Iran

Analyst warns: We ended the war too early

Channel 12 analyst Nir Dvori warns ceasefire with Iran is premature, gives Iran time to regroup and weakens Israel’s position ahead of negotiations.

Report:

US fears Iran will not reopen Straits of Hormuz

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high as uncertainty grows over whether Iran will fully reopen the vital shipping lane.

Iran claims Tehran synagogue destroyed

Iran claims synagogue in Tehran was ‘completely destroyed’ by US-Israeli strike.

Strategic Drift:

The danger of inconsistent American messaging on Iran

What is missing, and what Israel's own experience of deterrence theory makes painfully legible, is a victory doctrine. Opinion.

VP Vance:

'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Vice President JD Vance outlines US stance on Iran ceasefire, citing misunderstandings, ongoing negotiations, and warning of consequences if terms are not upheld.

Poll

Most Americans hold negative views of Israel and Netanyahu

A new poll conducted during the war with Iran shows that 60% of Americans hold a negative view of Israel, while 59% say they do not trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Just hours in:

Ceasefire showing signs of collapse

Iranian parliament speaker accused the US of violating key ceasefire terms before negotiations, raising doubts about further talks. Israel believes Iran may strike, as Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz.

Iran blocks ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after opening strait

Iranian government begins blocking ships hours into ceasefire, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite Trump's assurances the Hezbollah conflict is separate from the ceasefire.

Netanyahu:

Ceasefire is temporary, Israel ready to resume war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel achieved major gains against Iran but warns the war is not over and operations could resume at any moment.

Ceasefire

Iran insists on uranium enrichment as Trump promises ban

While President Trump insists Iran will not be allowed to enrich uranium under the negotiated agreement, Iran's version of the plan includes an acknowledgement of its right to enrichment.

Netanyahu:

Two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs President Trump’s pause on Iran strikes, stressing it hinges on Tehran’s actions and excludes Lebanon.

After Pakistani request

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran

Trump announces he has agreed to a two-week "double sided ceasefire" in Iran, after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for a two-week lull in order to give time for diplomacy.

Iran-backed militia in Iraq releases kidnapped US journalist

Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah releases American journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped last week in Baghdad.

Pakistan PM urges Trump to extend Iran deadline by two weeks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges Trump to postpone his deadline for Iran by two weeks and implement a truce, while calling on Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during that period.

Report:

Iran calls off US talks hours before Trump deadline

Iran calls off indirect negotiations with the United States after Trump threatens widespread attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, according to The New York Times.

Major blow

IDF destroys Iran’s key sonar and missile sites

IDF strikes central Iranian production sites in Shiraz and Karaj, destroying facilities for sonar systems and naval cruise missiles.

Russia and China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blockaded since the US-Israel war began.

Trump to Fox News:

'8:00 p.m. deadline for Iran is happening'

Fox News host Bret Baier reveals that President Trump called him and reiterated his firm 8:00 p.m. ET deadline for Iran: reach a deal or face an unprecedented military attack.

Netanyahu

“We destroyed planes and helicopters, IRGC infrastructure'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement confirming that the Air Force attacked railways and bridges in Iran.

US launches dozens of strikes on Kharg Island

US launches about 50 strikes on military facilities on the island which controls 90% of Iran's oil exports.

Trump

'A whole civilization will die tonight,never to be brought back'

US President reiterates his ultimatum to Iran to reach an agreement by tonight to end the conflict or face devastating consequences.

Murderous rocket strike:

Vladimir, Lena, Dima, and Lucille Jane are laid to rest

Vladimir Gershovitz, his wife Lena Ostrovsky, their son Dima, and his wife Lucille Jane were laid to rest after being killed in an Iranian missile strike on Haifa.

Missile-cam footage:

IDF makes quick work of Iranian air defense systems

In precise strikes carried out under the direction of IDF intelligence, more than 130 Iranian terror regime air defense systems were eliminated.

Aftermath:

Car flipped and stopped by shelter; no injuries

An Iranian missile that triggered sirens in many cities caused a car to overturn near a shelter in Ramat HaSharon and damaged infrastructure in Rosh HaAyin and on the border of Bnei Brak.

Critical site targeted

Wide IDF airstrike cripples Iran’s missile production network

The IDF carried out a large-scale strike in Iran, targeting missile launch sites and a key facility producing materials used in explosives and ballistic weapons.

'Power Plant and Bridge Day'

IDF issues dramatic warning in Farsi

IDF issues warning in Farsi, calling on Iranian civilians to avoid railroads until 9:00 p.m.

Leaked Documents:

Mojtaba Khamenei unresponsive in hospital, IRGC running war

A confidential diplomatic memo reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei was declared supreme leader after his father’s death, but is hospitalized unconscious in Qom, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is effectively running the war.

Brit Olam Dvar Torah:

Trump’s ultimatum and the Red Sea: Why Iran cannot surrender

Certain leaders, certain regimes, and certain civilizations choose destruction over surrender - even when every rational calculation screams otherwise.

New details:

B-2 bombers destroyed IRGC's secret bunker in Iran

Fox News reports US forces launched bunker-busting strike on IRGC site near Tehran as B-2 and B-1 bombers supported high-risk rescue of downed F-15 crew.

Watered down version

UN Security Council to vote on Hormuz shipping resolution

The UN Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a significantly watered-down resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after China opposed authorizing force.

Iranian official:

'Trump suffered strategic defeat, lost control of war'

Senior Iranian security source claims Iran has dealt Trump a strategic defeat and his harsh rhetoric reflects loss of control over the conflict.

Report:

15 US soldiers injured in Iranian drone strike in Kuwait

15 American soldiers injured in Iranian drone strike on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. Most of them have already returned to duty.

Netanyahu to Trump: Do not rush into a ceasefire

Prime Minister expresses concern in a conversation with the US President about a potential ceasefire with the regime in Tehran. Trump makes clear he will not compromise on the full handover of all enriched uranium.

Iran fires back

'Delusional Trump can’t erase US humiliation'

Iran dismisses Trump’s fresh threats as the words of a “delusional" president, claiming the US suffered humiliation in the West Asia war.

Four soldiers arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Four active-duty soldiers were recently arrested on suspicion of espionage on behalf of Iran. A gag order has been imposed on all further details of the investigation.

Trump:

'Iran can be taken out in 1 night, maybe tomorrow night'

US President addresses the war with Iran, including the stunning rescue of a downed airman, reafirms deadline of tomorrow for Iran's compliance with his demands.

IDF strikes the largest petrochemical complex in Iran

The Air Force attacked strategic core infrastructure in the Asaluyeh area used to produce explosives and propellants for ballistic missiles.

Netanyahu:

'We are systematically dismantling the IRGC's money machine'

The Prime Minister made it clear that the campaign against Iran has moved to a phase of destroying national infrastructure and systematically eliminating senior regime officials.

Trump: “I want to finish the job in Iran"

The U.S. President escalated threats toward Iran after it rejected a ceasefire proposal: “If there’s no deal, they won’t have any bridges or power stations left."

Watch

Dozens of aircraft destroyed on the ground in Tehran

The Air Force completed a strike on three major airports in the Iranian capital, destroying planes and helicopters and damaging the terrorist infrastructure of the Quds Force.

White House:

A proposal for a 45-day ceasefire is being considered

A senior official at the White House confirmed to the US network NBC that the possibility of a 45-day ceasefire with Iran is being examined.

3-pronged attack

Sirens triggered following fire from Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen

Sirens were activated in several areas across the country following a coordinated attack from three fronts: Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen.

IRGC intelligence chief eliminated

Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announces the elimination of the head of its intelligence array, Majid Khademi.

Investigation reveals:

Israelis suspected of producing explosives for Iran

Court lifts gag order on investigation into alleged network manufacturing and testing explosives under Tehran’s direction.

Pakistan's ceasefire proposal

Pakistan advanced a two-stage ceasefire proposal as US President Donald Trump warned Iran of escalation amid ongoing regional conflict.

Barrages to center and north

Woman severely injured by fallen Iranian missile

Sirens in central Israel, Samaria, Jerusalem, Coastal Plain and northern Israel after a series of launches from Iran. 34-year old woman by impact in Petah Tikva.

Pakistan and Egypt channel US-Iran communications amid war

Pakistan and Egypt are channeling communications between US and Iranian officials, a Pakistani source tells CNN.

Iranian-linked militias attack US diplomats in Iraq

Iranian-linked militias launch two attacks on US diplomats and facilities in Iraq, the State Department says.

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s new underground site in Isfahan still uninspected'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi tells PBS Frontline that Iran's new underground enrichment facility in Isfahan remains uninspected, calling it an “object of interest".

Netanyahu:

'Trump thanked Israel for helping rescue downed pilot'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with President Trump, says Trump thanked Israel for its critical assistance in the daring operation to rescue a US pilot downed in Iran.

AiTelly analysis:

How a US F-15 jet was shot down and its pilot rescued

Watch: AiTelly analyzes how Iranian forces downed US F-15E with a Russian missile and how the pilot was rescued while the rescuers faced ambush fire.

IRGC defies Trump:

'Strait of Hormuz will never be the same'

IRGC rejects President Trump’s ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it “will never return to its previous state" for the US and Israel.

Watch:

US Army destroys Iranian drones

CENTCOM publishes footage of US Army aircraft taking out Iranian drones.

Iranian Parliament speaker's stark warning

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf rejected President Donald Trump ultimatum, warning of escalation and regional consequences.

'We feared it was a trap'

Trump reveals the drama behind the rescue in Iran

US President Donald Trump says fears of an Iranian trap followed a downed F-15, as special forces rescued two crew members in complex operations.

Trump:

Iran deal possible by Tuesday

Trump says US in 'deep negotiations' with Iran ahead of deadline, warns failure to reach deal could trigger sweeping military strikes

Trump's fierce warning to Iran

US President Donald Trump warns that if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US will target power plants and bridges.

Netanyahu: All Israelis rejoice in rescue of the American pilot

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulates President Trump on the successful rescue of the American crew member, saying it 'reinforces the sacred principle: No one is left behind.'

Another blow to the IRGC’s military buildup

IDF eliminated Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, a senior commander in the IRGC’s Oil Headquarters, which enables the continued activity and military buildup of the IRGC.

Report

Israeli commando units participated in rescue of US navigator

Iran International reported that the IDF commando units Shaldag and Sayeret Matkal took part in the American operation to rescue the F-15 navigator whose aircraft was shot down in Iran.