Iran

Report:

Iran intensifying measures to seal underground nuclear tunnels

CNN reports that Iran has deliberately caved in and mined its underground nuclear tunnels, severely complicating the US deal to extract and destroy its half-ton uranium cache.

Hardliners in Iran denounce US deal as 'dishonorable compromise'

Iranian hardliners launch fierce protests in Tehran and Mashhad against negotiators over the looming US deal, decrying the pact as an act of betrayal.

Major Iran banks targeted in cyberattacks

Four major Iranian banks suffer cyberattack, no data leaks reported.

The West's vulnerability

Accountability constricts western actions, but is completely absent in Iran. Like other theocratic adversaries, it has become adept at exploiting Western accountability by appealing to westerners who are opposed to their leaders while it mows down opposition at home. Opinion.

Pakistani PM: 'Technical talks' to follow electronic deal signing

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says deal with US to be electronically signed within 24 hours, thanks Iran, US, and Qatar.

Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday

US President Donald Trump says enriched uranium will be diluted and destroyed, agreement with Iran to be signed on Sunday.

As US-Iran talks conclude

Report: UAE unlocks up to $20B for Tehran

Reuters reports that the UAE has agreed to release up to $20 billion to Iran to halt drone attacks, aligning with final US-Tehran peace talks. UAE denies the report.

'We hold the upper hand'

Araghchi details phased peace deal with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi outlines the two-stage US peace pact, demanding an explicit Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and vowing not to leave Hezbollah alone.

Fear of casualties

Report: Trump paused 'extreme risk' commando raid inside Iran

CNN reports a high-risk US operation to send ground troops into Iran to seize its atomic stockpile was being planned, before Trump paused the operation.

US official:

Iran deal '85% there,' we believe Israel will come around

A US official says an Iran deal is 85% done, trading economic relief for nuclear dismantling, but stresses it is contingent on Iran delivering.

Trump predicts Iran deal could be signed this weekend or Monday

Trump tells Axios he expects an Iran deal within days as Pakistan confirms a final, agreed peace text is ready.

Senator Lindsay Graham:

'Agreement with Iran is dangerous'

Senator Lindsey Graham welcomed President Trump’s remarks that the reports coming out of Iran are “false," and warned that any agreement that includes uranium enrichment would be a “very bad idea."

Minister Israel Katz:

'Israel will not withdraw from security zone'

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will continue independent operations against Iran, will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza, and will keep operating in northern Judea and Samaria.

Trump blasts Iran over leaked terms

Pres. Donald Trump sharply criticizes Iran, insisting terms reported in media not part of written agreement, says Tehran cannot be trusted and issues stern warning following an alleged drone attack against Indian vessels leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

Netanyahu warns:

As long as I am PM, Iran will not have nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to talks of impending US-Iran deal, noting past achievements and promising Iran will not achieve nuclear weapons going forward.

More details emerge as Iran-US deal nears

Iran-US deal reportedly includes permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of US forces stationed near Iran, and a complete halt to Israel's anti-terror operations in Lebanon and withdrawal of IDF forces from the area.

Report: Iran memorandum includes framework for enriched uranium

Agreement between US and Iran includes free passage through Strait of Hormuz; Iranian nuclear program to be discussed later, report says.

At ZOA's Washington mission

Congressional leaders lambast Iran and antisemitism

ZOA brings nearly 200 Jewish leaders to Washington to press Congress for stronger action against rising antisemitism, support for Judea and Samaria, and a tougher response to threats from Iran.

Toronto:

Iranian-backed terror network linked to fatal shooting of officer

Toronto police officer killed in a raid tied to an Iranian IRGC-backed attack on a US consulate.

'We ended the war'

Trump touts impending Iran agreement in virtual rally

Trump announces at tele-rally for Georgia candidate Burt Jones that the war with Iran ended and it has agreed never to have a nuke.

Report:

US was three hours from striking Iran before Trump called it off

NBC News reports that the US military was three hours from striking Iran when President Trump called off the mission, announcing an impending deal.

Ceasefire, sanctions review

What’s inside the developing US-Iran pact

According to Al Arabiya, the US-Iran framework includes a 60-day ceasefire, oil exports, and reopening the Hormuz strait. Iran: The MoU is nearly finalized but not yet complete.

Trump:

'Khamenei has approved our deal'

Trump says that Iran's Supreme Leader has approved a deal with the US. Netanyahu’s office: Israel is not a party to the MoU.

Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals

Iran has not approved any draft or memorandum of agreement with US, but is likely to do so due to US' acceptance of their demands, Fars claims.

Trump calls off strikes on Iran, says regime agreed to deal

President Donald Trump says Iran has approved a deal to end the war, prompting the cancellation of planned US strikes.

Trump vows US will seize Iran’s key oil hub

President Donald Trump says the US will seize Kharg Island and other Iranian energy assets while warning of more military strikes.

Iran denounces US ceasefire violations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement, warning that Washington would bear responsibility for any consequences of the escalation.

3 Indians killed in US strike

India confirmed three sailors were killed after a US strike disabled an oil tanker accused of violating the blockade on Iran.

'No agreement through force'

Iran's UN envoy demands Trump end military threats

Iran's UN envoy says force cannot achieve a deal, calls on Trump to stop threatening the Islamic Republic.

IAEA board to Iran:

'Grant access to the nuclear facilities'

UN’s nuclear monitoring agency approves American-supported resolution mandating that Tehran disclose its remaining stockpiles of enriched uranium and permit international oversight.

Vance:

'Netanyahu has gotten some things wrong, but he’s a good partner'

US Vice President JD Vance acknowledges some strategic rifts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating the US will prioritize its own interests.

Trump: Iran begged to stop

CENTCOM hits Iranian air defenses and major plant

The US launches massive strikes across Iran for the second night in a row, hitting defense sites and a major petrochemical plant.

Hegseth:

'CENTCOM will be busy tonight because we will hit Iran hard'

US Secretary of War reiterates Trump’s warning on imminent strikes on Iran, explains they are meant to force Tehran into a nuclear deal.

Trump convenes meeting to debate major new strikes on Iran

Axios reports that President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to consider hitting Iran with a massive strike.

Defense Minister:

Campaign against Iran is far from over

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel remains prepared to strike Iran and vows continued operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Amb Huckabee

'Things may get spicy in the Middle East soon'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hints at President Trump's announcement that strikes on Iran will resume soon.

Trump

'We'll hit Iran hard again today'

US President says America will continue striking Iran following the shooting down of an Apache helicopter, says Iran is 'playing us for suckers.'

GCC warns Iran: Aggression will lead to greater isolation

GCC ministers condemn Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, pledge collective defense and urge global action.

Defense officials confirm:

Piece of Iranian missile struck Ramat David airbase

Part of an Iranian missile struck the Ramat David Airbase on Sunday night. IAF assesses that the object was likely debris from an interception.

Trump: Iran took too long negotiating a deal

US President Donald Trump says Iranian military 'a complete and total mess,' promises IRGC will 'have to pay the price' for dragging out negotiations.

The Ayatollah who visited a synagogue

Iran's Ayatollah Rashad visits damaged Tehran synagogue, assessing damage and claiming clear division between Judaism and Zionism.

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

Britain will launch a law next month to penalize local proxies hired by hostile states like Iran.

After helicopter downing

US Army launches strikes on Iran

At Trump's orders, US forces launch three waves of precision strikes on Iranian radar and air defense sites, following the downing of a US Apache in the Strait of Hormuz.

'It wasn't a big deal'

Trump downplays downing of Apache helicopter

Trump downplays Iran's downing of a US helicopter in Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier vow that the US would respond.

Trump:

It's 'an open question' if Netanyahu wants to run again

In conversation with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl, Trump questions if Netanyahu will seek re-election, calls Israel's strike on Iran on Sunday “unnecessary".

Trump

'Iran shot down Apache helicopter, US will respond'

US Pres. reveals that the helicopter which went down in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today was shot down by Iranian forces, necessitating a US response.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to return to Iran with a deeper strike while continuing operations against Hezbollah.

'Madmen of Tehran'

Israeli Ambassador vows Iran won't dictate terms of truce

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter rejects claims of a rift between Trump and Netanyahu, calling the coordination historic.

EU sanctions IRGC over maritime blockades

The EU sanctions Iranian officials and an IRGC unit for disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

Benny Gantz: I will not waste votes, my support will grow

Gantz on the brief campaign against the Tehran regime: "Every time the Iranians attack us, we must strike back in Iran in a smart and incisive manner."

Iran parliament speaker:

'Tehran unfazed by potential collapse of US negotiations'

Iran's parliament speaker says Tehran is not afraid of US talks failing, blending force with diplomacy.

Trump:

'We will declare total victory over Iran within two weeks

Trump announces that the US will declare "total victory" over Iran's nuclear program in two weeks.

The jets were waiting

How Trump intervened to halt Israel’s attack in Iran

Ynet report provides details on how Trump pressured Netanyahu into aborting a massive retaliatory strike across Iran in order to protect nuclear talks.

Netanyahu to ministers: It's best to coordinate with the US

A heated cabinet discussion saw Itamar Ben-Gvir urge a tougher line toward Washington while Netanyahu defended close ties with Trump.

Pahlavi: Iran regime endangers both Iranians and the region

The exiled Iranian crown prince accused the Islamic Republic of fueling conflict and said lasting peace requires the regime's removal.

'Israel will be alone'

Trump reveals dramatic call with Netanyahu over Iran

President Donald Trump said he urged Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid escalating the conflict with Iran and claimed he helped limit an Israeli strike.

US Navy strikes tanker violating Iran blockade

CENTCOM said a US Navy fighter disabled an oil tanker after its crew ignored orders and continued sailing toward Iran.

Netanyahu

'If Iran attacks again, we'll respond with force'

After the announcement that Israel and Iran will not continue their mutual attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement.

Defense Minister

'Dahieh will suffer the same fate as northern Israel'

Minister Israel Katz rejects Iran’s condition for halting fire toward Israel and declares that the IDF will respond forcefully to any Hezbollah violation in southern Lebanon.

'Knocked us off our feet'

Samaria mother describes miracle after Iranian missile blast

Reut Ben-Gigi tells Arutz Sheva about how her family escaped unharmed after an Iranian missile blast damaged homes in her community and shook residents.