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Report: Israel preparing for war with Iran

Senior US officials say strikes against Iranian targets in Syria show both sides on path to large-scale military confrontation.

Report: Israel preparing for war with Iran

British Foreign Secretary responds to Netanyahu’s Iran speech

'That Iran conducted sensitive research in secret until 2003 shows why we need intrusive inspections allowed by Iran nuclear deal today.'

British Foreign Secretary responds to Netanyahu’s Iran speech

Watch: 'Scrapping Iran deal is interest to the entire world'

Netanyau discusses expose about Iran with Fox News. 'Iran hates America. They hate America's guts.'

Watch: 'Scrapping Iran deal is interest to the entire world'

Senior intelligence source:

A huge and unprecedented trove of Iranian intelligence

"The scope and diversity of the information will not allow Iran to say that the material is forged," says a senior intelligence official.

A huge and unprecedented trove of Iranian intelligence

Netanyahu:

'I turned the question marks into exclamation points'

Netanyahu says Israel will share classified info it seized from Iran regarding its nuclear program with foreign nations.

'I turned the question marks into exclamation points'

France: Iran nuclear revelations make deal even more necessary

France says PM Netanyahu's revelations regarding Iranian nuclear weapons program prove need to remain in nuclear deal.

France: Iran nuclear revelations make deal even more necessary

Pat Buchanan: Netanyahu trying to lead US into war with Iran

Fmr. White House Communications Director and Reform Party candidate Pat Buchanan accuses Israel of manipulating US to fight Iran.

Pat Buchanan: Netanyahu trying to lead US into war with Iran

How Israel obtained Iran's nuclear secrets

Sources reveal how Mossad agents smuggled half a ton of top-secret records from Iran's nuclear program from Tehran to Israel.

How Israel obtained Iran's nuclear secrets

'US knew info Netanyahu presented - we expected Iran to lie'

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro claims Obama admin. knew Iran lied about nuclear weapons program, pursued deal to block it.

'US knew info Netanyahu presented - we expected Iran to lie'

Senator Cruz: Iran deal 'truly catastrophic'

Texas Senator praises Netanyahu’s revelations about Iran, calls on Trump to pull out from the deal.

Senator Cruz: Iran deal 'truly catastrophic'

Britain: We were never naive about Iran

Britain responds to Netanyahu's revelations on Iran, says nuclear deal remains "vitally important".

Britain: We were never naive about Iran

Dramatic revelation:

Watch: Netanyahu 'Iran lied big time'

PM reveals trove of intelligence on Iranian nuclear program seized from Tehran, says nuclear deal is "based on lies."

Watch: Netanyahu 'Iran lied big time'

Zarif to Netanyahu: 'Boy who can't stop crying wolf at it again'

Hour before PMs planned speech Iranian FM attacks: 'You can only fool some of the people so many times.'

Zarif to Netanyahu: 'Boy who can't stop crying wolf at it again'

'We have red lines; We don't want war'

Deputy Defense Minister: 'We've made clear to Russians and US we won't agree for Iran to approach border and threaten Israel.'

'We have red lines; We don't want war'

Report: 200 missiles destroyed in Syria

Pro-Assad source says regime and its allies lost hundreds of missiles in deadly explosions that rocked military bases Sunday night.

Report: 200 missiles destroyed in Syria

Israeli security cabinet calls emergency meeting

Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting of security cabinet following explosions in Syria.

Israeli security cabinet calls emergency meeting

Iran backtracks, denies soldiers killed in Syria explosions

After state-run Iranian media outlet confirms 18 Iranians were killed in Syria missile strikes, Iran backtracks, denies bases were hit.

Iran backtracks, denies soldiers killed in Syria explosions

18 Iranians killed in Syria explosions

Conflicting reports in Arab media pin blame on Israel, US, and UK after dozens killed at Iranian facilities in Syria.

18 Iranians killed in Syria explosions

Likud minister:

'Restore the sanctions on Iran'

Social Equality Minister says Iran is trying to build military bases in Syria and Israel will not allow it.

'Restore the sanctions on Iran'

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran

White House says Trump spoke with Netanyahu about the problems posed by Iran's "destabilizing activities”.

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran

Saudi Prince: Palestinians should just make a deal - or shut up

Crown Prince of Saudi kingdom lashes out at Palestinian Authority, says there are more important issues for region to deal with.

Saudi Prince: Palestinians should just make a deal - or shut up

'The UN knows that the rules of the game are about to change'

Israel preparing for emergency sessions at UN Security Council, says Ambassador Danon, adds that 'rules of the game for Iran' will change.

'The UN knows that the rules of the game are about to change'

'Iran trying to dominate Mideast'

US Secretary of State vows that US will leave Iran nuclear deal if no agreement to improve it can be reached.

'Iran trying to dominate Mideast'

Pompeo: Israel an 'incredibly important partner'

New US Secretary of State meets with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at IDF headquarters as US, Israel plan strategy to deal with Iran.

Pompeo: Israel an 'incredibly important partner'

Mattis: Israel-Iran confrontation increasingly likely

U.S. Defense Secretary says a military confrontation between Israel and Iran in Syria is becoming increasing likely.

Mattis: Israel-Iran confrontation increasingly likely

'This is Iran's center in Syria'

'We will never apologize for defending our country, says Israeli Ambassador to UN, warning of Iranian buildup to Israel's north.

'This is Iran's center in Syria'

Liberman meets with John Bolton, Jared Kushner

Israeli Defense Minister meets Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton, discusses Iran and national security.

Liberman meets with John Bolton, Jared Kushner

Liberman: 'If Tel Aviv attacked - we will strike Tehran'

Defense Minister conveys threatening message to Iran through Saudi media in London, emphasizing Israel won't tolerate Iran in Syria.

Liberman: 'If Tel Aviv attacked - we will strike Tehran'

Germany: Iran deal can't be renegotiated

Spokesman for German Foreign Ministry says keeping the nuclear deal with Iran is a top priority for the country.

Germany: Iran deal can't be renegotiated

Iranian official: Punishing 'Zionists' is inevitable

Iranian official says Tehran will punish Israel for recent air strike on airbase in Syria.

Iranian official: Punishing 'Zionists' is inevitable

Trump's envoy: Hamas using protests to attack Israel

Jason Greenblatt blasts Hamas, says Iran is to blame for instability in the region.

Trump's envoy: Hamas using protests to attack Israel

Liberman heads to US to discuss 'Iran's expansion'

Israeli Defense Minister to discuss Iranian aggression in Syria and across Middle East as deadline to decide fate of Iran nuclear deal looms

Liberman heads to US to discuss 'Iran's expansion'

Trump: Iran faces "big problems" if nuclear program restarts

US President warns Iran not to resume nuclear weapons program even if US pulls out of nuclear deal.

Trump: Iran faces "big problems" if nuclear program restarts

ANALYSIS: Why Iran is escalating conflict with Israel

Israel expects a new Iranian cross border attack from Syria, as Iran seeks to end increase in anti-regime activity.

ANALYSIS: Why Iran is escalating conflict with Israel

Iran: Nuclear deal is 'all or nothing' - no plan B

Top Iranian diplomat warns President Trump nuclear deal is 'all or nothing', says Iran won't accept modifications to deal.

Iran: Nuclear deal is 'all or nothing' - no plan B

Netanyahu responds to Iran:

'The IDF is ready for every possibility and scenario'

PM responds to Iranian Foreign Minister's accusations. 'Large gap between the minister's words and the Revolutionary Guard's actions.'

'The IDF is ready for every possibility and scenario'

'Maybe James Bond killed him?'

Defense Minister Liberman says body of slain Hamas engineer will not be buried in Gaza, dismisses Iranian threats to destroy Israel.

'Maybe James Bond killed him?'

Nasrallah: Our rockets can hit any target in Israel

Hezbollah leader threatens Israel again as tensions with Iran continue.

Nasrallah: Our rockets can hit any target in Israel

Iranian general threatens Israel

Deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Israel's military bases are within reach. Liberman: We're ready for any scenario.

Iranian general threatens Israel

Iran warns of 'unpleasant' response if U.S. leaves nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says there will be unpleasant consequences if Trump pulls out of 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran warns of 'unpleasant' response if U.S. leaves nuclear deal

'Israel and Iran are not necessarily on a collision course'

Senior researcher Yossi Kuperwasser believes that Iran feels Israeli deterrence and is not interested in a major confrontation.

'Israel and Iran are not necessarily on a collision course'

Report: Israel targeted Iranian system in Syria strike

Intelligence officials say the Israeli military targeted an advanced Iranian air-defense system at a Syrian base in Homs last week.

Report: Israel targeted Iranian system in Syria strike

Bennett to Iran: Don't test us

Speaking to thousands of Jews from the Diaspora, Minister salutes Israel's fallen and sends a message to its current enemies.

Bennett to Iran: Don't test us

Iranian general: 'Date set' for destruction of Israel

Commander of Iranian ground forces says in speech that Iran produces its own weapons, does not have to feel threatened by Israel.

Iranian general: 'Date set' for destruction of Israel

Labour MP defends fake image of Israeli plane bombing civilians

Anti-Israel British lawmaker 'shocked' by criticism over her use of doctored image showing Israeli F-15 bombing Tehran.

Labour MP defends fake image of Israeli plane bombing civilians

Report: Iran preparing for direct confrontation with Israel

Iran building up military assets on Israel's northern border, preparing to directly engage Israel, strike inside Israeli territory.

Report: Iran preparing for direct confrontation with Israel

Report: US seeking Arab force to replace its troops in Syria

White House reportedly aiming to bring regional Arab troops to Syria instead of US forces, preventing ISIS comeback and Iranian foothold.

Report: US seeking Arab force to replace its troops in Syria

Deputy Hezbollah leader: Iran will respond to Israeli attack

Deputy Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warns that Iran will respond to alleged Israeli air strike on military base in Syria.

Deputy Hezbollah leader: Iran will respond to Israeli attack

EU fails to agree on new Iran sanctions

EU officials meeting in Luxembourg fail to agree on new sanctions against Iran that could persuade Trump not to quit nuclear deal.

EU fails to agree on new Iran sanctions

Senior IDF Official:

'Airstrike was our first direct attack on Iran'

IDF official says Israel now in direct conflict with Iran, no longer fighting just through proxies.

'Airstrike was our first direct attack on Iran'

Probe into Syrian chemical weapon attack launched

International inspectors head to site of apparent Syrian chemical weapon attack amid denials by Russia, Iran.

Probe into Syrian chemical weapon attack launched

ANALYSIS: The case for int’l action against Iran in Syria

Israel is 'pretty much alone' in the fight against Iran’s growing presence in Syria, an Israeli defense source has told Al-Monitor.

ANALYSIS: The case for int’l action against Iran in Syria

Netanyahu warns over Iran after Syria strikes

PM says strikes in Syria reflect 'zero tolerance for non-conventional weapons,' asserting that this policy must also be applied to Iran.

Netanyahu warns over Iran after Syria strikes

'Assad will pay if he gives Iran platform to attack Israel'

Energy Minister speaks with Arutz Sheva about Iran's use of Syria as base for attacking Israel. 'This goes beyond chemical weapons issue.'

'Assad will pay if he gives Iran platform to attack Israel'

Former Defense Minister: No immediate danger of escalation

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says no need to fear escalation, attack on Syria isn't related to Israel.

Former Defense Minister: No immediate danger of escalation

Nasrallah: Israel in 'direct combat' with Iran

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel following air strike on Syrian airbase attributed to the Jewish state.

Nasrallah: Israel in 'direct combat' with Iran

IDF reveals:

Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel was armed with explosives

IDF reveals that Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel in February was tasked with attacking Israel.

Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel was armed with explosives

European officials: Progress made towards agreement on Iran

European officials say they are making headway toward an agreement to address U.S. concerns about Iran nuclear deal.

European officials: Progress made towards agreement on Iran

'Iran is inflaming the region'

Highly-placed source responds to Russian accusations that Israel's attacks on Syria destabilizing region.

'Iran is inflaming the region'

ANALYSIS: Is WWIII about to begin?

We are now closer than ever to a global conflict, observers and the parties involved say.

ANALYSIS: Is WWIII about to begin?