Iran

Massive cyber-attack on Iran's major banks

The attack significantly disrupted the financial activities in the country and it is still unclear if the Iranians have managed to overcome it.

Israeli FM:

Attack on Iranian woman reveals Iran's 'murderous dictatorship'

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.'

Report: Iran using civilian aircraft for weapons smuggling

Well-known airline smuggling Iranian weapons and fighters to Syria, Lebanon.

Iran to resume testing detonators for nuclear bombs

Iran working to advance nuclear program by constructing missiles capable of carrying nuclear warhead, detonators for nuclear bombs, Iran International reports.

Pentagon spokesman:

'Iran attack on Israel is certainly possible this week'

Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder tells reporters the threat from Iran needs to be taken seriously so more resources are being maneuvered to the region.

Blinken delays Middle East trip amid regional uncertainty

US Secretary of State will not travel to the region as planned due to the uncertainty about the situation, according to Barak Ravid of Axios.

Biden expects Iran not to attack if a ceasefire is reached

US President says he expects Iran to back down from its threats to attack Israel if the summit aimed at securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas this week is successful.

Iranian woman shot, left paralyzed for violating hijab laws

Iranian police attempt to pull over 31-year-old woman to confiscate her car, a punishment for violating hijab and dress laws, shoot her and leave her paraplegic and possibly permanently paralyzed.

Iranian officials say Iran may not attack if ceasefire reached

3 Iranian officials tell Reuters Iran may delay or even call off its planned attack against Israel if this week's talks on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are successful.

Report:

Blinken to visit Israel as part of Middle East trip

Barak Ravid of Axios reports US Secretary of State Antony will visit Qatar, Egypt and Israel, but the trip is not yet final.

British PM to Iranian President:

'Refrain from attacking Israel'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, urges him to refrain from attacking Israel and says war is not in anyone's interest.

Iranian Pres. rebuffs German chancellor's call to de-escalate

Masoud Pezeshkian insists Iran has the right to 'respond to aggressors' in phone conversation with German leader Olaf Scholz. 'Iran will never give in to pressure.'

Foreign Minister Katz:

'It's time for democracies to stand with Israel against Iran'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz calls on the international community to stand with Israel and combat all of Iran's malign influence throughout the Middle East.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We are prepared to intercept threats in real-time'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivered a press briefing on Monday evening addressing the threat of imminent attack by Iran and Hezbollah, says not change to Home Front Command instructions.

Report:

IDF put on high alert after preparations for Iranian attack seen

Israel observes Iran and Hezbollah preparing to attack the Jewish State, but timing of attack still uncertain, sources tell the Wall Street Journal.

Report:

Fear Iran will attack Israel in the next 24 hours

Fears grow that Iran will attack Israel during the Tisha B'Av fast, Fox News reports.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'Iran establishing new front on Israel's eastern border'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz explained how Iran is working to smuggle weapons and funds from Jordan to terrorists in Judea and Samaria who carry out attacks in central Israel.

IAF commander's order amid fear of Iranian attack

Commander of the Israeli Air Force Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar has ordered the suspension of overseas leave for IAF career service members.

Netanyahu to cabinet:

'These are fateful days, don't publicly discuss security matters'

As Israel braces for attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, Prime Minister Netanyahu has instructed his cabinet ministers not to openly discuss matters of defense.

Iran:

Sentences for journalists who covered Amini's death reduced

Iranian courts reduce jail terms for two female journalists who covered death of 22-year-old while in custody and were charged with collaborating with the United States.

Iran:

Former Foreign Minister resigns from the government

Mohammad Javad Zarif, appointed Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs just days ago, resigns from President Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet.

Gallant to Austin:

Iran is getting ready for a large-scale attack

Axios reports that the Israeli intelligence community's updated assessment is that Iran is poised to attack Israel directly in retaliation for the elimination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and is likely to do it within days.

Iranian official:

The reason Iran has not yet attacked Israel

An Iranian official told a diplomatic source that his country has not yet retaliated for the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh since it is working to stop security breaches that led to it and because of the US military presence in the region.

Iranian MP claims:

Attack on Israel will last several days

Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, who serves on the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission, says Iran's attack on Israel could last 3-4 days.

Iran blamed for hack of Trump campaign

Trump campaign confirms hack, theft of campaign documents, blames Iranian attempts to interfere in US elections.

After threats to attack Israel

Biden to Iran: Don't

US President asked what his message is to Iran after its threats to retaliate for elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: Don't.

IRGC:

'Khamenei's order to harshly punish Israel will be carried out'

Revolutionary Guards deputy commander says Iran is set to carry out an order by Supreme Leader to “harshly punish” Israel for elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Estimate:

Iran's next attack won't be larger than the attack in April

Impending Iranian attack expected to be similar to April attack, following international pressure not to launch largescale attack on Israel.

Austin updates Gallant on F-22 deployment

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, updates him on US F-22 Raptors that arrived in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.

Report:

US warned Iran of 'devastating blow' if it strikes Israel

A US official said that a message was directly conveyed to Iran warning that its government and economy would suffer if it launched a massive attack on Israel.

ISA reveals:

The profiles that Iran uses to try to enlist Israelis

The ISA revealed a partial list of fake social media profiles and groups that are used by Iranian intelligence to try to enlist Israelis for espionage operations.

Report: Iran not planning to attack Israel in the near future

US officials tell Politico that Iran may be 'rethinking' its plan to launch multi-pronged attack on Israel.

Saudi Arabian official:

'Haniyeh elimination a blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty'

In first remarks by a Saudi official on Haniyeh elimination, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister says it was a "blatant violation" of Iran's sovereignty.

Macron to Netanyahu:

'Avoid a cycle of reprisals in the Middle East'

French President urges Netanyahu to "avoid a cycle of reprisals that would put the populations and stability of the region at risk", after making a similar plea to Iranian counterpart.

Report:

Hezbollah could strike Israel independent of Iran

Sources tell CNN Hezbollah looks increasingly like it may strike Israel independent of whatever Iran may intend to do, adding Hezbollah is moving faster than Iran in its planning.

Iran carries out mass hanging outside Tehran

29 prisoners were hanged, 26 of them in one prison, by the Islamic Republic, the first mass execution in Iran since 2009.

Ritchie Torres:

'When Iran calls to destroy Israel, no one cries 'escalation''

New York Democratic Congressman says selective accusations of 'escalation' are only made when Israel defends itself for Iran and its terrorist proxies, not when it is attacked or threatened.

Report:

New Iranian Pres. begs Supreme Leader not to attack Israel

Iranian opposition media reports that newly inaugurated President Masoud Pezeshkian begged Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei not to attack Israel for fear Iran could be devastated in a regional war.

Bennett on ABC:

'Iran is a threat to the entire world'

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains that the Iranian regime wants to fight the entire Western world and therefore must be destroyed.

Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, discussing threats posed by Iran. 'Free world must come together against biggest destabilizer.'

White House sources:

Iran reconsidering attack on Israel

US warned of 'serious consequences' for new Iranian government if tensions in Middle East escalate, Iran delaying attack on Israel due to US pressure, report says.

Pakistani national charged over plot to assassinate Trump

Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump

Is this how Ismail Haniyeh was really assassinated?

New report contradicts claims the bomb that killed Hamas leader was planted 2 months in advance, states 2 IRGC employees planted the bomb the day of the assassination and were smuggled out of Iran before it was detonated.

Report:

US more concerned about Hezbollah attack than Iranian attack

US seeing Iranian preparations for an attack on Israel in the coming days, but Hezbollah may attack on its own, officials tell CNN.

J.D. Vance:

'If Harris doesn't pick Josh Shapiro, it's due to antisemitism'

J.D. Vance believes that, 'the fundamental goal of US policy in the Middle East should be to enable Israel and the Sunni Arab states to build on Trump's Abraham Accords and provide a regional counterweight to Iran.'

House Speaker:

'Biden must release all held up Israeli munitions, deter Iran'

Mike Johnson reacts to rocket attack that left US servicemen injured in Iraq, says US must do more to defend its allies and its troops, make it clear to Iran it will face serious consequences for aggression.

Report:

Putin asks Khamenei to show restraint after Haniyeh assassination

Russian President reportedly asks Iran's Supreme Leader to avoid causing harm to civilians as it responds to assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.

US confirms:

Iran moving launchers ahead of attack on Israel

US identifies military activities in Iran indicating that preparations for an attack on Israel are underway.

Biden and Harris told:

Still unclear when Iran and Hezbollah could attack Israel

Barak Ravid of Axios reports that US President and Vice President were told by their national security team that it is still unclear when Iran and Hezbollah might attack Israel and what specifically the attack might entail.

Report:

Russia delivering advanced air defenses to Iran at its request

Iranian officials quoted by The New York Times confirm that Russia has begun delivering advanced air defense and radar equipment to Iran, after officials in Tehran asked the Kremlin for the arms.

Blinken warns:

'The Middle East is at a critical moment'

US Secretary of State calls on parties in the Middle East to work to ease tensions, claims a Gaza ceasefire would unlock possibilities for more enduring calm.

IDF spokesman:

'No change in the instructions, our finger is on the pulse'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari issues clarification amid wave of rumors and reports about the Iranian response to the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in its territory.

Trump:

'I'm hearing Iran's going to attack Israel tonight'

Former President says he has heard Iran's attack on Israel will happen tonight, and that Iran would not attack if he was president.

Hasid accused of ties to Iran broke down during investigation

Elimelech Stern of Beit Shemesh admits during Shin Bet investigations that he was in contact with Iranian agents, 'I failed big time.'

Iran warns pilots to avoid airspace as Middle East awaits attack

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday an attack could happen within 24 to 48 hours.

Biden meets national security team ahead of Iranian attack

US President holds national security meeting in the Situation Room as US and Israel prepare for the expected Iranian attack on the Jewish State.

Haniyeh's assassination:

The leaked information and the hinted accusations

A Russian Telegram channel hinted that Armenian officials leaked information about the Hamas political leader's location in return for 'tempting offers.'

Iran: We don't want war, but must 'punish' Israel

Spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry claims his country 'seeks to establish stability' in Middle East, urges international community to support 'punishment' of Israel.

Egypt: We won't help defend against Iranian attack

Egypt working to reduce tensions, but won't be part of military axis against Iran, report says.

Defense Minister: US military support for Israel 'unprecedented'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stresses importance of US leadership in forming regional coalition, discusses potential attack and defense scenarios in conversation with US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin.