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Indictment filed against soldier for espionage offenses

The soldier is accused of being recruited by Iranian operatives and transferring photos and videos of IDF sites, as well as information on weaponry.

Indictment filed against soldier for espionage offenses

Trump says Iran regime may fall, but withholds backing Pahlavi

In an interview with Reuters, Trump says Iran’s regime could fall amid deadly protests but hesitates to back Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, questioning whether Iranians would accept him as a leader.

Trump says Iran regime may fall, but withholds backing Pahlavi

G7 warns Iran:

Further sanctions loom over deadly crackdown on protesters

G7 warns Iran that continued violent repression of nationwide protests could trigger new sanctions, citing mass casualties and widespread human rights abuses.

Further sanctions loom over deadly crackdown on protesters

Report:

Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

Sources tell NBC News that Trump has instructed his national security team that any strike on Iran must deliver a decisive blow to the regime rather than trigger prolonged conflict.

Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

'Israeli plot'

Iran FM denies mass casualties in protests

Speaking to Fox News, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects reports of mass protest casualties, blaming “terrorists" and an “Israeli plot".

Iran FM denies mass casualties in protests

Amid Iran escalation

UK, US raise security alerts for Israel

UK and US issue heightened travel and security warnings for Israel amid rising regional tensions and concerns over potential escalation involving Iran.

UK, US raise security alerts for Israel

Heightened alert:

Iran closes its airspace

Iran closes its airspace except for approved flights. Meanwhile, fighter jets heard over Iraq.

Iran closes its airspace

Trump:

Killing in Iran has stopped

The President seemed to hint that the Iranian forces who shot protesters were shot at as well: 'They said people were shooting at them with guns and they shot back.'

Killing in Iran has stopped

Report:

Secret Israel-Iran messages sought to prevent preemptive strikes

Days before unrest erupted in Iran, Israel and Iran quietly exchanged assurances through Russia aimed at avoiding preemptive military action, according to a report.

Secret Israel-Iran messages sought to prevent preemptive strikes

Israeli reporter's tweet reaches Iran

Political reporter Tamir Morag's post about the Iran protests was cited by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Israeli reporter's tweet reaches Iran

Amid Iran tensions

Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings to operate flights during the daytime only as reports indicate that the US will strike Iran in the coming days.

Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Highest alert

US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

Israeli officials estimate the US may take military action against Iran in the coming days, a move expected to affect Israel’s Home Front Command guidelines and regional security preparedness.

US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

European officials:

US attack on Iran closing in

European officials say President Trump has decided to take military action against the Iranian regime, and it is only a matter of time.

US attack on Iran closing in

Doctors in Iran

'Shooting at protesters is aimed to kill'

Doctors in hospitals in Tehran told the British Guardian that Iranian security forces are targeting the eyes and heads of protesters with the intent to kill.

'Shooting at protesters is aimed to kill'

USA withdraws personnel from Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar

Personnel at the US Al Udeid base in Qatar were ordered to leave by the end of the day as Iran warns of action against Americans in the Middle East.

USA withdraws personnel from Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar

Report:

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Israeli and Arab officials urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran despite intense protests and rising casualties, according to NBC News.

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

As death toll soars

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Iran’s rising protest death toll as “horrifying" and says new sanctions will be proposed swiftly.

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran

Second day in a row

US again urges citizens: Leave Iran immediately

US once again urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate, travel disruptions grow, and the regime restricts communications and flights.

US again urges citizens: Leave Iran immediately

Trump warns Iran:

'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

In an interview with CBS News, Trump warns Iran of “very strong action" if it hangs protesters, pledging help for Iranian citizens.

'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

Rising tensions with Iran

Cabinet convened; IDF increases alert level

Israel has raised its alert level across several defense systems as the IDF prepares for potential escalation.

Cabinet convened; IDF increases alert level

UK summons Iranian amb. over 'brutal' killing of protesters

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper tells Parliament the government will impose 'full and further sanctions' on Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

UK summons Iranian amb. over 'brutal' killing of protesters

German Chancellor:

'Iranian regime in its final days and weeks’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Iran’s regime nearing collapse as widespread protests and deadly crackdown grip the country, with mounting international pressure and warnings from President Trump over Tehran’s actions.

'Iranian regime in its final days and weeks’

Trump

'Iranians, keep protesting, help is on the way'

US President posts message of support to Iranian people as reports emerge of massive death toll in regime crackdown.

'Iranians, keep protesting, help is on the way'

Video gone viral:

Iranian woman exposes global hypocrisy

Young Iranian woman accuses the global far left of selective outrage, remaining silent over Iran’s brutal repression and digital blackout while loudly mobilizing around Gaza, exposing what she calls a deep moral hypocrisy.

Iranian woman exposes global hypocrisy

For first time:

Iranian official admits scope of protest fatalities

Iranian official tells Reuters about 2,000 killed in two weeks of protests, as authorities blame unrest on terrorism and foreign interference.

Iranian official admits scope of protest fatalities

New report:

Death toll of Iran protests horrifyingly high

Iran International says its verified review of security, medical, and eyewitness sources points to a massive, coordinated killing during protests.

Death toll of Iran protests horrifyingly high

Middle East Studies Expert:

US moves are pushing Iran to a tipping point - but slowly

Middle East Studies director Dr. Yehudah Balanga explains that military force, economic pressure, and covert tactics are all on the table, but regime change is far from guaranteed.

US moves are pushing Iran to a tipping point - but slowly

EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over crackdown on protesters

EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over Tehran’s crackdown on anti-regime protesters, with President Metsola urging stronger action.

EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over crackdown on protesters

Report:

Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran

CBS News reports that Trump has been briefed on expanded military, cyber, and psychological options as Iran’s protests escalate.

Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran

Zelenskyy:

'World must help Iranians seize moment for change'

Zelenskyy calls Iran’s protests an “uprising," urging global action to help Iranians seek change and criticizing Tehran’s role in aiding Russia.

'World must help Iranians seize moment for change'

Khamenei says pro‑regime rallies are a 'warning' to the US

Iran’s Supreme Leader praises pro‑government rallies after two weeks of protests, calling them a “warning" to the US.

Khamenei says pro‑regime rallies are a 'warning' to the US

As protests escalate

US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately

US warns citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests intensify, internet is restricted, flights are canceled, and land borders become the safest exit routes amid rising risks of detention.

US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately

Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran

Trump announces a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran amid the ongoing unrest in the Islamic Republic.

Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran

'Don't believe the rumors'

IDF responds as tensions rise

IDF Spokesperson Defrin said Israel remains defensively prepared amid rumors about Iran, stressing the protests are an internal matter as reports say Israel is on standby for possible US action.

IDF responds as tensions rise

Clash of narratives

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

White House officials debate how best to respond to Tehran, as some officials say the President prefers the military option, the White House claims he is leaning toward diplomacy.

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

Report:

Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

An Axios report says Iran’s foreign minister contacted a senior Trump envoy amid rising tensions, as President Trump weighs military options while leaving the door open to renewed nuclear talks.

Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

Israelis receive more threatening messages

Amid the tension in the region and protests in Iran, Israelis once again received a threatening message in English with a mysterious and vague wording.

Israelis receive more threatening messages

British lawmakers urge Starmer to outlaw Iran’s IRGC

UK politicians across parties urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to proscribe the IRGC amid Iran’s deadly crackdown, mass protests, and rising security concerns.

British lawmakers urge Starmer to outlaw Iran’s IRGC

UN chief 'shocked’ by Iran crackdown, urges restraint

Antonio Guterres says he is “shocked" by Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and urges restraint, as reports suggest up to 2,000 killed in 48 hours.

UN chief 'shocked’ by Iran crackdown, urges restraint

Iranian President claims: Israel sent terrorists

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claims that foreign actors, including Israel and the United States, are sending terrorists disguised as protesters to destabilize the regime.

Iranian President claims: Israel sent terrorists

Truck drives through Iran solidarity protest in Los Angeles

U‑Haul drives through Iran‑solidarity protesters in Westwood, sparking chaos as activists confront the driver.

Truck drives through Iran solidarity protest in Los Angeles

Sen. Graham:

'Iran’s nightmare will soon be coming to an end'

Lindsey Graham says Iran’s “nightmare" may soon end, amid reports of US discussions on possible action in Iran.

'Iran’s nightmare will soon be coming to an end'

'Iran’s freedom is near'

Iranian Crown Prince unveils new phase of push to topple regime

Reza Pahlavi declares a new phase of the uprising, urging intensified action inside and outside Iran as protests grow, vowing the regime is weakening and that “Iran’s freedom is near."

Iranian Crown Prince unveils new phase of push to topple regime

'We are just getting started'

White House cryptic post fuels speculation over Iran action

White House hints the US military is ready in cryptic social media post, as US officials say Trump is weighing military and political options as Iran protests intensify.

White House cryptic post fuels speculation over Iran action

'Military not ready'

Report: US commanders tell Trump to delay any Iran attack

According to a Telegraph report, US military commanders have warned the President that additional time is needed to prepare forces before any potential strikes against Iran.

Report: US commanders tell Trump to delay any Iran attack

Military action on the table

Trump administration exploring options in Iran

US officials say President Trump is reviewing military and 'non-kinetic' options as protests intensify in Iran and the regime faces growing pressure.

Trump administration exploring options in Iran

Netanyahu:

Israel in awe of the immense courage of the citizens of Iran

Netanyahu opens cabinet meeting by openly declaring support for the movement to topple the Islamic Republic regime.

Israel in awe of the immense courage of the citizens of Iran

IDF preparing for defense against Iran

The IDF held situation assessments led by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, during which it was stated that the army is maintaining operational readiness and monitoring developments in Iran.

IDF preparing for defense against Iran

Dramatic, historic move:

Arab affairs analyst: 'This is the beginning of a revolution'

'Demonstrators have taken to the streets. Historic processes are unfolding before our eyes,' says Arab affairs commentator Tzvi Yehezkeli about the protests in Iran this morning.

Arab affairs analyst: 'This is the beginning of a revolution'

Iranian Speaker threatens to attack Israel if US strikes Iran

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued threats to Israel if the US intervenes in the protests rocking the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Speaker threatens to attack Israel if US strikes Iran

Will the US intervene?

Report: Trump weighing new strike options on Iran

The New York Times reports that Trump is weighing new military strike options against Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

Report: Trump weighing new strike options on Iran

Reports:

At least 2,000 protesters killed in Iran in 48 hours

Reports say Iran’s forces are using lethal fire on protesters nationwide, with at least 2,000 killed in the last 48 hours, amid a near-total internet blackout.

At least 2,000 protesters killed in Iran in 48 hours

Lindsey Graham to Iranians: Help is on the way

US Senator Lindsey Graham promises Iranian protesters that their nightmare 'will soon end.'

Lindsey Graham to Iranians: Help is on the way

London: Protester climbs Iranian Embassy to replace flag

Protester climbs Iranian Embassy in London to replace Islamic Republic flag with pre-revolution flag; Tehran protester says 'hundreds' dead in the streets.

London: Protester climbs Iranian Embassy to replace flag

The threatening message Israelis received

British number sends threatening English-language text message to many Israeli's phones, issuing warning.

The threatening message Israelis received

Iranian tried to convince children to commit suicide

A German-Iranian young man stands accused in Hamburg of trying to persuade dozens of children and teenagers online to harm themselves.

Iranian tried to convince children to commit suicide

Khamenei raises Iran's alert level to highest ever

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei won't leave Tehran, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi offers encouragement to protesters and promises to return to his homeland.

Khamenei raises Iran's alert level to highest ever

Hackers expose list of Mossad agents

Hacker group exposes list of alleged Mossad agents, claims they are all in contact with a single person who 'sows chaos and terror.'

Hackers expose list of Mossad agents

Iranian FM accuses US, Israel of stoking Iran protests

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accuses the US and Israel of fueling Iran’s protests and dismisses the likelihood of foreign military intervention.

Iranian FM accuses US, Israel of stoking Iran protests

Iran protests:

Crown Prince appeals to Trump amid blackout, deadly crackdown

Reza Pahlavi urges President Trump to act as protests in Iran continue for the 13th day, warning the regime may use the internet shutdown to intensify its crackdown.

Crown Prince appeals to Trump amid blackout, deadly crackdown