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New US sanctions target Iranian drones

United States issues new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, including their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine.

After massive attack on Israel:

European Parliament calls for extended sanctions against Iran

The European Jewish Congress welcomed the decision of the European Parliament to call for extended sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran following its attacks on Israel.

Peru:

18 months of detention for Iranian who plotted to kill Israelis

Majid Azizi, a suspected member of the IRGC Quds Force, allegedly enlisted two Peruvians in his plot to murder Israelis Shachar Malka and Gilad Duchovny.

Report:

How Iran covered up damage from Israeli retaliatory strike

Satellite photos reveal how Iran quickly swapped out an aerial defense radar that was destroyed with a different one.

Report:

Iran reduced its presence in Syria

Sources say Iran has reduced its military footprint in Syria after a succession of strikes blamed on Israel.

How Iranian agent tricked IDF soldier into providing intelligence

An Iranian agent posed as a woman and received photos of Iron Dome batteries from a soldier who served as a truck driver. The soldier was sent to prison for 10 days.

Report:

IRGC general missing since 2007 defected, living in US

Major General Ali-Reza Asgari, who served as Iran's Defense Minister and worked with Hezbollah, reportedly placed under CIA witness protection program after providing intelligence on Iran's nuclear program.

Two weeks later:

Giant Iranian missile discovered near Arad

Two weeks after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and UAVs towards Israel, hikers near Arad discover remnants of one of them.

1994 AMIA bombing:

Argentina seeking arrest of Iranian minister

Interpol issues red alert allowing detention of Iran's minister Ahmad Vahidi.

Iran claims:

'Nuclear weapons have no place in our doctrine'

After Revolutionary Guards commander threatened Israel, its Foreign Ministry insists the country's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz:

'We will not allow Khamenei to undermine regional stability'

The Foreign Minister congratulated the EU on the decision to impose new sanctions against Iran.

Report:

Israel planned and canceled major retaliatory strike on Iran

A missile was destroyed by Israeli forces who fired because another missile had already struck the target, according to NYT report.

Special Interview

Amb. Friedman: There is a path forward - full Israeli sovereignty

Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman analyzes the course of the war and the hopes for the future of the Middle East in a special interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News.

Following attack on Israel:

EU foreign ministers to discuss sanctions on Iran

European Union foreign ministers to meet in Luxembourg and discuss expanding sanctions on Iran.

'We demonstrated our power'

Khamenei hails Iran's attack on Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader thanks the country's armed forces for their attack on Israel, says the country demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit.

Report:

White House was shocked by magnitude of Iranian attack

US officials were horrified when they realized how many UAVs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles Iran had fired at Israel in its massive attack.

A time for choosing - for Biden, Israel and the Middle East

Israel struggles with a diminishing capacity to defend itself. And Joe Biden is uniquely at fault.

Before and after:

Damage to Iran's Isfahan base in Israeli retaliatory strike

Satellite images show the damage caused by alleged Israeli retaliation for Iran's massive attack a week ago.

Report:

Iran to receive Russian fighter jets in the next few days

Iran expected to receive the first delivery of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets in the next few days, a year after agreeing to purchase them.

The special missile used to attack Iran

Iranian bases were hit with the 'Rampage' missile, developed by Israel.

New details emerge on Israel's attack on Iran

Israel attacked Isfahan base using a missile fired from a warplane far from Iran's borders, New York Times reports.

No mention of retaliation

Iranian President hails attack on Israel

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran's attack on Israel "showed our authority", does not mention explosions that were heard in his country's central region overnight.

White House:

'No comment on reports of Israeli strike in Iran'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at press briefing: I know there’s a lot of interest in reports from the Middle East overnight. We do not have any comment at this time.

US official:

Israel targeted air defense radar system for Natanz

US official tells ABC News that three missiles were fired from Israeli fighter aircraft outside of Iran in Friday morning’s very limited strike.

Live updates:

IAF fighter jets intercept UAV that approached Israel

IAF fighter jets successfully intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east. The UAV was monitored by IDF soldiers, did not pose a threat and no sirens were sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.

Jordanian Foreign Min. attempts to draw attention back to Gaza

Ayman al-Safadi, Jordanian Foreign Minister, claims 'danger of escalation and expansion of the war' continually increasing.

Israeli source:

Attack on Iran was 'carefully calibrated'

Israeli source speaks about attack on Isfahan, Iran; Iranians say attack may have been carried out from within Iranian territory and that their government does not intend to respond.

Retaliation for attack?

Israeli source: We attacked in Iran, sent a message

Intelligence source says Iran unlikely to respond to attacks, US and Australia issue travel warnings for Israel.

Iranian news agency on Ben Gvir's tweet: Israel mocking itself

National Security Min. Ben Gvir calls Israel's attack on Iran 'weak,' Iran's Tasnim news agency responds.

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.'