Israel 'there will be no return to the situation before March 2.'

Political commentator:

'Trump dumped Israel'

Political commentator Zvi Yehezkeli published a stark warning on the US-Iran agreement, criticizing US President Donald Trump, and claiming that he is rushing an agreement that could harm Israel’s security interests.

Iranian activist links UK protests to Iran

Iranian activist Dr. Laleh Tangsiri speaks at the Arutz Sheva Conference at the Israeli Real Estate fair in London about growing up in Iran, calling for international support for change of regime and hoping for future Iran-Israel ties.

Mark Levin:

'Israel deserves thanks, not criticism'

Mark Levin argued that Israel has gone from being a valued US ally against a shared enemy to facing criticism and restrictions on its ability to defend itself against Iran and Hezbollah.

The Iran deal is being called a victory. What exactly did we win?

A signed agreement may bring headlines, market rallies, and diplomatic applause, but a piece of paper does not change the nature of a regime that still threatens America, Israel, and the West. Op-ed.

'Completely not true'

US rejects Iran's claim of getting billions before talks

Senior US official rejects claims that Iran will get access to $12 billion in frozen assets early, calling it "spin" and stating that no funds will be released before compliance.

Report:

Trump offered Iran more concessions after Beirut strike

US President Donald Trump reportedly offered Iran additional concessions while urging Israel to avoid actions that could derail a deal.

Israel fears Trump will try to tie its hands in Lebanon

President Trump proposed that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon and the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, as part of ceasefire understandings with Iran.

Trump rejects Israeli strike:

'Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but'

President Donald Trump said Israel's Beirut strike should not have happened, urging all sides to avoid ruining a possible Iran deal.

Israel estimates:

Iran to respond to strike on Dahieh

IDF says it is preparing for potential launches toward Israel in the coming hours following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah command center in the Dahieh suburb.

Senior Iranian leader blocks agreement

Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Revolutionary Guards and a highly influential figure within the regime, led the decision to launch missiles at Israel and became a major obstacle to reaching an agreement with President Trump.

Report:

Iran intensifying measures to seal underground nuclear tunnels

CNN reports that Iran has deliberately caved in and mined its underground nuclear tunnels, severely complicating the US deal to extract and destroy its half-ton uranium cache.

Hardliners in Iran denounce US deal as 'dishonorable compromise'

Iranian hardliners launch fierce protests in Tehran and Mashhad against negotiators over the looming US deal, decrying the pact as an act of betrayal.

Major Iran banks targeted in cyberattacks

Four major Iranian banks suffer cyberattack, no data leaks reported.

The West's vulnerability

Accountability constricts western actions, but is completely absent in Iran. Like other theocratic adversaries, it has become adept at exploiting Western accountability by appealing to westerners who are opposed to their leaders while it mows down opposition at home. Opinion.

Pakistani PM: 'Technical talks' to follow electronic deal signing

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says deal with US to be electronically signed within 24 hours, thanks Iran, US, and Qatar.

Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday

US President Donald Trump says enriched uranium will be diluted and destroyed, agreement with Iran to be signed on Sunday.

As US-Iran talks conclude

Report: UAE unlocks up to $20B for Tehran

Reuters reports that the UAE has agreed to release up to $20 billion to Iran to halt drone attacks, aligning with final US-Tehran peace talks. UAE denies the report.

'We hold the upper hand'

Araghchi details phased peace deal with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi outlines the two-stage US peace pact, demanding an explicit Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and vowing not to leave Hezbollah alone.

Fear of casualties

Report: Trump paused 'extreme risk' commando raid inside Iran

CNN reports a high-risk US operation to send ground troops into Iran to seize its atomic stockpile was being planned, before Trump paused the operation.

US official:

Iran deal '85% there,' we believe Israel will come around

A US official says an Iran deal is 85% done, trading economic relief for nuclear dismantling, but stresses it is contingent on Iran delivering.

Trump predicts Iran deal could be signed this weekend or Monday

Trump tells Axios he expects an Iran deal within days as Pakistan confirms a final, agreed peace text is ready.

Senator Lindsay Graham:

'Agreement with Iran is dangerous'

Senator Lindsey Graham welcomed President Trump’s remarks that the reports coming out of Iran are “false," and warned that any agreement that includes uranium enrichment would be a “very bad idea."

Minister Israel Katz:

'Israel will not withdraw from security zone'

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will continue independent operations against Iran, will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza, and will keep operating in northern Judea and Samaria.

Trump blasts Iran over leaked terms

Pres. Donald Trump sharply criticizes Iran, insisting terms reported in media not part of written agreement, says Tehran cannot be trusted and issues stern warning following an alleged drone attack against Indian vessels leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

Netanyahu warns:

As long as I am PM, Iran will not have nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to talks of impending US-Iran deal, noting past achievements and promising Iran will not achieve nuclear weapons going forward.

More details emerge as Iran-US deal nears

Iran-US deal reportedly includes permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of US forces stationed near Iran, and a complete halt to Israel's anti-terror operations in Lebanon and withdrawal of IDF forces from the area.

Report: Iran memorandum includes framework for enriched uranium

Agreement between US and Iran includes free passage through Strait of Hormuz; Iranian nuclear program to be discussed later, report says.

At ZOA's Washington mission

Congressional leaders lambast Iran and antisemitism

ZOA brings nearly 200 Jewish leaders to Washington to press Congress for stronger action against rising antisemitism, support for Judea and Samaria, and a tougher response to threats from Iran.

Toronto:

Iranian-backed terror network linked to fatal shooting of officer

Toronto police officer killed in a raid tied to an Iranian IRGC-backed attack on a US consulate.

'We ended the war'

Trump touts impending Iran agreement in virtual rally

Trump announces at tele-rally for Georgia candidate Burt Jones that the war with Iran ended and it has agreed never to have a nuke.

Report:

US was three hours from striking Iran before Trump called it off

NBC News reports that the US military was three hours from striking Iran when President Trump called off the mission, announcing an impending deal.

Ceasefire, sanctions review

What’s inside the developing US-Iran pact

According to Al Arabiya, the US-Iran framework includes a 60-day ceasefire, oil exports, and reopening the Hormuz strait. Iran: The MoU is nearly finalized but not yet complete.

Trump:

'Khamenei has approved our deal'

Trump says that Iran's Supreme Leader has approved a deal with the US. Netanyahu’s office: Israel is not a party to the MoU.

Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals

Iran has not approved any draft or memorandum of agreement with US, but is likely to do so due to US' acceptance of their demands, Fars claims.

Trump calls off strikes on Iran, says regime agreed to deal

President Donald Trump says Iran has approved a deal to end the war, prompting the cancellation of planned US strikes.

Trump vows US will seize Iran’s key oil hub

President Donald Trump says the US will seize Kharg Island and other Iranian energy assets while warning of more military strikes.

Iran denounces US ceasefire violations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement, warning that Washington would bear responsibility for any consequences of the escalation.

3 Indians killed in US strike

India confirmed three sailors were killed after a US strike disabled an oil tanker accused of violating the blockade on Iran.

'No agreement through force'

Iran's UN envoy demands Trump end military threats

Iran's UN envoy says force cannot achieve a deal, calls on Trump to stop threatening the Islamic Republic.

IAEA board to Iran:

'Grant access to the nuclear facilities'

UN’s nuclear monitoring agency approves American-supported resolution mandating that Tehran disclose its remaining stockpiles of enriched uranium and permit international oversight.

Vance:

'Netanyahu has gotten some things wrong, but he’s a good partner'

US Vice President JD Vance acknowledges some strategic rifts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating the US will prioritize its own interests.

Trump: Iran begged to stop

CENTCOM hits Iranian air defenses and major plant

The US launches massive strikes across Iran for the second night in a row, hitting defense sites and a major petrochemical plant.

Hegseth:

'CENTCOM will be busy tonight because we will hit Iran hard'

US Secretary of War reiterates Trump’s warning on imminent strikes on Iran, explains they are meant to force Tehran into a nuclear deal.

Trump convenes meeting to debate major new strikes on Iran

Axios reports that President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to consider hitting Iran with a massive strike.

Defense Minister:

Campaign against Iran is far from over

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel remains prepared to strike Iran and vows continued operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Amb Huckabee

'Things may get spicy in the Middle East soon'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hints at President Trump's announcement that strikes on Iran will resume soon.

Trump

'We'll hit Iran hard again today'

US President says America will continue striking Iran following the shooting down of an Apache helicopter, says Iran is 'playing us for suckers.'

GCC warns Iran: Aggression will lead to greater isolation

GCC ministers condemn Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, pledge collective defense and urge global action.