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'We hacked phone of Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman'

The Hacker Group that leaked materials from Naftali Bennett's phone claims to also have sensitive materials from Tzachi Braverman's device, and they will be published soon.

'We hacked phone of Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman'

Iran’s President:

'We are at total war with the US, Israel, and Europe'

Iranian President Pezeshkian accuses the US, Israel, and Europe of waging “total war” on Tehran, claiming their goal is to “bring the country to its knees” amid renewed strikes and sanctions.

'We are at total war with the US, Israel, and Europe'

Netanyahu to show Trump:

This is how Iran is working to rebuild its missile program

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ask US President Donald Trump for green light to attack Iran, stress Gaza plan won't advance until Hamas disarms and last hostage's body is returned to Israel.

This is how Iran is working to rebuild its missile program

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

Iranian hacker group 'Handala' issues veiled threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of planned trip to Florida to meet US President Donald Trump.

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

New record in executions in Iran

A report by rights group HRANA reveals that at least 1,922 people were executed in Iran in 2025, a sharp rise from the previous year.

New record in executions in Iran

Lebanon

Key terrorist from Iranian 'Quds Force' eliminated

The IDF stated that the terrorist operated under the Revolutionary Guards and was involved in Iranian-directed terrorist activity against the State of Israel.

Key terrorist from Iranian 'Quds Force' eliminated

Espionage war continues

Iran sent Israeli to document former PM Bennett's home

Authorities arrested Israeli man on suspicion of carrying out surveillance missions for Iranian handlers, including filming near former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s home.

Iran sent Israeli to document former PM Bennett's home

IRGC intercepts tanker with foreign crew in Gulf waters

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes a tanker carrying what it says are four million liters of “smuggled fuel” and 16 foreign crew members, the latest in a string of Gulf seizures.

IRGC intercepts tanker with foreign crew in Gulf waters

Netanyahu warns Iran:

'We do not seek confrontations, but we remain vigilant'

Thirty-five new aircrew members received their wings at Hatzerim Airbase as Israel’s leaders praised the Air Force’s central role in defending the nation during ongoing regional challenges.

'We do not seek confrontations, but we remain vigilant'

IDF Chief recounts:

How the decision was made to strike Iran

During the IAF Pilots' Course graduation, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir recounted the moments leading up to the historic Operation Rising Lion.

How the decision was made to strike Iran

Iran stops gas supplies to Iraq

'Unforseen circumstances' lead to sudden cutoff of Iranian gas shipments, severely affecting Iraq's ability to provide electricity to its populace.

Iran stops gas supplies to Iraq

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'

Report

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

Report:

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

Report:

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!'

Report:

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

Estimate:

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

Watch:

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

Report:

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'