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Iranian Axis publishes 'assassination list'

Pro-Iranian Saberin News Agency publishes a graphic list naming targets for assassination of Israel's top security echelon.

Iranian Axis publishes 'assassination list'

Jews in Iran launch fundraising campaign for children of Gaza

Jewish community in Isfahan, Iran collects food and essential items for Gaza residents, emphasizing spiritual solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians, condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and calling for global efforts to end oppression.

Jews in Iran launch fundraising campaign for children of Gaza

Iran arrests 20 'Mossad agents', vows harsh punishment

Iran says 20 alleged Mossad operatives were arrested in recent months, warning of severe punishment. The announcement follows the execution of nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi.

Iran arrests 20 'Mossad agents', vows harsh punishment

US targets Iranian networks over sanctions evasion, repression

Sanctions aim to block Iran’s revenue from oil sales, disrupt proxy funding, and penalize surveillance tech used to suppress dissent and enforce hijab rules.

US targets Iranian networks over sanctions evasion, repression

Iranian government executes spy for Israel and ISIS terrorist

Iran executes two men, one accused of spying for Israel and another linked to ISIS. Both executions follow Supreme Court rulings.

Iranian government executes spy for Israel and ISIS terrorist

Iran backs Hezbollah, rejects disarmament plan

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expresses support for Hezbollah’s rejection of Lebanon's plan to disarm the group, claims the group recovered after setbacks in last year’s war with Israel.

Iran backs Hezbollah, rejects disarmament plan

Trump issues threat to Iran:

'If they restart their nuclear program, we'll be back'

President Trump threatens Iran with a swift response if they restart their nuclear program, following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June.

'If they restart their nuclear program, we'll be back'

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani named Iran’s new security chief

Iranian President Pezeshkian names longtime Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani as head of the Supreme National Security Council. The move follows Iran’s 12-day conflict with Israel. Larijani, a former IRGC member, replaces Ali Akbar Ahmadian.

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani named Iran’s new security chief

Iran refuses to allow inspectors into nuclear facilities

A delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency, visiting Iran next week, is authorized solely to hold technical and professional discussions.

Iran refuses to allow inspectors into nuclear facilities

After clash with Israel

Iran forms National Defense Council

Iran approves the creation of a National Defense Council following its June confrontation with Israel. The new body, chaired by President Pezeshkian, will centralize military planning and boost the armed forces' capabilities.

Iran forms National Defense Council

Largest US Iran sanctions since 2018 hit oil shipping fleet

The designations target over 115 individuals, companies, and vessels tied to a vast Iranian oil shipping empire controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

Largest US Iran sanctions since 2018 hit oil shipping fleet

Iran:

Two US Jews arrested in Iran on suspicion of espionage

Two Jews, holding US citizenship, were arrested in Iran for interrogation on suspicion of ties to Israel following Operation Rising Lion.

Two US Jews arrested in Iran on suspicion of espionage

Espionage:

Israeli indicted for espionage and contact with Iranian agent

Serious indictment filed against Israeli accused of contact with Iranian officials and transferring sensitive security information, facing potential life sentence.

Israeli indicted for espionage and contact with Iranian agent

Crown Prince unites opposition: End the Islamic Republic now!

Prince Reza Pahlavi unites over 500 Iranian opposition figures in Munich, declaring a "historic moment" to end the Islamic Republic. He condemns the regime's destruction of Iran and unveils a five-pillar strategy for a democratic future.

Crown Prince unites opposition: End the Islamic Republic now!

New details on Iran attack:

The bomb that could have paralyzed Israel

Iran was working on developing an electromagnetic pulse bomb which could have crippled Israel's electrical infrastructure.

The bomb that could have paralyzed Israel

Iran, European powers agree to continue nuclear talks

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with European powers after "serious, frank, and detailed" discussions in Istanbul, the first since last month's bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites.

Iran, European powers agree to continue nuclear talks

Iran threatens to quit NPT over snapback sanctions

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi threatens that Iran will leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of meeting with EU countries which have warned of the reimposition of snapback sanctions.

Iran threatens to quit NPT over snapback sanctions

Israeli rabbi sends rare message to Iranian Supreme Leader

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu challenges Iranian leaders with scriptural and historical arguments, urging them to recognize Israel’s divine legitimacy.

Israeli rabbi sends rare message to Iranian Supreme Leader

Report:

Iran suspects Israel in wave of mysterious fires and explosions

For over two weeks, a string of unexplained fires and explosions has shaken Iran, hitting everything from oil refineries and apartment blocks to roads near major airports and even a shoe factory.

Iran suspects Israel in wave of mysterious fires and explosions

Iran demands:

'Expel Israel from FIFA over attacks on athletes'

Iran urges FIFA to expel Israel, alleging attacks on athletes during recent military operations, presses IOC to act against Israel for “human rights violations.”

'Expel Israel from FIFA over attacks on athletes'

Defense Minister:

'We are at the closest point to achieving the war’s objectives'

Defense Minister Israel Katz leads a multi-front security assessment, signals the potential renewal of military action against Iran.

'We are at the closest point to achieving the war’s objectives'

Haskel meets Dutch MP

'A courageous voice against Iranian regime, rising antisemitism'

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel met yesterday in Jerusalem with Dutch Member of Parliament Ulysse Ellian during his 1st visit to Israel.

'A courageous voice against Iranian regime, rising antisemitism'

Iran:

Agents, fake invitation and DNA helped Mossad penetrate IRGC

Iran attempts to conceal a series of severe security failures, following deep-cover Mossad operations that led to the precise elimination of senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officials.

Agents, fake invitation and DNA helped Mossad penetrate IRGC

Moments before ceasefire:

Senior Iranian nuclear scientist key target in Israeli strike

Mohammad Reza Seddiqi Saber, a senior nuclear scientist regarded as a key figure in Iran's nuclear warhead development program, was killed in a precision Israeli strike just hours before the ceasefire in Operation Rising Lion.

Senior Iranian nuclear scientist key target in Israeli strike

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The campaign against Iran is not over'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir led a special meeting emphasizing a complex and challenging reality that requires multi-arena operations.

'The campaign against Iran is not over'

Iran:

Cyberattacks damage critical infrastructure

For the first time, Tehran acknowledges critical systems attacked in a coordinated and large-scale manner, blames "foreign entities" and establishes special team to prevent further intrusions.

Cyberattacks damage critical infrastructure

'Finally, we had what we wanted'

Netanyahu reveals what really ties him to Trump

In a wide-ranging interview, Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses US politics, his legacy, personal regrets, and an unexpected moment with President Trump over hamburgers.

Netanyahu reveals what really ties him to Trump

Iran threatens Gulf security if Europe moves on sanctions

Iranian lawmaker warns that the Islamic Republic could end regional security cooperation if European states trigger the UN snapback mechanism to reimpose sanctions.

Iran threatens Gulf security if Europe moves on sanctions

Iran launches satellite rocket in first test since June war

Iran tests the Ghased satellite launch vehicle, previously used by the IRGC, to assess new technologies.

Iran launches satellite rocket in first test since June war

Iranian FM:

'Enrichment is dear to us, no plans to stop'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country refuses to abandon uranium enrichment, calling it a matter of "national pride."

'Enrichment is dear to us, no plans to stop'

Concerning facts on Israel's security situation

A stark warning - the next war may be far worse than October 7. In the campaign against Hamas, we have already suffered a loss.

Concerning facts on Israel's security situation

Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Iran says it will hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday, amid rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Iran was a Potemkin country, but……

Let us give Iran credit for its propaganda and image projection of being more than they actually were, this aided by a weak West, Europe and America with insubstantial foolish leaders who swallowed Iran’s propaganda and bluff. And what now? Opinion.

Iran was a Potemkin country, but……

US intel confirms:

Iranian President injured in Israeli attack

US intelligence sources confirm to CBS News that Iranian President Pezeshkian was injured during an Israeli strike last month, corroborating Iranian state media reports.

Iranian President injured in Israeli attack

Europe warns Iran:

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

France, Britain, and Germany issue a stern warning to Iran, demanding immediate resumption of nuclear diplomacy and threatening to reinstate UN sanctions by summer's end if "concrete progress" towards a nuclear deal isn't made.

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

IDF soldier charged with passing info to Iranian agents for money

An indictment was filed against an IDF soldier for contact with a foreign agent and passing information to the enemy, after he had contact with Iranian agents.

IDF soldier charged with passing info to Iranian agents for money

Teacher arrested for spying for Iran

The ISA and the Israel Police have recently arrested an Israeli citizen, a teacher residing in the Negev, on suspicion of carrying out security missions for Iran.

Teacher arrested for spying for Iran

Khamenei claims:

'Israeli strikes aimed to undermine Iranian system, spark unrest'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei charges that Israel's June offensive sought to "weaken the system" and incite internal unrest for regime overthrow.

'Israeli strikes aimed to undermine Iranian system, spark unrest'

Iranian weapons shipment to Houthis intercepted in Yemen

The Yemeni National Resistance Forces intercepted over 750 tons of Iranian-made weapons bound for the Houthis, including missiles, drones, radar systems, and military manuals.

Iranian weapons shipment to Houthis intercepted in Yemen

Bahraini Crown Prince:

Volatility in the Gulf reduced thanks to war on Iran

In White House talks, President Trump and Bahrain’s Crown Prince discuss reduced regional tensions and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Volatility in the Gulf reduced thanks to war on Iran

Report: This is how Iran bypassed Israel's air defense systems

Wall Street Journal report reveals how Iran adapted its missile tactics during Operation Rising Lion, exploiting gaps in Israel’s air defense systems to increase their effectiveness.

Report: This is how Iran bypassed Israel's air defense systems

Trump:

'I'm in no rush to talk to Iran'

US President Trump states he is "in no rush" to talk to Iran, despite their desire for discussions.

'I'm in no rush to talk to Iran'

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

'Propaganda'

Iran's Supreme Leader responds to former Israeli Defense Minister

Iran dismisses Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s open letter as propaganda aimed at manipulating global opinion, while reaffirming its regional resilience amid escalating tensions.

Iran's Supreme Leader responds to former Israeli Defense Minister

Trump:

'I sought to postpone Iran strike, then approved it'

US President reveals he was concerned that the timing of the US airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program were revealed in the American media.

'I sought to postpone Iran strike, then approved it'

Netanyahu tells Trump he will attack Iran again

Prime Minister Netanyahu made it clear to President Trump that Israel would take militarily action if Iran resumes its nuclear efforts.

Netanyahu tells Trump he will attack Iran again

'Try to stay cool!'

Iran's FM slams Israel, Sa'ar fires back

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar mocks Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on X after Araghchi belittled Israel's military.

Iran's FM slams Israel, Sa'ar fires back

Iran Threatens:

Israel will pay for targeting Iranian President

An Iranian official accused Israel of an assassination attempt on Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and warned that Tehran will respond.

Israel will pay for targeting Iranian President

Filipina dies from wounds in Iran missile strike on Israel

Leah Mosquera, 49, succumbed to wounds weeks after an Iranian missile struck her Rehovot home during Operation Rising Lion.

Filipina dies from wounds in Iran missile strike on Israel

Report:

Iranian President wounded in Israeli attack

Iranian media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian was wounded a few days after the war with Israel began while he was at a meeting in western Tehran.

Iranian President wounded in Israeli attack

Mid-air crisis over Tehran:

Israeli F-15 saved by daring in-flight refueling

An Israeli F-15 fighter jet narrowly avoided disaster deep over Iranian territory after a critical fuel malfunction during Operation Rising Lion.

Israeli F-15 saved by daring in-flight refueling

Israel warns:

Iran’s uranium potentially retrievable after US strikes

Israeli official says that the deeply buried enriched uranium at an Iranian nuclear facility may be retrievable, complicating assessments of US strike damage.

Iran’s uranium potentially retrievable after US strikes

State Department to US citizens: 'Do not travel to Iran!'

State Department’s Hostage Affairs office cautions Americans over heightened detention risk, highlights plight of former hostage Emad Shargi in new awareness campaign.

State Department to US citizens: 'Do not travel to Iran!'

Netanyahu:

If after 60 days Hamas isn't dismantled-we will resume fighting

In Washington statement, Prime Minister lays out 60-day ceasefire plan linked to release of hostages and end to Hamas's rule in Gaza; warns of military action if diplomatic efforts fail, including on Iranian nuclear threat.

If after 60 days Hamas isn't dismantled-we will resume fighting

Defense Minister warns Iran

'If we need to, we'll strike again with even greater force'

Defense Minister Israel Katz sent a warning to the Iranian regime during a pilots course graduation ceremony.

'If we need to, we'll strike again with even greater force'

Iranian plots target Jews, Israelis in Britain, MPs warn

Parliamentary report reveals sharp rise in Iranian plots targeting Jews, Israelis, and dissidents in the UK, calling for urgent action to counter Tehran’s aggression.

Iranian plots target Jews, Israelis in Britain, MPs warn

Netanyahu:

'Israel and the US are the only two innovation nations'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke in a recent interview about the cooperation between Israel and the USA in the field of artificial intelligence and Israel's remarkable innovations and economic success despite the war.

'Israel and the US are the only two innovation nations'

Graham backs Israel:

'Hamas must be fully removed from Gaza'

Senator Lindsey Graham meets with PM Netanyahu to discuss regional security, stresses the importance of keeping Iran weakened and fully removing Hamas from Gaza for peace.

'Hamas must be fully removed from Gaza'

US sanctions firms tied to Iran's oil sales for terrorism funding

The US Treasury sanctions 22 entities across Hong Kong, UAE, and Turkey for facilitating Iranian oil sales that fund the IRGC-QF, a key player in Iran’s terrorist operations.

US sanctions firms tied to Iran's oil sales for terrorism funding

Tehran rejects Trump's claim of scheduled talks

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson firmly denies a US claim of a meeting request, contradicting President Trump's assertion of scheduled talks.

Tehran rejects Trump's claim of scheduled talks