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Iranian chemical weapons center destroyed

IAF takes out key IRGC infrastructure at Imam Hossein University, including chemical weapons development site, wind tunnels used for testing and developing ballistic missiles.

Iranian chemical weapons center destroyed

Arab indicted after filming military base for Iran

Ali Jaber, a 23-year-old resident of Eilat, indicted for using work on IAF base to transfer intel to Iran.

Arab indicted after filming military base for Iran

Trump:

'Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump says US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan are "progressing well" and a deal could come quickly. On new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump says he "may be alive" but is "seriously wounded".

'Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly'

IAEA: Iran’s heavy water plant is no longer operational

IAEA reports that Iran’s heavy water production plant at Khondab has been severely damaged and is no longer operational following an Israeli strike.

IAEA: Iran’s heavy water plant is no longer operational

Report:

Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

President Trump is weighing a high-risk military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran as part of efforts to prevent the Islamic regime from developing a nuclear weapon, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

Tehran:

120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites

Dozens of IAF fighter jets target Iran's regime weapons research, development, & production sites in the Iranian capital.

120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites

IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages

IDF launches wave of strikes on Iranian regime targets amid reports of widespread power outages in Tehran.

IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages

396 attacks from Iran since the war began

Iran carried out hundreds of waves of attacks, but lost 90% of its ballistic missile launchers and 92% of its naval vessels.

396 attacks from Iran since the war began

Critical site for Iranian missile production destroyed

The Air Force completed a wave of strategic strikes against Iranian weapons industries, destroying one of the country's only two missile component manufacturing sites.

Critical site for Iranian missile production destroyed

Iranian President’s warning

'The economy will collapse'

A report by Iran International reveals a sharp conflict at the top of the regime between President Masoud Pezakhian and the commander of the Revolutionary Guards.

'The economy will collapse'

“E-3 aircraft torn in two"

Footage circulates of destruction at US Base

Images showing the destruction from an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base have been circulating on social media.

Footage circulates of destruction at US Base

Attacks in Iran:

IDF destroys Iranian mobile command centers

Israeli Air Force completes widespread wave of strikes in Tehran, targeting command centers that relocated to mobile units after permanent facilities were destroyed.

IDF destroys Iranian mobile command centers

Under cover of the war:

Turkey and Syria advance a trade route bypassing Israel

While the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, Ankara and Damascus try to exploit the fighting in Iran to divert the India-Europe trade corridor through their territory.

Turkey and Syria advance a trade route bypassing Israel

Iranians abroad:

From a nation’s hope to the prospect of responsible transition

Iran is at a historic crossroads. The planned gathering of Iranians in Washington, D.C. this Sunday is a moment of collective visibility signaling that Iranians, both inside and outside the country, are aligned in their desire for a different future. Op-ed.

From a nation’s hope to the prospect of responsible transition

'Make Iran Great Again'

Iranian Crown Prince applauded at CPAC

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, receives thunderous applause at CPAC in Texas as he urges the US to press its military campaign to topple Iran's clerical regime and bring democracy.

Iranian Crown Prince applauded at CPAC

After campuses bombed

IRGC threatens US universities in Gulf

Iranian Revolutionary Guard threatens retaliation against US universities in the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes that it claimed damaged two Iranian universities.

IRGC threatens US universities in Gulf

Report:

Pentagon preparing for weeks-long ground missions in Iran

The Washington Post reports that the Pentagon is preparing for possible limited ground operations in Iran involving Special Operations and infantry raids, as thousands of US soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East.

Pentagon preparing for weeks-long ground missions in Iran

IDF hits over 250 targets in massive weekend offensive

IAF strikes across Iran and Lebanon target missile sites, UAVs, and Hezbollah infrastructure, as ground forces intensify operations and eliminate terrorists.

IDF hits over 250 targets in massive weekend offensive

Iran war

German Chancellor doubts success of US-Israel campaign

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voices skepticism over whether the United States and Israel have a clear strategy to end the war with Iran.

German Chancellor doubts success of US-Israel campaign

Trump:

'We’re close to being free from Iran’s reign of terror'

US President states that the Middle East is closer than ever to being free from Iranian terror, and stresses that negotiations are underway as the US presses for access to the Strait of Hormuz.

'We’re close to being free from Iran’s reign of terror'

Iranian hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email

Iranian government-linked hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, leaking old photos and documents. The FBI confirms no government data was taken.

Iranian hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email

Iranian cluster missile kills man in Tel Aviv

Man in his 60s killed by shrapnel from an Iranian cluster missile in Tel Aviv. Two others lightly injured from impact in central Israel. Two lightly injured from impact in southern Israel.

Iranian cluster missile kills man in Tel Aviv

Witkoff:

'We expect talks with Iran this week'

Trump’s Middle East envoy says Washington expects Iran to respond to its 15-point proposal, expresses hope for talks this week.

'We expect talks with Iran this week'

IDF Chief:

'We will persist and remove the threat'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours southern Lebanon with top commanders, declares Israel is at a historic crossroads to change the security reality from Tehran to Beirut.

'We will persist and remove the threat'

Rubio:

'War with Iran will end in weeks, not months'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio states that America is ahead of schedule in its military operation against Iran and will achieve all objectives without deploying ground troops.

'War with Iran will end in weeks, not months'

Iran vows 'heavy price' after Israel strikes nuclear sites

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that Israel will pay a “heavy price" after the IDF struck the heavy water plant in Arak and the uranium extraction plant in Yazd.

Iran vows 'heavy price' after Israel strikes nuclear sites

'Existential threat'

IDF strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water and Yazd uranium plants

IAF strikes Iran’s heavy water plant in Arak and uranium extraction plant in Yazd. Arak, previously hit during Operation Rising Lion, targeted again after reconstruction attempts. Yazd processes raw materials essential for uranium enrichment.

IDF strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water and Yazd uranium plants

IDF completes wave of strikes in Tehran

With the strikes, the IDF further degraded production capabilities and struck dozens of weapons production sites.

IDF completes wave of strikes in Tehran

Report

UAE to join force aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

A report in the Financial Times says that Abu Dhabi has formally expressed willingness to take part in a maritime coalition to break the Iranian blockade.

UAE to join force aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

US deploys uncrewed speedboats for first time in Iran conflict

The Pentagon confirms the United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats, including the GARC, for patrols in Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

US deploys uncrewed speedboats for first time in Iran conflict

Report:

Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

The Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops, including infantry and armored vehicles, to the Middle East, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

'They asked for 7, I gave them 10'

Trump gives Iran 10-day reprieve on energy plant strikes

President Trump announces he is pausing planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for another 10 days, says he gave Iran more time than it asked.

Trump gives Iran 10-day reprieve on energy plant strikes

Europe working toward a ceasefire with Iran

Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, says talks are underway to achieve a ceasefire with Iran.

Europe working toward a ceasefire with Iran

IDF destroys weapons production sites across Tehran, central Iran

Over 60 IAF fighters completed several waves of strikes, during which more than 150 munitions were used for dismantling key weapons production sites across Tehran and central Iran.

IDF destroys weapons production sites across Tehran, central Iran

Trump

'Iran is begging to make a deal, not me'

During Cabinet meeting, US president dismisses reports he is desperate for a deal with Iran as "fake news," expresses skepticism that such a deal can be reached.

'Iran is begging to make a deal, not me'

IDF announces:

IRGC Navy intel chief eliminated alongside Navy chief

IRGC's Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri, head of IRGC's Navy Intelligence Directorate, Behnam Rezaei, eliminated in Bandar Abbas strike, IDF says.

IRGC Navy intel chief eliminated alongside Navy chief

'Iran always lies'

Netanyahu’s adviser skeptical of Tehran’s intentions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk expresses deep skepticism about Iran’s willingness to negotiate.

Netanyahu’s adviser skeptical of Tehran’s intentions

Report:

Trump told aides he hopes to end Iran war quickly

Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump has told associates he wants to avoid a protracted war with Iran and hopes to conclude the conflict in the coming weeks.

Trump told aides he hopes to end Iran war quickly

Iran denies the reports: Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei rejects claims of serious injury to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, asserting that he is in good health.

Iran denies the reports: Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health

CENTCOM chief:

'We’ve hit 10,000 Iranian targets - and we’re not done yet'

Admiral Brad Cooper provides an update on Operation Epic Fury, announces US forces have struck more than 10,000 Iranian military targets and destroyed 92 percent of Iran's largest naval vessels.

'We’ve hit 10,000 Iranian targets - and we’re not done yet'

Trump:

'Iran desperately seeks a deal but is afraid to admit it'

US President states that the Iranians want to make a deal with the United States but are afraid to say so, fearing they will be killed by their own people or by American forces.

'Iran desperately seeks a deal but is afraid to admit it'

Report:

Iran demands Hezbollah inclusion in any ceasefire deal

Iran has reportedly informed mediators that any ceasefire agreement with the United States and Israel must include Lebanon and Hezbollah.

Iran demands Hezbollah inclusion in any ceasefire deal

Report

Iranian officials granted temporary immunity from assassination

The The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States and Israel have temporarily removed two of the most senior figures in Iran’s leadership from their targeting list.

Iranian officials granted temporary immunity from assassination

Who Is Iran?

The Fatal Flaw behind Trump’s “negotiations"

There may no longer be a single, coherent entity that can be called “Iran" in the context of negotiations. Opinion.

The Fatal Flaw behind Trump’s “negotiations"

Israeli assessment:

Trump may announce ceasefire by Saturday

Israeli officials predict that US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire with Iran by the end of the week or the middle of next week at the latest.

Trump may announce ceasefire by Saturday

White House Spokesperson

Iranian regime seeking "exit ramp' from the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Iranian regime is looking for a way to exit the war following President Trump's ultimatum.

Iranian regime seeking "exit ramp' from the war

Report

PM ordered maximum damage to Iran's arms industry in 48 hours

Netanyahu responded to the reports of talks between the US and Iran by ordering the destruction of as much of Iran's arms industry as possible within 48 hours, the New York Times reports.

PM ordered maximum damage to Iran's arms industry in 48 hours

Report:

Lebanon tracking presence of Iranian nationals in the country

Lebanon launches sweeping probe into Iranian nationals amid fears of hidden IRGC activity, as diplomats flee and tensions surge across the country.

Lebanon tracking presence of Iranian nationals in the country

Captured documents reveal:

How Hezbollah allowed Hamas to establish itself in Lebanon

IDF reveals Hamas documents showing coordination with Hezbollah and Iran to establish a military front against Israel from Lebanon.

How Hezbollah allowed Hamas to establish itself in Lebanon

Negotiations deadlock

Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

Despite President Trump's optimism, Tehran signals that it will reject the American peace plan, "demands that we cannot agree to."

Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

$318 million victory: Iran terror victims finally paid

After decades, Iran-linked Manhattan skyscraper yields $318M for terror victims.

$318 million victory: Iran terror victims finally paid

Iran's demands in negotiations with USA

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has dictated a hardline stance in the talks, with demands including the closure of US bases in the Middle East and immunity from Israeli strikes.

Iran's demands in negotiations with USA

14-year-old indicted for espionage

Prosecutor's Office files indictment against 14-year-old boy who filmed sensitive sites, carried out security-related tasks on behalf of Iranian agent.

14-year-old indicted for espionage

New details on Caspian Sea strike

A new report claims that the strike at Bandar Anzali port targeted infrastructure used to transfer Shahed drones and ammunition between Russia and Iran.

New details on Caspian Sea strike

US and Israel barred

Iran allows 'non-hostile' ships through Strait of Hormuz

Iran announces it will permit “non-hostile" ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz if coordinated with Iranian authorities, while excluding US, Israeli and other “aggressor" vessels.

Iran allows 'non-hostile' ships through Strait of Hormuz

Report:

US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war

The Trump administration has delivered a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the four-week war, according to The New York Times. Pakistan's army chief serves as the main channel.

US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war

After attempts to rebuild:

Iranian military industry suffers major blow

IAF strikes a major plant where the Iranian regime developed and produced explosive materials for a variety of weapons.

Iranian military industry suffers major blow

Iranian missile lands near Beirut

A missile launched from Iran fell in the Beirut area. In Lebanon, it is believed the target was the U.S. Embassy, while a U.S. official claims the missile was aimed at Cyprus.

Iranian missile lands near Beirut

'Direct hit, Alpha, well done'

Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

IDF publishes footage of a strike on a ballistic missile launcher that was loaded and ready to be used for missile launches toward Israeli territory.

Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

Report:

Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran

Report says Saudi Crown Prince urged President Trump to continue military campaign against Iran, warning that ending the war prematurely could leave a lasting regional threat.

Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran