Iran

Refael answers

Did Iran obtain secret info on Israeli defense systems?

Iran claims to have hacked a Rafael subcontractor and accessed data on key defense systems. Rafael denies classified info was leaked, calling the claims unfounded.

Khamenei:

No US cooperation while it backs 'Zionist regime'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says no cooperation with the US is possible while it supports Israel and interferes in the region.

Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites 'stronger than before'

Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites “stronger than before” after Israeli-US strikes. Oman urges Tehran and Washington to resume stalled diplomacy.

Tiberias man charged with espionage for Iranian intelligence

A 23-year-old Israeli from Tiberias was indicted for spying for Iranian intelligence, targeting IDF sites, hotels, and Minister Ben-Gvir in exchange for payment.

Iran rejects direct US talks, vows to continue uranium enrichment

Iran’s FM Araghchi says Tehran won’t hold direct talks with the US and will continue enriching uranium, condemns snapback sanctions and warns Israel against further aggression.

14-year-old from Jaffa acted as agent for Hamas, ISIS

Authorities arrest Israeli Arab teen from Jaffa who collaborated with ISIS and Hamas terrorists, sending information on sensitive sites and attempting to produce explosives.

Defense echelon warns: Iran increasing regional terror activity

IDF and Mossad on alert as Iran Increases regional terror activity in Middle East, prepare for potential ground incursion.

'Defenseless'

The Mossad's message to Iran's Supreme Leader

A Mossad-affiliated X account published a message in Persian this evening, claiming that senior Revolutionary Guards officials are hiding information from Khamenei and making independent decisions.

25-year sentence for assassins who targeted Iranian dissident

Two Iranian-linked operatives sentenced to 25 years for a failed plot to assassinate dissident Masih Alinejad in NYC.

IAEA

Iran has not resumed enrichment, activity seen near nuclear sites

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, says that Iran has not resumed uranium enrichment since the outbreak of the war with Israel in June.

New footage

How Israel struck Iran’s ballistic missile sites

Marking one year since Operation 'Days of Repentance', the IDF has released new footage from the operation, which targeted and damaged Iran’s missile capabilities.

From Australia to Europe

The Iranian official behind a global terror network

The new exposure reveals 'fingerprint-free Iranian terror': strict compartmentalization, recruitment of foreigners, and secret communications - and the heavy price Iran pays internationally for its failures.

Iran declares major bank bankrupt amid sanctions

Iran’s Ayandeh Bank collapses and absorbed by Melli Bank. Officials blame bad debts and lavish projects as sanctions and economic turmoil deepen the Islamic Republic’s financial crisis.

Iran:

'No talks with US until demands become reasonable'

Iran says it won’t resume nuclear talks with the US due to “unreasonable demands”. The talks between the sides have been stalled since June airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Yom Kippur cyberattack on Israeli hospital traced to Iran

Wave of recent cyberattacks originated in Iran, includes Yom Kippur targeting of Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, National Cyber Directorate says.

IAEA:

Iran’s uranium stockpile survived US-Israeli bombing

Despite heavy US-Israeli strikes, Iran retains most of its enriched uranium, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

Watch

Iranian official: I wish I had built a bomb as Defense Minister

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says he regrets not pursuing nuclear weapons in the 1990s and would “absolutely” do so if given the chance, citing the 12-Day war with Israel as proof of urgent need for nuclear capability.

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad spy' after pardon rejected

Iran executes a man accused of spying for Mossad, citing a confession and court approval. The move follows a wave of executions and rising tensions after the June war with Israel.

Experts warn:

Hezbollah ‘waiting in the dark’ as it rebuilds in Lebanon

Le Figaro reports that Hezbollah is rebuilding its command structure with Iranian backing, despite its defeat by Israel. Experts warn its covert activity could spark future escalation.

Watch: Jews dance with the Torah in Tehran

Footage obtained by Arutz Sheva shows hundreds of worshipers at the Yosef Abad Synagogue in Tehran marking the end of the holiday season with 'Second Hakafot'.

Arab indicted for passing sensitive info to Iran during June op

Ahmad Shehab indicted for contacting Iranian agent, providing sensitive information about Israeli missile strikes during Operation Rising Lion in exchange for payment.

Man dies of wounds sustained in Iranian missile strike

Aharon Mizrahi, 76, of Ramat Gan, died after four months of fighting for his life following an Iranian missile strike that also killed his partner, Eti Cohen Angel, during Operation Rising Lion.

A call to prevent certain death:

The danger to Erfan Fard is real and avoidable

ICE is doing crucial work, but in this case, they are endangering a man who fights the Iranian mullahs, who courageously writes what he thinks and who must not be returned to Iran - where he will be summarily executed. Opinion.

Iranian newspaper against Hamas:

'October 7th attack is a tragedy for the Muslim world'

Iranian newspaper affiliated with Ayatollahs' regime attacks Hamas: 'Massacre caused enormous destruction and tens of thousands of deaths. This is a lose-lose situation, especially for the Muslim world.'

Russia helping Iran build eight nuclear power plants

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), announced that Iran will continue producing radiopharmaceuticals and is moving forward with plans to build eight nuclear power plants in partnership with Russia.

Drones, rockets and machine guns:

Israeli forces intercept Iranian arms shipment

The ISA and the IDF thwarted a large-scale Iranian arms smuggling attempt intended to reach terrorist operatives in Judea and Samaria.

Iran:

'IAEA cooperation deal invalid because of snapback sanctions'

Iran says its Cairo nuclear deal with the IAEA is no longer valid after E3-triggered snapback sanctions. FM Araghchi warns the move hampers diplomacy.

Trump warns Iran:

'Renewing nukes will be addressed promptly'

US President warns Iran against restarting its nuclear weapons program, saying the US would respond “promptly” if Tehran makes that decision.

Cyberattack on Israeli hospital:

Emails leaked, central management system unharmed

Investigations ongoing as Health Ministry and Assaf Harofeh provide details on data leak following Yom Kippur cyberattack.

Serious cyber attack against Israeli hospital on Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, the Ministry of Health, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), and the National Cyber Directorate announced that a serious cyberattack was identified and blocked.

National suicide should not be an option anywhere in the world

One thing is obvious: If we want to have a better future for all, evil must be identified, exposed, marginalized and eventually eliminated. Opinion.

Holon residents arrested for contact with Iranian intelligence

The Shin Bet and Israel Police arrested two 26-year-old residents of Holon suspected of working for Iranian intelligence, carrying out surveillance missions, and attempting to recruit others. An indictment is expected in the coming days.

ICC complaint accuses Iran of genocide over October 7 massacre

A relative of Shiri Bibas and her sons files an ICC complaint accusing Iran of genocide for aiding Hamas in the October 7 massacre. The filing seeks arrest warrants for Iran’s top leadership.

Iran vows full support for Hezbollah and Lebanon’s 'resistance’

Iran’s Ali Larijani pledges full support for Lebanon and Hezbollah, backing calls for regional unity against Israel.

Tehran condemns snapback sanctions, rejects new nuclear talks

Iran condemns the UN's snapback sanctions as "unjustifiable" following failed nuclear talks and Israeli-US strikes, warning of retaliation while rejecting negotiations that bring "new problems."

UN sanctions on Iran 'long overdue,' says Prince Reza Pahlavi

Iran’s Crown Prince hails UN snapback sanctions on Iran as overdue, urging nations to designate the IRGC as a terror group and support the Iranian people’s fight for freedom and democracy.

Officially:

Snapback sanctions hit Iran after failed diplomacy

UN sanctions on Iran have been officially reimposed, freezing assets and targeting its missile program.

Iran tries to recruit Israelis by phone

Israeli police have announced numerous reports of phone calls in broken Hebrew in which Iranian intelligence operatives tried to recruit civilians.

The world has no interest in the plight of Iran's women

Diplomacy toward a dictatorship is a form of appeasement that ignores the suffering of its citizen. Opinion.

'It wasn’t anything special'

Iranian President downplays injury during Israeli strike

Iran’s President Pezeshkian warns Trump’s actions could ignite war, downplays war injury, and invites nuclear inspectors amid looming UN sanctions and rising regional tensions.

Snapback to take effect:

UN rejects last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran

UN Security Council rejects resolution that would give Iran a six-month extension before sanctions are reimposed.

Iran built underground missile factories in Yemen

According to a report in Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel’s security services have detected significant advances in the Houthi militia’s capabilities in recent months.

Suspected Iranian spy who followed Ben Gvir indicted

A serious indictment has been filed against Yaakov Perl, an American-Israeli citizen suspected of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence, documenting the residence of former IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi, and surveilling the security arrangements of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

GOP senators:

'Bar sanctioned Iranian officials from diplomacy in the US'

Republican senators introduce bill to block sanctioned Iranian officials from entering the US for UN duties, citing threats to American safety and Iran’s history of targeting Americans.

Report:

Iran suspected of missile launch at Imam Khomeini spaceport

Satellite imagery analyzed by the Associated Press suggests Iran tested a missile at Imam Khomeini Spaceport, raising concerns amid sanctions and regional tensions.

Israeli-American accused of espionage for Iran

While living in Morocco, Yaakov Perl made contact with Iranian intelligence, and even came to Israel to carry out their instructions.

Iran’s President:

'European sanctions move lacks international legitimacy'

Iran’s President Pezeshkian condemns France, Britain, and Germany for reviving UN sanctions, accusing them of yielding to US pressure and undermining the JCPOA at the UN General Assembly.

IAEA chief:

Iran talks at 'difficult juncture' as sanctions set to return

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns Iran talks are at a “difficult juncture” as snapback sanctions near. Dialogue continues, but Tehran accuses Europe of undermining diplomacy.

Netanyahu

'We need to destroy the Iranian axis'

PM meets Defense Minister, Chief of Staff at the IDF headquarters, stresses, 'we are determined to achieve all of our war objectives' in the coming year.

Iran denies reports of planned meeting with E3 in Vienna

Iranian official denies reports of a meeting with European counterparts in Vienna as UN sanctions loom.

Iran:

'UN vote effectively suspended nuclear cooperation'

Iran's top security body says it will suspend cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog following a UN Security Council vote to reimpose sanctions.

Sa'ar welcomes

UN backs reimposition of sanctions on Iran

The UN Security Council fails to stop the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran's nuclear program. Foreign Minister Sa'ar hails the move, saying it will help prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, while Iran vows to respond to “unlawful” action.

After US pressure:

Iran backs down on anti-Israel measure at IAEA

Iran abruptly withdraws a resolution condemning attacks on its nuclear sites, a move Western diplomats say followed intense US lobbying and a threat to cut IAEA funding.

Europe and Iran fail to bridge gap on nuclear safeguards

Talks between Iran and European nations on Iran's nuclear program stall, with UN sanctions set to be reimposed. Tehran refuses concessions, despite Western demands for concrete action, and vows retaliation.

US designates 4 Iran-aligned militias as terrorist organizations

The State Department listed Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali as FTOs, citing Iranian support and threats to US forces.

US unleashes sanctions on Iranian regime’s crypto network

The US sanctions two Iranian financiers and a dozen firms for funneling over $100M in crypto from oil sales to the Iranian government, exposing its "shadow banking" network.

US Energy Secretary:

'Iran's nuclear weapons pathway must be dismantled'

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright declares that Iran's nuclear program must be "completely dismantled" following joint US-Israeli attacks on its enrichment plants.

Netanyahu

'If we didn't act, we'd die and the Jewish story would die'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the “Fifty States - One Israel” event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the largest delegation of American legislators to ever visit Israel.

Defense Min. Dir.

'War against Iran ended in victory, there will be more rounds'

The Director General of the Defense Ministry believes there will be further rounds of combat against Iran.

Analysis:

Iran's struggle for global realignment after Israeli strikes

If a path forward for Iran and the West exists at all, it will be found in the narrow space of mutual recognition of interests. Analysis.