Iran

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites despite tensions

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites last week, denies violating treaty terms, while accusing IAEA of enabling Israeli strikes.

Report:

Hezbollah commanders underwent surgery to conceal identities

Saudi channel Al-Hadath reports that dozens of senior Hezbollah members, some wounded in clashes with Israel, underwent plastic surgery under Iranian directive.

Israeli official:

Goal is to topple Iranian regime by 2029

Amid reports of Iran restoring its nuclear facilities, an Israeli official tells Kan News that Israel seeks to topple the Islamic regime by the time President Trump ends his term.

Tensions rise as Iran and Israel prepare for possible conflict

Despite strikes, analysts believe Iran retains key nuclear capabilities, raising fears that its uranium stockpile and secret sites could soon trigger renewed conflict with Israel.

US official:

'Iran still funnels billions to Hezbollah despite sanctions'

US sanctions chief says Iran sent $1B to Hezbollah this year, notes Washington sees a chance to cut funding and push disarmament of Hezobllah.

Iranian President defiant:

'We won’t abandon missiles or nuclear program'

Iran’s President clarifies that Tehran seeks peace but won’t abandon its missile or nuclear programs.

Iran jails Jewish American for 2010 Israel visit

Iran sentences Kamran Hekmati, a Jewish American from New York, to prison for visiting Israel to celebrate his son’s bar mitzvah.

Poll:

Most Iranians oppose regime stance on US and Israel

According to the poll's findings, an overwhelming majority of the population opposes Tehran's aggressive stance toward Israel and supports dialogue with the West.

Iran to establish Hebrew TV to combat 'Israeli propaganda'

Iranian state media confirms President Pezeshkian approved a Hebrew-language TV channel as part of a broader effort to counter Israeli narratives and boost social unity.

Denmark arrests Afghan tied to Iranian plot against Jews

Suspect accused of helping Iranian agents plot attacks on Jewish sites in Germany; Danish authorities coordinated with German prosecutors and intelligence services.

'Not just tea'

The Mossad's cryptic post about the Quds Force commander

A post on the Mossad Farsi X account shows Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani sitting with an unknown individual.

Iran says forces at 'high readiness' for war

IRGC ground forces commander says forces are at high readiness, better prepared for war than before June's Operation Rising Lion.

Iran frees French nationals accused of spying for Israel

Iran releases French nationals Kohler and Paris after three years in prison, in what appears to be a prisoner swap following France’s conditional release of Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari.

Iran’s strategic obsession-and how to stop Its comeback

Israel and its allies can ensure that Iran’s ambitions remain just that: ambitions. Opinion.

Report:

Iran arming Iraqi militias ahead of clash with Israel

Tehran shifts strategic weight to Iraqi proxies, equipping them with advanced arms and preparing them for potential conflict with Israel, Iraqi sources reveal.

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.