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Israeli retaliation?

US official: Israel struck targets in Iran

Iran suspends flights at the airports in Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz. Revolutionary Guards on high alert. Israel not commenting on the reports.

Iranian FM warns Israel:

'Our response will be immediate and at a maximum level'

In interview with CNN, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns Israel against taking any military action against his country.

US sanctions Iranian steel industry, automobile companies

After massive Iranian attack on Israel, US Treasury announces sanctions on 16 individuals and two entities that are enabling Iran’s UAV production and testing.

Iran threatens US if Israel retaliates

In effort to deter Israel from retaliating after Iran attacked with 300 UAV and missiles, Islamic Republic threatens to attack US interests and advance nuclear program.

Foreign Minister thanks Biden for new sanctions on Iran

Minister Israel Katz: 'I commend President Biden for his ironclad commitment to Israel's security and his announcement of new sanctions on leaders and entities affiliated with Iran's IRGC, the Iranian Defense Ministry, and Iran's missile and drone program.'

UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures

UK government announces sanctions on 7 individuals and 6entities who have enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including Iran's recent attack on Israel.

Hasidic leader: We must not attack Iran

Vizhnitzer Rebbe to Shas chief Aryeh Deri: 'We are in an extremely vulnerable situation, we must not rekindle the fire.'

Israeli Amb.:

'In a few years, we may see nuclear warheads on Iranian missiles'

'Defense is not enough to create deterrence, if we do not push back against Iran, in a matter of a few years, you may see nuclear warheads on Iranian missiles,' Israel's Amb. Michael Herzog says.

Egyptian sources: US agreed to Israel's plan for Rafah operation

Egyptian military on high alert along Gaza-Egypt border, IDF preparing for Rafah ground operation, source says.

US official:

'Israel unlikely to strike Iran until after Passover'

Israeli sources tell ABC News that Israel prepared for and then aborted retaliatory strikes against Iran on at least two nights this past week.

G7 to coordinate on Iran sanctions in wake of attack on Israel

Finance leaders from the Group of Seven pledge to coordinate measures to diminish Iran's ability to acquire, produce, or transfer weapons.

Following attack on Israel:

EU leaders agree to step up sanctions against Iran

EU leaders condemn Iran's attack on Israel, say they will take further restrictive measures against Iran.

Report:

Israeli retaliation against Iran will not occur as planned

An Israeli source said on Wednesday that Israel will have trouble carrying out its response to the Iranian attack as was initially planned and authorized.

Report:

Israel considered striking Iran on Monday

Israeli War Cabinet reportedly considered giving the IDF the green light for a strike against Iran. However, later that night, a decision was made not to go through with it 'for operational reasons.'

Gallant at scene of attack:

'Iran's terrorism starts in Tehran and reaches Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the scene of the murder of 14-year-old Binyamin Achimeir and was briefed on the operational and intelligence efforts conducted to apprehend the perpetrators.

Biden warns:

'If Iran escalates attacks, US could be drawn in'

US President warns of consequences of Congressional inaction in WSJ Op Ed calling for approval of aid to Ukraine and Israel.

Report:

Iran bracing for Israeli counterstrike

Iran said it was readying its air force for strikes and its navy would begin escorting commercial Iranian ships in the Red Sea.

Iran declared war on America 45 years ago

Does American realize that if Israel does not eliminate the existential threats from Iran and Hamas quickly, more Bin Laden's (G-d forbid) will be created? Op-ed.

Pres. Herzog meets foreign ministers of UK, Germany

'Whole world must work decisively and defiantly against the threat posed by the Iranian regime,' Pres. Herzog says.

Iran’s attack was a casus belli, not a ‘retaliation’

Dubbing IRGC headquarters in Syria a “diplomatic mission” is like calling Shifa a hospital. Opinion.

In response to attack on Israel:

EU to expand its sanctions on Iran

EU top diplomat Josep Borrell says EU members plan to discuss sanctions regime that seeks to curb the supply of Iranian drones to Russia to include the provision of missiles and cover deliveries to Iranian proxies.

Report:

US to restrict movement of Iranian Foreign Minister in New York

Source says the US will restrict the movements of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation while they are in New York for a meeting at the United Nations.

Gallant:

'Iran's attack failed, their attempt to deter Israel will fail'

Defense Minister meets IDF soldiers stationed in the north. 'Any enemy that fights us will be defeated.'

Strangling Israel slowly

A remarkable realignment may be under way: Israel and the Arabs v America and Iran. Opinion.

PM Netanyahu:

'Iran is behind Hamas and Hezbollah - we are determined to win'

PM Netanyahu meets new recruits to Golani, Givati brigades, offering encouragement and support. 'The most important thing we have is our spirit, and I see it in your eyes.'

Former NSC chief:

'Don't attack in Iran, focus on Lebanon and Syria'

Giora Eiland, former National Security Council chief, calls to utilize the international support following Iran's attack to secure Israel's northern border.

Israeli FM leading push to declare Iran a terror organization

'Iran must be stopped now - before it is too late,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz emphasizes.

British Foreign Minister:

This is why Britain did not intercept Russian drones like Iran’s

British Foreign Minister explains why Britain did not intercept Russian drones as it did this week in the Iranian attack against Israel.

US expects Israel to respond to Iran attack, but in limited scope

Despite cautions against further escalation in the region, Gilad Erdan, Israel’s representative to the UN, said that Israel 'reserves the legal right to retaliate. The world cannot settle for inaction.’

IAEA chief:

'Concerned Israel will attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran closed its nuclear facilities on Sunday over "security considerations".

Chief of Staff:

'Iranian attack created new opportunities for cooperation'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says 'Across the skies of the Middle East, a coalition was activated to counter this attack — marking the start of the IDF’s Operation Iron Shield.'

Chief of Staff:

'Iran's missile, UAV attack will be met with response'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Netavim airbase days after the base was damaged in Iran's attack over the weekend.

Report:

Rafah op. delayed from this week after Iranian attack

CNN reports Israel was to begin dropping warning leaflets on Rafah today, held off due to focus shifting to Iran retaliation.

Report:

US officials believe Israel could retaliate against Iran today

Wall Street Journal reports US, Western officials believe Israel's retaliation for Iran's massive missile and drone attack is imminent, even as US attempts to prevent an Israeli retaliation.

Iranian soccer star supports Israel:

'We are Iran, not the Islamic Republic'

Ali Karimi, one of the greatest Iranian soccer players of all times, spoke openly against the attack on Israel and surprisingly won extensive support.

Iranian Jewish MP congratulates attack against Israel

Homayoun Sameh claimed the attack was successful, stating that Iran's goal was not to hit with all of the missiles, but to cause confusion and hit specific targets.

Under cover of the war

Iran’s attempt at destabilizing Jordan

Further deterioration in relations between Iran and Jordan – after the latter officially announced that it helped intercept the attack against Israel.

For condemning attack:

Iran summons ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany

Director for Western Europe at Iran’s foreign ministry accuses the three countries of "double standards" after they condemned Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel.

John Bolton:

'Biden is an embarrassment to the United States'

Former US National Security Adviser blasts Biden for encouraging Israel not to respond to Iran’s attacks: If Iran doesn’t feel the pain, it’s only got to get worse for Israel.

US army:

'We destroyed more than 80 drones during Iranian attack'

CENTCOM says US forces destroyed more than 80 Iranian drones and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen.

Ben Gvir responds

Khamenei posts in Hebrew

Iran’s Supreme Leader mocked after posting in Hebrew to social media site X and including footage of interceptions of Iranian missiles over Temple Mount.

Report:

G7 agree to pressure Israel not to respond to Iranian attack

G7 leaders agreed to use all possible channels of influence to pressure Israel not to respond to the Iranian attack

President Herzog to Sky News:

'We are not war seekers; we are considering all options'

President Herzog, speaking to Sky News: 'I am quite confident we will take the necessary steps to protect and defend our people.'

Israeli MFA:

Iran must pay a price for its aggression'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry responds to Iranian attack saying that, 'This attack proves once again what Israel has been saying for years: Iran is the one behind the terrorist attacks in the region, and is also the greatest threat to regional stability and world order.'

Minister Gantz:

'Israel is against Iran, the world is against Iran'

National Unity Party Chairman Minister Benny Gantz called for Israel to strengthen its regional alliances and declared that Israel will strike back 'in the manner and at the time that is right for us.'

Report:

US told Israel 'take the win' rather than retaliate against Iran

Senior administration official says Biden told Netanyahu the US would not participate in any offensive action against Iran following last night's attack.

Iran attacks:

Iranian FM threatens more attacks if Israel responds

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian claims assault on Israel using 300 UAVs and missiles was 'responsible,' 'legitimate self-defense.'

Russia claims Iranian attack was justified self-defense

Russian foreign ministry defends massive attack by its ally Iran on Israel, calls on 'all sides' to show restraint in attack's aftermath.

Iranian Attack:

5 billion shekels in a single night

The former economic advisor to the Chief of Staff, Col. (Res.) Ram Aminach, argues that the defense budget should be increased due to the intensification of the Iranian threats.

Ministers call for offensive action against Iran

Likud, Otzma Yehudit ministers praise quality of Israel's defensives during Iranian attack on Israel overnight, call for Israel to take offensive after barrage.

Iran threatens the entire free world

Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel was unprecedented, Iran also supplies arms to its proxies, is developing nuclear power and carries out assassinations worldwide. Concerted action is needed. Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'We intercepted. We blocked. Together we will win'

Prime Minister posts short message to social media vowing victory after Iran launches hundreds of projectiles at Israel.

IDF Spokesman:

99% of Iranian missiles, drones intercepted

IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says nearly all of the 300 projectiles launched at Israel overnight were intercepted upon meeting "aerial and technological superiority of the IDF."

Sen. Cruz after Iranian attack:

'I stand with Israel to do whatever it takes to defend itself'

US Senator Ted Cruz condemns Iranian attack on Israel: These attacks are enabled and financed by deliberate policy choices made by Joe Biden and Biden officials.

Biden:

'I condemn the Iranian attacks in the strongest possible terms'

US President issues statement after speaking to Netanyahu: Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks.

Footage from IAF HQ

Majority of missiles intercepted outside of Israel's borders

The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted the majority of the launches using the "Arrow" Aerial Defense System, together with Israel's strategic allies, before the launches crossed into Israeli territory.

Argentina's President:

'We firmly support Israel in defending itself'

Argentina's President Javier Milei expresses support for Israel following the Iranian attack on the Jewish state.

Austin to Gallant:

'Notify us in advance of response to Iranian attack'

Meanwhile, US officials tell NBC News that there is concern in Washington that Israel could do something quickly in response to Iran’s attacks without thinking through potential fallout afterward.

Erdan demands:

'Convene UN Security Council, condemn Iran'

UN Security Council agrees to Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan’s request and will convene on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. New York time.

'The Jerusalem Faction' announces: Studies as usual

The haredi Jerusalem Faction announced this evening that they would hold studies as usual despite the IDF ban on educational activities.