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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'

IDF soldier indicted for spying for Iran

Refael Reuveni, 21, indicted for providing intelligence to Iran, collecting equipment and arms.

IDF soldier indicted for spying for Iran

Iran planning to move capital from Tehran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is no longer a choice as to whether to move the capital city, warns of disaster due to ongoing drought.

Iran planning to move capital from Tehran

Report:

Iranian scientists met Russian experts to advance nuke program

Iranian scientists secretly met Russian military experts to advance nuclear weapons research, the Financial Times reports.

Iranian scientists met Russian experts to advance nuke program

Will the US renew nuclear talks with Iran?

Iran willing to restart negotiations on nuclear weapons, so long as the US meets preconditions, CNN report says.

Will the US renew nuclear talks with Iran?

How dry Iran?

Whereas its neighbors have long planned for the absence of rainy days, investing in the infrastructure to provide water for its subjects, the Islamic Republic has wasted all its resources foolishly pursuing nuclear weapons. Opinion.

How dry Iran?

Iran releases seized tanker after five-day standoff

Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara, intercepted by Iran's Revolutionary Guard near UAE waters, released without charges after days in Iranian custody

Iran releases seized tanker after five-day standoff

IAEA resolution targets Iran over uranium and site access

The US and Europe submit a draft resolution demanding Iran open bombed nuclear sites and account for enriched uranium. Iran warns of retaliation if the IAEA adopts the measure.

IAEA resolution targets Iran over uranium and site access

Crew of tanker seized by Iran reported safe

Technical manager of the tanker which was seized by Iran on the weekend says the crew of 21 is safe, and the ship is anchored off Bandar Abbas.

Crew of tanker seized by Iran reported safe

Report: Mossad officials' personal details leaked online

Pro-Palestinian hackers published personal information on nine Israeli defense employees, Tasnim report says.

Report: Mossad officials' personal details leaked online

Following drought: Iran begins seeding clouds

Acting after dozens of years of drought, Iranian authorities begin taking action to create clouds, cause rain to fall.

Following drought: Iran begins seeding clouds

Tehran claims uranium enrichment has stopped

Tehran says its enrichment facilities remain inactive after recent strikes, as officials signal conditional openness to renewed nuclear talks.

Tehran claims uranium enrichment has stopped

'Distorted'

Oxford Union adopts motion saying Israel tops Iran as threat

Widely condemned decision sees Oxford Union back a motion portraying Israel as destabilizing the region, despite Iran’s record of proxy warfare and regional aggression.

Oxford Union adopts motion saying Israel tops Iran as threat

Espionage:

Suspect exploits partner's reserve duty service

Shin Bet and police investigation reveals that the suspect sent photos and locations of security sites to Iran and exploited his partner's reserve duty service to obtain confidential information.

Suspect exploits partner's reserve duty service

In response to US push

Lebanon cracks down on cash transfers

Lebanon imposes strict rules on money transfers under US pressure to cut Hezbollah funding.

Lebanon cracks down on cash transfers

Canada foiled Iranian assassination attempts, spy chief confirms

Canada’s spy agency foiled Iranian plots to kill regime critics and blocked Russian attempts to smuggle Canadian tech, CSIS chief Dan Rogers reveals in a rare public speech on national security threats.

Canada foiled Iranian assassination attempts, spy chief confirms

Iran demands UN sanctions on US over strikes on nuclear sites

Iran demands UN action against the US and Israel over June strikes on nuclear sites. Araghchi cites Trump’s admission of directing the attack and calls for reparations and criminal accountability.

Iran demands UN sanctions on US over strikes on nuclear sites

IAEA:

Iran blocking inspections of bombed nuclear sites

IAEA says in latest report that Iran has blocked access to bombed nuclear sites for five months. The agency warns its enriched uranium stockpile is unverified and calls the situation “a matter of serious concern.”

Iran blocking inspections of bombed nuclear sites

Propaganda war:

Iran produces Hebrew-language documentary

A documentary produced by Iranian news agency, titled “Missiles Over Bazan”, aims to present “the truth about the war.”

Iran produces Hebrew-language documentary

US State Dept.:

'Iran is collapsing under regime’s corruption'

The US State Department warns that Iran’s regime is fueling regional instability while neglecting urgent domestic crises, including severe water shortages in Tehran.

'Iran is collapsing under regime’s corruption'

US sanctions 32 entities backing Iran’s missile and UAV programs

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on dozens of individuals and entities across eight countries for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV production networks.

US sanctions 32 entities backing Iran’s missile and UAV programs

Urmia: The Azerbaijani heart of Iran’s northwest

Tensions between the Azerbaijani and Kurdish residents of Urmia spiral sporadically in this northwestern city, now part of Iran. Which is the dominant culture of the city? Opinion.

Urmia: The Azerbaijani heart of Iran’s northwest

Iran:

'We want peaceful nuclear deal, but won’t compromise security'

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says “Tehran is not seeking nuclear bombs”, stresses his country seeks a peaceful nuclear deal but won’t compromise security.

'We want peaceful nuclear deal, but won’t compromise security'

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Iran flooding Judea and Samaria with advanced weapons

Washington Free Beacon reveals Iran is arming Judea and Samaria terror cells with drones, rockets, and explosives to replicate Oct. 7.

Iran flooding Judea and Samaria with advanced weapons

World athletes call for stay of execution for Iranian boxer

Dozens of Olympic athletes signed a letter demanding that the Iranian regime not execute a boxing champion who was sentenced to death for participating in protests against the regime.

World athletes call for stay of execution for Iranian boxer

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites despite tensions

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites last week, denies violating treaty terms, while accusing IAEA of enabling Israeli strikes.

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites despite tensions

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Hezbollah commanders underwent surgery to conceal identities

Saudi channel Al-Hadath reports that dozens of senior Hezbollah members, some wounded in clashes with Israel, underwent plastic surgery under Iranian directive.

Hezbollah commanders underwent surgery to conceal identities

Israeli official:

Goal is to topple Iranian regime by 2029

Amid reports of Iran restoring its nuclear facilities, an Israeli official tells Kan News that Israel seeks to topple the Islamic regime by the time President Trump ends his term.

Goal is to topple Iranian regime by 2029

Tensions rise as Iran and Israel prepare for possible conflict

Despite strikes, analysts believe Iran retains key nuclear capabilities, raising fears that its uranium stockpile and secret sites could soon trigger renewed conflict with Israel.

Tensions rise as Iran and Israel prepare for possible conflict

US official:

'Iran still funnels billions to Hezbollah despite sanctions'

US sanctions chief says Iran sent $1B to Hezbollah this year, notes Washington sees a chance to cut funding and push disarmament of Hezobllah.

'Iran still funnels billions to Hezbollah despite sanctions'

Iranian President defiant:

'We won’t abandon missiles or nuclear program'

Iran’s President clarifies that Tehran seeks peace but won’t abandon its missile or nuclear programs.

'We won’t abandon missiles or nuclear program'

Iran jails Jewish American for 2010 Israel visit

Iran sentences Kamran Hekmati, a Jewish American from New York, to prison for visiting Israel to celebrate his son’s bar mitzvah.

Iran jails Jewish American for 2010 Israel visit

Poll:

Most Iranians oppose regime stance on US and Israel

According to the poll's findings, an overwhelming majority of the population opposes Tehran's aggressive stance toward Israel and supports dialogue with the West.

Most Iranians oppose regime stance on US and Israel

Iran to establish Hebrew TV to combat 'Israeli propaganda'

Iranian state media confirms President Pezeshkian approved a Hebrew-language TV channel as part of a broader effort to counter Israeli narratives and boost social unity.

Iran to establish Hebrew TV to combat 'Israeli propaganda'

Denmark arrests Afghan tied to Iranian plot against Jews

Suspect accused of helping Iranian agents plot attacks on Jewish sites in Germany; Danish authorities coordinated with German prosecutors and intelligence services.

Denmark arrests Afghan tied to Iranian plot against Jews

'Not just tea'

The Mossad's cryptic post about the Quds Force commander

A post on the Mossad Farsi X account shows Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani sitting with an unknown individual.

The Mossad's cryptic post about the Quds Force commander

Iran says forces at 'high readiness' for war

IRGC ground forces commander says forces are at high readiness, better prepared for war than before June's Operation Rising Lion.

Iran says forces at 'high readiness' for war

Iran frees French nationals accused of spying for Israel

Iran releases French nationals Kohler and Paris after three years in prison, in what appears to be a prisoner swap following France’s conditional release of Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari.

Iran frees French nationals accused of spying for Israel

Iran’s strategic obsession-and how to stop Its comeback

Israel and its allies can ensure that Iran’s ambitions remain just that: ambitions. Opinion.

Iran’s strategic obsession-and how to stop Its comeback

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Iran arming Iraqi militias ahead of clash with Israel

Tehran shifts strategic weight to Iraqi proxies, equipping them with advanced arms and preparing them for potential conflict with Israel, Iraqi sources reveal.

Iran arming Iraqi militias ahead of clash with Israel

Refael answers

Did Iran obtain secret info on Israeli defense systems?

Iran claims to have hacked a Rafael subcontractor and accessed data on key defense systems. Rafael denies classified info was leaked, calling the claims unfounded.

Did Iran obtain secret info on Israeli defense systems?

Khamenei:

No US cooperation while it backs 'Zionist regime'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says no cooperation with the US is possible while it supports Israel and interferes in the region.

No US cooperation while it backs 'Zionist regime'

Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites 'stronger than before'

Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites “stronger than before” after Israeli-US strikes. Oman urges Tehran and Washington to resume stalled diplomacy.

Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites 'stronger than before'

Tiberias man charged with espionage for Iranian intelligence

A 23-year-old Israeli from Tiberias was indicted for spying for Iranian intelligence, targeting IDF sites, hotels, and Minister Ben-Gvir in exchange for payment.

Tiberias man charged with espionage for Iranian intelligence

Iran rejects direct US talks, vows to continue uranium enrichment

Iran’s FM Araghchi says Tehran won’t hold direct talks with the US and will continue enriching uranium, condemns snapback sanctions and warns Israel against further aggression.

Iran rejects direct US talks, vows to continue uranium enrichment

14-year-old from Jaffa acted as agent for Hamas, ISIS

Authorities arrest Israeli Arab teen from Jaffa who collaborated with ISIS and Hamas terrorists, sending information on sensitive sites and attempting to produce explosives.

14-year-old from Jaffa acted as agent for Hamas, ISIS

Defense echelon warns: Iran increasing regional terror activity

IDF and Mossad on alert as Iran Increases regional terror activity in Middle East, prepare for potential ground incursion.

Defense echelon warns: Iran increasing regional terror activity

'Defenseless'

The Mossad's message to Iran's Supreme Leader

A Mossad-affiliated X account published a message in Persian this evening, claiming that senior Revolutionary Guards officials are hiding information from Khamenei and making independent decisions.

The Mossad's message to Iran's Supreme Leader

25-year sentence for assassins who targeted Iranian dissident

Two Iranian-linked operatives sentenced to 25 years for a failed plot to assassinate dissident Masih Alinejad in NYC.

25-year sentence for assassins who targeted Iranian dissident

IAEA

Iran has not resumed enrichment, activity seen near nuclear sites

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, says that Iran has not resumed uranium enrichment since the outbreak of the war with Israel in June.

Iran has not resumed enrichment, activity seen near nuclear sites

New footage

How Israel struck Iran’s ballistic missile sites

Marking one year since Operation 'Days of Repentance', the IDF has released new footage from the operation, which targeted and damaged Iran’s missile capabilities.

How Israel struck Iran’s ballistic missile sites

From Australia to Europe

The Iranian official behind a global terror network

The new exposure reveals 'fingerprint-free Iranian terror': strict compartmentalization, recruitment of foreigners, and secret communications - and the heavy price Iran pays internationally for its failures.

The Iranian official behind a global terror network

Iran declares major bank bankrupt amid sanctions

Iran’s Ayandeh Bank collapses and absorbed by Melli Bank. Officials blame bad debts and lavish projects as sanctions and economic turmoil deepen the Islamic Republic’s financial crisis.

Iran declares major bank bankrupt amid sanctions

Iran:

'No talks with US until demands become reasonable'

Iran says it won’t resume nuclear talks with the US due to “unreasonable demands”. The talks between the sides have been stalled since June airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

'No talks with US until demands become reasonable'

Yom Kippur cyberattack on Israeli hospital traced to Iran

Wave of recent cyberattacks originated in Iran, includes Yom Kippur targeting of Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, National Cyber Directorate says.

Yom Kippur cyberattack on Israeli hospital traced to Iran

IAEA:

Iran’s uranium stockpile survived US-Israeli bombing

Despite heavy US-Israeli strikes, Iran retains most of its enriched uranium, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

Iran’s uranium stockpile survived US-Israeli bombing

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Iranian official: I wish I had built a bomb as Defense Minister

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says he regrets not pursuing nuclear weapons in the 1990s and would “absolutely” do so if given the chance, citing the 12-Day war with Israel as proof of urgent need for nuclear capability.

Iranian official: I wish I had built a bomb as Defense Minister

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad spy' after pardon rejected

Iran executes a man accused of spying for Mossad, citing a confession and court approval. The move follows a wave of executions and rising tensions after the June war with Israel.

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad spy' after pardon rejected