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Europe urges de-escalation

Iran says it prioritizes confronting Israel

European foreign ministers press Iran to resume nuclear talks and de-escalate with Israel after Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" and Iranian counterstrikes. Iran's FM states Tehran's priority is "to confront aggression."

Iran says it prioritizes confronting Israel

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'Exit strategy? Only after victory over Iran'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee member MK Boaz Bismuth tells Arutz Sheva: "This war is essential - any agreement is a lie that leads to a nuclear bomb and Israel’s destruction."

'Exit strategy? Only after victory over Iran'

Third time in one night

Sirens in Haifa and the area due to missile launches from Iran

Sirens activated in Haifa and other areas in northern Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, marking the third such attack in just over four hours.

Sirens in Haifa and the area due to missile launches from Iran

Trump leaves G7 early

'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!'

President Trump calls for the immediate evacuation of Tehran, warning Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. Minutes later, explosions reported in Tehran and other Iranian cities. White House says Trump will leave the G7 summit early due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!'

US bolsters Mideast defenses amid Iran-Israel escalation

US Defense Secretary Hegseth announces new defensive deployments to the Middle East to protect US forces amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Assets include refueling aircraft and the USS Nimitz. The move coincides with Trump's urgent call for Tehran's evacuation.

US bolsters Mideast defenses amid Iran-Israel escalation

Trump:

'Iran will sign a deal - they’d be foolish not to'

At the G7 summit, US President Trump says Iran is back at the negotiating table and will sign a deal soon, warning they’d be “foolish not to.”

'Iran will sign a deal - they’d be foolish not to'

Cleared for publication:

Three killed in missile strike on Haifa oil refinery

The military censor has cleared for publication that three Israelis were killed on Sunday night when a missile hit the BAZAN Group oil refinery in Haifa.

Three killed in missile strike on Haifa oil refinery

After direct hit: Haifa refinery facilities shut down

BAZAN Group reports severe damage to its power station after a direct missile strike, resulting in the deaths of three workers.

After direct hit: Haifa refinery facilities shut down

IDF Spokesman:

We are striking and will strike anyone who threatens Israelis

IDF targets weapons convoys, UAV cells, and Iranian fighter jets as part of intensified operations; Tehran airport and key military communications hub struck amid efforts to thwart missile threats.

We are striking and will strike anyone who threatens Israelis

Netanyahu:

'Israel controls the skies over Tehran'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference in which he addresses the achievements of the attacks in Iran and the regime's retaliatory missile attacks.

'Israel controls the skies over Tehran'

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IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

An IAF aircraft struck a pair of F-14 fighter jets at an airport in Tehran.

IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

Tehran residents speak out:

Happy Israel attacked, despite the chaos

Two residents of Iran's capital spoke with I24News about their joy, hopes, and fears as Israel attacks the Islamic regime. 'We must erase the black stain that began in 1979.'

Happy Israel attacked, despite the chaos

Netanyahu doesn't rule out assassinating Khamenei

Israeli PM tells ABC News the claims the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader would escalate the conflict are incorrect and the opposite would occur.

Netanyahu doesn't rule out assassinating Khamenei

Iran launches missile attack against Israel

The IDF has identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel, setting off sirens in multiple areas in the country.

Iran launches missile attack against Israel

Mid-broadcast

Watch: IDF strikes Iranian state media HQ

The IDF confirmed that IAF struck a communications center that was being used for military purposes by the Iranian Armed Forces.

Watch: IDF strikes Iranian state media HQ

Trump:

'Iran not winning war. They should talk before it's too late'

At G-7 Summit, President Trump urges Iran to negotiate “before it’s too late,” citing Tehran’s failure to act during 60-day deadline amid war with Israel.

'Iran not winning war. They should talk before it's too late'

Iran 'orders' evacuation of Bnei Brak, threatens news channel

Following similar evacuation orders issued by the IDF in parts of Tehran, Iran publishes a warning calling on all residents of the city of Bnei Brak to evacuate ahead of another attack on the city.

Iran 'orders' evacuation of Bnei Brak, threatens news channel

Report:

Iran urgently seeks talks amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes

Tehran signals immediate desire for diplomacy through Arab intermediaries as Israeli campaign targets nuclear and military assets.

Iran urgently seeks talks amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Dozens of Israeli aircraft strike targets deep in Iran's interior as Israel continues to maintain aerial superiority in much of the country.

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Bennett to Iranians:

'Israel is not at war with you, now is your time to rise up'

Former PM releases video message to the people of Iran calling on them to rise up against the dictatorial regime. 'Israel is not at war with the Iranian people. We're at war with the regime, with the nuclear program. We respect the Iranian people.'

'Israel is not at war with you, now is your time to rise up'

Israel achieves air superiority in Iran within two days

In 48 hours, Israel achieved what Russia has failed to achieve in more than 3 years since its invasion of Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Israel achieves air superiority in Iran within two days

Israel Police Spokesman:

Iranian regime deliberately targeting civilians

Israel Police International Spokesman Dean Elsdunne demonstrates the difference between Israel's strikes on military targets and Iran's attacks on civilians.

Iranian regime deliberately targeting civilians

Israel delivers heavy blows to Iran’s nuclear program

Israel inflicted severe damage on Iran’s Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities, destroying 14,000 centrifuges.

Israel delivers heavy blows to Iran’s nuclear program

Iran vs Hashem

Will we hit Iran hard to simply teach them a lesson, or will we eradicate the evil once-and-for-all? The decision is in our hands.

Iran vs Hashem

Report:

Israeli strike disabled Natanz centrifuges

Israel's campaign against Iran's nuclear program has significantly impacted Natanz, incapacitating centrifuges and potentially causing an underground implosion, an Israeli official tells The Wall Street Journal.

Israeli strike disabled Natanz centrifuges

Report:

Khamenei and family hiding in bunker amid Israeli strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly seeks refuge in a Tehran bunker as Israel launched strikes. Following a Mashhad strike, sources indicate Israel spared Khamenei to give him a "final chance" to dismantle Iran's uranium enrichment program.

Khamenei and family hiding in bunker amid Israeli strikes

Two more bodies recovered after missile strike in Bat Yam

Two additional bodies recovered from the site of the Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, bringing the death toll to nine. Five of the victims, including three minors, were Ukrainian citizens.

Two more bodies recovered after missile strike in Bat Yam

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IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Since the beginning of the operation, the IAF and Israeli Navy have intercepted more than 100 UAVs launched from Iran toward Israel.

IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Sa'ar wonders:

'Why did Iran's FM cancel his CNN appearance at the last minute?'

Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar appears on CNN to counter Iran's narrative, but Iranian FM Araghchi unexpectedly cancels his interview just moments before airtime. Sa'ar seizes the moment, mocking Araghchi for his last-minute no-show.

'Why did Iran's FM cancel his CNN appearance at the last minute?'

Wide-scale strikes:

IDF degrades Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities

IDF completes wide-scale wave of strikes to degrade the Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities.

IDF degrades Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities

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IDF takes out surface-to-air missile launcher in heart of Tehran

The IAF struck and dismantled surface-to-surface missile production sites, detection radar sites, and surface-to-air missile launchers in Tehran, with the direction of the IDF Intelligence Directorate.

IDF takes out surface-to-air missile launcher in heart of Tehran

Iranian missile barrage

Missiles fall in north and south, 11 injured

Sirens sounded across most of Israel after Iran launched another volley of missiles.

Missiles fall in north and south, 11 injured

Chief of Staff:

'Citizens, I promise that anyone who harms you will pay dearly'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir addressed the Israeli public this evening (Sunday) with a special message amid the ongoing war with Iran.

'Citizens, I promise that anyone who harms you will pay dearly'

Sa'ar to diplomats:

Our people are strong and understand the necessity of our action

Foreign Minister tells diplomats Iran's air defenses were crippled, enabling direct strikes on nuclear sites in Tehran.

Our people are strong and understand the necessity of our action

Netanyahu:

'Tehran is burning'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Israel’s recent military operations against Iran on Sunday evening, highlighting what he described as significant achievements.

'Tehran is burning'

Report:

Trump blocking Israel from eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Israeli official dismisses report of Trump vetoing Khamenei strike, says targeting leadership not currently on the table but situation could shift rapidly.

Trump blocking Israel from eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Israel-Iran war dominates G7 agenda

The summit had originally intended to deal primarily with the Ukraine war but has changed its agenda with the beginning of Operation Rising Lion.

Israel-Iran war dominates G7 agenda

2,300 km from Israel

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

The IAF strike on an Iranian aerial refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran marks the longest-range strike conducted since the beginning of the operation.

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

Amidst The War:

Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

Israeli forces arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of carrying out missions for Iran in recent days that were intended to harm state security.

Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

Chief of Staff:

'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'

IDF Chief hails precision airstrikes in Tehran as pivotal in neutralizing existential threats, vows continued operations until mission goals are met.

'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'

Reports in Iran:

Nuclear scientists eliminated in car bombings

Official Iranian media reported that Israel carried out car bombings in the capital. A total of 128 are reported dead since the start of the Israeli campaign, including 14 scientists.

Nuclear scientists eliminated in car bombings

New Rules:

IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

The Home Front Command has published an updated guideline for civilian behavior during a missile attack.

IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

Trump:

'Iran and Israel will make a deal'

Citing past diplomatic achievements, President Trump predicts imminent peace between Israel and Iran.

'Iran and Israel will make a deal'

Seven murdered in Iranian missile strike on central Israel

Sirens across central Israel due to wave of missiles from Iran and Yemen, severe destruction at scenes in Bat Yam and Rehovot. Six murdered, 140 injured, and over 7 remain unaccounted for.

Seven murdered in Iranian missile strike on central Israel

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Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

Approximately 50 fighter jets struck infrastructure and targets of the Iranian nuclear project in Tehran overnight.

Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

Israel’s drone offensive paved way for F‑35 strikes deep in Iran

Israeli drones disable Iranian defenses ahead of F‑35 strikes, highlighting Israel’s expanding use of off-the-shelf technology in clandestine warfare and marking one of the deepest incursions into Iranian territory to date.

Israel’s drone offensive paved way for F‑35 strikes deep in Iran

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning to Iranian residents

The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee, has issued the IDF's first evacuation warning to Iranian residents telling them to remove themselves from all weapons factories in Iran,

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning to Iranian residents

US Poll:

Majority back Israeli strike on Iran if diplomacy fails

A Ronald Reagan Institute survey conducted ahead of Israel's attack on Iran reveals that 45% of US residents supported an Israeli strike should US-Iran talks collapse, with sharp divisions between Republican and Democrat voters.

Majority back Israeli strike on Iran if diplomacy fails

Home Front Command Head:

Survivor rescued from rubble in Rehovot

Delivering a situational update Sunday morning following the Iranian attack in Bat Yam, where several people were murdered, Home Front Command Head underscores the critical importance of following Home Front Command directives.

Survivor rescued from rubble in Rehovot

Trump:

'US will come down on Iran as never before if they attack us'

US President says America had nothing to do with the latest IDF airstrikes in Iran, warns of dire consequences if Iran strikes at any American assets in the Middle East.

'US will come down on Iran as never before if they attack us'

Jack Engelhard:

The countdown had begun

From one US president to the next, up to and including Trump, they all said, “Iran will never get the bomb.” Sure. Opinion.

The countdown had begun

'Alpha on target - Strike'

Watch: IAF combat helicopters down Iranian drones

IAF attack helicopters intercepted Iranian drones that were en route to strike Israel.

Watch: IAF combat helicopters down Iranian drones

Two suspected of Iranian-directed security offences

The Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court issued a 30-day gag order regarding a sensitive security-related case involving Iran.

Two suspected of Iranian-directed security offences

Members of the same family:

Four women murdered in missile strike on Tamra

Five members of the same family were murdered when a missile hit a three story home in the town of Tamra.

Four women murdered in missile strike on Tamra

Israeli official:

Strike on Iranian Supreme Leader not off limits

The source made clear that the conflict would only conclude if Iran either voluntarily dismantles its nuclear program or if Israel succeeds in permanently preventing its revival.

Strike on Iranian Supreme Leader not off limits

Helping Israel in Its War for Survival

Thousands of IDF soldiers were called up on emergency orders on Friday following the outbreak of war with Iran. They need our help to win the war. In response to the situation, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched for reserve soldiers.

Helping Israel in Its War for Survival

Mossad activity in Iran sparks outrage, arrests reported

Iranian media report seizure of UAV-laden trucks and vehicles allegedly used by Israeli agents. five citizens arrested for alleged collaboration with Mossad.

Mossad activity in Iran sparks outrage, arrests reported

Israel strikes top Houthi commander in Yemen

An Israeli strike in Yemen on Saturday night reportedly targeted a senior commander of the Houthi militia, believed to be Chief of Staff Mohammed al-Amari.

Israel strikes top Houthi commander in Yemen

Netanyahu:

Iranian regime bombing civilians, we are targeting terrorists

Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a video congratulating President Trump and the US Army on their birthdays and emphasized that Israel is fighting for more than just itself.

Iranian regime bombing civilians, we are targeting terrorists

Operation Rising Lion:

IDF dismantles air bases and missile sites

IDF launches strikes on Iran's Hamadan and Tabriz air bases, successfully dismantling the latter. Dozens of Iranian aerial defense targets, UAVs, and surface-to-surface missile launchers also destroyed.

IDF dismantles air bases and missile sites