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Indictment against 2 brothers for ties with Iranian intelligence

The brothers, residents of the Jerusalem area in their 20s, for security offenses related to their connections with Iranian intelligence operatives.

Indictment against 2 brothers for ties with Iranian intelligence

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'US must drop unrealistic demands'

Iran may continue indirect nuclear talks if the US shows seriousness, says FM Araghchi, who calls on Washington to drop what he describes as its “unrealistic demands".

'US must drop unrealistic demands'

Iran arrests reformists for 'supporting the Zionist regime'

Iranian authorities arrest three reformist figures, including Reform Front leader Azar Mansouri. State media cite charges of acting against the constitution and coordinating with enemy propaganda.

Iran arrests reformists for 'supporting the Zionist regime'

Akunis:

'World must prevent Iran from holding nuclear arms'

Speaking to Newsmax, Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis warns that Iran must be prevented from obtaining nuclear weapons, saying Tehran refuses to compromise and still retains nuclear and missile capabilities.

'World must prevent Iran from holding nuclear arms'

Tehran threatens: 'Rain of missiles' on Israel

As talks continue between the US and Iran in Oman, Tehran increases psychological warfare, hanging giant signs of Israel under threat of missile barrages.

Tehran threatens: 'Rain of missiles' on Israel

The Red Line Gideon Sa’ar sets for the Gaza Strip

The foreign minister met with his Paraguayan counterpart, praising the recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization and warning: Iranian missiles threaten Europe as well.

The Red Line Gideon Sa’ar sets for the Gaza Strip

Iranian Pres

'Talks a step forward, won't tolerate language of force'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the recent talks between Iran and the United States, saying that they took place with the support of "friendly governments in the region" and were a "step forward."

'Talks a step forward, won't tolerate language of force'

Ben Gvir

'Netanyahu is doing an excellent job with Iran'

National Security Minister says PM will 'bring achievements' in meeting with President Trump this week.

'Netanyahu is doing an excellent job with Iran'

Graham:

'Open to Iran deal, but Congress must approve'

Sen. Lindsey Graham says any US-Iran agreement must meet national security needs and be submitted to Congress, noting Iran’s track record makes any deal difficult to advance.

'Open to Iran deal, but Congress must approve'

Iran FM:

'Oman talks a good start, Iran missile program not negotiable'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says talks with the US will resume soon, warns US bases could be targeted if Iran is attacked.

'Oman talks a good start, Iran missile program not negotiable'

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, to meet in Washington to discuss US-Iran negotiations.

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

US sanctions Iran’s oil network as officials meet in Oman

US sanctions 15 entities and 14 vessels tied to Iran’s oil network as officials meet in Oman for rare talks.

US sanctions Iran’s oil network as officials meet in Oman

WSJ report:

Iran rejects US demand to halt enrichment in Oman talks

Iran rejects US calls to halt uranium enrichment in Oman talks, though both sides agree to keep negotiating as Tehran signals openness to discussing enrichment levels.

Iran rejects US demand to halt enrichment in Oman talks

Report:

Iran willing to cede nuclear program, but not ballistic missiles

CENTCOM chief's presence at US-Iran talks intended to increase pressure, but Iran will not retreat, media outlet Nournews stresses.

Iran willing to cede nuclear program, but not ballistic missiles

Will Iran agree to the US' demands?

Turkey- and Qatar-authored document revealing US demands from Iran exposed.

Will Iran agree to the US' demands?

Iranian FM arrives in Oman for new round of talks with US

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman for a new round of nuclear talks with the US and is set to meet Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Iranian FM arrives in Oman for new round of talks with US

Iran claims

'Missile can reach Israel in 10 minutes'

An Iranian report claims that the Khoramshahr-4 missile has been deployed in underground facilities, with speeds of up to 16 times the speed of sound, a range of 2,000 kilometers, and a heavy warhead.

'Missile can reach Israel in 10 minutes'

Iranian spy cell uncovered in central Israel

Two Israeli civilians from the Jerusalem area were arrested on suspicion of committing serious security offenses while maintaining ongoing contact with hostile elements.

Iranian spy cell uncovered in central Israel

IRGC seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf

Vessels carrying over one million liters of fuel overtaken by IRGC, report says.

IRGC seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf

Lebanon concerned: Syria to aid Israel in next war?

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says his country has not forgotten its 'revenge' against Lebanon.

Lebanon concerned: Syria to aid Israel in next war?

Yeshiva student who spied for Iran sentenced to prison

Eliezer Stern, haredi involved in espionage for Iran, sentenced to three years in prison.

Yeshiva student who spied for Iran sentenced to prison

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Former US Ambassador Dan Shapiro shares his expectations of the US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday.

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Over detention

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in Iran

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi begins a hunger strike to protest her detention and harsh conditions in Iran, with her family warning her health and safety are in serious danger.

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in Iran

Vance:

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Rubio:

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Rubio says Trump is ready to meet “anyone," including Iran, but stresses any talks must address missiles, terror sponsorship, nuclear activity, and human rights.

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

After cancellation, US confirms:

Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

The US administration has confirmed that it agreed to the request of Arab countries to hold talks with Iran on Friday in Oman, hours after initially announcing their cancellation.

Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

Talks blow up

Planned meetings between the US and Iran canceled

The talks scheduled to take place between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have been canceled. U.S. reports indicate that Iran has backed out of the understandings.

Planned meetings between the US and Iran canceled

Who speaks for Washington in Iran’s Information War?

Why U.S. silence has allowed others to shape Iranian perceptions of American policy-with catastrophic consequences for Iranian people and strategic costs for Washington. Opinion.

Who speaks for Washington in Iran’s Information War?

Smoke over Iranian capital:

Massive fire erupts in Tehran market

A massive fire broke out in Jannat Abbad market in western Tehran, footage shows large plume of smoke over the city.

Massive fire erupts in Tehran market

Israel's demands for Iran during Witkoff's visit

Senior defense officials warn that an agreement that focuses only on the nuclear issue would be weak and dangerous and insist the Iranian problem must be addressed comprehensively.

Israel's demands for Iran during Witkoff's visit

Khamenei's secret message to Putin

Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council reportedly delivered a message from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting last week.

Khamenei's secret message to Putin

Iran summons EU ambassadors after IRGC terror designation

Iran summons EU ambassadors after the bloc designated the IRGC a terror group, warns of reciprocal action.

Iran summons EU ambassadors after IRGC terror designation

Report:

Iran ready to halt nuclear activity ahead of US meeting

Iran signals readiness to suspend its nuclear program ahead of planned US-Iran talks in Istanbul and transfer its uranium to Russia, according to The New York Times.

Iran ready to halt nuclear activity ahead of US meeting

Trump:

'We have big ships heading there, we have talks going with them'

Trump reiterates that major US forces are heading toward Iran as Washington continues talks, warning that while a deal is possible, failure could lead to “bad things."

'We have big ships heading there, we have talks going with them'

Khamenei adviser warns:

'A US strike will pull Israel into the conflict'

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says Tehran is ready for war, warns Israel will be targeted if the US strikes, and insists enriched uranium will stay in Iran.

'A US strike will pull Israel into the conflict'

Britain targets Iran minister, police chiefs in new sanctions

London sanctions ten individuals and one Iranian police body, citing violence against peaceful protestors and pledging continued action with global partners.

Britain targets Iran minister, police chiefs in new sanctions

Ukraine to designate IRGC as terrorist organization

Ukraine informs Israel that it will designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

Ukraine to designate IRGC as terrorist organization

Khamenei claims CIA, Mossad led plot to ignite Iran unrest

In a series of posts, Iran’s Supreme Leader claims Israel and the US planned, directed, and fueled violent unrest aimed at undermining Iran’s security.

Khamenei claims CIA, Mossad led plot to ignite Iran unrest

Report:

US and Iran to resume nuclear talks on Friday

Planned Istanbul talks mark first direct US-Iran contact since last June's conflict, amid regional diplomacy and ongoing pressure for a nuclear deal.

US and Iran to resume nuclear talks on Friday

Netanyahu to Iran

'Anyone who attacks us will suffer unbearable consequences'

A special debate was held in the plenary to mark the 77th anniversary of the Knesset's establishment.

'Anyone who attacks us will suffer unbearable consequences'

Kisch warns Iran against involving Israel

'Iran has an interest in keeping Israel out of the conflict,' Education Minister Yoav Kisch tells radio station.

Kisch warns Iran against involving Israel

Lindsey Graham:

'Peace requires Iran regime’s fall'

Sen. Lindsey Graham says peace requires Iran’s regime to fall, as Trump urges Tehran to reach a deal and responds to Khamenei’s warning that any conflict would become a regional war.

'Peace requires Iran regime’s fall'

Iran denies Guards planned live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz

Iran denies reports that the Revolutionary Guards planned live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz, saying media claims were incorrect.

Iran denies Guards planned live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz

Iran frees protester on bail after US warns of possible execution

Iran releases protester Erfan Soltani on bail after the US warned he faced execution, a claim Tehran denies.

Iran frees protester on bail after US warns of possible execution

Report:

US tells Iran it is open to negotiating a deal

US official tells Axios that the Trump administration has conveyed to Iran that it is open to a meeting to negotiate a deal. Regional states push to broker a meeting.

US tells Iran it is open to negotiating a deal

'We’ll see if he’s right'

Trump counters Khamenei’s warning

Trump responds to Khamenei’s warning that any US attack would spark a regional war, saying the US hopes for a deal but is prepared to test the threat if diplomacy fails.

Trump counters Khamenei’s warning

Inseparable friends:

From a swimming pool in the Jezreel Valley to attacking Iran

Pilot Brig. Gen. (res.) A and flight inspector Lt. Col. (res.) R. speak of their friendship that started at age 13 in the Jezreel Valley and continued through three decades of shared military services.

From a swimming pool in the Jezreel Valley to attacking Iran

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir meets senior Pentagon officials

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir spent the weekend in Washington for a series of high-level security meetings with his American counterparts.

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir meets senior Pentagon officials

Iran Primed for a Fall

The head of the snake that has brought so much destruction to the world will finally be decapitated. Only President Trump can make this happen.

Iran Primed for a Fall

Iran nuclear chief claims weapons have 'no place'

Iran’s nuclear chief says nuclear weapons have “no place" in Iran’s doctrine, rejects US pressure ahead of IAEA meeting.

Iran nuclear chief claims weapons have 'no place'

Iranian President:

'War would benefit neither Iran nor US'

Iranian President Pezeshkian tells Egypt's Al-Sisi that Tehran doesn't seek war with the US. Iran's top security official says progress has been made in negotiations despite US warships off Iran's shores.

'War would benefit neither Iran nor US'

Image of former PM’s son allegedly used in Iran protest coverage

Iranian regime channels reported that opposition elements used a photo of David Bennett, the son of the former prime minister, claiming he was killed in the wave of protests in the country.

Image of former PM’s son allegedly used in Iran protest coverage

Saudi Arabia warns:

If Trump backtracks, it will strengthen the Iranian regime

If US President Donald Trump doesn't follow through on promises to strike Iran, IRGC will be 'emboldened,' Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman warns.

If Trump backtracks, it will strengthen the Iranian regime

Iran threatens to attack Israel

Major General Amir Hatami, commander-in-chief of the IRGC army, warns 'enemy's' movements are being monitored, threatens to respond to any attacks.

Iran threatens to attack Israel

Mysterious explosions in southern Iran

Iranian media claims explosions were caused by exploding gas balloons, explosion reported in Qom, around 140 kilometers from Tehran.

Mysterious explosions in southern Iran

Satellite images show:

Iran building roofs over bombed nuclear sites

Associated Press report: Satellite images show Iran built roofs over bombed nuclear sites at Natanz and Isfahan to obscure salvage efforts.

Iran building roofs over bombed nuclear sites

Over brutal crackdown

US sanctions Iranian Interior Minister

The US imposes sanctions on Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and five other officials over brutal crackdown that killed thousands of protesters.

US sanctions Iranian Interior Minister

'Only they know for sure'

Trump hints he gave Iran ultimatum

US President hints he gave Iran an ultimatum to make a deal: "Iran wants to make a deal."

Trump hints he gave Iran ultimatum

Did the pressure work?

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is open to nuclear talks with the US but demands an end to military threats as mediators work on a framework.

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

The next Israel-Iran war will not look like the last one

Iran and Israel learned much from their 2025 war, meaning the next conflict may be more ferocious and dangerous. Opinion.

The next Israel-Iran war will not look like the last one