Iran

Report:

Iran closer than ever to nuclear weapons

Washington Post report finds Iran engaged in flurry of activity at Fordow facility, enriching uranium at increased rate, could have enough for 3 bombs in days,

Report:

Lebanese money changer assassinated by Mossad

Muhammed Ibrahim Srour, who would funnel funds from Iran to Hamas, was found dead in the town of Beit Meri with a large sum of cash next to him.

US intelligence estimates:

Iran won't attack Israel directly

Iranian response to Syria elimination likely to consist of large-scale attacks by missiles, UAVs, intelligence source tells CNN.

US, Israeli, defense officials discuss Iranian threat, hostages

Defense Min. Gallant and US Sec. of Defense Austin hold call stressing efforts to release remaining hostages, potential scenarios for war with Iran.

Bennett:

'Iran has been at war with Israel since October 7th'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains why the attack in Damascus will not lead to escalation - and what else the future holds for the region.

Iranian opposition activist:

Only Israel can stop IRGC

Vahid Beheshti, an Iranian anti-regime activist, claims in a conversation with Arutz Sheva that Israel attacking IRGC strongholds will give the Iranian people the strength to overthrow the regime.

Shin Bet:

Iran possibly behind wreath sent to hostage's family

The family of hostage Liri Albag received a wreath with a note reading 'We all know that the state is most important.'

Senior Khamenei adviser:

'Israeli embassies no longer safe'

Former IRGC commander and current military adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, General Yahya Rahim Safavi, says 'the Zionists see the specter of death in their dreams every night.'

Iran:

'We will make Israel regret its actions'

The IRGC has announced that it will realize the national demand of Iran to punish Israel for the bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

Iranian officials:

'Iran on high alert, will directly respond to Israeli strike'

Iranian officials tell The New York Times that Iran has decided to respond directly to the strike attributed to Israel in Damascus, in order to create deterrence.

Nasrallah threatens:

'Iranian retaliation against Israel is coming'

Hezbollah leader says the air strike attributed to Israel in Damascus was a "turning point".

US intelligence:

This will be the Iranian retaliation

US picks up intelligence on what an Iranian retaliatory strike for the alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus will look like.

Galant in Tel Nof:

'The enemy is looking for any way to respond. We are ready'

Defense Minister Yoav Galant visited the Tel Nof Air Force base, and spoke with the air and ground crews of Squadron 133, addressing concerns of Iranian retaliation.

Analyst estimates: Iranian response will be minor

Analyst Tzvi Yechezkeli attempts to calm panic sparked by Iranian threat of retaliation, notes Iran 'does not want a war.'

Some Israeli embassies to temporarily close

Some of Israel's representatives around the world instructed to stay home amid concerns of Iranian retaliation for strike in Damascus.

Iranian President:

'Israel will pay a heavy price'

Iran's President describes the attack attributed to Israel in Damascus, in which senior Iranian officials were eliminated, as "an act of terrorism" and a blatant violation of the principle of immunity of embassies and consulates.

Hospitals instructed to prepare for mass-casualty incident

Health Ministry gives instructions to hospital and health system heads to be prepared due to increasing threats on northern border and from Iran.

Netanyahu's warning to Iran

PM addresses growing threats by Iran during cabinet meeting, says 'whoever attempts to harm us will be harmed.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'IDF forces are ready, we can't be complacent'

IDF Spokesman addressed fears of Iranian retribution for the killing of its officers in Syria and the incident in which aid workers were killed.

IDF Spokesman:

No change in instructions to civilians due to Iranian threat

Rear Admiral Hagari says there is no need for panic buying after leave canceled for all combat soldiers due to Iranian threat following killing of IRGC commander.

Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin on incident which led to deaths of World Central Kitchen employees, notes daily Iranian attacks on Israel.

Khamenei threatens Israel:

'They will be slapped for Damascus strike'

Iran’s Supreme Leader issues threat to Israel following strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus which has been blamed on Israel.

Security Council fails to condemn strike in Damascus

US, Britain and France oppose Russian-drafted UN Security Council statement that would have condemned an attack on Iran's embassy compound in Syria which has been blamed on Israel.

US court:

Iran, Syria ordered to pay $191 million to Ari Fuld's family

US Federal court orders Iranian and Syrian government to pay nearly $200 million in compensation to family of US citizen murdered by Hamas terrorist due to their state sponsorship of Hamas.

Iran threatens Israel: More deadly attacks coming soon

Following Damascus elimination, IRGC promises 'resistance' will carry out its tasks, 'very soon' there will be more deadly attacks against Israel.

Iran vows response to elimination in Damascus

Iran's deputy UN envoy says Iran reserves its rights under international law and the UN Charter “to take decisive response" to strike in Damascus in which senior IRGC member was eliminated.

Iranian Jewish MP condemns elimination in Damascus

Homayoun Sameh, the representative of the Jewish community in the Iranian parliament, condemns strike in Damascus which was attributed to Israel.

Prof. Eyal Zisser:

'We cannot be complacent after attack in Damascus'

Middle East expert Dr. Eyal Zisser estimates that Hezbollah will not escalate the situation on the northern border into a full-fledged war following the assassination of senior Iranians in Syria.

Six missiles from an F-35:

This is how the top Iranian official was eliminated

Israeli officials acknowledge to The New York Times that Israel carried out the strikes on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

Senior Revolutionary Guards official killed in Damascus airstrike

Syrian media reports 6 killed in blast near Iranian embassy in Damascus, including senior official Mohammad Reza Zahedi.

Iranian Opposition Figure to Congress:

'If we don’t hit Iran soon, it will become nuclear'

Iranian Opposition figure and former political prisoner Vahid Beheshti spoke at an event arranged by the Middle East Forum in Congress on Thursday. At the event, he called on the American leadership and decision-makers to wake up, directly face the threat of the Iranian regime, and act to defeat it.

Britain:

Iranian TV host stabbed outside his London home

A presenter for London-based Iran International, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition, stabbed outside his home in the city's south.

Donald Trump:

'You'd have to be crazy or a fool not to act like Israel'

The former President gave an extensive interview supporting Israel's war against Hamas and decrying the Biden administration for opposing it.

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

As part of the ISA operation, a significant amount of advanced weapons that had been smuggled into Judea and Samaria were seized.

Iran:

Anti-Israel protest outside Mordecai and Esther's tomb

Demonstrators gathered at the Jewish holy site waving Palestinian flags and chanting 'Death to Israel.'

Ambassador Erdan:

'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan spoke after the vote on a call for a ceasefire in the Security Council this morning, demanding that the world hold Hamas accountable for its part in the collateral damage in Gaza.

Jewish visitors shocked

PLO flag hung at gravesite of Mordecai and Esther

Iranian Jews made the traditional annual pilgrimage to the site believed to be the graves of the protagonists of the Purim story.

Israel’s new long arm

Time is running out for us to stop the Iranians from developing a nuclear weapons arsenal. Before this happens, the window of opportunity provided by long range, nuclear armed, precision guided ballistic missiles must be exploited. Opinion.

US sanctions Iran weapons-procurement networks

US imposes new sanctions on three procurement networks that are supporting Iran’s ballistic missile, nuclear and defense programs.

Arab reports:

Militia commanders killed in strike in eastern Syria

Saudi channel and Syrian opposition organization report strike in eastern Syria, near the Iraqi border, in which five commanders in the pro-Iranian militias were killed. It was not revealed who was behind the attack.

Corruption under the turban:Iran's Religious Octopus

Upon seizing power, Khomeini proclaimed the establishment of God's government on Earth, but founding the most corrupt, bloodthirsty, and infamous divine government known.Opinion.

UN mission:

'Mahsa Amini's death was unlawful'

Fact-finding mission mandated by the UN says the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran's morality police was unlawful and caused by violence.

Report:

Iran using European ports to arm Hezbollah

The Telegraph reveals that Iran is using European ports to provide cover for shipments of weapons to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon.

Report:

US held secret talks with Iran on Houthi attacks

US and Iranian officials tell The Financial Times the US has held secret talks with Iran in a bid to convince Tehran to use its influence over the Houthis to end attacks in the Red Sea.

Iran:

'Hamas is determined to continue fighting in Gaza'

Iranian leadership claims that senior Hamas officials in Gaza have conveyed messages that the organization maintains its military strength and is determined to continue fighting.

Israel needs a paradigm shift towards Iran

Jerusalem must stop prevaricating and instead focus on eliminating the single most fundamental threat to Israel’s existence today, which is the Islamist regime in Tehran. Opinion.

'Bibi, we are ready'

Pro-Israel signs hang at entrance to Tehran

Signs calling for Netanyahu to attack the Iranian regime were hung by anti-government activists in Tehran.

FBI's Silent Battle: Thwarting Iran's sleeper cells

This multi-layered problem is intertwined with a web of espionage, subterfuge, and the dark arts of intelligence warfare, surveilling charities, religious centers, schools, and healthcare facilities with ties to Tehran's regime. Op-ed.

US threatens IAEA action against Iran

US threatens future action against Iran at UN nuclear watchdog if it continues its failure to cooperate in probe of uranium traces.

Iran:

One dead in fire at oil refinery in Bandar Abbas

One dead and three injured after furnace at refinery catches fire during repair.

US to Iran:

'Dilute all your highly enriched uranium'

Responding to latest IAEA report, US calls on Iran to dilute all of the uranium it has enriched to up to 60% purity.

Human Rights Organizations:

Iran executed more than 800 people in a single year

The number has grown with international attention on Gaza and the regime attempting to suppress protests against the country's religious laws.

Iran:

Conservatives secure victory in election

Iranian conservatives secure the bulk of seats in elections for Assembly of Experts and the national legislature. Voter turnout was just 41 percent.

Attack on military facility:

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad agent'

Iran’s judiciary says it executed a “terrorist” over a 2023 drone attack that targeted a defense ministry site in Isfahan.

Grammy winner imprisoned:

Iranian court orders singer to write anti-US song

Iran's Revolutionary Court sentences Shervin Hajipour, winner of 2023 Grammy for song about Mahsa Amini, to nearly 4 years in prison, orders him to post about regime's achievements and produce anti-US propaganda.

Iranian satellite put into orbit with Russian help

Iran launches Pars-I satellite with a Russian Soyuz-2.1b rocket. The satellite was launched from a base located some 8,000 kilometers east of Moscow.

US and Britain sanction Houthi supporters

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted in sanctions imposed by the US and the UK.

IAEA report:

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran continues to bar its most seasoned inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program.

Iran:

'US and Britain seek to escalate tensions'

Iran criticizes US and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, says the two countries seek to "escalate tensions and crises" in the region.

White House spokesman:

'No question Hamas is evil, it's not up for debate'

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announces sanctions against Iran for supplying weapons to Russia, threatens more if Iran gives Russia ballistic missiles.