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IDF Spokesman reveals:

This is how Iran continues to smuggle funds to Hezbollah

Avichay Adraee, head of the Arab media division of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, reveals that Iran's Quds Force and Hezbollah have been exploiting Beirut's airport to smuggle funds through civilian flights.

This is how Iran continues to smuggle funds to Hezbollah

'Reckless and inflammatory'

Iran protests Trump’s ‘bombs or deal’ comment

Iran’s UN mission criticizes Trump's comments suggesting that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons could be achieved either through negotiations or military action.

Iran protests Trump’s ‘bombs or deal’ comment

Trump:

'Iran is scared, and a deal is the best option'

Trump reiterates his position that he would rather reach a deal with Iran on its nuclear program than have Israel attack Iran’s nuclear facilities: I think they're scared. I think Iran would love to make a deal.

'Iran is scared, and a deal is the best option'

Trump:

'I would like a deal done with Iran'

US President tells The New York Post he would rather reach a deal with Iran over its nuclear program than "bomb the hell out of it".

'I would like a deal done with Iran'

Following Trump's threats:

Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz

In response to Trump's threats to prevent Iranian oil exports, Revolutionary Guards' naval force commander says that decision was reached by top leadership and navy is following orders.

Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz

Iranian hackers claim major data theft from Israel Police

An Iranian hacker group claimed to have stolen 2.1 terabytes of data from the Israel Police, including 350,000 sensitive documents.

Iranian hackers claim major data theft from Israel Police

Khamenei:

'Negotiations with the USA will be neither clever nor respectful'

Ali Khamenei declared that his country was not interested in negotiations with America despite Trump's sanctions.

'Negotiations with the USA will be neither clever nor respectful'

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard deploys first drone-carrying warship

Iran unveils its first drone-carrier warship, claims the vessel can operate far from its shores.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard deploys first drone-carrying warship

US issues sanctions against Iranian crude oil shipping network

According to the OFAC, the oil was shipped on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) and its sanctioned front company, Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars (Sepehr Energy).

US issues sanctions against Iranian crude oil shipping network

Iran’s military drill features Russian-made defenses

Iran deploys its domestically built Bavar-373 air defense system and Russian-made S-300 during a military exercise.

Iran’s military drill features Russian-made defenses

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

Iran's Supreme Leader appoints Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem as his official "representative" in Lebanon, says he will oversee "non-litigious matters" and "managing religious affairs".

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

Trump: Reports of strike on Iran 'greatly exaggerated'

US President Donald Trump says he wants nuclear deal that will allow Iran to 'peacefully grow and prosper,' Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi rejects proposal of deal and says issue of avoiding nuclear weapon is 'not complicated' and can be resolved.

Trump: Reports of strike on Iran 'greatly exaggerated'

Trump isn't stopping:

US imposes new sanctions on Iran

Move includes additional economic sanctions and increased diplomatic pressure on Tehran; US President also stopped UNRWA funding.

US imposes new sanctions on Iran

Save the West:

No time to negotiate with Iran

Negotiating with dictatorships guarantees failure. Why? Because Democratic governments are transitional and short-term oriented because of the pressure of upcoming elections. Oped.

No time to negotiate with Iran

UK soldier sentenced to 14 years in prison for spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier, was sentenced to 14 years and three months for attempting to spy for Iran. He claimed to be a double agent, intending to protect UK interests.

UK soldier sentenced to 14 years in prison for spying for Iran

Iran unveils new ballistic missile with range of 1,700 kilometers

Iran unveils Etemad ballistic missile which is capable of reaching Israel.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile with range of 1,700 kilometers

Under new government

Belgium adopting pro-Israel policy

According to the coalition agreements, Belgium will impose sanctions against Palestinian Arab incitement, support the fight against the Iranian nuclear program, and work to stop Hamas funding within its territory.

Belgium adopting pro-Israel policy

IRGC unveils new underground missile facility

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reveals underground missile facility along the country’s southern coast, claims it houses missile systems that are capable of being deployed swiftly.

IRGC unveils new underground missile facility

Iranian FM warns:

'We will react decisively if our nuclear facilities are attacked'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warns that an attack on his country's nuclear facilities could trigger an "all-out war in the region".

'We will react decisively if our nuclear facilities are attacked'

Khamenei claims:

'Gaza brought Israel to its knees'

Iran's Supreme Leader comments on Gaza ceasefire, claims "Gaza brought the Zionist regime to its knees".

'Gaza brought Israel to its knees'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Gazans can go to Egypt, but they can't return to Gaza'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that Iran is deterred, 'afraid, and understands that it is not protected.'

'Gazans can go to Egypt, but they can't return to Gaza'

Iran purchases Russian 4.5 generation fighter planes

For 1st time, Revolutionary Guards commander says Iran is purchasing Russian fighter craft, the Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, which will be a substantial upgrade over Iran's current small and aging air force.

Iran purchases Russian 4.5 generation fighter planes

Iranian espionage

Two reserve soldiers suspected of espionage for Iran

ISA, Israel Police, arrest two Israeli citizens suspected of carrying out tasks for Iran; one of the suspects passed his operator confidential information obtained during his military service.

Two reserve soldiers suspected of espionage for Iran

Iranian analyst:

The Iranian young people hate Palestinians

Sadegh Zibakalam, an Iranian author and political analyst, says sympathy for Palestinians 'evaporated' after October 7 massacre, Iranian young people 'HATE Palestinians.'

The Iranian young people hate Palestinians

Iran claims to own missiles with AI technology

Iran continues to boast of its military achievements, this time claiming it has equipped its drones with domestically-produced missiles incorporating artificial intelligence technology.

Iran claims to own missiles with AI technology

The only solution is regime change in Iran

Envision Israel and the United States reopening their embassies in Tehran. Imagine the destructive ideology of Khomeinism and the chaos of 1979 finally consigned to the graveyard of history. Op-ed.

The only solution is regime change in Iran

Iran arrests 10 Bahai women in crackdown on minority community

Iranian authorities arrest 10 women from the Bahai community, accuse them of participating in activities deemed "deviant" under Islamic law.

Iran arrests 10 Bahai women in crackdown on minority community

UN-backed Yemeni government:

'Strike the Houthis while Iran is weak'

Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, vice president of Yemen’s UN-backed government, calls on the West to act decisively to target the Houthi leadership while Iran is politically weakened: They have one remaining domain and that is Yemen. Now is the time to counter the Houthis.

'Strike the Houthis while Iran is weak'

President Herzog:

'I supported 2 states, but 10/7 was a wake-up call'

Israeli President gives interview at World Economic Forum, says there is 'potential' for ceasefire deal to last through all 3 stages and the Iranian threat will be at the top of Trump's agenda.

'I supported 2 states, but 10/7 was a wake-up call'

Khamenei hails ceasefire deal as 'defeat' for Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attributes ceasefire and hostage release deal to "the patience of the people and the steadfastness of Palestinian resistance".

Khamenei hails ceasefire deal as 'defeat' for Israel

During military drills:

Iranian military introduces sophisticated reconnaissance ship

Iranian media claims the ship, named Zagros, is outfitted with "electronic sensors," interceptors, and additional cyber and intelligence capabilities.

Iranian military introduces sophisticated reconnaissance ship

Iranian FM:

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

After talks in Geneva with Britain, France and Germany, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the three appear committed to reviving nuclear negotiations: We felt the seriousness.

'European powers committed to reviving nuclear negotiations'

Iranian President insists:

'We never planned to assassinate Trump'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies in interview with NBC News that his country planned to assassinate Trump: Another one of those schemes that Israel and other countries are designing to promote Iranophobia.

'We never planned to assassinate Trump'

Iranian plot to assassinate Jewish official in Azerbaijan foiled

Georgian citizen accused of being offered $200,000 to gather intelligence and carry out assassination of leader of local Jewish community on behalf of Iran

Iranian plot to assassinate Jewish official in Azerbaijan foiled

NSC reveals:

Iran attempted to bait and abduct Israeli businessman

An individual claiming to be an Arab news agency attempted to convince an Israeli businessman to meet them in the UAE, but the individual was discovered to be an Iranian agent.

Iran attempted to bait and abduct Israeli businessman

IRGC unveils new underground missile base

Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps unveils new underground missile base, claims it is home to advanced Iranian missiles.

IRGC unveils new underground missile base

Iran concludes three-day defense exercise

Iranian military exercise simulated scenarios such as bunker buster bombs and electronic warfare, report says.

Iran concludes three-day defense exercise

Top Iranian general admits:

‘Iran was defeated very badly in Syria’

Iran’s top general in Syria, Behrouz Esbati, admits Iran suffered a significant defeat in Syria but stresses it would continue its efforts in the region.

‘Iran was defeated very badly in Syria’

Defense Minister:

'Growing Iranian threat in Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister Israel Katz met with governors of Judea and Samaria and told them 'We are seeing steadily growing threats to Judea and Samaria from the Iranian axis.'

'Growing Iranian threat in Judea and Samaria'

Iranian FM:

'We are fully prepared for further Israeli attacks'

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warns that further Israeli attacks on Iran could escalate into a broader conflict.

'We are fully prepared for further Israeli attacks'

Report:

IDF concerned desperate Iran may make extreme move against Israel

Chief of Staff orders IDF on high alert and readiness as Iran grows increasingly desperate due to economic and energy crises and the collapse of its terrorist proxies.

IDF concerned desperate Iran may make extreme move against Israel

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise

The "Great Prophet 19" drill, taking place in the western province of Kermanshah, features various special units and branches of the IRGC's Ground Force.

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise

Report:

Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

Outgoing US President presented with plans for potential attack on Iran's nuclear program if Iran makes major moves towards development of nuclear weapons before January 20.

Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

Iranian ambassador criticizes Israeli ambassador at UN

The Iranian ambassador to the UN sent a letter to the Secretary-General, strongly criticizing the Israeli ambassador over claims regarding Iran's involvement in Yemen.

Iranian ambassador criticizes Israeli ambassador at UN

On January 13:

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs stresses the talks in Geneva will be "consultations, not negotiations."

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany

UK ex-Minister:

'Trump's decision led to fall of Assad'

Former UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat credits Trump's assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani for the recent collapse of the Assad regime.

'Trump's decision led to fall of Assad'

US sanctions Iranian, Russian entities for election interference

US Treasury announces sanctions on a subordinate organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a Moscow-based affiliate organization of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate for interference in the 2024 US elections.

US sanctions Iranian, Russian entities for election interference

Financial Times:

Israel unlikely to attack Iranian nuclear sites

The Financial Times released a report for the end of 2024 correcting several previous suppositions that proved incorrect.

Israel unlikely to attack Iranian nuclear sites

Israeli Targeted By Iran:

'This isn't the first time, I try for business as usual'

Babak Itzhaki, a journalist for Iran International residing in Israel, discusses Iran's plot to abduct him.

'This isn't the first time, I try for business as usual'

Suspected Iranian spy's mother:

'My heart is broken - I'm in shock'

The mother of Alexander Granovsky, who is suspected of spying for Iran, revealed that she was summoned for interrogation: 'I answered everything.'

'My heart is broken - I'm in shock'

Petah Tikva resident accused of spying for foreign power

29-year-old suspect accused of photographing area near home of MK Benny Gantz, setting multiple vehicles on fire, and writing graffiti with name of Iranian spy operation.

Petah Tikva resident accused of spying for foreign power

Report:

Iran scrambling to sell oil before Trump takes office

The incoming President's threats of an economic assault have made Iran rush to sell its Chinese oil reserve while it still can.

Iran scrambling to sell oil before Trump takes office

Khamenei: Iran’s warmonger leading Iran to ruin

There is no meaningful distinction between Khamenei, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Osama bin Laden, Hassan Nasrallah, Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and Qasem Soleimani—they all share the same doctrine of terrorism and oppression. Op-ed.

Khamenei: Iran’s warmonger leading Iran to ruin

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'2025 will be an important year for nuclear issue'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is preparing for what it anticipates will be a pivotal year for its nuclear issue in 2025, does not provide further details.

'2025 will be an important year for nuclear issue'

Iranian plot to abduct Israeli journalist foiled

An IRGC plot to kidnap the Israeli journalist Babak Itzhaki was foiled by noncooperation from an agent.

Iranian plot to abduct Israeli journalist foiled

Arab League warns Iran against ‘fuelling strife’ in Syria

Arab League urges Iran to avoid actions that could inflame tensions in Syria, following the ouster of Tehran's ally Bashar Al-Assad.

Arab League warns Iran against ‘fuelling strife’ in Syria

Iran removes restrictions on WhatsApp and Google Play

Iranian authorities remove restrictions on Meta's messaging platform WhatsApp and on Google Play, marking an initial move to ease internet limitations.

Iran removes restrictions on WhatsApp and Google Play

Haniyeh elimination

Iran responds to Defense Minister Katz's claim of responsibility

Iran's ambassador to the UN writes to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, says Iranian attack on Israel in October should be recognized as legitimate after Defense Minister Katz claimed responsibility for the elimination of Hamas leader.

Iran responds to Defense Minister Katz's claim of responsibility

Gantz:

'Israel must strike Iran directly instead of going after proxies'

National Unity party chairman echoes Mossad chief's call for Israel to strike Iran rather than only retaliate against the Houthis for their recent ballistic missile attacks.

'Israel must strike Iran directly instead of going after proxies'

Report:

Iran looking for new ways to strengthen Hezbollah

Iranian regime considering ways to rearm Hezbollah in Lebanon, after the IDF attack and fall of Assad's leadership

Iran looking for new ways to strengthen Hezbollah