Iran

Gulf States back Oman's Hormuz plan with Iran

Reuters reports Gulf states support Oman's proposal for a joint mechanism with Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz through voluntary user fees.

New poll:

Most Americans oppose war with Iran

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only one-in-three Americans support the war with Iran, while most say Trump has not clearly explained its goals.

Report:

Netanyahu to present Trump with proof of Iranian nuclear buildup

Prime Minister Netanyahu will present intelligence to President Trump showing Iran is installing centrifuges at Pickaxe Mountain and breaking ceasefire promises, reports The New York Post.

Trump on Iran:

'There are very friendly talks going on'

At a Michigan rally, President Trump states the US is having "friendly negotiations" with Iran while maintaining military pressure to ensure it never gets a nuclear weapon.

Trump warns Iran:

Talks must move fast or strikes resume

President Donald Trump said he paused expanded strikes on Iran to allow negotiations to continue, warning military action will resume if talks fail.

Iran, Qatar rabbis meet Emir in rare palace visit

A delegation from the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States, including Iran's chief rabbi, met Qatar's Emir in Doha to offer condolences following the death of his predecessor.

What's behind the pause in US strikes?

i24 political correspondent Guy Azriel believes that the halt in the American attacks is purely tactical: "We are far from the end of this story."

After vessel strike

Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation

Tehran summons a Ukrainian diplomat and warns of retaliation following a Caspian Sea strike on an Iranian vessel that killed a sailor.

'We have more than we need'

Trump rejects claims of dwindling munitions

President Trump rejects reports that he delayed massive two-week military strike on Iran over concerns about declining missile stockpiles.

Netanyahu: How war with Iran will end

In a Fox News interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's regime must either fall or be weakened enough to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

US military boards tanker to enforce Iranian naval blockade

US forces board a Comoros-flagged tanker and detail the disabling of another vessel, confirming its naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect.

Report:

Trump paused expanded Iran campaign over defense stockpiles

President Trump paused plans for an expanded military campaign against Iran amid warnings over dwindling air defense missile stockpiles, The New York Times reports.

Report:

Iran smuggling covert operatives into UK via migrant routes

Iran using illegal migrant routes to infiltrate covert operatives into Britain, with some agents already in London awaiting orders from Tehran, The Telegraph report says.

Israel remains on high alert despite pause in Iran strikes

For the first time in 13 nights, the United States did not attack Iran, but Israel is preparing for escalation.

NYT report:

Credible Iranian threat prompted Trump’s Air Force One swap

A credible threat by Iranian proxies forced President Trump to swap aircraft in Turkey following security warnings, according to The New York Times.

Netanyahu to meet Trump in DC amid soaring Iran tensions

Prime Minister Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday to meet President Trump and attend Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral amid growing US-Iran tensions.

First direct retaliation

Report: Bahrain and Kuwait secretly struck Iran

The Wall Street Journal reports that Bahrain and Kuwait secretly launched jet strikes on Iranian drone and missile depots last month.

Jordan intercepts Iranian barrage after deadly US strikes in Iran

Jordan's military intercepts seven Iranian missiles and six drones on Friday, after Iranian state media reported four dead, five wounded, in overnight US strikes near Ahvaz.

Iran warns:

Strikes on Tel Aviv if Trump expands campaign to Tehran

Iranian officials tell New York Times that Iran will attack Tel Aviv and urge Houthis to block the Bab al-Mandab if Trump acts on threats to strike Tehran and key infrastructure.

13th consecutive night:

CENTCOM wraps Iran strikes to protect shipping lines

CENTCOM completes its 13th night of strikes on Iranian command hubs and drone sites, as Tehran activates air defenses. Explosions in Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz.

Report:

Iran rejects Iraqi PM’s proposal for US ceasefire plan

Iraq’s Prime Minister presents a US-Iran ceasefire proposal in Tehran following Trump talks, while Iran’s Foreign Minister blames America's attitude for ongoing conflict.

Trump warns Iran:

'Damaged ships and cargo will be paid for with seized assets'

President Trump declares that any damages to commercial ships or cargo from Iranian actions will be paid for directly using seized Iranian assets held by the US.

Defense Minister Katz

"If Iran attacks Israel, it will suffer a crushing blow"

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security consultation with the Chief of Staff and senior security officials, and clarified: "We are preparing for every possibility."

Trump

'I'm considering a bigger attack against Iran than ever'

US President tells Axios he is 'close to a decision' on an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran.

Mossad reveals

Iranian terror plot to assassinate Israeli officials foiled

The Mossad, in cooperation with the Shin Bet and foreign intelligence services, revealed the thwarting of an attempt by the Iranian Intelligence Ministry to infiltrate a terror cell into Israel

MK Saada

'We're approaching an attack on Iran, perhaps this weekend'

Likud MK Moshe Saada says in interview that it is 'known' that preparations for an attack on Iran are underway.

Trump

US will hold Iran responsible for any Houthi attacks

US President responds to Houthi attacks on Saudi ships, warns Iran will be held responsible for any further attacks.

Watch: Tisha B'Av at the largest synagogue in Iran

As US-Iran war rages on, Jews in the central synagogue in Iran hold traditional Tisha B'Av mourning prayers, read Lamentations.

Israel braces for possible Iranian strike this weekend

As US intensifies its military campaign against Iran, Israeli defense officials prepare for possibility of an Iranian attack as early as this weekend.

IRGC declares Strait closed

US hits Iran for 12th consecutive night

CENTCOM completes its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military sites, while the IRGC declares the Strait of Hormuz closed and warns uncoordinated ships against transit.

Amid Iran tensions

Report: US moves stealth jets and bombers to Middle East

Washington is deploying additional troops, medical personnel, and aircraft to the Middle East as President Trump considers expanding operations against Iran, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal, but they're not ready for one'

At a Georgia rally, President Trump says Iran wants a deal but isn't ready, after earlier threatening to bomb Iranian power plants if shipping attacks continue.

Report:

US probing possible Russian role in Iranian attacks on CIA sites

Reuters says US intelligence is investigating whether Russia provided Iran with targeting data or advanced drone technology for attacks on CIA facilities.

Israel braces for possible Iran escalation

IDF places troops on heightened alert as Israel prepares for possibility US-Iran conflict could spill over.

Trump threatens to blow up Iranian bridges, power plants

US President warns of further escalation if Iran does not cease its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian FM: I narrowly escaped Israeli assassination strike

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recounts how he survived the opening strikes of the war, says Tehran seeking to drive a wedge between US and Israel.

Jordan reports missiles and UAVs from Iran intercepted

Jordanian sources say multiple Iranian missiles and drones shot down; explosions heard in Eilat.

Israeli assessment: US incapable of destroying 'Pickaxe Mountain'

Iran's deeply buried 'Pickaxe Mountain' complex near Natanz already contains the components needed for a uranium enrichment facility, report says.

11th consecutive night

CENTCOM hits Iranian hangars and logistics

CENTCOM completes its 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping following months of Iranian aggression.

Hegseth: US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tells lawmakers that US operations in Iran have cost $37.5 billion to this point, warning of training cuts if additional funds are delayed.

Iran's army threatens

'Decisive strikes on US assets if nuclear sites targeted'

Iran’s military warns of decisive regional retaliation if the US strikes its nuclear facilities following President Trump’s pledge to hit sites under construction.

Trump calls Iranian regime 'savages' after execution of protester

US President calls one of the latest protesters to be executed by the Iranian regime the 'latest one of 52,000.'

Smotrich:

No need for Israel to enter Iran campaign now

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel should focus on economic pressure against Iran, calling the current confrontation situation favorable.

Tenth straight night

US wraps Iran strikes, Iran targets Kuwait base and oil tankers

CENTCOM completes its tenth night of strikes on Iranian military sites, while Iran fires missiles at a US base in Kuwait and attacks two oil tankers.

Israeli assessment

Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain

The Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli intelligence estimates Iran relocated thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain.

Amid Middle East tensions

State Department issues global security warning

US State Department issues a global travel advisory, warning citizens of complex Middle East tensions, potential travel disruptions, and overseas threats.

Trump to decide on broader military offensive targeting Iran

President Trump is expected to decide shortly whether to expand military strikes against Iran, according to Fox News.

Trump warns Iran:

'They will pay many times over!'

US President Trump said that the Iranian regime will pay for any US servicemembers they kill.

Mystery surrounding US Army casualty figures

The New York Times claims that several recent Iranian attacks on US targets left dozens of American soldiers wounded.

Likud MK: Iran war could scrap party primaries

Likud MK Moshe Saada says many Likud members believe upcoming primaries could be scrapped if Iran-US conflict spills over into Israel, stressing Likud voters want 'ideological candidate who will fight for them.'

Iran claims Jordanian troops helped target US base

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claims Jordanian soldiers provided intelligence that helped target a US base in Jordan.

Trump:

'We hit Iran very hard tonight'

President Trump announces that the US military heavily damaged Iran during a ninth night of strikes: They've got very little left.

Ninth consecutive night

US wraps up Iran strikes as IRGC attacks oil tankers in Hormuz

CENTCOM completes a ninth night of strikes on Iranian command and defense sites, as the IRGC retaliates by attacking two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Likely still exists:

Iran FM admits intelligence leak likely still exists

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi admitted the intelligence breach that enabled Israel to strike Iran's top leadership 'likely still exists,' highlighting Tehran's continued fears of an internal leak.

New York Times:

Shin Bet enlisted haredi rabbis to counter Iranian recruitment

A New York Times report reveals growing Iranian intelligence efforts to recruit Israeli citizens for espionage, prompting the Shin Bet and police to enlist haredi rabbis to warn against financial collaboration.

Chief of Staff:

'On high alert, prepared for any development in Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff holds situation assessment in the Judea and Samaria Division, emphasizing that the air defense array is on the highest level of alert amid developments in Iran.

Gulf states and Jordan under attack by Iran and its proxies

Dr. Michal Yaari, an expert on the Arab world, explains that Arab countries are becoming victims of Iranian betrayal and aggression, but their options are limited to diplomatic negotiations, which have also failed.

Explosion sounds:

Iranian missiles fired at Aqaba

Iran launched missiles toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba, near Eilat. According to security officials, US air defense systems intercepted several missiles, while Israel's Iron Dome intercepted interceptor debris that threatened to enter Israeli territory.

"Specific and credible threat"

Unusual security alert issued in Jordan

Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and the seaport in Aqaba after receiving what the U.S. Embassy described as a "specific and credible threat."

Threats or repairs?

Iranian Jews told to avoid tomb of Mordechai and Esther

Iran's Jewish community was instructed not to visit the tomb of Mordechai and Esther, as reports point to security fears despite official repair claims.