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News and updates about Iran

Ongoing panic in Iran:

Tehran cracks down on suspected Israeli spy links, executes six

Iran claims to have uncovered espionage networks linked to Israel, arresting over 700 and executing six. Iranian citizens report an atmosphere of fear and reprisals.

Tehran cracks down on suspected Israeli spy links, executes six

Wave of arrests among Iranian Jews - despite loyalty to regime

Reports from Iran indicate a severe wave of persecution against Jews in Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan, amid suspicions of ties with Israel.

Wave of arrests among Iranian Jews - despite loyalty to regime

Israeli Animator Presents:

Our Man in Tehran - Ismail Qaani

Creator Evyatar Rosenberg presents a video inspired by rumors and conspiracy theories as to the source of Israeli intelligence in Iran.

Our Man in Tehran - Ismail Qaani

After US strikes

Macron cautions against Iran NPT exit

Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, French President Emmanuel Macron declares the strikes "genuinely effective" but warns that Iran's potential withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would be the "worst-case scenario.

Macron cautions against Iran NPT exit

Israel reveals:

The dramatic information that led to Operation Rising Lion

The IDF publishes a summary of Operation Rising Lion, which dealt a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, eliminated senior defense officials, and secured air dominance over Tehran.

The dramatic information that led to Operation Rising Lion

Historic decision:

Argentina to try AMIA bombing suspects in absentia

Argentina will try ten Iranian and Lebanese nationals in absentia for the 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing that killed 85, a landmark decision enabled by new laws.

Argentina to try AMIA bombing suspects in absentia

Iranian FM admits 'serious' nuclear site damage after 12-day war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms "serious" damage to the country's nuclear sites following a 12-day conflict with Israel. Araghchi also firmly denies any speculation about resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States.

Iranian FM admits 'serious' nuclear site damage after 12-day war

Swedish media:

Iran-backed gang recruiting drone pilots to hit Israeli sites

Swedish police investigate reports of drone pilot recruitment for attacks on Israeli and Jewish sites in Scandinavia.

Iran-backed gang recruiting drone pilots to hit Israeli sites

Commander of Hatzerim Base:

'We saw the fires in Iran's nuclear bases with our own eyes'

The commander of Hatzerim Base described the tense moments in the cockpit during raids in Iran and the sense of relief on the way back to Israel.

'We saw the fires in Iran's nuclear bases with our own eyes'

Iranian Rabbi compares Israel to ISIS

Dr. Younes Hamami Lalehzar, one of the leaders of Iranian Jews, compared the 'Zionist regime' to ISIS and claimed that Israel misused the goals of Judaism.

Iranian Rabbi compares Israel to ISIS

Dr. Martin Sherman:

Iran: State disintegration, not regime change

Israel cannot rely on regime change to ensure its security. It must aim at dismantling Iran into separate ethnic entities to ensure that, in the future, it will not become the grave menace that it was in the past. Opinion.

Iran: State disintegration, not regime change

Ben-Gurion University student arrested for aiding Iran

Israeli forces arrested a student from Ben-Gurion University, a resident of Deir al-Asad, who carried out tasks directed by Iranians.

Ben-Gurion University student arrested for aiding Iran

Amb. Leiter to Iranian exiles:

We hope regime will change, it's not a military goal

At town hall with Iranian exiles, Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter defends Israel’s decision not to topple the Tehran regime, says democracy must reflect the will of the people. 'We’ve set the stage, now it’s up to them to bring change.'

We hope regime will change, it's not a military goal

Iranian Parliament greenlights suspension of IAEA cooperation

Iran's Parliament approves a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, following the war with Israel.

Iranian Parliament greenlights suspension of IAEA cooperation

Special footage:

IAF F-15I jets en route to Tehran strikes

The Israel Air Force releases footage from Operation Rising Lion, showing Israeli F-15I jets on their way to strikes in Tehran, over 1,500 km from Israel.

IAF F-15I jets en route to Tehran strikes

Chief of Staff:

IDF commando forces operated in Iran

Lieutenant General Zamir states that Iran's nuclear weapons program was set back years and its ballistic missile program suffered a severe blow.

IDF commando forces operated in Iran

IDF presents:

How to shoot down hundreds of Iranian attack drones

IAF publishes footage from the cooperation between Attack helicopter squadrons and personnel from the Aerial Control and Flight Surveillance Array to defend Israel from Iran's UAVs.

How to shoot down hundreds of Iranian attack drones

Report:

Iranian leaders misinformed on scale of nuclear site destruction

Intercepts suggest Tehran unaware of full impact; Israel calls strike results 'very significant.'

Iranian leaders misinformed on scale of nuclear site destruction

Trump:

'Israel had 52 planes in the air after Iranian missile attack'

US President says at NATO summit that he does not believe Iran was able to move material to a safer location prior to the American airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.

'Israel had 52 planes in the air after Iranian missile attack'

ICE arrests 10 Iranian nationals, including terror suspects

Following the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, it was announced that nearly a dozen Iranian nationals have been detained by US immigration authorities.

ICE arrests 10 Iranian nationals, including terror suspects

Watch:

Young Hasid sings prayer for IDF soldiers in Iran

A young American Hasidic man documented a visit to Iran two weeks before the war, and sang the prayer for the well-being of the soldiers of the IDF in front of anti-Israel propaganda signs.

Young Hasid sings prayer for IDF soldiers in Iran

Israel designates Iran’s central bank as terror entity

Defense Minister Katz declares seven Iranian entities, including the Central Bank, as terrorist organizations funding Hezbollah, Houthis, and Hamas. 'We will strike the Iranian axis of evil wherever it operates.'

Israel designates Iran’s central bank as terror entity

Report:

Iran arrests hundreds suspected of ties to Israel

The news agency Mizan affiliated with Iran's judicial system reported that three individuals were executed after being convicted of collaborating with the Mossad.

Iran arrests hundreds suspected of ties to Israel

IDF reveals:

The Iranian mechanism for transferring funds to Hezbollah

IDF eliminates Haytham Bakri, head of the "Al-Sadiq" Currency Exchange, who funneled Iranian Quds Force funds to Hezbollah, dealing major blow to the terror group's financial network.

The Iranian mechanism for transferring funds to Hezbollah

Quds Force commander surfaces, dispelling elimination rumors

Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani seen alive in video from Tehran, dispelling rumors that he was eliminated by Israel during Operation Rising Lion.

Quds Force commander surfaces, dispelling elimination rumors

Qatar renews talks to advance ceasefire in Gaza

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, calling for a similar agreement in the Gaza Strip.

Qatar renews talks to advance ceasefire in Gaza

Trump reiterates:

'The nuclear sites in Iran are completely destroyed!'

US President refutes CNN and NYT reports claiming US strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities: An attempt to demean one of the most successful military strikes in history.

'The nuclear sites in Iran are completely destroyed!'

MK Moshe Solomon:

'Iran lacks nuclear capability'

Behind the scenes of the surprising agreement between Israel and Iran: What was Iran planning, how was its nuclear race halted, and what is the connection to the ousting of Ayman Odeh?

'Iran lacks nuclear capability'

Iran strikes:

Reports: US intel suggests limited setback, not 'obliteration'

US intelligence indicates strikes on Iran's nuclear sites caused only months-long setbacks, not "total obliteration", according to CNN and The New York Times. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: This alleged "assessment" is flat-out wrong.

Reports: US intel suggests limited setback, not 'obliteration'

Afula Chief Rabbi:

Say Hallel with bracha, Iranian nuclear bomb has been obliterated

Rabbi Shmuel David, Chief Rabbi of Afula, urges the public to acknowledge the miracles; from recovering after the 10/7 massacre to the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities, 'the time has come to praise the Almighty for our redemption," he said.

Say Hallel with bracha, Iranian nuclear bomb has been obliterated

Defense Minister:

'Iran planned a surprise attack, we preempted them'

Minister Israel Katz says 'the Iranians planned to strike first and launch between 400 to 500 missiles in the opening strike,' tells Pete Hegseth Israel will respect the ceasefire if Iran does.

'Iran planned a surprise attack, we preempted them'

Chief of Staff:

'Campaign against Iran not over, focus shifting back to Gaza'

Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment following the start of the ceasefire. 'We are entering a new phase based on the achievements of the current one.'

'Campaign against Iran not over, focus shifting back to Gaza'

Rescuers:

'Floor six took the brunt of the blast and simply disappeared'

Rescue forces who arrived at the scene of the deadly strike in Be'er Sheva described unprecedented devastation at what they called the most difficult site they had been dispatched to.

'Floor six took the brunt of the blast and simply disappeared'

Regime overthrow in Iran?

The culture and aspiration for democracy must be deeply rooted in the culture of a people for this to occur. This is not the case in Iran. Opinion.

Regime overthrow in Iran?

Police:

Iranian missile strike leaves homes in rubble, civilians targeted

'While Israel does not target civilians, the Iranian regime continues to expose its true intent,' Dean Elsdunne Israel Police International spokesperson explains.

Iranian missile strike leaves homes in rubble, civilians targeted

Ceaseless fire

A cease fire that does not deal with the underlying causes of the conflict is bound to fail. Negotiations with Iran that do not begin with one question - do you repudiate your fantasy of destroying Israel? - are a waste of time. Opinion.

Ceaseless fire

World Jewish Congress praises 'heroic' ceasefire with Iran

WSJ President Ronald S. Lauder states that 'if both parties agree and the calm holds, it will be truly historic' after Trump's ceasefire announcement.

World Jewish Congress praises 'heroic' ceasefire with Iran

'Checking every floor and every room, rescue efforts ongoing'

Captain Res Adam Ittah, Spokesman of the Southern District, Home Front Command, says this was a different type of threat and ammunition and the team is fully committed to doing whatever it takes to save lives.

'Checking every floor and every room, rescue efforts ongoing'

Iran is the new Gaza

As a ceasefire begins with deadly missile barrages and is broken within hours, Israelis can’t help but to be reminded of the rounds of fighting in Gaza. Opinion.

Iran is the new Gaza

Har Etzion website hacked in suspected Iranian cyberattack

The website of Yeshivat Har Etzion was breached by suspected Iranian hackers, displaying threatening messages across the site. The yeshiva responded with humor, welcoming its "new followers from Iran" and quickly restored the site to full operation.

Har Etzion website hacked in suspected Iranian cyberattack

Netanyahu responds to Trump:

IAF destroyed radar system near Tehran after missile attack

The Prime Minister's Office stated following the criticism from President Trump, who called on Israel not to retaliate for Iran's violation of the ceasefire, that Israel has refrained from further retaliation.

IAF destroyed radar system near Tehran after missile attack

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

There's no military in the world like ours, we hit Iran hard

Smotrich recounts cabinet’s unanimous resolve to strike Iran, praises IDF precision and Trump administration's backing; says campaign marks end of era shaped by Iranian threat and Oslo doctrine.

There's no military in the world like ours, we hit Iran hard

'I'm not happy with Israel'

Trump lashes out, warns Israel not to respond to violation

US President Trump claimed that Israel was on its way to strike Iran after 'it felt' the ceasefire was violated by 'one rocket that didn't land anywhere.'

Trump lashes out, warns Israel not to respond to violation

'Papa, I'm OK':

Last words of Ukrainian girl killed by Iranian missile

Ukrainian paratrooper Artem Buryk is reeling after an Iranian missile strike killed his wife, daughter, and three other relatives in Bat Yam, Israel, but says that 'If I stop now, I don't know if I can ever start again.'

Last words of Ukrainian girl killed by Iranian missile

3.5 hours into ceasefire

Iran launches missiles at northern Israel

Iran launched a ballistic missile at Israel, violating the ceasefire between the two countries just hours after it began.

Iran launches missiles at northern Israel

IDF Spokesman:

'We are ready to respond to any violation of the ceasefire'

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin announced the IDF's accomplishments before the ceasefire took effect and warned that Israel was ready to respond to Iranian violations.

'We are ready to respond to any violation of the ceasefire'

Just Before Ceasefire:

Israel completes wave of bombings in Iran

Shortly before the beginning of the ceasefire took effect, the IDF attacked dozens of targets in Tehran and assassinated a senior nuclear scientist.

Israel completes wave of bombings in Iran

Initial investigation:

Four victims were in a safe room that sustained a direct hit

Military probe reveals Iran fired 20 ballistic missiles in two hours; deadly strike on Be'er Sheva penetrated protected spaces, killing four sheltering residents.

Four victims were in a safe room that sustained a direct hit

Incessant missile barrages

Four dead in direct hit on building in Be'er Sheva

Hours before ceasefire set to begin, Iran launches six missile barrages at Israel. A missile hits a 7-story building in Be'er Sheva, leaving four dead.

Four dead in direct hit on building in Be'er Sheva

Watch:

The moment a missile hit a residential building in Be'er Sheva

A Be'er Sheva resident filmed the moment an Iranian missile struck an apartment building, killing five and wounding at least ten.

The moment a missile hit a residential building in Be'er Sheva

Netanyahu:

'We agreed to ceasefire but will respond to violations'

The Prime Minister updated that all objectives of Operation Rising Lion have been achieved, and the ceasefire with Iran announced by President Trump came into effect this morning.

'We agreed to ceasefire but will respond to violations'

Liberman:

Ceasefire with Iran will lead to renewed war in two years

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Israel’s military gains are being undermined by a rushed diplomatic process, warns Tehran has no intention of abandoning its nuclear or terror agenda.

Ceasefire with Iran will lead to renewed war in two years

50,000 Israelis have zero protection from missiles tonight

Turns out families are sleeping in train stations while entire communities wait helplessly - but mobile shelters can save lives this week for just $20,000

50,000 Israelis have zero protection from missiles tonight

Israel-Iran ceasefire announced by Trump takes effect

President Trump spoke with the Emir of Qatar brokered the ceasefire between Israel and Iran after the attack on the US base in Qatar.

Israel-Iran ceasefire announced by Trump takes effect

Ahead of ceasefire:

IAF strikes Iranian missile launchers ready to fire at Israel

The IAF struck and destroyed missile launchers in western Iran that were ready to be fired at Israeli territory as part of the barrage of missiles launched toward Israel.

IAF strikes Iranian missile launchers ready to fire at Israel

Macron:

'Israel's strike on Evin Prison unrelated to nuclear goals'

French President Macron criticizes Israel's strike on Evin Prison as unconnected to nuclear goals and endangering civilians. He urges de-escalation, deems US strikes illegal, but backs nuclear non-proliferation via diplomacy.

'Israel's strike on Evin Prison unrelated to nuclear goals'

Documented sensitive targets

Tel Aviv resident arrested for spying for Iran

27-year-old Tel Aviv man arrested in a joint Shin Bet and police investigation on suspicion of working for a hostile Iranian entity, including photographing the homes of public officials and military bases.

Tel Aviv resident arrested for spying for Iran

'Closer than your neck vein'

Israel's campaign against Iranian regime's inner circle

The Washington Post reports that, following military strikes, Israel launched a covert campaign to destabilize Tehran's regime. Operatives directly called senior Iranian officials, warning them to abandon Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or face death.

Israel's campaign against Iranian regime's inner circle

Trump:

No casualties in Iran's attack, Iran got it out of their 'system'

Following Iranian missile attack on US bases in Qatar, President Trump 'thanks' Iran for giving early notice of the attack, enabling the US to ensure no one would be harmed.

No casualties in Iran's attack, Iran got it out of their 'system'

An Iranian expatriate writes:

Iran in the shadow of war

No one knows which areas are safe anymore because the regime doesn't bother itself with its citizens' welfare. Regime officials hypocritically mourn the dead—less out of compassion, and more out of frustration that they were not the ones to orchestrate their deaths as they have done for decades. Opinion.

Iran in the shadow of war