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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

Mossad chief:

Go after Iran directly, not the Houthis

Mossad chief David Barnea recommends that Israel "go after the head" in response to recent ballistic missile attacks by the Houthis in Yemen rather than strike back at the Houthis.

Go after Iran directly, not the Houthis

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Iran facing deep energy crisis, blackouts

Israeli attacks on Iranian gas pipelines nearly a year ago partially to blame for serious energy crisis plaguing Iran, along with mismanagement and sanctions, according to New York Times report.

Iran facing deep energy crisis, blackouts

Khamenei claims:

'The Islamic Republic doesn’t have proxy forces'

In a long rant on X, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attacked the US and Israel for their involvement in Syria and claimed: 'You Zionists haven’t won; you’ve been defeated.'

'The Islamic Republic doesn’t have proxy forces'

Concerns of Iranian attacks

Israel considering travel warning for Egypt

The Israeli defense establishment notified Egypt of intelligence regarding Iranian attempts to carry out attacks on Israelis on Egyptian soil.

Israel considering travel warning for Egypt

Iran protests US arrests of Iranian citizens

Iran summons Swiss ambassador in Tehran, who represents US interests in the country, to protest arrest of two Iranian nationals in connection with attack on US troops in Jordan.

Iran protests US arrests of Iranian citizens

Jerusalem resident charged with spying for Iran

Suspect charged with documenting targets for Iran, including attempting to determine the identities of the residents of buildings, and with attempting to purchase weapons.

Jerusalem resident charged with spying for Iran

US imposes sanctions targeting Houthis and Iranian oil network

US Treasury Department announces sanctions against 19 individuals, companies, and vessels accused of involvement in Houthi operations and the illegal trade of Iranian oil and gas.

US imposes sanctions targeting Houthis and Iranian oil network

IDF estimates:

Iran will attempt to increase terror in Judea and Samaria

IDF Central Command says it was instructed by the political echelon to strengthen the security coordination with the Palestinian Authority and its security forces.

Iran will attempt to increase terror in Judea and Samaria

Indictment filed:

Resident of Nazareth passed information to Hezbollah during war

Mohammed Sa'adi, 19 years old from Nazareth, reached out to Hezbollah asking to join their ranks as a fighter, offered Hezbollah-affiliated news outlet information, photos, and videos.

Resident of Nazareth passed information to Hezbollah during war

US sanctions Iranian drone companies

US Treasury Department sanctions two individuals and two entities for their involvement in developing and purchasing components for the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps.

US sanctions Iranian drone companies

European powers:

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France, and Germany accuse Iran of amassing high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification".

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Danon to Iranian people:

Don't miss historic opportunity, People of Israel stand with you

Israeli Amb. to the UN Danny Danon tells UN Security Council the time to act is now to 'prevent a nuclear Iran and define the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.'

Don't miss historic opportunity, People of Israel stand with you

Iranian rial sinks to lowest level ever following Trump's victory

Rial loses 10% of its value as Iran braces for the return of American pressure after the reelection of Donald Trump.

Iranian rial sinks to lowest level ever following Trump's victory

Khamenei's Hebrew warning:

'Enemies who think resistance over after Syria gravely mistaken'

Iran's Supreme Leader posts threat in Hebrew claiming his axis of resistance will surive recent setbacks such as the fall of the Assad regime.

'Enemies who think resistance over after Syria gravely mistaken'

Iranian spy attempt foiled:

Jerusalemite who planned terror attack arrested

The ISA and police arrested a resident of Jerusalem who carried out tasks for an Iranian agent and planned to carry out a terror attack for pay.

Jerusalemite who planned terror attack arrested

Two charged in connection to drone strike on US troops in Jordan

Two Iranians, including a US citizen, were charged for illegally exporting sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a strike on an outpost in Jordan that killed three US reservists.

Two charged in connection to drone strike on US troops in Jordan

Iran:

Principal's attempts at 'Death to Israel' chant fail hilariously

A viral video shows a high school principal in Iran trying to get his students to chant 'Death to Israel' and 'Death to America,' the students instead reply 'Death to Palestine.'

Principal's attempts at 'Death to Israel' chant fail hilariously

Iran orders US to compensate victims of 2010 attack

Iranian court orders the US government to pay $170 million in compensation to families of Iranians killed and injured in a 2010 suicide attack in the southeastern port city of Chabahar.

Iran orders US to compensate victims of 2010 attack

Tel Aviv District Court extends suspected spy's detention

A Tel Aviv court has extended the detention of Asher Benjamin Weiss, accused of espionage for Iran. During the hearing, Weiss expressed his love for the country, denied the allegations, and complained about prison conditions.

Tel Aviv District Court extends suspected spy's detention

The path to Regime Change in Iran: A strategic vision

The time for decisive action is now, and the prospect of a new chapter for Iran—one defined by freedom and prosperity—is within reach. Opinion.

The path to Regime Change in Iran: A strategic vision

Iran:

'We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites'

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran will not obstruct the UN nuclear watchdog’s inspections and access to its sites: We operate within the framework of safeguards.

'We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites'

Iranian Supreme Leader:

Not logical for Iranian army to fight in place of the Syrian army

In a series of posts on social media, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei excused Iran for failing to protect the Assad regime and attacked the west for Israel's military actions in Syria.

Not logical for Iranian army to fight in place of the Syrian army

Netanyahu to the people of Iran:

'The billions your oppressors stole from you went up in smoke'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a message to the people of Iran attacking the regime's support of failed terror organizations and regimes. 'You know what this regime is truly terrified of? It's terrified of you, the people of Iran.'

'The billions your oppressors stole from you went up in smoke'

IDF estimates:

Syrian regime collapse opened the way to Iran's nuclear sites

Defense officials believe that the elimination of 85% of the anti-aircraft systems in Syria which threatened Israeli jets, there is an opportunity to tend to Iran's nuclear program.

Syrian regime collapse opened the way to Iran's nuclear sites

Britain, France and Germany:

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Britain, France and Germany signal their preparedness to reinstate comprehensive international sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

'We're ready to snap back Iran sanctions if needed'

Judge rules:

CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak to remain in jail

Federal judge rules that Asif Rahman will remain in jail while awaiting trial for allegedly leaking top-secret information about a potential Israeli military operation against Iran.

CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak to remain in jail

US Congressman:

Drones over NJ may be linked to 'Iranian mothership'

Rep. Jeff Van Drew says senior sources told him the large drones that were spotted over the past few weeks were launched by an Iranian mothership off the coast of the US. The Pentagon denies the claims.

Drones over NJ may be linked to 'Iranian mothership'

The future political presence of the Iranian women's community

Anti-women laws and the brutal actions of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police have led Iranian women to take a prominent and leading role in anti-government protests. They are fighting back! Opinion.

The future political presence of the  Iranian women's community

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IRGC leaders ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad

The Telegraph reports that IRGC commanders are pointing fingers at one another “in angry terms” for the collapse of Assad’s regime. Some are calling for the dismissal of Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani.

IRGC leaders ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad

For thousands of dollars

Resident of northern Israel carried out tasks for Iran

Artyom Zolotarev from Nof Hagalil committed vandalism and torched several vehicles under the directive of Iranian intelligence agents and was paid thousands of dollars in cryptocurrencies in exchange.

Resident of northern Israel carried out tasks for Iran

Biden:

'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel'

US President Joe Biden discussed the fall of the Assad regime and noted that it would not have been possible if not for Israel delivering blows on Iran and Hezbollah and Ukraine's fight against Russia.

'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel'

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Iranian Embassy in Damascus ransacked by rebels

Video from a reporter on the ground in Damascus shows the embassy of Iran, which backed the Assad regime, in shambles after rebels took the capital and the regime fell.

Iranian Embassy in Damascus ransacked by rebels

Moving closer to the US?

Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis

Diplomatic source says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to ensure his continued rule.

Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis

IAEA warns:

Iran to significantly increase its highly enriched uranium

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi tells Reuters that Iran is "dramatically" increasing its capacity to produce uranium enriched to up to 60% purity: We do not have any diplomatic process ongoing.

Iran to significantly increase its highly enriched uranium

Iranian spy network exposed in the Golan Heights

Father and son, residents of the Druze village of Mas'ada, gathered intelligence on IDF operations in the area on behalf of Iran's Quds Force.

Iranian spy network exposed in the Golan Heights

Expert to Arutz Sheva:

France bought her way to Lebanon, together with Iran

Mideast expert Michael Borodkin explains the gap between French statements and the country's actions on the ground, says, 'When the price is right, French ideals are readily traded away.'

France bought her way to Lebanon, together with Iran

Sa'ar warns:

'This is likely the last chance to prevent Iranian nuke'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks at the OSCE Council of Ministers Plenary today in Malta, notes that Israel has been attacked on 7 fronts by Iran and its proxies over the last year.

'This is likely the last chance to prevent Iranian nuke'

MK Halevi to EU Parliament:

'Free nations of the world must dismantle the Iranian regime'

MK Amit Halevi (Likud) addressed a conference at the European Parliament in Brussels about the Iranian threat to Europe and Israel

'Free nations of the world must dismantle the Iranian regime'

Iranian President expresses doubts over harsher hijab penalties

Iranian President says he has "many reservations" about newly passed legislation that enforces stricter penalties on women who defy mandatory hijab rules.

Iranian President expresses doubts over harsher hijab penalties

35 entities and vessels

US sanctions Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil

Biden administration targets 35 entities and vessels accused of transporting illicit Iranian petroleum to international markets.

US sanctions Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil

Report:

Trump’s pick for FBI head targeted in an Iranian hack

Kash Patel notified by the FBI that he was targeted in an Iranian hacking operation, sources tell CNN.

Trump’s pick for FBI head targeted in an Iranian hack

200 Iranian phishing attacks against Israelis uncovered

Shin Bet uncovers Iranian plot to gain access to personal information of Israelis, including senior officials, to set up terrorist attacks against the victims.

200 Iranian phishing attacks against Israelis uncovered

Expert:

Syrian rebels' offensive linked to Lebanon ceasefire deal

Dr. Yossi Mansharof, a researcher at the Misgav Institute, says Syrian rebel groups identified opportunity created by Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal. Prior to the offensive, he had warned of a potential Iranian invasion of Israel - via Syria.

Syrian rebels' offensive linked to Lebanon ceasefire deal

Iranian FM:

'If West sanctions us - we could acquire nuclear weapons'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says nuclear weapons are not currently part of Iran's security strategy, but that may change if Western nations proceed with their threat to reimpose all UN sanctions.

'If West sanctions us - we could acquire nuclear weapons'

Iran to IAEA:

'We plan to install additional centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz'

Following last week's resolution criticizing Iran for its lack of cooperation with the IAEA, Iran notifies the UN nuclear watchdog of its plans to install additional centrifuges at its Fordow and Natanz facilities.

'We plan to install additional centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz'

Katz to UK Defense Sec.

'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held his first conversation today with UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, and emphasized Israel would act to prevent Iran from smuggling weapons into Lebanon.

'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

IRGC general killed in clashes with rebels in Syria

Fighting between rebels and government forces reignited in the northwest Aleppo province.

IRGC general killed in clashes with rebels in Syria

Iranian FM:

'We reserve the right to respond to Israeli aggression'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, says it "depends on Israel's behavior" when asked if it could ease tensions between Israel and Iran.

'We reserve the right to respond to Israeli aggression'

Rockets and Claymore mines:

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

IDF, ISA, foil attempt to smuggle advanced weapons originating in Iran to terror operatives in Judea and Samaria.

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

A fearful and perilous future lies ahead for Iran's people

Khomeini and Khamenei famously declared, “We will stand until the end!” Whose end? Opinion.

A fearful and perilous future lies ahead for Iran's people

Israel foils dozens of Iranian recruitment attempts daily

Over 100 Israeli citizens have recently reported suspected recruitment attempts by Iranian intelligence.

Israel foils dozens of Iranian recruitment attempts daily

IDF exposes Hezbollah smuggling routes via Syria

The IDF reveals a series of attacks that thwarted attempts to transfer weapons through Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

IDF exposes Hezbollah smuggling routes via Syria

Khamenei says Netanyahu and Gallant deserve more than arrest

Khamenei: ICC Arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Gallant not enough, they must be given the death penalty

Khamenei says Netanyahu and Gallant deserve more than arrest

Estimate:

Terror cell which murdered Rabbi Kogan not sent by Iran

New report suggests that Iran may not have directed the terror cell which murdered Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to the UAE; Hamas, Islamic Jihad, suggested as possibilities.

Terror cell which murdered Rabbi Kogan not sent by Iran

Khamenei's adviser:

'Iran is preparing to respond to Israel'

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani says Iran is preparing a response to Israel's strikes on Iranian military targets in late October.

'Iran is preparing to respond to Israel'

Iranian Parliament Speaker:

'We've initiated the deployment of advanced centrifuges'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran has already initiated deployment of advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment, in response to IAEA resolution against it.

'We've initiated the deployment of advanced centrifuges'

New details

This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

In recent years, Iran has established a terrorist branch based on terrorists from Uzbekistan. This cell is believed to have murdered the Chabad emissary in Dubai.

This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Report:

Israel prevented Iranian plane from landing in Damascus

An Iranian flight from Tehran to the Syrian capital had to turn around after threats by Israel which feared that it was carrying ammunition, together with its passengers.

Israel prevented Iranian plane from landing in Damascus

To avoid sanctions:

Iran seeks new nuclear deal

After Tehran's offer to limit uranium enrichment to only 60% was rejected by the US and EU, Iranian's Deputy Foreign Minister is set to meet with European foreign ministers.

Iran seeks new nuclear deal