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'We Went Through This Too':

Kyiv students support school damaged by Iranian missile

Students from the Perlyna-Chabad Jewish School in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian drone, sent a touching letter of encouragement to the students of Gsharim School, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

Kyiv students support school damaged by Iranian missile

Couple from Raanana arrested for spying for Iran

Detectives from the Central District Police have arrested a married couple from Ra’anana on suspicion of espionage against the State of Israel on behalf of Iran.

Couple from Raanana arrested  for spying for Iran

Iranian hackers threaten to leak confidential Trump emails

Iranian hackers, claiming 100GB of emails from Trump allies, renew threats to leak sensitive material following regional conflict.

Iranian hackers threaten to leak confidential Trump emails

Jewish rep. in Iranian Parliament

'We are Iranian before we are Jews'

In an interview with a pro-regime newspaper, the lone Jewish representative in Iran declared: "We are Iranian before we are Jews, and our Iranianness is more important than our Judaism."

'We are Iranian before we are Jews'

'Next year in Tehran'

AI video shows Netanyahu, exiled Iranian prince united in Tehran

AI-generated clip features Netanyahu, Minister Gamliel, and Iran’s exiled crown prince walking freely in Tehran, ending with Israeli and Iranian imperial flags side-by-side.

AI video shows Netanyahu, exiled Iranian prince united in Tehran

Top Iranian cleric issues Fatwa against Trump & Netanyahu

Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, one of Iran’s most senior Shia clerics, has issued a fatwa declaring U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "enemies of God."

Top Iranian cleric issues Fatwa against Trump & Netanyahu

Three Israelis arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran

Shin Bet and police arrest 3 Israelis in separate cases on suspicion of carrying out missions for Iranian agents that could harm state security.

Three Israelis arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran

Iran's ultimatum:

'US must halt attacks for dialogue'

Iran's deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi states the US must end all strikes for diplomatic talks to resume: "We do not want war. We want to engage in dialogue."

'US must halt attacks for dialogue'

Iran’s UN envoy:

'Our nuclear enrichment will never stop'

Iran's UN envoy, Amir-Saeid Iravani, declares that Iran's nuclear enrichment "will never stop," calling it an "inalienable right." He affirms Tehran's readiness for talks but rejects "unconditional surrender".

'Our nuclear enrichment will never stop'

Operation that surprised Iran:

Years of intelligence led to precise strike

Operation Rising Lion aimed to halt Iran's alarming progress toward nuclear weapons. Key scientists were eliminated simultaneously in their homes, striking at the heart of the development effort.

Years of intelligence led to precise strike

Maduro grants prize to Iranian anchor after Israeli strike

Venezuelan regime honors Sahar Emami for returning to air moments after IDF strike hit Iran’s state media center, calling her actions courageous and defiant.

Maduro grants prize to Iranian anchor after Israeli strike

'Why didn't you continue?'

Iranian journalist offers rare testimony

Iranian journalist speaks to i24NEWS about life under the Ayatollahs' regime, the moment Israel struck Iran, and what happened in Tehran during the war. Watch.

Iranian journalist offers rare testimony

Mossad trolls Iranian officials:

We see you follow us on social media, we follow you, too

Israeli intelligence agency mocks top Iranian officials for secretly following its updates, amid regime panic and mass arrests over alleged espionage ties.

We see you follow us on social media, we follow you, too

'New opportunities have opened'

Netanyahu praises Shin Bet for thwarting threats

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauds ISA’s role in neutralizing Iranian and Hamas threats, unveiling that on average, two major attacks were foiled daily.

Netanyahu praises Shin Bet for thwarting threats

The way to ensure there won’t be a bomb

We must not convince ourselves of the constant lie that through regular airstrikes we will prevent arming. It is simply not enough. Opinion

The way to ensure there won’t be a bomb

Trump: I thought Iran would join the Abraham Accords

US President Trump says more nations seek to join Abraham Accords after Iran strike, reiterates that Iran did not remove uranium from Fordow.

Trump: I thought Iran would join the Abraham Accords

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Iranian TV host declares: We'll enrich as we choose

Watch: In segment translated by MEMRI, Iranian TV host Amir-Hossein Tahmasebi announces Iran's new "nuclear ambiguity" policy, states Iran will enrich uranium as it chooses, retain all material, trade freely, and build facilities anywhere.

Iranian TV host declares: We'll enrich as we choose

Iran halts IAEA cooperation amid strike fallout

Following US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities, Iran announces it has ceased cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. Iran's Foreign Minister cites the IAEA's failure to condemn the attacks and its "regrettable role" in past issues as reasons.

Iran halts IAEA cooperation amid strike fallout

Trump:

'I saved Khamenei from a very ugly death'

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump slams Iran's Supreme Leader for claiming victory over Israel, stating he saved Khamenei’s life and halted a massive Israeli attack on Tehran. Trump also reveals he ceased working on Iran sanctions relief after Khamenei's "lie".

'I saved Khamenei from a very ugly death'

Ongoing panic in Iran:

Iran restores mobile internet after two-week blackout

Iran restores mobile internet late Tuesday night, ending a nearly two-week shutdown that followed intense clashes. Limited wired networks had resumed earlier, but most citizens remained offline until now.

Iran restores mobile internet after two-week blackout

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