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Israel exposes Iran's secret naval unit in Hezbollah

The capture of Imad Amahz has revealed details about Hezbollah's Operations Unit 1200, which operates under civilian cover and is run by Iran.

Israel exposes Iran's secret naval unit in Hezbollah

Iran: Our missile program is 'non-negotiable'

Iran insists its missile program is “non-negotiable” after reports Israel plans new action and Netanyahu seeks US backing to counter Tehran’s ballistic capabilities.

Iran: Our missile program is 'non-negotiable'

Iranian citizens believe: Israel-Iran conflict a matter of days

Iran aiming for confrontation with Israel and US, Iranian citizens tell Channel 12 News.

Iranian citizens believe: Israel-Iran conflict a matter of days

Amb. Huckabee:

'Iran didn't get the message'

In an INSS interview, Ambassador Mike Huckabee addresses Iran, antisemitism, Gaza, and US-Israel security ties under President Trump.

'Iran didn't get the message'

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Israel warned US: Iranian missile drills may be cover for strike

According to Axios, Israeli officials warned the US that Iran’s latest missile drills could mask attack plans.

Israel warned US: Iranian missile drills may be cover for strike

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Hezbollah rebuilds weapons‑smuggling network through Syria

US officials warn that Iran is funneling weapons to Hezbollah and to a Kurdish militia in northern Syria through a smuggling network.

Hezbollah rebuilds weapons‑smuggling network through Syria

Former NSC head:

'Another attack in Iran is realistic'

Deputy Chief of Staff and former head of the National Security Council states that another Israeli attack is a realistic possibility - without Israel needing direct American assistance.

'Another attack in Iran is realistic'

Israeli security officials warn

The next confrontation with Iran will be more difficult

Israel’s security establishment is closely monitoring, with growing concern, Iran’s efforts to rebuild its missile array, which was recently damaged.

The next confrontation with Iran will be more difficult

Report: Unusual aerial activity detected in Iran

Western intelligence sources identify unusual activity, inter-unit coordination, by IRGC Aerospace Force, on scale greater than expected for routine military exercise.

Report: Unusual aerial activity detected in Iran

Iran claims to have executed Mossad agent

Iran executed an architecture student who was convicted of spying for Israel and of carrying out operations for the Mossad.

Iran claims to have executed Mossad agent

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Israel preparing for strike on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to brief US President Donald on need to strike Iran, offer options for him to join or assist, NBC News reports.

Israel preparing for strike on Iran

How a Russian citizen spied for Iran at Israeli ports

A Russian citizen who worked for Iranian intelligence was detained while taking photos at a marina in Herzliya and released - and later arrested at an air force base.

How a Russian citizen spied for Iran at Israeli ports

US targets 29 Iranian oil vessels in latest sanctions move

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s “shadow fleet,” blacklisting 29 vessels and firms accused of helping Tehran move illicit oil and fund its military and nuclear programs.

US targets 29 Iranian oil vessels in latest sanctions move

'Really badly stuck'

Iran's President throws up his hands as crises deepen

In rare candor, President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran’s problems are self-inflicted and urges officials and provinces not to expect solutions from him.

Iran's President throws up his hands as crises deepen

IRGC claims Bondi Beach shooting was a false flag operation

Iranian state-controlled media has begun publishing several accusations that the Bondi Beach shooting was orchestrated by Israel as a false flag operation.

IRGC claims Bondi Beach shooting was a false flag operation

Iranian hacker group claims to have hacked Bennett's phone

The Iranian-affiliated cyber group "Handala" claims to have breached the personal phone of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Iranian hacker group claims to have hacked Bennett's phone

New details revealed:

How the Mossad took out 11 Iranian nuclear scientists

A new documentary details the Israeli operation to eliminate key figures involved in Iran’s nuclear research.

How the Mossad took out 11 Iranian nuclear scientists

Former IDF commander:

'Preemptive strikes will prevent future threats'

Former IDF Major General Noam Tibon criticizes the government for allowing Iran and Hezbollah to strengthen without decisive military and political follow‑through.

'Preemptive strikes will prevent future threats'

Iran claims:

Dual national accused of 'spying for Israel' is Swedish

Iran’s judiciary says a Swedish dual national faces trial for spying for Israel during the 12-day war. Sweden confirms detention but withholds details, citing consular confidentiality.

Dual national accused of 'spying for Israel' is Swedish

Iran threatens war

'Nahariya, get ready!'

The Iranian regime has in the last few days hung posters in Tehran about the "next war" with explicit threats against the Israeli city of Nahariya.

'Nahariya, get ready!'

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Iranian Nobel laureate hospitalized twice after violent arrest

Supporters say Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi was beaten and twice hospitalized after her violent arrest in Mashhad.

Iranian Nobel laureate hospitalized twice after violent arrest

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Iranian based terror cell carried out the Sydney attack

The Telegraph reports that the massacre, in which 16 people were murdered and about 42 injured, was planned with in a Hezbollah-related style.

Iranian based terror cell carried out the Sydney attack

Israel warned

Iran prepped terror cells to target Australian Jewish targets

Israel issued warnings in the months leading up to the Sydney Hanukkah massacre that Iran was preparing for attacks on the Jewish community in Australia.

Iran prepped terror cells to target Australian Jewish targets

During Tehran memorial

Iran arrests Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi

Iran reportedly violently arrests 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi at a memorial, her supporters say.

Iran arrests Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi

Amid dispute over Hezbollah

Iranian FM accepts Beirut invite

Iran’s FM Araghchi accepts Beirut’s invitation after his Lebanese counterpart rejected a visit to Tehran.

Iranian FM accepts Beirut invite

Trump:

'Mideast peace achieved after strikes on Iran’s nuclear program'

US President says peace in the Middle East was made possible by US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, adds 59 nations support stability efforts in Gaza and beyond.

'Mideast peace achieved after strikes on Iran’s nuclear program'

'Largest one ever'

US seizes Iran-linked oil tanker off Venezuela

US seizes The Skipper, an Iran-linked tanker, off Venezuela. Trump says the oil will be kept by the US.

US seizes Iran-linked oil tanker off Venezuela

Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel

Iran begins trial of a dual national accused of espionage for Israel, arrested during the June conflict. Charges include “waging war against God,” often punishable by death.

Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel

Iran:

Jewish MP warns community to avoid Israeli social media content

Iranian Jewish MP Dr. Homayoun Sameyeh urges community members to delete comments, likes, and memberships linked to Israeli accounts, warning that such activity has drawn scrutiny from security agencies and could lead to legal consequences.

Jewish MP warns community to avoid Israeli social media content

Former Iranian FM warns Israel against future aggression

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Israel’s war with Iran was a “miscalculation,” warning future aggression will trigger Iranian self-defense.

Former Iranian FM warns Israel against future aggression

Iran executes man convicted in scam case

Iran executes Mohammad Reza Ghaffari, mastermind of a $350M car-buying scam that defrauded 28,000 victims. The Supreme Court upheld his death sentence for disrupting the national economy.

Iran executes man convicted in scam case

'It’s all over'

Report reveals how Iran and Hezbollah quit on Assad

AFP reveals Iran and Hezbollah abandoned Assad as rebels stormed Damascus, fleeing overnight and leaving bases, consulates, and documents behind before Assad escaped to Russia.

Report reveals how Iran and Hezbollah quit on Assad

In the heart of Turkey:

Hamas's Iran-backed money flow exposed

Hundreds of documents show Hamas operating an Iran-backed currency network in Turkey, transferring millions through Gazan money changers for the terrorist group’s activities.

Hamas's Iran-backed money flow exposed

Efforts to release the last Jewish detainee in Tehran

Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Jewish-American-Iranian, was arrested in Tehran during the war with Israel in June.

Efforts to release the last Jewish detainee in Tehran

In defense of Trump’s Iran policy

Trump’s presence in the White House is an exceptional opportunity a pillar of strength for global stability, a more secure Middle East, a peaceful Persian Gulf, and an empowered Israel. Opinion.

In defense of Trump’s Iran policy

The IDF soldier in service to Iran

Rafael Raouveni, who served in the Israeli Air Force, has been charged with espionage for Iran.

The IDF soldier in service to Iran

After error

Iraq removes Hezbollah, Houthis from asset freeze list

Iraq will remove Hezbollah and Houthis from an asset-freeze list after officials admitted their inclusion was a mistake.

Iraq removes Hezbollah, Houthis from asset freeze list

Iran launches large-scale military drill in the Gulf

Iran begins a wide naval exercise, issuing a stern warning to American vessels in the area. The drill’s purpose: demonstrating deterrence capabilities and sending a “dual message” to the region.

Iran launches large-scale military drill in the Gulf

Ashkelon resident arrested on charges of espionage

Police, Shin Bet, arrest Amir Malka, 37, on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran, in exchange for thousands of dollars.

Ashkelon resident arrested on charges of espionage

IAEA chief:

'Iran still restricting access to key nuclear facilities'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says inspectors remain barred from Iran’s damaged nuclear sites at Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow after US strikes, with Tehran limiting cooperation despite partial inspection agreements.

'Iran still restricting access to key nuclear facilities'

Iran recruiting spies in Bat Yam?

Shin Bet issues warning, mayor sounds alarm

The mayor of Bat Yam addressed residents following a Shin Bet alert regarding attempts by Iranian intelligence actors to recruit locals for espionage activities.

Shin Bet issues warning, mayor sounds alarm

Defense Ministry

'Iran war underscored critical need for space superiority'

Defense Ministry official Avi Berger says: 'Israeli space capabilities to cover every target in Middle East as strategic priority.'

'Iran war underscored critical need for space superiority'

Turkey and Iran announce construction of joint railway

New 200-kilometer railway line to link Iran and Turkey, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says.

Turkey and Iran announce construction of joint railway

IRGC seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel over alleged fuel smuggling

Iran’s IRGC Navy said it seized an Eswatini-flagged vessel carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled gasoil, detaining its crew and expanding a series of recent operations targeting fuel-trafficking routes.

IRGC seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel over alleged fuel smuggling

Iranian hackers claim:

We broke into Israeli nuclear scientist's car

'Handala' Iranian hacker group says they broke into vehicle belonging to Israeli nuclear scientist, leaving flowers, followed by a threatening note.

We broke into Israeli nuclear scientist's car

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New footage of strikes in Iran during Operation Rising Lion

Iranian media has released footage of the moments of the Israeli strikes on the IRGC headquarters and air defense batteries.

New footage of strikes in Iran during Operation Rising Lion

'Israel-driven'

Iran slams Australia for labeling IRGC a terror sponsor

Iran condemns Australia’s decision to label the IRGC a “state sponsor of terrorism,” calling it “unlawful” and “Israel-driven.”

Iran slams Australia for labeling IRGC a terror sponsor

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Iran funnels oil profits to Hezbollah through Dubai

WSJ reports Iran sent Hezbollah hundreds of millions via Dubai laundering and Hawala transfers, with cash smuggled through Beirut airport.

Iran funnels oil profits to Hezbollah through Dubai

IAEA chief:

'We aim to restore verification inside Iran'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi vows to restore full verification in Iran, as Iran condemns a motion censuring it over lack of cooperation.

'We aim to restore verification inside Iran'

Sen. John Fetterman

'Iran spent billions to destroy Israel instead of on water'

Pennsylvania Senator notes that the money Iran put into its nuclear weapons program could have gone toward solving the country's water crisis as water is on the verge of running out in Tehran.

'Iran spent billions to destroy Israel instead of on water'

New emoji:

Iranian Jewish MP changes emoji colors after receiving complaints

Dr. Homayoun Shamah, Jewish representative in Iran’s parliament, replaces blue-and-white emoji circles in messages to the Jewish community with the red, green, and white of Iran’s flag, emphasizing the change avoids any perceived support for Israel.

Iranian Jewish MP changes emoji colors after receiving complaints

France, Iran to discuss nuclear program, detained nationals

France’s FM Jean-Noel Barrot will meet Iran’s Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional issues, and detained citizens.

France, Iran to discuss nuclear program, detained nationals

How Iran learned to survive sanctions

Sanctions punished Iran economically, but paradoxically boosted its sovereignty score: it became harder to pressure because it had already adjusted to living outside the global economic mainstream. Opinion.

How Iran learned to survive sanctions

Wave of abductions

Iranian crown prince condemns regime for abducting teen activist

Prince Reza Pahlavi condemns Islamic Republic for abduction of 19-year-old Bita Shafiei and her mother following multiple deaths of people the regime abducted.

Iranian crown prince condemns regime for abducting teen activist

Iran weighs leaving nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Iranian official calls IAEA resolution 'anti-Iran,' says country weighing withdrawal from key nuclear treaty.

Iran weighs leaving nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Iran warns of plots against Khamenei, blames Israel and US

Iran’s intelligence minister warns of plots by Israel and the US to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

Iran warns of plots against Khamenei, blames Israel and US

Iranian hacker group threatens defense employees

Iranian 'Handala' hacker group publishes personal details of defense industry employees, calls for help in capturing them.

Iranian hacker group threatens defense employees

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Iran nears 2,000 missiles, restoring arsenal after Rising Lion

Channel 13 News reports Iran has renewed most of its missile arsenal and may reach 2,000 rockets within months. Israel monitors the buildup as Tehran restores nuclear sites.

Iran nears 2,000 missiles, restoring arsenal after Rising Lion

IDF Intelligence reveals

The compromising protocols of the terror axis

Documents revealed for the first time by IDF Intelligence point to a series of communications and meetings between senior Hamas officials and representatives of Hezbollah and Iran, leading to secret cooperation with the Assad regime. Hamas viewed Syria as "a sanctuary base and a space for construction and deployment."

The compromising protocols of the terror axis

Iran:

'No IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites without agreement'

Iran’s FM Araghchi says IAEA won’t access bombed nuclear sites without a deal. He rules out missile talks, slams US demands, and declares talks with Europe “no longer useful” after sanctions snapback.

'No IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites without agreement'