Iran

Iranian official

Fatalities in anti-regime protests top 5,000

A senior Iranian official said that at least 5,000 people have been killed in protests, including about 500 security personnel.

Former IDF commander:

'We missed a historic opportunity'

'White House is acting against Israeli interests,' Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror calls for setting red lines, and notes that the world missed a historic opportunity to weaken Iran.

Accused of 'riots'

Iran arrests Bahai minority members

Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accusing them of involvement in “riots," as rights groups warn of systematic persecution and a harsh crackdown following nationwide protests.

New details revealed:

Why Trump chose not to strike Iran this week

Washington Post report provides new details on Trump’s decision to halt imminent US airstrikes on Iran after executions were canceled.

Former US Ambassador:

'Trump may target Iran’s Supreme Leader within days'

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro warns Trump may attempt to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying rising tensions and US military positioning could trigger major strikes but not immediate regime change.

Op-ed:

A sea of blood between a nation and its dictator

Does the world understand that a nation of ninety million people is being held hostage by wild clerics who rule through fear, bullets, and graves? Opinion.

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu held second phone call to discuss Iran

Axios reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke on Thursday night to discuss Iran, their second phone call in two days on the Iran crisis.

Trump:

'Nobody convinced me not to strike Iran, I convinced myself'

Trump thanks Iran’s regime for cancelling hundreds of planned executions, denies reports that he was convinced by Israel or Arab countries not to strike Iran.

IDF Spokesman:

Military at peak readiness as regional tensions rise

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says the military is fully prepared on all fronts, urges public to rely on official updates, and confirms no change in Home Front guidelines.

Iranian-Israeli reporter:

A US strike now would not change Iran

According to Iran International journalist Babak Itzhaki a strike on regime targets would not lead to any real results in Iran other than another round of missiles on Israel.

Iran on the agenda

Report: Mossad Chief in US for high-level meetings

Barnea’s US visit comes amid Israel-US consultations on Iran protests, possible military action, and concerns over retaliation and renewed talks.

Bodies held hostage

Iran demands large payments from families of murdered protesters

Testimonies from parents of those murdered during protests in Iran reveal that authorities are demanding large sums of money in exchange for returning the bodies of their children.

Report:

Trump advised major Iran strike unlikely to topple regime

US officials tell the Wall Street Journal that Trump’s advisers warned him that a major strike won’t topple the Iranian regime and could spark wider conflict.

US-Iran:

Graham to travel to Israel as tensions reach critical point

Senator Lindsey Graham says he will travel to Israel to meet Netanyahu as US-Iran tensions spike.

Israel declares Iranian bank a terrorist organization

The Minister of Defense has signed a declaration against Iran’s Bank Melli, which serves as a key conduit for transferring funds to the Revolutionary Guards and the Quds Force.

Sen. Graham:

Reports Trump backed down from Iran action 'beyond inaccurate'

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) refuted reports that President Donald Trump was backing down from US action in Iran.

'Protest symbol' will not be put to death

Erfan Soltani, who was sentenced to death for his part in the protests in Iran, will not be executed.

Security echelon estimates:

US strike won't necessarily lead to attack on Israel

Immediate threat to Israel from possible US strike on Iran, high alert maintained.

Indictment filed against soldier for espionage offenses

The soldier is accused of being recruited by Iranian operatives and transferring photos and videos of IDF sites, as well as information on weaponry.

Trump says Iran regime may fall, but withholds backing Pahlavi

In an interview with Reuters, Trump says Iran’s regime could fall amid deadly protests but hesitates to back Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, questioning whether Iranians would accept him as a leader.

G7 warns Iran:

Further sanctions loom over deadly crackdown on protesters

G7 warns Iran that continued violent repression of nationwide protests could trigger new sanctions, citing mass casualties and widespread human rights abuses.

Report:

Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

Sources tell NBC News that Trump has instructed his national security team that any strike on Iran must deliver a decisive blow to the regime rather than trigger prolonged conflict.

'Israeli plot'

Iran FM denies mass casualties in protests

Speaking to Fox News, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects reports of mass protest casualties, blaming “terrorists" and an “Israeli plot".

Amid Iran escalation

UK, US raise security alerts for Israel

UK and US issue heightened travel and security warnings for Israel amid rising regional tensions and concerns over potential escalation involving Iran.

Heightened alert:

Iran closes its airspace

Iran closes its airspace except for approved flights. Meanwhile, fighter jets heard over Iraq.

Trump:

Killing in Iran has stopped

The President seemed to hint that the Iranian forces who shot protesters were shot at as well: 'They said people were shooting at them with guns and they shot back.'

Report:

Secret Israel-Iran messages sought to prevent preemptive strikes

Days before unrest erupted in Iran, Israel and Iran quietly exchanged assurances through Russia aimed at avoiding preemptive military action, according to a report.

Israeli reporter's tweet reaches Iran

Political reporter Tamir Morag's post about the Iran protests was cited by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Amid Iran tensions

Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings to operate flights during the daytime only as reports indicate that the US will strike Iran in the coming days.

Highest alert

US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

Israeli officials estimate the US may take military action against Iran in the coming days, a move expected to affect Israel’s Home Front Command guidelines and regional security preparedness.

European officials:

US attack on Iran closing in

European officials say President Trump has decided to take military action against the Iranian regime, and it is only a matter of time.

Doctors in Iran

'Shooting at protesters is aimed to kill'

Doctors in hospitals in Tehran told the British Guardian that Iranian security forces are targeting the eyes and heads of protesters with the intent to kill.

USA withdraws personnel from Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar

Personnel at the US Al Udeid base in Qatar were ordered to leave by the end of the day as Iran warns of action against Americans in the Middle East.

Report:

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Israeli and Arab officials urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran despite intense protests and rising casualties, according to NBC News.

As death toll soars

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Iran’s rising protest death toll as “horrifying" and says new sanctions will be proposed swiftly.

Second day in a row

US again urges citizens: Leave Iran immediately

US once again urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate, travel disruptions grow, and the regime restricts communications and flights.

Trump warns Iran:

'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

In an interview with CBS News, Trump warns Iran of “very strong action" if it hangs protesters, pledging help for Iranian citizens.

Rising tensions with Iran

Cabinet convened; IDF increases alert level

Israel has raised its alert level across several defense systems as the IDF prepares for potential escalation.

UK summons Iranian amb. over 'brutal' killing of protesters

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper tells Parliament the government will impose 'full and further sanctions' on Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

German Chancellor:

'Iranian regime in its final days and weeks’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Iran’s regime nearing collapse as widespread protests and deadly crackdown grip the country, with mounting international pressure and warnings from President Trump over Tehran’s actions.

Trump

'Iranians, keep protesting, help is on the way'

US President posts message of support to Iranian people as reports emerge of massive death toll in regime crackdown.

Video gone viral:

Iranian woman exposes global hypocrisy

Young Iranian woman accuses the global far left of selective outrage, remaining silent over Iran’s brutal repression and digital blackout while loudly mobilizing around Gaza, exposing what she calls a deep moral hypocrisy.

For first time:

Iranian official admits scope of protest fatalities

Iranian official tells Reuters about 2,000 killed in two weeks of protests, as authorities blame unrest on terrorism and foreign interference.

New report:

Death toll of Iran protests horrifyingly high

Iran International says its verified review of security, medical, and eyewitness sources points to a massive, coordinated killing during protests.

Middle East Studies Expert:

US moves are pushing Iran to a tipping point - but slowly

Middle East Studies director Dr. Yehudah Balanga explains that military force, economic pressure, and covert tactics are all on the table, but regime change is far from guaranteed.

EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over crackdown on protesters

EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over Tehran’s crackdown on anti-regime protesters, with President Metsola urging stronger action.

Report:

Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran

CBS News reports that Trump has been briefed on expanded military, cyber, and psychological options as Iran’s protests escalate.

Zelenskyy:

'World must help Iranians seize moment for change'

Zelenskyy calls Iran’s protests an “uprising," urging global action to help Iranians seek change and criticizing Tehran’s role in aiding Russia.

Khamenei says pro‑regime rallies are a 'warning' to the US

Iran’s Supreme Leader praises pro‑government rallies after two weeks of protests, calling them a “warning" to the US.

As protests escalate

US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately

US warns citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests intensify, internet is restricted, flights are canceled, and land borders become the safest exit routes amid rising risks of detention.

Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran

Trump announces a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran amid the ongoing unrest in the Islamic Republic.

'Don't believe the rumors'

IDF responds as tensions rise

IDF Spokesperson Defrin said Israel remains defensively prepared amid rumors about Iran, stressing the protests are an internal matter as reports say Israel is on standby for possible US action.

Clash of narratives

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

White House officials debate how best to respond to Tehran, as some officials say the President prefers the military option, the White House claims he is leaning toward diplomacy.

Report:

Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

An Axios report says Iran’s foreign minister contacted a senior Trump envoy amid rising tensions, as President Trump weighs military options while leaving the door open to renewed nuclear talks.

Israelis receive more threatening messages

Amid the tension in the region and protests in Iran, Israelis once again received a threatening message in English with a mysterious and vague wording.

British lawmakers urge Starmer to outlaw Iran’s IRGC

UK politicians across parties urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to proscribe the IRGC amid Iran’s deadly crackdown, mass protests, and rising security concerns.

UN chief 'shocked’ by Iran crackdown, urges restraint

Antonio Guterres says he is “shocked" by Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and urges restraint, as reports suggest up to 2,000 killed in 48 hours.

Iranian President claims: Israel sent terrorists

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claims that foreign actors, including Israel and the United States, are sending terrorists disguised as protesters to destabilize the regime.

Truck drives through Iran solidarity protest in Los Angeles

U‑Haul drives through Iran‑solidarity protesters in Westwood, sparking chaos as activists confront the driver.

Sen. Graham:

'Iran’s nightmare will soon be coming to an end'

Lindsey Graham says Iran’s “nightmare" may soon end, amid reports of US discussions on possible action in Iran.