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73-year-old Motti Maman, the Israeli recruited by Iran to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been arrested, defense echelon says.
FBI and other agencies say Iranian hackers attempted to engage Biden’s campaign by offering information stolen from former Trump’s campaign, but the Biden campaign did not respond.
Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense spoke with Israel's Defense Minister “to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners.”
Iran's Ambassador to the UN calls on UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to condemn Israel, after the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon was injured in the pager explosions.
New York Times: 'Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani lost an eye yesterday from the pager explosions, and was injured in the other.
Lufthansa says it is closely monitoring the situation and "will assess it further in the coming days". Air France also suspends flights to Israel.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemns explosions of hundreds of pagers in Lebanon, calls it a "terrorist act" and blames Israel.
During the 68th International Atomic Energy General Conference, Israel Atomic Energy Commission Director General Moshe Edri commented on the regional challenges.
34 women prisoners in Iran begin hunger strike to commemorate the two-year anniversary of protests following the death of Mahsa Amini.
Iran claims it successfully launched a satellite into space with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guard.
A $3 billion collaboration between the two nations and a secret arms deal worry Israeli officials. Sources in Israel warn: 'Armenia is on its way to becoming a new Iranian proxy.'
US Justice Department preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
Israel raided Masyaf weapons manufacturing facility, taking documents, equipment, and prisoners, Greek researcher and analyst Eva J. Koulouriotis reports.
France, Germany, and the UK announced they would impose sanctions on Iran, which sent missiles to support the Russian army in the war in Ukraine.
Airstrike in Masyaf, Syria, targeted military facility developing Hezbollah missiles and 'chemical, biological and potentially nuclear weapons,' The New York Times reports.
Wave of UAVs followed initial strike, causing large number of casualties, Al-Akhbar report claims.
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to hold talks with new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by November on improving Iran's cooperation with his agency.
Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, says Iran's revenge for the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh will be different than what has been seen in the past.
'Revenge is certain, there is no doubt about it,' IRGC Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi promises.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly intended to flee the Gaza Strip via the Egyptian border and travel to Iran together with other Hamas leaders and the hostages.
According to Der Spiegel, a terror cell, led by a wealthy drug dealer, was contracted by the Islamic Republic and already committed arson attacks and spied on targets associated with Israel.
Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder says “Iran has indicated that it intends to retaliate, so we will continue to take that threat seriously."
Global Imams Council condemns execution of hostages by Hamas terrorists and calls on all religious leaders to 'unite against acts of terror and work towards a future of peace and respect for human life.'
Iran showcases an upgraded version of the M60 tank, claims it is equipped with night vision cameras for enhanced operational capability.
Special board investigating helicopter crash which killed former Iranian President finds it was cased by "complex climatic and atmospheric conditions of the region in the spring".
Iranian athlete Saeid Sadeghianpour does not show up to taekwondo match against Israel's Adnan Milad, handing the Israeli an automatic win.
Former director of Hamburg Islamic Center, which was raided five weeks ago due to links to Iran and Hezbollah, ordered to leave Germany within 14 days.
International Atomic Energy Agency finds that Iran has significantly expanded its stockpile of uranium enriched to levels close to weapons-grade, defying international demands.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Iran and the IRGC of smuggling weapons into Judea and Samaria through the Jordanian border to foment violence and terrorism in the region.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards says the incident took place in a workshop at one of their centers in Isfahan province.
There is an empire of violent Islamic supremacy making its way across the globe, and nobody dares to look it in the eye. Opinion.
Iran's Supreme Leader says negotiations with the United States are possible, but tells the Cabinet: Do not trust the enemy.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Shin Bet to increase security for his son, Yair, who resides in Miami.
White House national security spokesperson speaks with Israeli media about the threat of Iranian attack, US commitment to atta
After his visit to Israel, General Charles Brown tells Reuters that the near-term risk of a broader war in the Middle East has eased somewhat, but Iran still poses a significant danger as it weighs a strike on Israel.
Following IDF's preemptive attack on Hezbollah, Iran's foreign ministry claims "the Israeli terrorist army has lost its effective offensive and deterrent power".
Defense Minister meets US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Charles Brown. 'We must work together to achieve and project groundbreaking capabilities in all arenas.'
Pentagon spokesperson Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder warns statements by Iranian officials suggest the threat of an attack continues even after Israel's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah yesterday.
Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in New York, speaks to CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer: Hamas wants us to withdraw from the Gaza Strip because they want to continue to attack Israel. We will not allow a second October 7.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson urges Biden administration to send weapons to Israel and impose sanctions on Iran in wake of Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah.
Hezbollah publishes footage of strike on IDF base in Meron, using an Iranian Almas missile.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who negotiated 2015 nuclear deal, says Iran welcomes relations with the European Union "in an environment based on mutual respect".
According to the Washington Post, the Hamas leader wants a deal but is 'playing a waiting game,' hoping Iran or Hezbollah attack Israel.
Iran’s parliament approves President Masoud Pezeshkian’s new Cabinet, which includes Abbas Araqchi, who will be Iran’s foreign minister and was a member of the negotiating team that reached the 2015 nuclear deal.
The investigation into the helicopter accident that killed President Ebrahim Raisi found that it was caused by poor weather conditions and the pilot's inability to handle the load on the helicopter.
Khalil al-Maqdah and brother Mounir collaborated on behalf of the IRGC, are involved in the direction of terror attacks as well as the smuggling of weapons and funds designated for terrorist activities into Judea and Samaria, IDF report says.
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq announce they are ending the truce that was meant to give the Iraqi government time to negotiate the withdrawal of US troops from the country.
Deputy Commander of IRGC, Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, vows his country will punish Israel for the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh.
The US government concludes the Iranian government also attempted to target the Biden-Harris campaign.
Israel has held back from what would be the quickest way to bring about regime change. The days of the current Iranian regime are numbered. They have caused enough destruction in the world. The Iranian People deserve better.
The real losers in this political charade are the Iranian people, who continue to suffer under economic strain, social restrictions, and political repression. Op-ed.
US official warns Iran against derailing momentum toward a Gaza truce by striking Israel in response to the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh.
Officials tell The New York Times that Israeli intelligence has assessed that both Iran and Hezbollah have lowered the level of alertness in their rocket and missile units.
Defense Minister speaks to US Defense Secretary "about the powerful reflection of US solidarity with Israel" amid preparations for a possible Iranian attack.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz made it clear to his British and French counterparts that if Iran attacks, Israel expects an international coalition led by the US, UK, and France to strike back with Israel.
White House National Security Council spokesman tells CNN that US intelligence indicates that Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel.
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett tells New York Times columnist that Israel needs to 'knock out' Hamas, take aim at Iran.
The attack significantly disrupted the financial activities in the country and it is still unclear if the Iranians have managed to overcome it.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz condemns Iranian police attack on mother of two in Noor, Iran, urges world, 'Stop Iran now — before it's too late.'
Well-known airline smuggling Iranian weapons and fighters to Syria, Lebanon.
