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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."

'Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation'

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.

Diplomats racing to prevent Middle East war

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.

Iranian military adviser killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

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.

Iranian Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel

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.

US sanctions facilitators of Iranian Missile and UAV programs

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.

'Take revenge on Israel for Haniyeh assassination'

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.

Haniyeh's bodyguard leaked information to assassins

Reports: Strike on Iranian stronghold in Syria

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

Reports: Strike on Iranian stronghold in Syria

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.

Utter shock over assassination of Haniyeh

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.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh eliminated in Tehran

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.'

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

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.

Iran working to undermine Trump campaign

Secret deal between Iran and Armenia threatens Jewish communities

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

Secret deal between Iran and Armenia threatens Jewish communities

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.”

'Israeli attack in Lebanon will have severe consequences'

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.

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

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.

Iranian Supreme Leader endorses president-elect

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.

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

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.

Iran threatening Israeli athletes

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.

Legislation to end financial support for Iranian regime

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.

Assassination attempted on fmr. Iranian President Ahmadinejad

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.

We are on the path to becoming a world power

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.

International community must wake up and take action against Iran

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

US warned Iran over its nuclear activities

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.

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

J.D. Vance:

'Punch Iran hard'

Donald Trump's prospective VP declared that only a show of strength would prevent Iranian aggression.

'Punch Iran hard'

Shin Bet discloses:

'This is how Israelis are recruited for Iran-backed missions'

Three Israeli citizens arrested in last two weeks on suspicion of performing security activities directed by Iranian intelligence officials.

'This is how Israelis are recruited for Iran-backed missions'

Iran:

At least 266 prisoners put to death in year's first half

According to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the majority of those executed were ethnic minorities. 10 prisoners were executed for charges of political and religious activities, including espionage for Israel.

At least 266 prisoners put to death in year's first half

US report finds:

Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack

US military says Yemen’s Houthi rebels likely fired an Iranian-made anti-ship cruise missile at a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea. Iran denies it is arming the Houthis.

Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack

US Intel. Director:

Iran fueling anti-Israel protests, working to influence elections

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said the US has observed actors tied to Iran’s government posing as activists online, seeking to encourage protests, and even providing financial support to protesters.

Iran fueling anti-Israel protests, working to influence elections

Iran's new president reaffirms anti-Israel stance

Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian says “resistance movements” will not allow Israel’s "criminal policies" towards the Palestinian Arabs to continue.

Iran's new president reaffirms anti-Israel stance

Reports in Syria:

Israel struck an Iranian target in the northwest of the country

Media report that an air defense system belonging to the pro-Iranian militias was attacked. Syrian Ministry of Defense says Israel was responsible.

Israel struck an Iranian target in the northwest of the country

Despite reformist president

US not expecting policy change from Iran

US officials point out that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls the shots in Iran, say they are not ready to resume nuclear talks.

US not expecting policy change from Iran

After reformist elected:

Iranian lawyer who criticized government arrested

Outspoken Iranian lawyer Mohsen Borhani, who has publicly criticized the government's handling of 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, arrested.

Iranian lawyer who criticized government arrested

Avigdor Liberman:

'Without defeating Iran, Israel will not survive'

MK Avigdor Liberman spoke to Arutz Sheva: 'We cannot afford to lose this battle. If we manage to defeat Iran, everything else will fit into place, even the release of the hostages.'

'Without defeating Iran, Israel will not survive'

'Iran supports the resistance'

Nasrallah congratulates Iranian president-elect

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah congratulates Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian on his victory, stresses Tehran's role as a "strong" supporter of regional "resistance" groups.

Nasrallah congratulates Iranian president-elect

Iran elects Masoud Pezeshkian as president

Two months after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is killed in a helicopter crash, reformist Masoud Pezeshkian is elected to lead the country in his stead.

Iran elects Masoud Pezeshkian as president

'The Day After' - whose?

What does America have planned for “the day after”? What about the United Kingdom, the European Union? Iran?

'The Day After' - whose?

The silent boycott against Iran's authoritarian rule

The election boycott is a critical expression of political maturity and historical consciousness by a society that, despite being shackled by fear and repression, recognizes the futility of participating in a predetermined play. Opinion.

The silent boycott against Iran's authoritarian rule

ANALYSIS

Israel, the West, and the failed strategy against Iran

It appears that the regime in Tehran is using the current chaos in the Middle East and the war against Israel to break out to an atomic bomb. Op-ed.

Israel, the West, and the failed strategy against Iran

Senior Iranian official:

Ready and expecting to attack Israel again

Iranian Air Force commander meets families of terrorists eliminated by Israel: 'Who knows how many missiles we'll launch this time.'

Ready and expecting to attack Israel again

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

Federal lawsuit seeks to hold accountable 3 nations that have provided material support to Hamas, involvement in October 7 massacre.

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

Iranian election headed to runoff

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili to face off in second round after no candidate wins more than 50% of the votes in round one.

Iranian election headed to runoff

Iran threatens:

If Israel attacks Lebanon 'an obliterating war will ensue'

The Iranian Mission to the UN warned that all options, 'including the full involvement of all Resistance Fronts,' are on the table.

If Israel attacks Lebanon 'an obliterating war will ensue'

Iranian candidate:

May we have good relations with all countries except Israel

Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist running in the Iranian presidential election, expresses hope that the Islamic Republic will have friendly relations with all countries except Israel.

May we have good relations with all countries except Israel

IAEA report:

Iran installed four uranium-enriching machines at Fordow

UN atomic agency's latest report says Iran has installed half the advanced uranium-enriching machines it said earlier this month it would quickly add to its Fordow site.

Iran installed four uranium-enriching machines at Fordow

Netanyahu:

'Defeating Hamas step 1 in stopping Iran from conquering MidEast'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with a JINSA delegation of generals and admirals today at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, says Iran waging 7-front war against Israel in bid to conquer the Middle East.

'Defeating Hamas step 1 in stopping Iran from conquering MidEast'

Report:

Netanyahu re-establishes working groups on Iran nuclear threat

Israeli officials say revival of working groups comes in light of intelligence that Iran intends to accelerate its nuclear program during the post-US election transition period.

Netanyahu re-establishes working groups on Iran nuclear threat

After abrupt cancellation:

Israel and US agree to reconvene joint meeting on Iran

Israel and the US have agreed to reconvene a joint meeting on Iran that was cancelled by the White House last week following Netanyahu’s video which raised the Biden administration's ire.

Israel and US agree to reconvene joint meeting on Iran

US imposes sanctions on Iranian 'shadow banking' network

Treasury imposes sanctions on nearly 50 entities and people involved in network used by Iran and the IRGC to disguise the revenue they generate abroad.

US imposes sanctions on Iranian 'shadow banking' network

Gallant to Austin:

'Now is the time to realize US commitment to stopping Iran'

Israeli Defense Minister meets US Defense Secretary at the Pentagon, warns the Middle East is at a crossroads.

'Now is the time to realize US commitment to stopping Iran'

Iranian elections:

Jewish leaders call on Jews to vote

Ahead of the elections for Iran's next president, Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalehzar is leading the call for his community to go to the polls.

Jewish leaders call on Jews to vote

National Cyber Directorate Head:

'Iran is cyber-attacking its allies'

Global cyber threat posed by Iran raised at Cyber Week Conference at Tel Aviv University.

'Iran is cyber-attacking its allies'

'Iranian destabilization plot'

Jordanian authorities find explosives in Amman

Jordanian security forces say explosives found in a warehouse in an industrial zone and in a residential neighborhood near an airport used by US military planes were planted by Iranian agents.

Jordanian authorities find explosives in Amman

'Deceptions and lies'

Lebanon denies weapons are stored at Beirut airport

Lebanese air transport association denies report in The Telegraph that Hezbollah has been storing at Beirut’s main airport, invites journalists for a tour.

Lebanon denies weapons are stored at Beirut airport

Iran threatens Canada:

'We reserve the right to a proportionate and reciprocal response'

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned Canada's decision to classify the IRGC as a terror organization, calling the decision hostile, irresponsible, and provocative.

'We reserve the right to a proportionate and reciprocal response'

Report:

Movement restrictions imposed on fmr. Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad

According to the report, the restrictions were imposed after the former president returned from a trip to northern Iran.

Movement restrictions imposed on fmr. Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad

Canada:

Jewish organizations welcome IRGC blacklist

Jewish organizations in Canada praise the Canadian government’s blacklisting of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. B'nai Brith Canada: Long overdue.

Jewish organizations welcome IRGC blacklist