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Tehran stands firm:

'Enrichment is non-negotiable'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declares that uranium enrichment will continue "with or without a deal," even as nuclear talks with the US progress.

'Enrichment is non-negotiable'

Minister Barkat:

'Iran must not sleep well at night'

Speaking at the Jerusalem Conference in NYC, Economy Minister Nir Barkat says military pressure on Hamas increases chances for a hostage deal, warns Iran must "never" get a bomb, and welcomes new legislation branding Qatar a terror-supporting state.

'Iran must not sleep well at night'

Witkoff:

Trump’s red line on Iran - Zero enrichment

Envoy Steve Witkoff outlines Trump’s hardline stance on Iran and coordinated humanitarian strategy for Gaza.

Trump’s red line on Iran - Zero enrichment

Israeli teen spied for Iran near hospital housing fmr. PM

Shin Bet says 18-year-old suspect gathered intelligence at hospital where former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was treated, in exchange for payment from Iranian terror operatives.

Israeli teen spied for Iran near hospital housing fmr. PM

Trump On War:

'Gaza is nasty and Bibi is an angry man'

In a fiery Fox News interview, President Donald Trump shared his blunt takes on the Israel-Gaza war, offered a controversial vision for Gaza's future, praised Gulf states as peace partners, sympathized with Netanyahu and condemned Hamas.

'Gaza is nasty and Bibi is an angry man'

Israeli teen indicted for contact with Iranian terror operatives

16-year-old from central Israel arrested after allegedly executing tasks for Iranian agents, including arson and espionage-related activities.

Israeli teen indicted for contact with Iranian terror operatives

Dramatic announcement:

Trump warns Iran: Move fast or something bad will happen

Concluding Mideast tour, US President Donald Trump urges Iran to agree to nuclear deal 'or something bad will happen.'

Trump warns Iran: Move fast or something bad will happen

US-Iran nuclear talks:

Tehran denies receiving written offer from US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refutes an Axios report claiming the US presented a written nuclear deal proposal during indirect talks in Muscat.

Tehran denies receiving written offer from US

Hardline on Iran:

Republicans insist on end to all enrichment

Congressional Republicans urge President Trump to eliminate all Iranian nuclear enrichment capacity, citing fears of another "buy time" deal.

Republicans insist on end to all enrichment

US Treasury targets key Hezbollah financiers in Iran and Lebanon

US sanctions four individuals linked to Hezbollah's financial network, including two senior officials residing in Lebanon and Iran.

US Treasury targets key Hezbollah financiers in Iran and Lebanon

Report:

Tehran global hit squads targeting dissidents

Iranian regime accused of recruiting global crime syndicates to carry out assassinations and kidnappings in the West.

Tehran global hit squads targeting dissidents

Nearing A Deal:

Trump praises Syrian leader, hints at progress with Iran

During a visit to Qatar, President Donald Trump told reporters that the USA is very close to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran and praised Syria's new leader as a 'strong man'.

Trump praises Syrian leader, hints at progress with Iran

US sanctions Iran's missile suppliers in China and Iran

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on six individuals and 12 entities in Iran and China for aiding Tehran’s ballistic missile program as part of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign.

US sanctions Iran's missile suppliers in China and Iran

Iran signals willingness to nuclear deal, cites conditions

Top Iranian advisor says Iran is ready to sign a nuclear deal with the US in exchange for the immediate lifting of all economic sanctions, but criticizes Trump’s dual approach of offering negotiations while threatening sanctions.

Iran signals willingness to nuclear deal, cites conditions

Iran hints at enrichment compromise

Iran’s Deputy FM says his country may accept temporary limits on uranium enrichment, though no technical details have been discussed yet.

Iran hints at enrichment compromise

Iran warns Europe:

'Snapback sanctions could lead to irreversible escalation'

Iran's Foreign Minister warns Britain, France, and Germany that using the UN snapback sanctions mechanism could lead to "irreversible" tensions and end Europe's role in the 2015 nuclear deal.

'Snapback sanctions could lead to irreversible escalation'

Iran is up to its old tricks

Unless regime change happens along the way, I see either Israel or America or both taking out Iran’s nuclear capabilities. It cannot come soon enough. Opinion.

Iran is up to its old tricks

Netanyahu's inner circle voices frustration over Trump’s policies

Senior Israeli officials say US policy driven by Trump’s “whims,” yet PM's Office insists ties with Washington remain strong despite disputes over Gaza and Iran.

Netanyahu's inner circle voices frustration over Trump’s policies

Backchannel talks with Iran bring cautious optimism

Secretive negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials in Oman have concluded with cautious optimism, as both sides signal willingness to continue dialogue over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Backchannel talks with Iran bring cautious optimism

Ahead of nuclear talks

Iran: We will never surrender our nuclear rights

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi declares that Tehran would never give up its nuclear rights if US talks aimed to restrict them. His remarks come on the eve of new nuclear negotiations in Oman.

Iran: We will never surrender our nuclear rights

Gallant warns:

'We'll lose the opportunity to eliminate Iran's nuclear program'

Former Defense Minister: “There is no goalkeeper at Iran's gate—this is the time to act”. On Gaza: “Hostages first, then Hamas”.

'We'll lose the opportunity to eliminate Iran's nuclear program'

Huckabee:

'Houthi attacks on Israel could be considered attacks on America'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned that any Houthi attacks on Israel could be seen as direct threats to the United States, citing the 700,000 American citizens living in the country.

'Houthi attacks on Israel could be considered attacks on America'

Amid missile threats

Israel to intensify attacks on Houthis

Israel plans to escalate its attacks on the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. Israeli defense sources emphasize no restrictions on retaliation, with strikes expected to target Houthi infrastructure and Iranian assets.

Israel to intensify attacks on Houthis

IRGC chief threatens to 'open gates of hell' on Israel, US

Iran's IRGC chief Hossein Salami issues grave threats to the US and Israel, warning of devastating retaliation if either acts against Iran.

IRGC chief threatens to 'open gates of hell' on Israel, US

Report:

Satellite images reveal secret Iranian nuclear site

New nuclear site reportedly protected from US bunker-buster bombs located in the Semnan province, Fox News reports.

Satellite images reveal secret Iranian nuclear site

Report:

Iranians arrested in England were targeting Israeli embassy

British police arrested five individuals, foiling an advanced terrorist plot targeting the Israeli embassy in western London.

Iranians arrested in England were targeting Israeli embassy

Defense Min. Katz warns Iran:

'What we did to the Houthis – we'll do in Tehran'

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Iranian leadership amid ongoing Houthi threats, declaring the end of the 'proxy era' and vowing direct retaliation for any attacks.

'What we did to the Houthis – we'll do in Tehran'

VP Vance:

Iran can keep its civil nuclear power

US Vice President JD Vance says Iran could maintain its civil nuclear program without weapons, but noted that no such country currently exists.

Iran can keep its civil nuclear power

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Iran is threatening both Israel and the free world

'Iran’s true aim is dominance over the free world, Israel is a strategic obstacle,' Dr. Shmuel Katz, co-founder of Stand With Us says and calls for urgent reforms in education and national unity to safeguard Israel's democratic values and security.

Iran is threatening both Israel and the free world

Iranian FM to US:

'Avoid unrealistic positions in nuclear talks'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says an agreement with the US is fully within reach provided it avoids "unrealistic and illogical positions".

'Avoid unrealistic positions in nuclear talks'

Iranian explosives located in kibbutz near Gaza

The explosives are believed to have been left behind by Hamas forces during the October 7th massacre. Police sappers neutralized them safely.

Iranian explosives located in kibbutz near Gaza

Iran boasts its new advanced weaponry

Iran boasts its new advanced weaponry, while Iranian hackers improve control over networks across the Middle East.

Iran boasts its new advanced weaponry

Two arrested

Iran lowers port explosion death toll to 57

Iran revises the death toll from the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion to 57, down from 70. Two individuals, including a government official, arrested as officials investigate safety lapses behind the deadly blast.

Iran lowers port explosion death toll to 57

Trump on Iran:

'Total dismantlement is the only option'

President Donald Trump says Iran must fully dismantle its nuclear program, warning of global catastrophe if Tehran obtains a nuclear weapon.

'Total dismantlement is the only option'

Iran:

'Our missile silos are full'

The Iranian Defense Minister said that if Iran is forced to enter a war, it will not hesitate to use weaponry 'that has not yet been seen.'

'Our missile silos are full'

'Israel will respond to Iran'

Netanyahu's hint to Trump following strike on airport

Prime Minister echoes Trump's post, which blamed Iran for the Houthi attacks, and promised 'Israel will respond to the Houthi attack against our main airport AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror master.'

Netanyahu's hint to Trump following strike on airport

Initial reports of an explosion in Iran

Initial reports of an explosion in Mashad, Iran.

Initial reports of an explosion in Iran

Britain:

Five arrested, including four Iranians, in suspected terror plot

Five men, including four Iranian nationals, arrested under suspicion of planning a terrorist act in the UK. The coordinated counter-terrorism operation spanned multiple cities.

Five arrested, including four Iranians, in suspected terror plot

Trump fires advisor over alleged contact with Israel against Iran

A new report claims that Mike Waltz attempted to negotiate military action against Iran with Israel without including Trump in the deliberations.

Trump fires advisor over alleged contact with Israel against Iran

Amid tensions

US-Iran nuclear talks delayed

A planned fourth round of US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Saturday postponed, with Iran citing US sanctions and approach as key factors.

US-Iran nuclear talks delayed

Report:

Iran's secret plan to take over Syria fell with Assad

Leaked Iranian documents detail a failed strategy to cement influence in post-war Syria, disrupted by the 2024 ouster of President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran's secret plan to take over Syria fell with Assad

Hegseth warns Iran:

'You will pay the consequences for supporting the Houthis'

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Iran of consequences for backing Yemen's Houthis, as the US military intensifies its air campaign. Over 1,000 Houthi targets have been hit since mid-March.

'You will pay the consequences for supporting the Houthis'

Ten years in prison for man accused of spying for Iran

Moti Maman, who was convicted of contact with a foreign agent after meeting with intelligence officials in Iran, has been given a lengthy prison sentence.

Ten years in prison for man accused of spying for Iran

Morton Klein to Arutz Sheva:

'You don’t make deals with Iran — you destroy their facilities'

ZOA President Morton Klein warns that Iran will violate any nuclear deal, urging military action instead. He criticizes efforts to achieve peace through negotiation, citing historical failures, and stresses that Israel must act independently to protect itself.

'You don’t make deals with Iran — you destroy their facilities'

Iran:

'US strikes in Yemen are a war crime'

Iran condemns US strikes on Yemen that Houthi rebels claimed killed at least 68 people.

'US strikes in Yemen are a war crime'

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hamas is on the back foot, the IDF is making mincemeat of it'

Col. Richard Kemp says Hamas is crumbling but full victory demands neutralizing the group, rescuing hostages, and ensuring Gaza never again becomes a terror stronghold. He warns that diplomatic efforts with Iran are futile.

'Hamas is on the back foot, the IDF is making mincemeat of it'

Malcolm Hoenlein:

'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair and CEO Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, tells Arutz Sheva that Iran must be stopped - and can be.

'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Iran claims: This is the reason for the Bandar Abbas fire

Iran says 'initial assessment' for explosion, fire, at Bandar Abbas port indicates mishandling of dangerous chemicals.

Iran claims: This is the reason for the Bandar Abbas fire

Defense Minister on Iran:

'Iran won't have nukes, we'll make decisions and act on them'

Defense Minister Israel Katz meets high-ranking IDF officials, warns that Israel will act to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

'Iran won't have nukes, we'll make decisions and act on them'

Amb. Huckabee:

'Trump will lead the war against Iran'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee pledges military action against Iran if the IRGC continues to pursue nuclear weapons.

'Trump will lead the war against Iran'

At JNS summit:

Pastor Hagee warns against regimes in Iran and Turkey

'Turkey has become an imperialist state, regime change is the only moral, realistic, permanent solution to Islamic Republic's obsession,' Pastor John Hagee tells JNS summit.

Pastor Hagee warns against regimes in Iran and Turkey

Iranian MP blames Israel for deadly Bandar Abbas Port explosion

Iranian MP accuses Israel of orchestrating the Bandar Abbas port blast that killed 40 and injured over 1,000, claims explosives were pre-planted.

Iranian MP blames Israel for deadly Bandar Abbas Port explosion

US Army says it has hit more than 800 Houthi targets in Yemen

Since March, US forces have struck over 800 Houthi targets in Yemen, killing hundreds of fighters and senior leaders, says CENTCOM.

US Army says it has hit more than 800 Houthi targets in Yemen

Khamenei orders probe into deadly explosion at key Iranian port

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for a full investigation into Saturday’s blast at Shahid Rajaee Port that killed 40 and injured over 1,000.

Khamenei orders probe into deadly explosion at key Iranian port

Iran declares three days of mourning following port explosion

Iran closes port affected by chemical blast which left hundreds injured and 18 dead, declares three days of mourning.

Iran declares three days of mourning following port explosion

Further talks planned

US and Iran make progress in nuclear negotiations

American and Iranian negotiators complete a third round of nuclear talks in Muscat, described as "positive and productive."

US and Iran make progress in nuclear negotiations

700 injured in blast at Iranian port

Footage from the blast at Iran's Port of Shahid Rajaee shows a large amount of smoke, Israeli source says Israel uninvolved in explosion.

700 injured in blast at Iranian port

Trump:

'I am ready to meet with Khamenei'

In an interview with Time magazine, the U.S. president claims he did not prevent an attack against the nuclear facilities but noted that he is ready to meet with Khamenei.

'I am ready to meet with Khamenei'

Iranian propaganda video: Iran 'captures' Netanyahu

A video broadcast on Iranian state TV shows the Israeli Prime Minister in Iranian captivity.

Iranian propaganda video: Iran 'captures' Netanyahu

Report:

Iran questions US nuclear talks timetable, suggests interim deal

Indirect negotiations in Rome reveal concerns over technical timelines as the US pushes for a comprehensive agreement.

Iran questions US nuclear talks timetable, suggests interim deal