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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.

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

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.

Iran is encouraging Hezbollah to strive for a ceasefire

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.

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

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.

Israel’s halakhic responsibility to confront Iran

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.

'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

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.

'Head of Quds Force is in good health'

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.

Shaked: 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.

Bolton blasts Biden for opposing Israeli strikes on Iran

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.

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

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.

'Quds Force commander unheard from since 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.

'Everything is on the table'

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.

The US compensation offer to Israel

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.

'Iran offers destruction. We are offering hope'

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.

Biden hints at opposition to strikes on Iranian 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.

'Condemn Iran for its unprovoked attack against Israel'

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.

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

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.

Khamenei urged Nasrallah to flee Lebanon

'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.

Biden against Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

IDF admits:

Iranian attack damaged airbases

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

Iranian attack damaged airbases

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.

Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel

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.

'Our attack on Israel was in self-defense'

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.

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

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.

'British forces played their part in preventing 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.

Geert Wilders responds to Iranian Supreme Leader - in Hebrew

'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.

British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel

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.

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

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.

Middle East shifting sands: Netanyahu's message To Iran

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 response will lead to violent attack

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."

Iran will regret the attack

Watch:

Iranian missiles over the Western Wall

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

Iranian missiles over the Western Wall

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

Iran attacks Israel with 181 ballistic missiles

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.

Commander of weapons transfer between Iran, Hezbollah eliminated

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

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

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.

'Iran planning imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel'

'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.

Public debate in Iran over attacking Israel

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.

Head of anti-Mossad unit - was 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.

Iran stepping up efforts to carry out assassinations in Israel

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.

'Jews have had access to genies since Davidic times'

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.

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

Watch:

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.

Iranian anchors break down while reporting Nasrallah's death

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.

US military boosts air support, increases readiness of troops

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.'

'Eulogize Nasrallah and call for revenge on 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.

'You’d better look for a good bunker'

Iranians indicted for hack of Trump campaign

Justice Department expected to announce charges against Iranian nationals today for stealing information from the Trump 2024 presidential campaign.

Iranians indicted for hack of Trump campaign

US offers reward for arrest of Bolton assassination planner

State Department announces $20 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Iranian mastermind behind a plot to assassinate former White House official John Bolton.

US offers reward for arrest of Bolton assassination planner

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah:

Iranian Jewish community inaugurates newly renovated synagogue

After a year and a half of renovations, Jewish community in Tehran celebrates the reopening of the Abrishami Synagogue.

Iranian Jewish community inaugurates newly renovated synagogue

Assessment in Israel:

Iran increasing the arms smuggling to Hezbollah

Defense establishment believes that, after the attacks on airports in Syria, from where weapons were smuggled to Lebanon, Hezbollah is now smuggling by land.

Iran increasing the arms smuggling to Hezbollah

Foreign Minister:

'Iran is like and egg, hard on the outside, soft on the inside'

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz calls for international sanctions against Iran to capitalize on the regime's economic weakness and unpopularity with the Iranian people.

'Iran is like and egg, hard on the outside, soft on the inside'

Israel's campaign in NYC:

'When someone tells you who they are, believe them'

The National Public Diplomacy Directorate in the Prime Minister's Office launched a campaign amid the UNGA to show the Iranian regime's true face.

'When someone tells you who they are, believe them'

IAEA chief:

'Unlikely Iran will agree to reverse ban on our inspectors'

International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi says "the ship has sailed" on Iran reversing its ban on IAEA inspectors responsible for monitoring uranium enrichment at its nuclear sites.

'Unlikely Iran will agree to reverse ban on our inspectors'

Trump:

'Iran should be blown to smithereens if it harms a US candidate'

After his campaign was briefed on an Iranian plot to assassinate him, Republican presidential nominee says Iran should be blown "to smithereens" if it is involved in the harming of a US White House candidate or ex-president.

'Iran should be blown to smithereens if it harms a US candidate'

Iranian FM:

'Israel crossed all red lines, we support Hezbollah'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the region is on the brink of a “full-scale catastrophe”, stresses Iran supports Hezbollah in its "just cause" to defend Lebanon.

'Israel crossed all red lines, we support Hezbollah'

Foreign Minister:

'Iranian Pres. is Khamenei's puppet, not a reformer'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz posts video detailing how Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian serves Supre Leader Khamenei's 'reign of terror' and is no moderate.

'Iranian Pres. is Khamenei's puppet, not a reformer'

Trump:

'Big threats on my life by Iran'

Former Pres. briefed on Iranian efforts to have him killed, says 'An attack on a former President is a Death Wish for the attacker!'

'Big threats on my life by Iran'

Sarcasm:

Assuta's sarcastic response to Iranian leader

Iranian leader, Ali Khamenei, tweeted: 'Hezbollah is winning.' Assuta Hospital responds in Farsi: "Happy to book you in for an eye test.'

Assuta's sarcastic response to Iranian leader

Report:

Iran brokering talks to send Russian missiles to Houthis

Source tell Reuters Iran has brokered ongoing secret talks between Russia and Yemen's Houthi rebels to transfer anti-ship missiles to the rebels.

Iran brokering talks to send Russian missiles to Houthis

Iranian President at UN:

'Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly, criticizes Israel and calls for a ceasefire to "bring about an end to the desperate barbarism of Israel".

'Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip'

President Herzog:

'IRGC is leading region into an abyss with terror'

President Herzog responded to the remarks of the Iranian President today: 'Iran's president says one thing, but his IRGC says another'.

'IRGC is leading region into an abyss with terror'

US officials:

'Hezbollah has been set back 20 years'

US government officials tell CNN the greatest fear is that Iran will intervene to help Hezbollah, sparking a regional war.

'Hezbollah has been set back 20 years'

Iranian President:

'Hezbollah can't stand alone against Israel'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Hezbollah is facing a country that is 'armed to the teeth and has access to weapons systems that are far superior to anything else.'

'Hezbollah can't stand alone against Israel'