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Report

Iran intensifying efforts to assassinate Israeli officials

Iran is reportedly seeking to attack both current and former officials in an effort to achieve a psychological victory over Israel.

Netanyahu and Trump Meet at the White House

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. President Trump at the White House and is expected to present him with intelligence evidence of nuclear activity at the “Pixaxe Mountain."

Trump jabs at Netanyahu ahead of White House meeting

Trump took a dig at Netanyahu, saying he did not need his updates on Iran and made it clear that he would prefer an agreement to war at this stage.

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

CNN reports President Trump initially resisted meeting Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing policy differences over Iran, Lebanon and other regional issues.

New poll:

Most Americans oppose war with Iran

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only one-in-three Americans support the war with Iran, while most say Trump has not clearly explained its goals.

Second day in a row

Drone intercepted in Jordan border area

IAF intercepts a drone at the Jordan border that did not cross into Israel, for the second day in a row.

Newly released footage:

Graham offers US strikes on Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

Unseen footage shared by CNN's Inside Politics captures a phone call between Senator Graham and Prime Minister Netanyahu, in which Graham says he will try to persuade President Trump to strike Lebanon, but Netanyahu turns down the offer.

Trump warns Iran:

Talks must move fast or strikes resume

President Donald Trump said he paused expanded strikes on Iran to allow negotiations to continue, warning military action will resume if talks fail.

What's behind the pause in US strikes?

i24 political correspondent Guy Azriel believes that the halt in the American attacks is purely tactical: "We are far from the end of this story."

Netanyahu takes off for Washington as Iran tops agenda

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes off for diplomatic visit to Washington, focusing on Iranian threat, expansion of Abraham Accords.

IDF intercepts two UAVs on Israel-Jordan border

Two UAVs intercepted near Israel-Jordan border; IDF investigating.

Just before Washington trip

Netanyahu reveals concern over possible US pressure

The Prime Minister embarks on a quick visit to the US at the President's invitation, focusing on discussing the Iranian issue and attending the funeral ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham

'We have more than we need'

Trump rejects claims of dwindling munitions

President Trump rejects reports that he delayed massive two-week military strike on Iran over concerns about declining missile stockpiles.

Netanyahu: How war with Iran will end

In a Fox News interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's regime must either fall or be weakened enough to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

US military boards tanker to enforce Iranian naval blockade

US forces board a Comoros-flagged tanker and detail the disabling of another vessel, confirming its naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect.

Report:

Trump paused expanded Iran campaign over defense stockpiles

President Trump paused plans for an expanded military campaign against Iran amid warnings over dwindling air defense missile stockpiles, The New York Times reports.

US intelligence:

Mojtaba Khamenei more open to build nuclear bomb

US intelligence reports indicate Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to acquiring nuclear weapons than his father.

NYT report:

Credible Iranian threat prompted Trump’s Air Force One swap

A credible threat by Iranian proxies forced President Trump to swap aircraft in Turkey following security warnings, according to The New York Times.

Iran strikes

Trump meets cabinet to evaluate escalating military action

President Trump meets key cabinet officials to weigh a major military escalation against Iran after ceasefire breakdown.

Netanyahu to meet Trump in DC amid soaring Iran tensions

Prime Minister Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday to meet President Trump and attend Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral amid growing US-Iran tensions.

First direct retaliation

Report: Bahrain and Kuwait secretly struck Iran

The Wall Street Journal reports that Bahrain and Kuwait secretly launched jet strikes on Iranian drone and missile depots last month.

Jordan intercepts Iranian barrage after deadly US strikes in Iran

Jordan's military intercepts seven Iranian missiles and six drones on Friday, after Iranian state media reported four dead, five wounded, in overnight US strikes near Ahvaz.

Iran warns:

Strikes on Tel Aviv if Trump expands campaign to Tehran

Iranian officials tell New York Times that Iran will attack Tel Aviv and urge Houthis to block the Bab al-Mandab if Trump acts on threats to strike Tehran and key infrastructure.

13th consecutive night:

CENTCOM wraps Iran strikes to protect shipping lines

CENTCOM completes its 13th night of strikes on Iranian command hubs and drone sites, as Tehran activates air defenses. Explosions in Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz.

Senate blocks resolution

House passes measure to end Iran war

House approves a nonbinding measure directing President Trump to end hostilities in Iran, but a binding resolution fails to pass in the Senate.

Report:

Iran rejects Iraqi PM’s proposal for US ceasefire plan

Iraq’s Prime Minister presents a US-Iran ceasefire proposal in Tehran following Trump talks, while Iran’s Foreign Minister blames America's attitude for ongoing conflict.

Trump warns Iran:

'Damaged ships and cargo will be paid for with seized assets'

President Trump declares that any damages to commercial ships or cargo from Iranian actions will be paid for directly using seized Iranian assets held by the US.

Defense Minister Katz

"If Iran attacks Israel, it will suffer a crushing blow"

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security consultation with the Chief of Staff and senior security officials, and clarified: "We are preparing for every possibility."

Trump

'I'm considering a bigger attack against Iran than ever'

US President tells Axios he is 'close to a decision' on an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran.

MK Saada

'We're approaching an attack on Iran, perhaps this weekend'

Likud MK Moshe Saada says in interview that it is 'known' that preparations for an attack on Iran are underway.

Cities open bomb shelters ahead of possible Iran attack

Several municipalities open public bomb shelters as Israeli defense officials warn escalating US-Iran tensions could trigger Iranian strike on Israel.

Rubio: Iran 'begging' for a deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran 'begging' to negotiate but keeps changing its position.

Israel braces for possible Iranian strike this weekend

As US intensifies its military campaign against Iran, Israeli defense officials prepare for possibility of an Iranian attack as early as this weekend.

Travel warning across MidEast

UK pulls diplomatic staff from Iran

UK temporarily pulls diplomatic staff from Iran to operate remotely and warns travelers across 13 Middle Eastern nations of potential disruptions.

IRGC declares Strait closed

US hits Iran for 12th consecutive night

CENTCOM completes its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military sites, while the IRGC declares the Strait of Hormuz closed and warns uncoordinated ships against transit.

Amid Iran tensions

Report: US moves stealth jets and bombers to Middle East

Washington is deploying additional troops, medical personnel, and aircraft to the Middle East as President Trump considers expanding operations against Iran, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal, but they're not ready for one'

At a Georgia rally, President Trump says Iran wants a deal but isn't ready, after earlier threatening to bomb Iranian power plants if shipping attacks continue.

Israel braces for possible Iran escalation

IDF places troops on heightened alert as Israel prepares for possibility US-Iran conflict could spill over.

Trump threatens to blow up Iranian bridges, power plants

US President warns of further escalation if Iran does not cease its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian FM: I narrowly escaped Israeli assassination strike

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recounts how he survived the opening strikes of the war, says Tehran seeking to drive a wedge between US and Israel.

Jordan reports missiles and UAVs from Iran intercepted

Jordanian sources say multiple Iranian missiles and drones shot down; explosions heard in Eilat.

Israeli assessment: US incapable of destroying 'Pickaxe Mountain'

Iran's deeply buried 'Pickaxe Mountain' complex near Natanz already contains the components needed for a uranium enrichment facility, report says.

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.