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Israeli official reveals US, Israel practiced Iran attack

An Israeli official confirms to ABC News that, a year ago, the US and Israel conducted an unprecedented military exercise, simulating offensive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The drill, planned under the Biden administration, wasn't expected to be immediately relevant.

Israeli official reveals US, Israel practiced Iran attack

Trump:

'Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been obliterated'

After US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, President Trump announces a "spectacular military success," and warns Iran to make peace or face greater future attacks: There will be either peace or there will be tragedy.

'Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been obliterated'

Earthquake strikes Iran near military base

Earthquake measuring 5.1-magnitude shakes northern Iran, causing tremors felt as far as Tehran and raising concerns due to its proximity to Semnan province military base.

Earthquake strikes Iran near military base

'Imminent attack' thwarted:

Cypriot police foil terror attack, arrest IRGC-affiliated suspect

Cypriot authorities arrest British citizen suspected of planning 'direct attack' on the island, allegedly targeting British military bases.

Cypriot police foil terror attack, arrest IRGC-affiliated suspect

Teenager's life spared by millimeters

Itay Mason, 16, from Netanya, was hit by shrapnel from an Iranian missile. The fragments missed his arteries by millimeters.

Teenager's life spared by millimeters

Pager operation #2?

Reports of sabotage among Iran's missiles

Beni Sabti, an expert on Iran, describes a new sign of sabotage among Iran's missiles.

Reports of sabotage among Iran's missiles

Report:

Khamenei has already selected his potential successor

Iran's Supreme Leader has provided Iran's Assembly of Experts with three names to succeed him if he is eliminated in a conflict with Israel.

Khamenei has already selected his potential successor

Missiles launched from Iran

Sirens sounded across Israel

Sirens sounded across Israel after the IDF identifies missile launches from Iran. Initial assessments say at least 10 missiles were fired.

Sirens sounded across Israel

IAEA warns:

'Significant danger' at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

The IAEA reports "radiological and chemical contamination" at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, with IAEA chief Grossi warning of "significant danger" from alpha particles following Israeli strikes that likely damaged centrifuges.

'Significant danger' at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

15 fighter jets

IAF completes strikes on missile launch sites in western Iran

15 IAF fighter jets complete a series of strikes in western Iran, targeting more than 30 munitions.

IAF completes strikes on missile launch sites in western Iran

Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemns: Iran targets civilians

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein condemns Iran after an Iranian missile hit a mosque in Haifa, emphasizing Iran's deliberate targeting of civilian areas and its disregard for the lives of people of all faiths.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemns: Iran targets civilians

23 missiles launched at Israel

At least two severely injured from direct hit in Haifa

MDA reported fallen projectiles in Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, Be'er Sheva, Ashkelon, and Haifa. Initial reports of two individuals who were severely injured in the north.

At least two severely injured from direct hit in Haifa

Iranian threat call targets Religious Zionism CEO Yehuda Vald

Religious Zionist Party CEO Yehuda Vald dismisses threatening phone call, calling it part of Iran’s psychological warfare campaign against Israeli public figures.

Iranian threat call targets Religious Zionism CEO Yehuda Vald

Report: Nuclear scientist assassinated in Tehran

Iran reported a targeted attack on an apartment in central Tehran. Israel confirms that the target was a senior nuclear scientist, who specialized in the field of weaponry.

Report: Nuclear scientist assassinated in Tehran

Sirens in southern Israel

Missile fired from Iran, damage in Be'er Sheva

IDF identifies missile launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Sirens sounded in southern Israel. Impact reported in Be'er Sheva, resulting in damage to vehicles and an apartment. Five people lightly injured.

Missile fired from Iran, damage in Be'er Sheva

Missile manufacturing sites struck

More than 60 fighter jets conduct strikes in Tehran

Over 60 IAF jets strike dozens of Iranian military targets with 120 munitions. Strikes focused on Tehran's missile manufacturing sites, including those producing components and raw materials.

More than 60 fighter jets conduct strikes in Tehran

British Foreign Secretary:

'There’s a two-week window for Iran diplomacy'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets Secretary of State Rubio to discuss Iran, stresses there is a "window" of two weeks to prevent wider conflict and ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.

'There’s a two-week window for Iran diplomacy'

After Israeli strikes

Revolutionary Guards reshuffle intelligence leadership

Iran's Revolutionary Guards appoint Brigadier General Majid Khadami as their new intelligence chief after his predecessor, Mohammed Kazemi, was eliminated in an Israeli strike.

Revolutionary Guards reshuffle intelligence leadership

'Appalling Iranian strike'

British Minister condemns missile attack on Be'er Sheva hospital

British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Falconer, condemns Iran’s missile attack which hit Soroka Hospital: Hospitals must never be targeted.

British Minister condemns missile attack on Be'er Sheva hospital

Report:

Trump delayed Iran strike due to concerns over 'another Libya'

According to The New York Post, President Trump is delaying the decision on potential US airstrikes in Iran due to concerns about creating "another Libya" if the regime is toppled.

Trump delayed Iran strike due to concerns over 'another Libya'

MK Benny Gantz:

‘We are nearing the decisive stages - we must not stop’

Benny Gantz issues a statement following a security briefing with the Prime Minister: "We are nearing the decisive stages of Iran’s nuclear project - we must not stop."

‘We are nearing the decisive stages - we must not stop’

Hezbollah leader:

'We will act as we see fit in Iran-Israel conflict'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declares the group will "act as we see fit," pledging full support for Iran amid US warnings against involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

'We will act as we see fit in Iran-Israel conflict'

Merci Israel!

Thanks for being fully who you really are. You're a beautiful People. And above all, let's thank the God of Israel for helping his People. Op-ed.

Merci Israel!

IRGC threatens pro-Netanyahu new channel

Iranian outlet threatens missile strike on Israel's Channel 14, calling it a 'terrorism support center' for backing Netanyahu; demands immediate evacuation.

IRGC threatens pro-Netanyahu new channel

IDF Spokesperson:

Over 480 attack drones launched by Iran have been intercepted

IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, delivers a message to Iran: ' Our actions are speaking louder than words: those who act against us are paying a heavy price.'

Over 480 attack drones launched by Iran have been intercepted

SA Chief Rabbi denounces government's support for Iran

Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein says pre-emptive attack saved Israel and the Jewish People from 'another Holocaust.'

SA Chief Rabbi denounces government's support for Iran

Netanyahu:

'Trump administration helping wonderfully'

Prime Minister tells Kan News Iran strike nearly aborted, says no one—including Khamenei—is immune; emphasizes dismantling Tehran’s nuclear and missile threats.

'Trump administration helping wonderfully'

Israel-Iran War: Reckoning with reality is the major task ahead

A preliminary probe of the consequences of the current war for four major players - Iran, Israel, the Arabs and the Arab Palestinians. Opinion.

Israel-Iran War: Reckoning with reality is the major task ahead

Four days after missile strike:

Body of Bat Yam impact victim found

Four days after the direct hit on a residential city in Bat Yam, recovery workers located the body of Maria Peshkorova.

Body of Bat Yam impact victim found

'Hunt the officials down'

IDF intel chief reveals new details from Iran strikes

Major General Shlomi Binder praises successful operations against Quds Force leadership, calls for continued momentum in ongoing campaign.

IDF intel chief reveals new details from Iran strikes

Report:

Direct US-Iran talks held amid Israel-Iran war

Wartime phone talks between US envoy Witkoff and Iran's Araghchi mark a rare direct diplomatic effort to ease tensions amid Israel's ongoing strikes, Reuters reports.

Direct US-Iran talks held amid Israel-Iran war

'All options are open'

Netanyahu does not rule out eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Netanyahu visits Soroka Medical Center after missile strike, stating "2,500 years ago, Cyrus freed the Jewish people; now the Jewish people are helping the Persian people break free."

Netanyahu does not rule out eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Footage from western Iran:

IAF strikes launch sites as regime forces attempt to rebuild them

Aircraft targeted and dismantled the engineering equipment and eliminated dozens of soldiers of the Iranian Armed Forces operating in the area.

IAF strikes launch sites as regime forces attempt to rebuild them

Report:

Trump approved Iran strike, but awaits Tehran's next move

The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump has approved attack plans on Iran but is delaying a final order as he monitors Israeli strikes and seeks diplomatic resolution. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official says Iran would accept Trump's offer to meet soon.

Trump approved Iran strike, but awaits Tehran's next move

IDF confirms:

Iran launched cluster munition at Israel

The missile's warhead held several small munitions, each one with 2.5 kg of explosives, and split apart at 7 km above the ground, and the munitions were dispersed to an 8 km radius.

Iran launched cluster munition at Israel

Watch:

IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

The IDF released footage of the airstrike on the inactive nuclear reactor near Arak in Iran.

IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

Deputy Mayor of Beer Sheva:

'We could have seen a tragedy, instead we saw a miracle'

Oshri Avichzer, Deputy Mayor of Be’er Sheva, responded to the Iranian missile strike that hit Soroka Medical Center earlier this morning.

'We could have seen a tragedy, instead we saw a miracle'

6 injured in central Israel:

At least 7 impact sites, Soroka Hospital sustains direct hit

Iran launches around 30 missiles towards southern and central Israel, MDA reports 65 injuries, six of which are serious. 'Severe damage in the surgical hospitalization building,' Soroka Hospital's director says.

At least 7 impact sites, Soroka Hospital sustains direct hit

President Herzog:

'Iran shot at a baby in a hospital'

Israeli officials demanded global outrage over the Iranian missile attack that damaged Soroka Hospital earlier today.

'Iran shot at a baby in a hospital'

Over Chancellor's remarks

Iran summons Germany's ambassador

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summons Germany's ambassador in protest over remarks by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said Israel is undertaking the "dirty work" on behalf of the international community in striking Iran.

Iran summons Germany's ambassador

IAF launches strikes in Tehran

Israel Air Force launches wave of strikes in Tehran and other areas in Iran, a day after attacking a centrifuge production site in the capital. IDF spokesperson publishes evacuation warning for Arak-Khondab area.

IAF launches strikes in Tehran

European FMs to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

European foreign ministers are set to meet Iran's top diplomat in Geneva for crucial nuclear talks, with US agreement. This follows a stern call for Iran to return to negotiations and de-escalate tensions with Israel.

European FMs to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

Putin speaks out:

'Ensure Iran’s nuclear rights and Israel’s security'

Russian President speaks out about the tensions between Iran and Israel, states Iranian society is consolidating amidst Israeli air strikes and stresses the need for a resolution ensuring both Iran's peaceful nuclear rights and Israel's unconditional security.

'Ensure Iran’s nuclear rights and Israel’s security'

Missiles launched from Iran

Sirens sounded throughout Israel

Sirens sounded across the country after five missiles fired from Iran. No reports of injuries.

Sirens sounded throughout Israel

President Trump:

We're not looking for a ceasefire, we want total victory

Trump addresses Iran tensions, nuclear deal failure, and potential US-Israel strike, emphasizing the need for a complete victory and warning against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

We're not looking for a ceasefire, we want total victory

IAF strikes site used to make anti-tank missiles for Hezbollah

Israeli Air Force fighter jets — guided by the IDF Intelligence Directorate — struck a site used for the production of anti-tank missiles

IAF strikes site used to make anti-tank missiles for Hezbollah

'Rise up! This is your moment'

Hackers take control of Iranian state media

Hackers reportedly hijack Iranian state TV, airing footage of anti-regime protests and urging citizens to rise up. The attack follows an Israeli airstrike on the broadcaster's headquarters earlier in the week.

Hackers take control of Iranian state media

Steve Bannon

MAGA will 'fall in line' if Trump attacks Iran

Former Trump chief strategist says the President has been consistent in his position that Iran cannot get nukes and even many Republican isolationists will trust his judgement on Iran.

MAGA will 'fall in line' if Trump attacks Iran

Dissidents; Maximum pressure on Iran must continue

South Azerbaijani and other dissidents discuss the importance of applying maximum pressure on Iran in support of Israel's present Tehran campaign. Opinion.

Dissidents; Maximum pressure on Iran must continue

Hezbollah:

Post-war reconstruction before supporting Iran

Amal and Hezbollah leaders meet to discuss Middle East tensions, condemn Israeli actions, and emphasize resistance against colonialism.

Post-war reconstruction before supporting Iran

Despite closed airspace:

Iranian delegation arrives in Oman

At least three Iranian government aircraft left the country despite the airspace being closed.

Iranian delegation arrives in Oman

Operation Rising Lion

1000 Iranian explosive drones launched - no targets hit

Of the 400 ballistic missiles the Iranian regime launched at Israel, only 20 hit build-up areas. Of the 1000 UAVs, only 200 crossed into Israeli airspace, and none hit their targets.

1000 Iranian explosive drones launched - no targets hit

Contact Mossad

IDF sends urgent message to Iranians in despair

In a post on X, the IDF Farsi-language spokesperson encouraged Iranians facing difficult circumstances to contact Mossad, saying, 'Maybe-maybe you'll find a new way to improve your situation there.'

IDF sends urgent message to Iranians in despair

Khamenei refuses Trump's call to surrender

Iran's Supreme Leader continues to defy US President Donald Trump as the IAF continues to destroy his military power.

Khamenei refuses Trump's call to surrender

Christian leaders to Trump:

Stand with Iranian people, support regime change

Israel Allies Foundation, ACLI, and Christian leaders unite to urge US President Trump to take decisive action against Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support the Iranian people in their fight for freedom.

Stand with Iranian people, support regime change

Iran's largest crypto exchange loses $48M in cyberattack

A hacker group associated with Israel claimed responsibility for the attack and warned that Iranians leaving their assets near those of the IRGC would put those assets at risk.

Iran's largest crypto exchange loses $48M in cyberattack

Boulevard Khamenei

The Western left supports Iran. And have you found a human rights organization condemning the lethal Iranian missiles on civilian areas in Israel? Opinion.

Boulevard Khamenei

Overnight

IAF conducts strikes in Tehran

IDF announces that the IAF is conducting strikes in Tehran. According to reports in Iran, Israel targeted Imam Hussein University, which is linked to the Revolutionary Guards. Earlier, Iran fired 25 missiles in two salvos.

IAF conducts strikes in Tehran

Macron:

'Violent regime change in Iran would be a mistake'

French President says he opposes violent regime change in Iran, warning it would lead to chaos and regional destabilization. His remarks come amidst fears of potential US involvement in Israel's military campaign against Iran.

'Violent regime change in Iran would be a mistake'

Kremlin urges diplomacy:

Israeli strikes on Iran 'unacceptable'

Russia's Foreign Ministry denounces Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear sites as "illegal" and a threat to global security, urging diplomacy to resolve the nuclear dispute.

Israeli strikes on Iran 'unacceptable'