Iran

Russia and Iran:

'Our positions are close'

The presidents of Russia and Iran met in Turkmenistan and discussed the situation in the Middle East. The two countries are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement.

Report: Iran worried about potential Israeli attack

Tehran is anxious and working frantically to find a diplomatic solution which will prevent Israel from retaliating for the massive missile barrage earlier this month, sources tell CNN.

Iran's unusual message to Israel

Ahead of expected Israeli retaliation, Iran signals willingness to ignore 'limited' Israeli attack, report says.

Security Cabinet yet to agree on Iran response

Israel’s Security Cabinet did not reach a decision on how to respond to Iran’s missile attack in discussions on Thursday night, a source tells CNN.

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Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next

Officials tell The Wall Street Journal that Tehran is issuing covert diplomatic warnings, threatening to target oil-rich Gulf Arab states and other US allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for attacks on Iran.

Officials:

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

US and Israeli officials tell Axios Biden and Netanyahu inched closer to agreement on Israel's planned retaliation against Iran following their call on Wednesday. US official: We are moving in the right direction.

Did he spy for Israel?

Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation

Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani reportedly survived the strike on Hassan Nasrallah and is under lockdown as he's investigated for his connection to the elimination.

Khaled Mashal:

'Iran assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran'

The senior Hamas official told the Qatari Al Arabi that the Hamas political bureau chief was assassinated by Iran.

Assessment:

Iran wasted a third of its missiles against Israel

The Iranian regime possessed about 600 "high-quality" missiles before last week's attack in which 180 of them were launched towards Israel.

Gallant:

'When we respond, Iran won't know what happened or how'

Defense Minister Gallant says during a visit to the Intelligence Directorate: 'The Iranian attack was aggressive but imprecise, our reponse will be powerful, precise and surprising.'

PM to US Jewish leaders:

'Only one force in the world fights Iran now – Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations delegation. 'It's not only our fight, it's the free world's fight, and I would say the civilized world's fight.'

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Hezbollah pager blast survivors pray in Iran

Hezbollah members were recorded visiting the Imam Ali Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran - many with visible injuries of the kind known to have been caused by the explosive pager attack.

Price of UAV attack:

Iran will not host soccer games

The soccer match as part of the World Cup qualifiers between Iran and Qatar will not take place in Iran, but in Dubai, due to a fear of an Israeli reaction and the security situation.

Canadian opposition leader:

'Israeli strike on Iran would be a gift to humanity'

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reaffirms his stance: If Israel were to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, it would be a gift by the Jewish state to humanity.

Report:

Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

Axios report: Biden to hold a critical phone call on Wednesday morning with Netanyahu to discuss Israel's plans to strike Iran.

Iran warns Gulf states:

'Unacceptable to allow your airspace for actions against us'

Senior Iranian official says Tehran has warned Gulf states that allowing their airspace to be used for actions against Iran would provoke a response.

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Iran, ISIS, and Russia are all attempting to recruit operatives and carry out acts of terrorism in the kingdom.

Trump after meeting hostage's family:

'Whatever I can do, I'll do for them'

Former President rips into Biden's Middle East policy during appearance on Daily Wire founder's podcast, says he would have gotten many more nations to join the Abraham Accords.

Sources in Lebanon:

Iran is encouraging Hezbollah to strive for a ceasefire

During the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister to Lebanon, it was suggested to the Lebanese Prime Minister and Hezbollah to focus on examining the possibility of stopping the fighting.

Bennett to Jordan Peterson:

'Iran's terrorism arms, commands, and destroys countries'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joined Jordan Peterson for an interview about the ongoing struggle against terrosim in the Middle East.

Israel’s halakhic responsibility to confront Iran

The Torah teaches us about the importance of self-defense and the preservation of life; Iran’s aggressive posture is not just a political challenge — it is a direct violation of our right to exist. Opinion.

CIA Chief:

'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

CIA Director Bill Burns warned that while neither side was interested in an all-out war, 'misjudgments' between Israel and Iran could still inadvertently lead to a major escalation.

Iranian commander insists:

'Head of Quds Force is in good health'

The deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force, insists commander Esmail Qaani is in "good health," after two Iranian security sources said Qaani had been out of contact since strikes on Beirut last week.

We are in a regional war

Shaked: Destroy Iran's nuclear facilities

Former Justice Minister: Israel should take advantage of the opportunity of international legitimacy and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities.

Bolton blasts Biden for opposing Israeli strikes on Iran

Former US national security adviser condemns Biden administration for openly discouraging Israel from striking Iranian nuclear sites or oil fields: My first reaction was, it was just incompetence, or maybe it was mental capacity, or lack thereof.

Fearing elimination

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Following the elimination of Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, senior Hamas officials have been fleeing Lebanon and Iran due to fear of being eliminated by Israel.

Iranian officials:

'Quds Force commander unheard from since last week'

Iranian officials tell Reuters that the commander of Iran's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, who traveled to Lebanon, has not been heard from since strikes hit Beirut late last week.

Gallant on response to Iran:

'Everything is on the table'

Defense Minister tells CNN that Israel is working in coordination with the United States as it prepares for potential strike on Iran, but will ultimately make its own decisions on how to respond.

Will Israeli response be limited?

The US compensation offer to Israel

US officials offered their Israeli counterparts extensive diplomatic support and additional military aid if they would not attack certain targets in Iran.

Herzog to Saudi TV:

'Iran offers destruction. We are offering hope'

In an interview with Riz Khan on Al Arabiya News, Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls Iran the 'empire of evil' and discusses its role in fueling conflict in the Middle East.

Biden hints at opposition to strikes on Iranian oil fields

In a White House briefing, US President Joe Biden says if he were in Israel's shoes, he'd be weighing 'alternatives' to strikes on Iran's oil fields.

US Ambassador tells UNSC:

'Condemn Iran for its unprovoked attack against Israel'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urges Security Council to condemn and sanction Iran after its missile attack on Israel: We have a collective responsibility to impose sanctions on the IRGC.

Reports in Syria:

Nasrallah's son-in-law among three killed in strike in Damascus

Syrian state media reports that Israel struck a residential building in the Mezzah suburb of Damascus, killing three people. Saudi report says IRGC members were in the apartment which was struck.

Days before elimination

Khamenei urged Nasrallah to flee Lebanon

Sources tell Reuters that Iran's Supreme Leader urged Hezbollah leader to flee Lebanon just days before he was eliminated, but Nasrallah refused.

'Response should be proportional'

Biden against Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

US President says he does not support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites, adds US will also be rolling out new sanctions against Iran over its missile attack on Israel.

IDF admits:

Iranian attack damaged airbases

Administrative buildings on several IAF bases were damaged during Iran's attack but no planes were hit.

Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel

Canadian Prime Minister says his country fully supports Israel's right to defend itself and reiterates calls for no further escalation in the war from all sides.

Iranian FM:

'Our attack on Israel was in self-defense'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claims Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel was self-defense: We will not attack again unless Israel decides to invite further retaliation.

Trump:

'If I were in charge, attack on Israel never would have happened'

Former US President: If I win, we will have peace in the world again. If Kamala gets four more years, the world goes up in smoke.

UK Defense Secretary:

'British forces played their part in preventing escalation'

British Defense Secretary John Healey comments on Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, says British forces played a role in preventing further escalation.

'You are a psychopath'

Geert Wilders responds to Iranian Supreme Leader - in Hebrew

After Khamenei threatens Israel in a Hebrew post on X, Dutch right-wing leader fires back: You will lose because logic, democracy and freedom will win and we will always support Israel.

'It cannot be tolerated'

British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Iranian ballistic missile attack: We stand with Israel, Iran must stop these attacks, together with its proxies like Hezbollah.

Netanyahu responds to attack:

'Iran made a big mistake and it will pay for it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu in the Cabinet: We will stand by the rule we established - whoever attacks us, we will attack him. This is true wherever we fight the axis of evil.

Middle East shifting sands: Netanyahu's message To Iran

The recent elimination of key terrorists in Iran's "Transnational Terrorist Network," including Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, has significantly altered the strategic landscape. Netanyahu wants to take advantage of that. Op-ed.

Iran warns:

Israeli response will lead to violent attack

The Revolutionary Guards announced that they fired hundreds of missiles toward Israel and warned against a response that would lead to further attacks.

Israeli officials:

Iran will regret the attack

Political figures have reacted firmly to the Iranian attack, saying, "The foolish Iranian leader who made the worst decision in its history will pay a very heavy price."

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Iranian missiles over the Western Wall

Ballistic missiles fired at Israel by Iran seen over Jerusalem's ancient holy sites.

Iran attacks Israel with 181 ballistic missiles

Iran launches attack on the State of Israel, triggering sirens throughout the country. 181 ballistic missiles fired at the Jewish State

Commander of weapons transfer between Iran, Hezbollah eliminated

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that today, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Ja’far Qasir, the Commander of Weapons Transfers from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Netanyahu:

'Days of great challenges lie ahead, obey Home Front guidelines'

PM responds to reports that Iran is preparing for a significant attack against Israel, asks Israelis to obey the directives of the Home Front Command

White House official:

'Iran planning imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel'

IDF Spokesperson confirms US warned Israel of threat of imminent Iranian attack, White House official says US preparing to aid in Israel's defense against this attack.

'Don't fall in the trap'

Public debate in Iran over attacking Israel

While many on Iran's conservative side are pushing for an attack on Israel, reformists are warning against a war.

Ahmadinejad:

Head of anti-Mossad unit - was a Mossad agent

In an interview with Turkish CNN, former president of Iran claims that a unit established to fight Mossad agents inside Iran was headed by a Mossad agent.

ISA warns:

Iran stepping up efforts to carry out assassinations in Israel

Shin Bet warns of increase in Iranian efforts to recruit Israeli citizens to carry out attacks on Israeli officials.

Iranian cleric:

'Jews have had access to genies since Davidic times'

Cleric claims in televised interview that Israel was able to eliminate Hassan Nasrallah by employing the aid of supernatural creatures and advanced technologies the Jews have supposedly had for 3,000 years.

Netanyahu:

'The people of Iran should know - Israel stands with you'

Israeli PM publishes message expressing solidarity with the people ruled by the Ayatollahs' regime and the hope that the peoples of Israel and Iran will enjoy peace and friendship when Iran is free.

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Iranian anchors break down while reporting Nasrallah's death

MEMRI published footage showing two personalities from Iran’s Press TV breaking down while reporting on death of Hezbollah leader. One of them says she would have sacrificed her children to bring Nasrallah back.

After Nasrallah elimination:

US military boosts air support, increases readiness of troops

Pentagon warns Iran against escalating the current conflict: The United States will take every necessary measure to defend our people.

Iranian Jews:

'Eulogize Nasrallah and call for revenge on Zionist regime'

The Jewish communities in Isfahan and Tehran express their condolences to Hezbollah supporters and say that 'Nasrallah was murdered in a brutal attack by the Zionist regime.'

Geert Wilders to Khamenei:

'You’d better look for a good bunker'

Dutch right-wing leader responds to posts by Iran’s Supreme Leader following the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.