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Arab countries to Iran:

Lower intensity of attack on Israel

Jordan, Egypt, working to calm regional tensions, urge Iran to tone down intensity of planned attacks on Israel.

Report:

Blinken told G7 Iran could attack Israel as early as Monday

Axios reports that US Secretary of State told his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could start as early as Monday.

Amid prep for Iranian response:

Gallant and Austin discuss US moves to support Israel

For the second time in three days, US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates "ironclad US support for Israel's security and right to self-defense".

Iran's Parliament Speaker:

'Our response will be crushing and smart'

Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, says his country's response to the elimination of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran would make Israel and its supporters "regret their action".

Amid fears of escalation:

Jordan's FM visits Iran, meets senior officials

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi makes rare visit to Iran amid preparations in Israel for Iranian retaliation for elimination of Ismail Haniyeh.

Israeli official:

'We are preparing for an attack, they’ll try to wear us out'

Israeli official tells NBC News that Israel is bracing for a potential multiday attack by Iran and Hezbollah following the elimination of two senior terrorists.

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman:

How to avoid a regional war in the Middle East

Former US Ambassador David Freidman believes that if Trump were in power he would threaten devastating harm to Iran's industries if they were to attack.

Secret Agent Amit Hazeh

Iran falls for Israeli word-play, publishes name of 'assassin'

Iranian media is reporting that authorities have arrested an Israeli agent by the name of 'Amit Hazeh,' a play on words for the Hebrew word for 'the imposter.'

US Dep. security advisor:

'US trying to prevent situation from spiraling'

White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer hinted at the Biden Administration's frustration with the eliminations of top Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists.

IDF spox on Iranian threat:

'Our readiness for defense is very high'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed preparations for Iranian retaliation for the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Defense is high and we are prepared for a swift response'

Amid threats of an Iranian attack Minister Gallant visited the Ground Corps Technology Brigade and gave a stern warning: 'If they dare to attack us, they will pay a heavy price.'

Netanyahu:

'I'm not making changes to the deal, Hamas is'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the government meeting regarding the negotiations for the deal and the Iranian threats of retaliation over the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.

Amid escalation with Iran:

CENTCOM commander arrives in the Middle East

US official tells Axios that General Michael Kurilla's trip to the region was planned before the recent tensions, but he is expected to use the trip to try to mobilize the same coalition that defended Israel against an attack from Iran in April.

Biden:

'I hope Iran will stand down, I don't know'

US President expresses hope Iran will stand down despite its threat to avenge the elimination of Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh.

IRGC:

'Haniyeh was eliminated by a short-range missile'

The Revolutionary Guards of Iran deny that Ismail Haniyeh was eliminated by an explosive device, and claim that a missile with 7 kg of explosives was fired outside his room.

Iran in turmoil:

Who assassinated Ismail Haniyeh?

The New York Times reported that over 24 people were arrested by the Revolutionary Guards, including senior intelligence and military officers, on suspicion of being involved in the assassination.

Iran:

Hezbollah won't limit itself to military targets

Iranian representative to the United Nations warns that Hezbollah is likely to respond to Fuad Shukr's elimination by choosing 'broader and deeper targets, and will not restrict itself solely to military targets and means.'

Amid threats from Iran:

US to bolster military presence in the Middle East

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders aircraft carrier, additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers to the region amid concerns of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies.

Due to 'escalating situation'

Wizz Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Israel

Wizz Air becomes latest airline to temporarily suspend flights amid concerns over retaliation for recent eliminations of terrorist leaders.

Israeli journalist:

'Here is where Iran can send their missile'

Journalist Nahum Barnea drew outrage today by suggesting that Iran destroy the Wing of Zion state jet as a symbolic act of revenge on Israel.

Haniyeh boasted of safety in Tehran hours before assassination

Hamas leader boasted of the supremacy and eternity of Islamic civilization in his last interview before he was assassinated in his room in Tehran.

US officials:

'Next Iranian attack could be larger than the previous one'

US officials tell CNN that the US is expecting that an Iranian attack in retaliation for elimination of Haniyeh could be coordinated with Iranian proxies from multiple directions.

Iran:

Former FM appointed vice president for strategic affairs

Former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who said both Trump and Netanyahu will end up "the dustbin of history" appointed Iran's vice president for strategic affairs and head of the Center for Strategic Studies.

Biden speaks to Netanyahu:

'Committed to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Biden speak for about 30 minutes amid tensions with Lebanon and Iran. White House: The two discussed new defensive US military deployments to support Israel's defense.

NSC to Israelis:

Take extra caution when abroad

Amid fears of retribution for the eliminations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, the National Security Council recommends seriously reconsidering the necessity of traveling to countries for which the travel alerts have been issued with moderate and high threat levels.

Israel working on defense coalition ahead of Iranian attack

Israel is working to ensure that the defensive coalition will take action in the case of an Iranian attack.

Report:

Decision to kill Haniyeh made to remove obstacle to hostage deal

New report on assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran says the bomb used to kill him used AI technology, was detonated remotely by Mossad agents.

GOP lawmakers probe Kamala Harris adviser's Iran ties

Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Elise Stefanik launch probe into Vice President Kamala Harris's national security adviser Philip Gordon's ties to an Iranian influence network involving suspended Iran Robert Malley.

Netanyahu:

'We will exact a very high price for any aggression against us'

PM holds assessment at IDF Home Front Command, warns Iran against attacking Israel in response to the assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh.

Amb. David Friedman:

'No other civilized nation goes through this, only Israel'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says he sees the determination of Israelis as the country faces the possibility of a large-scale Iranian and Hezbollah attack.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hamas on its knees, Haniyeh replacement may be more reasonable'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva the assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh and Fuad Shukr are 'very significant,' calls for US to pay $5 million bounty on Fuad Shukr to families of the 12 Druze children he murdered.

New York Times:

Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months in advance

According to several sources, the Hamas political leader was killed by a bomb that had been planted in the IRGC-run guesthouse approximately two months ago.

300 days of war:

Israel preparing for Iranian attack

Israel's Aerial Defense Array is on high alert ahead of expected retaliation for death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's second-in-command Fuad Shukr.

US envoy to Security Council:

'Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation'

Robert Wood, deputy US ambassador to the UN, calls on members of the Security Council with influence over Iran "to increase pressure on it to stop escalating its proxy conflict against Israel and other actors."

Report:

Diplomats racing to prevent Middle East war

Financial Times reports that US and EU diplomats are holding urgent discussions in an attempt to convince Tehran to either not respond or to carry out symbolic action against Israel following latest eliminations.

Iranian report:

Iranian military adviser killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

Fars news agency reports that Milad Bedi, an Iranian military adviser, was also killed in the Israeli strike in Beirut in which Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr was eliminated.

Report:

Iranian Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel

The New York Times reported that Iran is considering an attack similar to the one launched in April as retaliation for the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

US sanctions facilitators of Iranian Missile and UAV programs

US sanctions five individuals and seven entities based in Iran and China that assist Iran in procuring electronics, optical components, and missile-applicable items.

Iranian Jews:

'Take revenge on Israel for Haniyeh assassination'

The Tehran Central Jewish Committee issued a letter condemning the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and calling for an Iranian response.

Report:

Haniyeh's bodyguard leaked information to assassins

According to Iranian reports, one of the Hamas political bureau chief's bodyguards gave information to his assassins who launched an Israeli-made Spike short-range missile at his bedroom.

Reports: Strike on Iranian stronghold in Syria

Loud explosion heard following strike on building in Damascus suburb, Arab reports say.

Huge blow to Iran's security reputation

Utter shock over assassination of Haniyeh

Iranian officials express utter shock over assassination of Haniyeh on his home ground, Tehran investigating exactly how senior terrorist was eliminated.

Hamas blames Israel

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh eliminated in Tehran

Iranian media report that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was eliminated in Tehran. Hamas confirms the report.

Chief Rabbi of South Africa:

'Israel needs to know that it is alone in the world'

Chief Rabbi of South Africa reacts to PM Netanyahu's speech on the Israel-Iran conflict, 'No other nation will come to our rescue. Act now, save Israel. Be prepared to be condemned for doing it.'

Report:

Iran working to undermine Trump campaign

US intelligence briefings refused to explicitly blame Tehran, but strongly indicated that Iran was pushing extensive misinformation to counter Trump's campaign platform.

Secret deal between Iran and Armenia threatens Jewish communities

Armenian Jews worry about consequences of arms deal between Armenia and Iran, local rabbi says.

Iranian President-elect:

'Israeli attack in Lebanon will have severe consequences'

Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to French President, says Israeli attack on Lebanon “could backfire and have severe consequences for the Zionists themselves.”

IRGC claims to have seized an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps claims it seized a foreign oil tanker carrying more than 700,000 liters of smuggled fuel last week.

Ahead of swearing-in

Iranian Supreme Leader endorses president-elect

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei formally endorses Masoud Pezeshkian as the country's president while reiterating Iran's longstanding anti-Israel stance.

Trump:

'If Iran assassinates me, I hope America obliterates Iran'

Republican presidential nominee shares video of Netanyahu mentioning alleged Iranian plots against Trump: If they do 'assassinate President Trump,' which is always a possibility, I hope that America obliterates Iran, wipes it off the face of the Earth.

2024 Olympics

Iran threatening Israeli athletes

An Iranian-backed campaign is attempting to strike fear into Israeli athletes in Paris for the Olympic Games by publishing their personal information among other things.

Sen. Graham introduces:

Legislation to end financial support for Iranian regime

Tariffs For Terrorism Act of 2024 would require the President to identify countries that purchase, trade, consume or import crude oil or petroleum products from Iran and subsequently impose tariffs on products imported into the US from those countries.

Report:

Assassination attempted on fmr. Iranian President Ahmadinejad

According to sources familiar with the incident, the former president of Iran's car was seized during repairs and sabotaged.

Iran:

We are on the path to becoming a world power

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims that his country is in the process of becoming a global power capable of influencing international reality.

President Herzog:

International community must wake up and take action against Iran

President Isaac Herzog addressed a memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers in the Second Lebanon War and called for the international community to join Israel in its fight against terror.

Chief of Staff visits Rafah:

'This is all Iran - it's an octopus with arms'

'Iran has many arms, you struggle with one arm here, you struggle with others there, it demands excellence against each one of them,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stresses during military assessment in Rafah.

Blinken:

'Iran could be weeks away from enough uranium for a bomb'

US Secretary of State says Iran is capable of producing fissile material for use in a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks," points accusing finger at Trump for withdrawing from 2015 deal.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Signs indicate Deif was eliminated, Hamas hiding what happened'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that the UAV that exploded in Tel Aviv was an Iranian-made Samad-3 and was launched from Yemen.

US warned Iran over its nuclear activities

Axios reports that the Biden administration sent a private warning to Iran last month expressing serious concerns about its activities that could be used for the production of a nuclear weapon.

Israel will not be safe until it destroys the government of Iran

The impotent United States allowed North Korea to develop nuclear arms, and now Iran….which is why Israel must act alone and before it is too late. Opinion.