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Iran:

'No nuclear concessions even if US agrees to reopen Strait'

Senior Iranian official says Tehran will not compromise on its nuclear program even if the US accepts Iran’s conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

'No nuclear concessions even if US agrees to reopen Strait'

Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran

Colombia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran, citing national security concerns and Tehran’s ties to narco-terrorist groups and regional attacks.

Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran

Israel's PM at the UN:

Netanyahu’s message on Iran and the voices the world must hear

The Iranian people are not synonymous with the regime governing them. Netanyahu contrasted with Pezeshkian. Opinion.

Netanyahu’s message on Iran and the voices the world must hear

Pezeshkian:

Iran willing to revive US deal before November midterms

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran wants to revive a US deal before November’s midterms as negotiators discuss a phased end to the war.

Iran willing to revive US deal before November midterms

Senate narrowly rejects measure limiting Iran military action

The Senate votes 50-49 against a Democratic measure that would have required congressional authorization for further US military action in Iran.

Senate narrowly rejects measure limiting Iran military action

'We pray for regime change'

Danon hands Iran’s UN envoy a Starlink device

Watch: After Netanyahu’s UN speech, Ambassador Danny Danon hands Iran’s representative a Starlink device and urges him to help Iranians gain freedom.

Danon hands Iran’s UN envoy a Starlink device

‘Fingers are on the trigger’

US, Iran eye phased deal as Tehran warns:

US and Iranian negotiators reportedly explore a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing Washington’s economic blockade.

US, Iran eye phased deal as Tehran warns:

Danon reveals to Arutz Sheva

Iran, the diplomatic offensive, and a surprise in PM's speech

Israel’s ambassador to the UN talks with Arutz Sheva about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brief visit to New York, marking Iran as a central topic in his remarks and addressing sharp criticism of Israel.

Iran, the diplomatic offensive, and a surprise in PM's speech

Bessent:

'Not sure how Iranian UN delegation will return home'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions have shut down most Iranian international flights: We are squeezing the Iranians like they've never seen.

'Not sure how Iranian UN delegation will return home'

Rubio

'Iran is fundamentally misreading the American political system'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Tehran may believe a Democratic victory in the midterm elections will constrain President Trump: "The President has extraordinary powers."

'Iran is fundamentally misreading the American political system'

Danon blasts Pezeshkian

'He should focus on his atrocities against the Iranian people'

Israel's UN Ambassador responds to Iranian President's General Assembly speech: "He came to the UN to speak against Israel. That is shameful."

'He should focus on his atrocities against the Iranian people'

US delegation walks out as Iranian Pres. attacks Israel, US at UN

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his UN General Assembly address to accuse Israel and the United States of terrorism and genocide, defend Iran's military and nuclear programs, and warn over the Strait of Hormuz.

US delegation walks out as Iranian Pres. attacks Israel, US at UN

Iran threatens 'crushing' strikes after Trump UN speech

Iran’s military warns of “crushing" strikes against the US and Israel after Trump’s UN speech and threat to strike Pickaxe Mountain.

Iran threatens 'crushing' strikes after Trump UN speech

Witkoff, Kushner hold indirect talks with Iranian mediators

Trump says US officials met Iranian mediators in New York to discuss a possible deal to end the Iran conflict, calling the talks productive. Witkoff stresses the talks were indirect.

Witkoff, Kushner hold indirect talks with Iranian mediators

Between Iran & Oman

Haredi reporter sails into heart of tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Haredi journalist Yitzhak Horowitz reached Oman’s Musandam Peninsula - one of the world’s most strategic and tense locations - and shared his impressions from the area.

Haredi reporter sails into heart of tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Live:

Trump presents his 'choice' on Iran to the UN General Assembly

US President vows that he will not allow Iran to build a nuclear weapon in speech to the UN.

Trump presents his 'choice' on Iran to the UN General Assembly

Report:

Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Senior Iranian official says Tehran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington eases military pressure and its blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Defense Minister:

'If even one Israeli is captured, Gaza City will be emptied'

Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a series of sharp warnings to Hamas and its supporters, including Iran and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

'If even one Israeli is captured, Gaza City will be emptied'

Israeli sentenced to 4.5 years for spying on Defense Minister

A Haifa court sentenced Pars Abu al-Hij'a to four and a half years in prison after he admitted to carrying out missions for an Iranian intelligence agent.

Israeli sentenced to 4.5 years for spying on Defense Minister

Trump holds Iran meetings

'They’re not gonna have a nuclear weapon'

President Trump says he will hold meetings on Iran as Tehran warns the war is not over and vows to change its weapons, tactics and targets.

'They’re not gonna have a nuclear weapon'

Why Is Tehran terrified of French verbs?

On the same day Iran warned of US missile strikes, it shut down a French language institute. Here’s the sinister reason why-and why Europe can no longer play neutral. Opinion.

Why Is Tehran terrified of French verbs?

Iran vows:

Strait of Hormuz to be closed until US meets conditions

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its demands are met, as Trump weighs military action.

Strait of Hormuz to be closed until US meets conditions

Pezeshkian:

'We don’t want war but will not yield to pressure'

Iran’s president says Tehran does not want war but will not bow to pressure, as Trump weighs military action.

'We don’t want war but will not yield to pressure'

Trump on Iran:

‘I’m considering everything, including military action’

President Donald Trump weighs military action, economic pressure or diplomacy with Iran and signals he could meet President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York.

‘I’m considering everything, including military action’

Iran sets seven conditions for talks with US

Iran says it has sent Washington seven conditions for negotiations, including ending the war and naval blockade, as Trump weighs renewed military action.

Iran sets seven conditions for talks with US

New details emerge about Yair Netanyahu’s escape from Miami

New details reveal how an alleged Iranian assassination plot targeting Yair Netanyahu triggered an urgent security operation, sending the prime minister’s son back to Israel without even collecting his belongings.

New details emerge about Yair Netanyahu’s escape from Miami

Trump:

'US is talking with Houthis, they would like a deal'

President Trump tells NewsNation the US is talking with the Houthis and claims Iran wants a deal, as tensions with Tehran and the rebels continue to rise.

'US is talking with Houthis, they would like a deal'

The Mullahs fear collapse:

Trump must decide -- deal or regime change

One cannot simultaneously call upon the Iranian people to rise up and, at the most critical moment-in the midst of their uprising-pursue a deal or an “agreement" with the very government they are risking their lives to overthrow. iOpinion.

Trump must decide -- deal or regime change

Arab journalist arrested over suspected ties to Iran

Female Arab journalist under investigation for suspected contact with Iran, incitement and support for terrorism, police say.

Arab journalist arrested over suspected ties to Iran

Israeli accused of contacting Hamas, Iranian intelligence

Tamra resident repeatedly contacted Hamas, later established ties with Iranian intelligence before being arrested, Shin Bet, Israel Police reveal.

Israeli accused of contacting Hamas, Iranian intelligence

Over Merz criticism

Iran summons German ambassador

Iran summons Germany’s ambassador after Chancellor Merz demands Tehran end the Hormuz blockade, regional support for armed groups and nuclear program.

Iran summons German ambassador

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal but is not ready to reach one'

President Trump says Iran wants a deal with Washington but is “not ready," as he weighs the next phase of US military action against Tehran.

'Iran wants a deal but is not ready to reach one'

Report:

Iran downed at least two American drones in recent days

US officials tell CBS News Iranian forces have shot down at least two American MQ-1 drones in recent days. CENTCOM refuses comment.

Iran downed at least two American drones in recent days

IRGC claims:

'We struck tanker during attempted Hormuz crossing'

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they struck a Togo-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz after an alleged “illegal passage" attempt.

'We struck tanker during attempted Hormuz crossing'

Treasury cracks down on Iranian crypto network

US Treasury sanctions BitBank and associates of Babak Zanjani, accusing the network of moving hundreds of millions in Bitcoin to Iran’s IRGC.

Treasury cracks down on Iranian crypto network

‘Do I want to annihilate them?’

Trump weighs major Iran decision

US President Donald Trump says he will consult Gulf leaders before deciding whether to renew large-scale attacks on Iran or pursue diplomacy.

Trump weighs major Iran decision

Netanyahu

‘We'll bring down Iranian regime, eliminate Hamas & Hezbollah’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses ISA outstanding personnel ceremony, says Israel is settling accounts with October 7 terrorists and warns: “No one is immune. We will reach all of you."

‘We'll bring down Iranian regime, eliminate Hamas & Hezbollah’

Report:

Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN to discuss Iran war

Axios reports Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders at the UN next week to discuss the Iran war, postwar plans and the next steps for the region.

Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN to discuss Iran war

Trump:

'Iran very much wants a deal'

President Trump says Iran “very much" wants a deal as he signals the war may be nearing its end and confirms direct contact with Tehran.

'Iran very much wants a deal'

Watch

The images the US tried to hide? Damage from Iranian strikes

Images provided to CBS by US military personnel reveal damage caused to military bases and American property at several sites across the Middle East by Iranian strikes.

The images the US tried to hide? Damage from Iranian strikes

Precedent-setting sentence for man who worked for Iran

Alexander Granovsky documented power stations and Benny Gantz’s neighborhood, set fire to nine vehicles, and received thousands of dollars from an Iranian agent. He has now been sentenced.

Precedent-setting sentence for man who worked for Iran

US House again votes to halt Trump's war with Iran

US House votes for a third time to end Trump's Iran war, with seven Republicans joining Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections.

US House again votes to halt Trump's war with Iran

German Chancellor to Iran:

'End Hormuz blockade and halt nuclear program'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Iran to end the Hormuz blockade, halt its nuclear program and prevent the conflict from spreading into Iraq.

'End Hormuz blockade and halt nuclear program'

Iran attack threat

US warns Americans: Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia

US urges Americans to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing missile and drone threats from Iran and the Houthis.

US warns Americans: Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia

Vance:

'US-Iran war will enter much different phase within months'

Vice President JD Vance says the US-Iran conflict will enter a “much different phase" within months as Washington pressures Tehran and restores traffic through Hormuz.

'US-Iran war will enter much different phase within months'

US, Israeli, Arab military chiefs hold secret meeting in Germany

US, Israeli and Arab military chiefs hold secret Germany meeting on ongoing conflict with Iran and broader regional tensions.

US, Israeli, Arab military chiefs hold secret meeting in Germany

Pentagon reveals cost of war in Iran

A new Pentagon inspector general report reveals ammunition shortages, major aircraft losses and Iranian strikes on a key US Navy hub.

Pentagon reveals cost of war in Iran

US blocks Iran nuclear chief from IAEA meeting in Vienna

US blocks an exemption allowing Iran's nuclear chief to attend an IAEA meeting, citing UN sanctions and Tehran's lack of nuclear cooperation.

US blocks Iran nuclear chief from IAEA meeting in Vienna

Iranian official:

'No talks with US until Iran's conditions are met'

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei rejects Trump's mixed signals on talks.

'No talks with US until Iran's conditions are met'

Pezeshkian:

'Iran ready for nuclear talks if US lifts sanctions'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready for nuclear talks with Washington if the US lifts sanctions and abandons unilateral pressure.

'Iran ready for nuclear talks if US lifts sanctions'

US calls claim false

Iran says tanker hit naval mine near Hormuz

Iran says an oil tanker struck a naval mine near the Strait of Hormuz, while CENTCOM says the vessel was hit by an Iranian missile and drone.

Iran says tanker hit naval mine near Hormuz

Iran: Israel is the ‘only winner’ of regional tensions

Tehran calls for dialogue with Gulf states as Saudi Arabia postpones planned Oman meeting, Iran International report says.

Iran: Israel is the ‘only winner’ of regional tensions

IAEA: Almost no nuclear inspections in Iran for six months

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns inspectors have had virtually no access to Iran’s nuclear facilities for six months, raising 'serious proliferation' concerns.

IAEA: Almost no nuclear inspections in Iran for six months

Against Israel and US:

Report: Iran turns to Russia for upgraded drones

Tehran seeking advanced Russian-made versions of its own Shahed drones, report says.

Report: Iran turns to Russia for upgraded drones

Report:

Trump wants Iran talks focused on nuclear program, not Hormuz

The Trump administration wants future Iran talks limited to the nuclear issue as Tehran seeks resolution of the Strait of Hormuz dispute, CNN reports.

Trump wants Iran talks focused on nuclear program, not Hormuz

Who is running Iran?

Report reveals chaos at the top of the regime

NYT report reveals deep divisions in Iran over war and US talks, as officials question Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s role and authority.

Report reveals chaos at the top of the regime

Trump links 9/11 war on terror to ongoing war against Iran

Trump marks 9/11 anniversary at Pentagon, linking the war on terror to the fight against Iran and vowing the US will never forget the attacks.

Trump links 9/11 war on terror to ongoing war against Iran

After destroying tunnels:

Zamir issues stark warning to Hezbollah

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir warns Hezbollah against rebuilding its capabilities after troops dismantled a major underground terror network built with Iranian aid.

Zamir issues stark warning to Hezbollah

US official confirms:

Iranian attack damaged US warplanes at Jordan air base

A US official confirms a CBS report that an Iranian missile attack damaged an A-10 and about eight F-15s at a US air base in Jordan.

Iranian attack damaged US warplanes at Jordan air base

Trump:

'I have no regrets over Iran war, I'd do it again'

Trump says he would make the same decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, warning Tehran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

'I have no regrets over Iran war, I'd do it again'