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Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia

United States reportedly strikes strategic railway bridge serving as part of key transportation corridor linking Iran with China and Russia.

Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia

Iranian report: US attacked near Bushehr nuclear facility

Iranian media reports say US missile struck Bushehr power plant; Jordan intercepts five Iranian missiles as Kuwait reports massive Iranian missile barrage.

Iranian report: US attacked near Bushehr nuclear facility

Report: Iranian President and Foreign Minister attacked

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, attacked during funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, NYT report says.

Report: Iranian President and Foreign Minister attacked

The Gaza Flotilla and Iran: What has been missed

The moral bankruptcy of the flotilla radicals, including Americans who attended Khameneii's funeral in Iran, really requires deep examination. Opinion.

The Gaza Flotilla and Iran: What has been missed

90 targets struck

US strikes in Iran following attacks on shipping

US forces strike 90 Iranian military and infrastructure targets, prompting Iranian threats of immediate retaliation. Trump: "This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran."

US strikes in Iran following attacks on shipping

Trump:

'Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly'

President Trump claims a "desperate" Iran is seeking a deal following intense US strikes, but says he remains skeptical about whether they will honor terms.

'Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly'

Trump at NATO:

'I'm number one on Iran's kill list'

President Donald Trump declares NATO stronger and more united than ever, insists Tehran's nuclear program has been crippled, and vows that the Islamic Republic will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

'I'm number one on Iran's kill list'

Poll:

Israelis lose confidence in Trump after Iran deal

A new JPPI survey found record-low trust in President Trump, broad opposition to the US-Iran deal, and strong support for the Lebanon agreement.

Israelis lose confidence in Trump after Iran deal

'They're cuckoo'

Trump expresses doubt over Iran deal: 'I'm not seeing it'

US President Donald Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime's actions and said that the US would probably conduct strikes against Iranian targets again.

Trump expresses doubt over Iran deal: 'I'm not seeing it'

What is Iran?

Speaking of Iranian Civilization

The brilliant shadow of Aryanic civilization over the millennia. Op-ed.

Speaking of Iranian Civilization

UK summons Iranian diplomat over stabbing of London journalist

Britain summons Iran's senior diplomat after a judge ruled the 2024 London stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati was conducted on behalf of the Iranian state.

UK summons Iranian diplomat over stabbing of London journalist

More than 80 targets

US launches powerful strikes in Iran

US military strikes targets in Iran in response to attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran fires on Bahrain and Kuwait in response.

US launches powerful strikes in Iran

US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil

US revokes the general license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil

UAE unveils bold plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The UAE is planning major new ports, pipelines and transport links to eliminate its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for trade.

UAE unveils bold plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Iran: Hormuz attack due to violations of agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Strait of Hormuz attack linked to the ceasefire framework, insists negotiations on final agreement stalled 'as long as threats continue.'

Iran: Hormuz attack due to violations of agreement

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Ahmadinejad makes first public appearance at Khamenei’s funeral

Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad makes his first public appearance in months at Khamenei's funeral.

Ahmadinejad makes first public appearance at Khamenei’s funeral

IRGC missiles strike commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC fires at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging two vessels and sparking a fire on an oil tanker, according to a US official.

IRGC missiles strike commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran fires back

Trump warns US will 'finish the job' if Iran deal fails

President Trump warns that the US will "finish the job" if talks with Iran fail, prompting Iranian officials to threaten retaliation in "another language."

Trump warns US will 'finish the job' if Iran deal fails

Videos from Tehran threaten Trump and other supporters of Israel

Participants in Ayatollah Khameini's funeral were filmed holding posters depicting several American and pro-Israel public figures as assassination targets.

Videos from Tehran threaten Trump and other supporters of Israel

Minister Katz:

Any leader who threatens us will be eliminated

Defense Minister Katz addressed the ongoing funeral for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and warned that anyone who goes down his path will meet the same fate.

Any leader who threatens us will be eliminated

Tehran draws hard line on Lebanon in talks with US

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meets senior Hezbollah officials, affirming that backing armed proxies remains an unnegotiable "red line."

Tehran draws hard line on Lebanon in talks with US

Iran:

Head of Jewish community attended Khamenei’s funeral

Chairman of the Jewish community in the city of Shiraz, Amir Aala Salari, participated in the funeral procession of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Head of Jewish community attended Khamenei’s funeral

Report:

US-Iran talks to resume as Iran continues work on secret facility

Ceasefire negotiations between US and Iran to resume in Pakistan next week, as satellite photos indicate Iran conducting construction work at secret, likely nuclear, facility.

US-Iran talks to resume as Iran continues work on secret facility

Calls to kill Trump at Khamenei's funeral

Video from Khamenei's funeral shows a speaker urging Trump's assassination as millions attend ceremonies marked by anti-US and anti-Israel chants.

Calls to kill Trump at Khamenei's funeral

Regev reveals: Israel gave Iron Dome batteries to UAE

Israel helped United Arab Emirates protect its citizens from Iranian attacks during war, Transportation Minister Miri Regev confirms.

Regev reveals: Israel gave Iron Dome batteries to UAE

Breaks to 'friendly' states

Tehran asserts Hormuz transit fees

Iranian ambassador announces new shipping fees for the Strait of Hormuz, defying US pushback while promising discounts for nations that supported Tehran.

Tehran asserts Hormuz transit fees

Satellite photos show scope of damage to Iran

Newly released satellite imagery from Planet Labs provides one of the clearest assessments yet of the damage inflicted on Iranian military infrastructure.

Satellite photos show scope of damage to Iran

Trump: Netanyahu knows who the boss is

US President Donald Trump tells Axios that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'get along very good,' claims he could've killed everyone at late Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral.

Trump: Netanyahu knows who the boss is

Houthis claim Saudi jets tried to block Iranian flight to Sanaa

Yemen's Houthi rebel group claims Saudi warplanes attempted to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa, warns future 'violations' will trigger attacks on Saudi airports and strategic infrastructure.

Houthis claim Saudi jets tried to block Iranian flight to Sanaa

London:

Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing of Iranian TV presenter

London court hands long prison terms to two Romanian hitmen for knifing dissident Iranian journalist.

Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing of Iranian TV presenter

'Mourning a dictator?'

Danon rips Guterres over condolences to Iran

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon fiercely criticizes Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for expressing condolences over the death of Iran's slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Danon rips Guterres over condolences to Iran

Israel mocks Tehran as funeral for Khamenei begins

Tehran initiates weeklong state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing international envoys as well as internet mockery from Israel: “People come to make sure he’s really dead."

Israel mocks Tehran as funeral for Khamenei begins

'Complete fabrication'

Netanyahu rejects report that Israel targeted Iranian negotiators

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office vehemently denies a New York Times report alleging that Israel plotted to assassinate key Iranian envoys during US peace talks.

Netanyahu rejects report that Israel targeted Iranian negotiators

For $1,300

Jerusalem man charged with spying for Iran

21-year-old Eli Levon was indicted for allegedly carrying out tasks in the capital for Iranian intelligence.

Jerusalem man charged with spying for Iran

Report:

US feared Israel could target Iranian negotiators during talks

The New York Times reports US officials feared Israel could target Foreign Minister Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, potentially derailing ceasefire and peace talks with Tehran.

US feared Israel could target Iranian negotiators during talks

Trump:

'Iran agreed to just about everything we need'

President Trump states that military strikes have defeated Iran, forcing them to agree to US demands.

'Iran agreed to just about everything we need'

IDF warns:

Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support

Tzav 9 calls for an immediate halt to entry of trucks to Gaza after IDF warns that Iran is financing aid and Hamas is seizing control of hundreds of trucks every day.

Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support

Amb. Yechiel Leiter:

'Peace with Lebanon possible; only after Hezbollah is dismantled'

'Lebanon agreement is about defeating Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal,' says Ambassador Yechiel Leiter to JPPI's Jewish Crossroads and warns that Iran and anti-Israel disinformation remain the greatest threats.

'Peace with Lebanon possible; only after Hezbollah is dismantled'

US Envoy warns UN:

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

The UN Security Council met over renewed US-Iran tensions as Ambassador Mike Waltz warned President Trump’s patience 'is not unlimited.'

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

Minister of Defense:

'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

At a 1,000-day war assessment, Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF must be ready at any time for an independent strike on Iran, adding that 83% of tunnels in Gaza’s “yellow line" area have been destroyed.

'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Marking 1,000 days of war, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says the military must remain prepared for rapid escalation on every front.

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Foreign citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Tajik national holding Russian passport arrested on suspicion of providing Iran intelligence on missile impact sites, photographing strategic locations, during Operation Roaring Lion.

Foreign citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Iran Parliament Speaker:

'No UN inspector access to bombed nuclear sites'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf rejects claims that UN inspectors would be allowed access to nuclear sites damaged by US and Israeli airstrikes.

'No UN inspector access to bombed nuclear sites'

Exams on Shabbat?

Iran's Education Ministry found a solution

Iran's Education Ministry approved a special arrangement allowing observant Jewish students to take matriculation exams without violating Shabbat.

Iran's Education Ministry found a solution

Major counterterror operation:

Israel hits IRGC crypto funding network

Defense Ministry exposes digital funding infrastructure used by IRGC to transfer funds to Hezbollah and other terror groups.

Israel hits IRGC crypto funding network

Ghalibaf threatens: Response to every violation of agreement

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims Iranian aggression in Strait of Hormuz due to destruction of terror infrastructure in Lebanon.

Ghalibaf threatens: Response to every violation of agreement

US citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Police, ISA arrest a 20-year-old American citizen suspected of maintaining contact with a foreign agent and carrying out assignments on behalf of Iranian intelligence operatives.

US citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Iranian paper threatens President Trump

One of Iran’s most popular newspapers ran a headline showing President Trump in a crosshairs with a caption promising revenge.

Iranian paper threatens President Trump

Trump:

Doha talks will be 'perhaps important, perhaps not'

President Trump downplays the significance of upcoming talks with Iran, stating they are "perhaps important," adding the US has nearly won militarily and remains focused on the denuclearization of Iran.

Doha talks will be 'perhaps important, perhaps not'

Defense Minister: Trump's pressure saved Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that President Trump's demand to link the Iran and Lebanon arenas prevented Hezbollah's collapse.

Defense Minister: Trump's pressure saved Hezbollah

Minister Gamliel

Mossad involved in advancing 'voluntary emigration' from Gaza

Minister Gila Gamliel explains in the Arutz Sheva studio why she views the agreement in Lebanon as an Israeli victory and discusses the need to bring down Iran's regime.

Mossad involved in advancing 'voluntary emigration' from Gaza

Funded by Iran

Three men detained in Belgium over bombing of Liege synagogue

Belgian police detain three suspects linked to a March synagogue bombing in Liege, an attack tied to an Iran-backed network facing a sweeping US prosecution.

Three men detained in Belgium over bombing of Liege synagogue

Iranian crown prince:

'Halt diplomatic talks with Tehran'

Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urges the US to stop diplomatic talks with Tehran, calling for global protests outside American embassies starting July 4.

'Halt diplomatic talks with Tehran'

US official confirms:

US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes

US official confirms the US and Iran have agreed to temporary de-escalation near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of Tuesday meeting in Doha.

US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes

Iran expert

'Iranians feel betrayed, realize they're alone'

Iran expert Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin discusses the confusion Trump's shifting policies have created among the Iranian people-and explains why it is regime supporters who are taking to the streets

'Iranians feel betrayed, realize they're alone'

Trump warns:

We may have to 'militarily complete the job' in Iran

Following a second consecutive night of US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump warns that repeated ceasefire violations could force the US to militarily eliminate Iran.

We may have to 'militarily complete the job' in Iran

US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz

US Army says it attacked Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to an attack on a merchant vessel attributed to Iran.

US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz

Germany:

Trial opens for alleged Iranian agent plotting attacks on Jews

The trial of a Danish national accused of spying on prominent Jewish leaders on behalf of Iranian intelligence to plan attacks begins in Hamburg.

Trial opens for alleged Iranian agent plotting attacks on Jews

Vance warns Iran:

'Violence will be met with violence'

Vice President JD Vance warns Iran that "violence will be met with violence" following retaliatory US airstrikes triggered by an Iranian attack on a commercial ship.

'Violence will be met with violence'

Trump: Iran violated the ceasefire agreement

President Donald Trump said Iran fired at least four one-way attack drones at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Trump: Iran violated the ceasefire agreement