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11th consecutive night

CENTCOM hits Iranian hangars and logistics

CENTCOM completes its 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping following months of Iranian aggression.

Hegseth: US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tells lawmakers that US operations in Iran have cost $37.5 billion to this point, warning of training cuts if additional funds are delayed.

Iran's army threatens

'Decisive strikes on US assets if nuclear sites targeted'

Iran’s military warns of decisive regional retaliation if the US strikes its nuclear facilities following President Trump’s pledge to hit sites under construction.

Trump calls Iranian regime 'savages' after execution of protester

US President calls one of the latest protesters to be executed by the Iranian regime the 'latest one of 52,000.'

Smotrich:

No need for Israel to enter Iran campaign now

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel should focus on economic pressure against Iran, calling the current confrontation situation favorable.

'Safe Zone' program begins

IDF withdraws, Lebanese military takes its place

Lebanese forces begin to deploy in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, replacing IDF troops as part of the US-mediated deal.

Tenth straight night

US wraps Iran strikes, Iran targets Kuwait base and oil tankers

CENTCOM completes its tenth night of strikes on Iranian military sites, while Iran fires missiles at a US base in Kuwait and attacks two oil tankers.

Pentagon says nearly 100 US troops injured since July 7

Defense officials confirm nearly 100 US service members suffered mostly minor injuries since July 7, pushing back on claims the Pentagon hid the data.

Israeli assessment

Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain

The Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli intelligence estimates Iran relocated thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain.

Trump to decide on broader military offensive targeting Iran

President Trump is expected to decide shortly whether to expand military strikes against Iran, according to Fox News.

Trump warns Iran:

'They will pay many times over!'

US President Trump said that the Iranian regime will pay for any US servicemembers they kill.

'Immoral':

Likud MK blasts IDF fire restrictions in Lebanon

Likud MK Amit Halevi says current IDF rules of engagement in Lebanon delay strikes, endanger troops, and undermine Israel's war effort.

Likud MK: Iran war could scrap party primaries

Likud MK Moshe Saada says many Likud members believe upcoming primaries could be scrapped if Iran-US conflict spills over into Israel, stressing Likud voters want 'ideological candidate who will fight for them.'

Iran claims Jordanian troops helped target US base

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claims Jordanian soldiers provided intelligence that helped target a US base in Jordan.

Trump:

'We hit Iran very hard tonight'

President Trump announces that the US military heavily damaged Iran during a ninth night of strikes: They've got very little left.

Ninth consecutive night

US wraps up Iran strikes as IRGC attacks oil tankers in Hormuz

CENTCOM completes a ninth night of strikes on Iranian command and defense sites, as the IRGC retaliates by attacking two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

"Specific and credible threat"

Unusual security alert issued in Jordan

Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and the seaport in Aqaba after receiving what the U.S. Embassy described as a "specific and credible threat."

Report:

Israel recruits rabbis to counter Iran's spy recruitment campaign

Israeli authorities enlisted leading rabbis to warn against Iranian recruitment as police report more than 60 espionage indictments.

Israeli security source

Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran

An Israeli security source claims that Mojtaba Khamenei is no longer in Iran and that a deep rift has emerged within the country's leadership.

'Coup' accusations shake Iran's leadership after Khamenei funeral

Iran's hardliners accuse senior officials of betraying the revolution and plotting a power grab after a US ceasefire agreement sparked internal unrest.

After IRGC attack on US troops

Eighth night of US strikes hits Iran

CENTCOM conducts its eighth straight night of precision strikes on Iranian military sites while Iran launches retaliatory drone and missile attacks into Kuwait.

'I couldn’t care less'

Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU

President Trump dismisses Iran's announcement that it will no longer honor the MOU.

Amid MidEast tensions

State Department issues worldwide caution to Americans

US State Department issues a Worldwide Caution alert advising citizens to exercise increased caution due to rising Middle East tensions and potential threats.

Israel weighs curbs on civilian drones over Iran threat

Israel's defense establishment considering broad restrictions on civilian drone flights, aiming to improve military's ability to identify, respond to hostile aerial threats.

IDF strikes Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror cell after troops identified operatives flying a drone near the security zone in southern Lebanon.

Lebanese soldier killed by Hezbollah-planted explosive

IDF investigation indicates device likely planted by Hezbollah, Lebanese forces entered area without coordinating.

US refueling planes to move to IAF bases

IDF confirms US will increase number of refueling planes sent to Israel, but says they will park at IAF bases instead of Ben Gurion International Airport.

Two US service members killed in Iranian strike

US Central Command says two service members killed, one missing, in Iranian strike on Jordan.

Seventh consecutive night

US launches strikes targeting Iranian military assets

CENTCOM conducting seventh straight night of precision strikes against Iranian military targets, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas.

Iran warns:

'Offensive and destructive phase if US strikes continue'

Military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader warns that continued US strikes will push the nation into a destructive offensive phase targeting American bases.

IRGC strikes Thai vessel attempting Hormuz transit

Iranian media report that the IRGC targeted a Thai-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings and transited without authorization.

Amid Iran tensions

US deploying dozens more aerial refuelers to Israel

As President Trump considers broader military options against Iran, Axios reports the US is sending dozens of additional refueling planes to Israel.

Meir Ben-Shabbat to Arutz Sheva

'Hamas is trying to replicate Hezbollah's model'

Former National Security Adviser analyzes threats to Israel in the wake of US attacks on Iran in an interview with Channel 7 and warns against retreats in Lebanon.

Sixth wave of strikes

US targets Iranian airports, bridges, and logistics hubs

CENTCOM completes sixth consecutive night of precision strikes on Iranian military sites, while Iran launches drone counterattacks and warns it would target regional infrastructure.

US Marines board tanker as Navy enforces blockade on Iran

CENTCOM releases footage of US Marines boarding a tanker in the Gulf of Oman while enforcing its "steel wall" naval blockade against Iranian ports.

Herzog

'Not surprised at collapse of Iran MOU'

Israeli President speaks with Al Arabiya, says President Trump is in control of the situation with Iran and has his trust.

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon security zone discover body tied to stretcher, transfer it for testing.

Katz, Hegseth, hold security talks

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth updates Defense Minister Israel Katz on US military operations in Iran; Katz reaffirms Israel's determination to maintain security zones after October 7 massacre.

Lebanese report:

Presidential Palace optimistic about talks with Israel

Lebanese presidential sources express optimism following talks in Rome, describing the negotiations as positive; Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterates commitment to diplomacy and fulfilling commitments under agreement.

Iran strikes continue

Report: US expands strike campaign into northern Iran

CENTCOM concludes another wave of precision strikes on Iranian command sites, with attacks reportedly expanding northward to reach Semnan Province and areas surrounding Tehran.

Report:

Trump weighing ground force deployments in Iran

President Trump is weighing escalatory military options against Iran - including strikes on a deep nuclear facility and island seizures - as diplomacy stalls, reports The Wall Street Journal.

CENTCOM enforces blockade

Missiles strike tanker headed to Kharg Island

CENTCOM disables unladen oil tanker headed for Iran with Hellfire missiles after it ignores warnings, enforcing its reinstated naval blockade.

Trump:

'Iran will be defeated very soon'

President Trump claims Iran will be defeated soon, criticizes past US leaders for failing to act, and suggests Tehran is eager for a settlement.

Watch:

IDF strikes three Hezbollah terrorists in security zone

IDF eliminated the three terrorists, who were carrying combat equipment within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon.

20 years later:

IDF returns to Hezbollah stronghold

Twenty years after the Second Lebanon War, IDF releases footage from Bint Jbeil, where troops destroyed 1,500 terror sites and eliminated 500 terrorists.

In broad daylight:

US begins wave of strikes in Iran

US' CENTCOM announces new wave of strikes against Iran - this time in broad daylight.

Haifa man dies of Iranian missile strike injuries

Michael Katz, 82, who was critically injured by an Iranian missile in Haifa has died of his wounds three months after the injury.

Dozens of targets hit

US completes seven-hour strike wave in Iran

CENTCOM completes a seven-hour wave of strikes on Iranian military sites while resuming its naval blockade.

CENTCOM chief:

'Iran attacked seven commercial ships over past week'

CENTCOM Chief Adm. Brad Cooper accuses Iran of intentionally attacking seven ships in seven days, killing or injuring nearly a dozen crew members.

Trump warns:

Infrastructure strikes on Iran unless Tehran negotiates deal

In an interview with Fox News, President Trump warns that US strikes will target Iran's power plants and bridges unless Iranian officials return to the table to negotiate a deal.

'They don't want you there'

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

According to Axios, President Trump urged Netanyahu to redeploy Israeli forces from Syria and Lebanon while Israel cites ongoing security concerns.

Trump drops 20% fee on ships passing through Hormuz

President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to global shipping while imposing a full blockade on Iranian-linked vessels.

Netanyahu's warning to Iran's leader

Netanyahu warned that Israel will not stand by if attacked. 'Don't count on there being silence if you attack us.'

50,000 plane tickets at risk of cancellation

Israel Airports Authority warns lack of parking space at airport may cause significant disruptions to civil aviation, urges US military to complete removal of refueling planes.

Yehezkeli warns:

US restraint is emboldening Tehran

Senior commentator Zvi Yehezkeli warns US engaging in 'rounds' of escalation with Iran only emboldens Tehran, urges Washington to hit 'painful' targets.

Third consecutive night

CENTCOM completes 5-hour mission, hits key Iranian sites

US forces launch a third straight night of strikes on Iranian targets to degrade threats against commercial ships in Hormuz.

Trump:

'Deal with Iran is still possible despite ongoing strikes'

Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump comments on Iran strikes, says US forces have crippled Tehran's military and secured the Strait of Hormuz but reiterates a deal is still possible.

Trump:

'We’re going to hit Iran hard tonight and tomorrow'

President Trump vows ongoing severe strikes against Iran, warns of targeting the subterranean Pickaxe nuclear facility, and defends his relationship with Netanyahu.

Fourth time this week

US deploys attack drones, hits dozens of targets in Iran

CENTCOM completes a new wave of precision strikes on Iranian military sites to protect the Strait of Hormuz: “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz."

'War crimes'

Tehran denounces US strikes, claims they violate MoU

Tehran accuses the US of committing war crimes and breaking the peace agreement with recent strikes, launched in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships.