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'The walls turned to dust'

Resident recounts survival after missile strike destroys home

Nadav Katan describes devastation after Iranian missile levels his apartment, credits instinct and shelter for saving his life moments before impact

Resident recounts survival after missile strike destroys home

Possible Iranian connection:

Iran behind the arson of ambulances in London?

London police commissioner says it is possible that a group with ties to Iran set fire to Hatzalah ambulances in London on Monday morning.

Iran behind the arson of ambulances in London?

Persona non grata:

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beirut has declared the new Iranian ambassador 'persona non grata' and ordered him to leave the country by Sunday.

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador

UK:

Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged intelligence case

Britain’s Foreign Office summons Iran’s ambassador following charges against two individuals suspected of aiding a foreign intelligence service, warning of firm action against threats to national security.

Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged intelligence case

Indictment:

Jerusalem brothers impersonate 8200 soldier

According to the indictment, two brothers fabricated information, using AI to produce documents, which they delivered to an Iranian agent named "David," receiving payment of over NIS 100,000.

Jerusalem brothers impersonate 8200 soldier

Direct hit on building in Tel Aviv

Sirens heard in central Israel. Missile with a cluster warhead strikes a building in Tel Aviv. Interception fragments cause fires in Rosh HaAyin and Netanya.

Direct hit on building in Tel Aviv

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran talks

Pakistan's Foreign Office says Islamabad is "already ready" to host direct talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing war, if both sides agree.

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran talks

Strait of Hormuz closure

Bahrain seeks UN mandate to counter Iran threats

Bahrain submits UN Security Council draft authorizing "all necessary means" to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats. Resolution backed by Gulf states and US.

Bahrain seeks UN mandate to counter Iran threats

Report:

2,200 US Marines to arrive in Mideast on Friday

Thousands of US Marines set to arrive in Middle East Friday aboard USS Tripoli and USS New Orleans, after Trump extends ultimatum for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz.

2,200 US Marines to arrive in Mideast on Friday

Report:

Trump eyes Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential deal partner

Politico reports that the Trump admin quietly views Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential partner or leader for negotiations to end the conflict.

Trump eyes Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential deal partner

Amid talks of a deal

US military publishes footage from Iran

Amid declarations of progress in negotiations with Iran, the US Military published footage of strikes on regime targets, stating that it continues to 'aggressively strike Iranian military targets with precision munitions.'

US military publishes footage from Iran

Israel assesses: US has set a date to end the war

US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to a planned strike on Iran’s electrical infrastructure, saying: “They want to reach an agreement." Officials in Tehran deny the claim.

Israel assesses: US has set a date to end the war

'Humiliating punishment'

Iranian Parliament Speaker denies talks with US

Reported negotiator denied any talks with the US, dismissing reports as 'fake news,' after President Trump claimed progress in discussions.

Iranian Parliament Speaker denies talks with US

IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran

In widescale wave of strikes, IDF targeted several Iranian regime security organization headquarters and bases, as well as key weapons manufacturing sites.

IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran

Trump

'If talks don't go well, we'll bomb our little hearts out'

US President says Iran needs 'better PR people' after the Iranian foreign ministry denies his statement that productive talks between the US and Iran were held recently.

'If talks don't go well, we'll bomb our little hearts out'

CENTCOM chief:

'Iran is hitting civilians out of desperation'

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper tells Iran International that Iran targets civilians in desperation as its attacks shrink in volume, adds the US campaign is on track to eliminate threats.

'Iran is hitting civilians out of desperation'

State Department:

'Exercise increased caution worldwide'

US State Department issues worldwide alert, urging Americans, especially in Middle East, to exercise increased caution as Iran-backed groups may target US interests globally.

'Exercise increased caution worldwide'

Ambassador Leiter

'The strikes will continue until the Iranian regime falls'

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter tells CNN the war with Iran will persist until the regime collapses: “We need boots on the ground, but they have got to be Iranian boots."

'The strikes will continue until the Iranian regime falls'

MK Sova to Arutz Sheva:

'Without achieving the war objectives, we’ll return to October 6'

MK Evgeny Sova warns at the missile impact site in Arad that without accomplishing the war’s goals, Israel risks reverting to the security situation from before October 7, 2023.

'Without achieving the war objectives, we’ll return to October 6'

Araghchi defies Trump:

'We will not be intimidated by threats'

Iran's FM Araghchi rebuffs Trump's 48-hour threat to strike power plants, insisting Hormuz remains open but ships avoid it due to US-initiated war risks.

'We will not be intimidated by threats'

Sirens across Israel:

Iranian missile intercepted, damage in central Israel

Sirens sounded in central and southern Israel following the launch of a missile from Iran. Missile intercepted, with debris falls recorded and damage caused in Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva, and Gat Rimon, no injuries.

Iranian missile intercepted, damage in central Israel

Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran

Thousands of bombs originally intended for Egypt decades ago are now being used by the IDF in strikes on Iranian regime targets.

Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran

IDF Spokesperson:

'We are facing more weeks of fighting in all sectors'

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin announced that the Iranian regime is being undermined by Israel's ongoing attacks and estimated that the fighting will continue in the coming weeks.

'We are facing more weeks of fighting in all sectors'

Watch:

Interception fragment crushes car

Footage shows a vehicle being crushed under an interception fragment, more than seven minutes after the second alarm sounded in the area.

Interception fragment crushes car

'Iran must be protected'

Pahlavi urges Israel and US to spare civilian infrastructure

Exiled crown prince urges US, Israel to strike regime targets while preserving civilian infrastructure amid escalating Iran-Israel attacks

Pahlavi urges Israel and US to spare civilian infrastructure

IDF strikes weapons production sites and headquarters in Tehran

Israeli Air Force struck Iranian military bases, weapons sites, and intelligence headquarters in Tehran as part of efforts to weaken regime capabilities.

IDF strikes weapons production sites and headquarters in Tehran

President Herzog:

'Iran does not differentiate, everyone is to be killed'

President Isaac Herzog today visited the scene of the overnight missile attack on the city of Arad in southern Israel and praised the nation's resilience in the war.

'Iran does not differentiate, everyone is to be killed'

In response to Trump ultimatum

Iran threatens attacks on US, Israeli infrastructure

Iran threatens to strike US and Israeli infrastructure across the region if its facilities are attacked, responding to President Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran threatens attacks on US, Israeli infrastructure

Trump to Iran:

'Open Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours or power plants will be hit'

Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran, warning it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face US strikes on its power plants.

'Open Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours or power plants will be hit'

Zamir: Iran is weak and exposed

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says cumulative damage to Iran increasing, warns of missile attacks on Europe.

Zamir: Iran is weak and exposed

Trump:

US ‘very close’ to meeting its objectives against Iran

President Donald Trump says the US is nearing its objectives against Iran, outlining five goals including degrading Iran’s missile capabilities, preventing nuclear development, and protecting regional allies.

US ‘very close’ to meeting its objectives against Iran

UK approves US use of bases to strike Iranian sites in Hormuz

UK approves the US using British bases for strikes on Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding its previous limited authorization.

UK approves US use of bases to strike Iranian sites in Hormuz

Iranian cluster missile fragments strike central Israel

A cluster missile fired from Iran triggers sirens across central Israel, Jerusalem and surrounding regions. Fragments damage vehicles and strike several sites; no injuries reported.

Iranian cluster missile fragments strike central Israel

Trump on Iran:

'I don't want a ceasefire, we're obliterating them'

Trump rejects a ceasefire with Iran, emphasizing victory and the military success of the US as they "obliterate" the enemy. He notes that Iran's forces are "finished" militarily.

'I don't want a ceasefire, we're obliterating them'

Report:

Pentagon prepares plans for ground deployment into Iran

Pentagon officials have drafted plans for a possible US ground deployment in Iran as President Trump weighs options in the conflict, according to CBS News.

Pentagon prepares plans for ground deployment into Iran

Two waves of strikes

IDF destroys key Iranian weapons factories and missile launchers

The IDF intensifies its strikes on Iran’s military infrastructure, targeting factories and missile launch sites.

IDF destroys key Iranian weapons factories and missile launchers

US offers $10 million in exchange for info on key IRGC figures

The US Department of State's Rewards For Justice program offering $10 million for anyone with info on key IRGC figures.

US offers $10 million in exchange for info on key IRGC figures

Severe Iranian threat against senior Israeli officials

An Iranian military spokesperson threatened senior Israeli and American officials following the assassination of regime leaders, stating that Iran will continue attacks with greater intensity and will work to locate its targets.

Severe Iranian threat against senior Israeli officials

Indictment:

Reservist in Iron Dome unit passed intel to Iran

IDF reservists serving in Iron Dome unit for contacting Iranian agents, carrying out security tasks in exchange for payment.

Reservist in Iron Dome unit passed intel to Iran

EU calls for moratorium on strikes in the Middle East

EU leaders call for a moratorium on attacks on energy and water facilities in the Middle East and press for maximum restraint.

EU calls for moratorium on strikes in the Middle East

Five sirens in one hour:

Missiles launched from Iran, damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata

Five sirens activated within an hour following missile launches from Iran. Damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata, but no injuries.

Missiles launched from Iran, damage in Shfaram and Kiryat Ata

Mossad chief: Overthrowing the Iranian regime is possible

TV report: Mossad chief David Barnea presented an assessment to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that toppling the Ayatollah regime is an achievable goal.

Mossad chief: Overthrowing the Iranian regime is possible

UAE dismantles Hezbollah-Iran terror network

UAE authorities dismantle a Hezbollah-Iran backed terror network, citing money laundering and national security threats.

UAE dismantles Hezbollah-Iran terror network

Before and after footage

US Army destroys Iran's key missile facility

CENTCOM reveals the results of Operation Epic Fury, showcasing precision strikes on Iran's Karaj missile plant, which assembled missiles threatening the US and regional security.

US Army destroys Iran's key missile facility

130 targets hit

IDF strikes Iranian ballistic missiles and UAVs

IDF strikes over 130 Iranian targets, including missiles and UAVs, in order to weaken Iran's defenses and missile capabilities.

IDF strikes Iranian ballistic missiles and UAVs

Disturbing:

Tragic end for the young Iranian star

Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old wrestling competitor, among three executed by regime; rights groups say teen athlete was tortured and denied fair trial.

Tragic end for the young Iranian star

The incredible statistics of Operation Roaring Lion

A senior Air Force official reveals the numbers behind the multi-scene campaign: an unprecedented flight rate, the destruction of 85% of Iranian air defense and detection systems.

The incredible statistics of Operation Roaring Lion

Study:

Sharp divide between UK Muslims and public on Iran war

A Policy Exchange study found British Muslims oppose strikes on Iran at far higher rates than the general public, alongside wider gaps on global issues.

Sharp divide between UK Muslims and public on Iran war

'One of the most significant strikes'

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

For the first time, the IDF targeted Iranian targets on the Caspian Sea, striking naval vessels and infrastructure.

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

How Iranian agents operated in Jewish neighborhoods in Britain

Two Iranian citizens are accused of collecting information for the Tehran regime to enable attacks on institutions and individuals associated with the Jewish community in Britain.

How Iranian agents operated in Jewish neighborhoods in Britain

Psychological warfare:

Israelis receive threatening texts from Iran

Many Israelis report receiving threatening messages, as well as phishing scams, parallel to Iranian missile barrage.

Israelis receive threatening texts from Iran

Yesha Council:

Claims of Israeli missile killing Palestinians are absolute lies

The Yesha Council denounced a rumor that an Israeli interceptor had killed three Palestinian Arabs in the PA town of Beit Away last night..

Claims of Israeli missile killing Palestinians are absolute lies

Iranian missile fire continues

Foreign worker killed in Sharon region, home in Ramat Aviv hit

Foreign worker killed by shrapnel from Iranian missile in Moshav Adanim. Direct hit on building in Ramat Aviv leaves one person lightly injured. House in community of Neta hit in a barrage on southern Israel.

Foreign worker killed in Sharon region, home in Ramat Aviv hit

Ramat Gan Mayor’s call: Don’t be complacent

Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the site of the deadly attack where Yaron and Ilana Moshe were murdered by an Iranian missile.

Ramat Gan Mayor’s call: Don’t be complacent

Trump:

'No more Israeli strikes on Iran’s gas field'

President Trump denies US knowledge of Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars field, condemns Iran's retaliation on Qatar, and warns of massive US retaliation if Qatar’s LNG facility is targeted again.

'No more Israeli strikes on Iran’s gas field'

Report:

Trump considers deploying thousands of troops to Middle East

Reuters reports that the Trump administration is considering deploying US troops to Iran to reinforce operations.

Trump considers deploying thousands of troops to Middle East

Report:

Pentagon seeks over $200 billion for war in Iran

The Pentagon has asked for over $200 billion in funding to support the war in Iran, reports The Washington Post.

Pentagon seeks over $200 billion for war in Iran

IDF strikes for the first time in the Caspian Sea

The Israel Air Force targets the Iranian Navy headquarters in the north of the country, 1,300 km from Israel, destroys operational vessels in Bandar Anzali.

IDF strikes for the first time in the Caspian Sea

Report:

Trump opposes more strikes on Iranian energy sites

Wall Street Journal reports that, after Israel's attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, Trump signals no further strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, but may reconsider.

Trump opposes more strikes on Iranian energy sites

Escalation continues

Qatar declares Iranian diplomats persona non grata

Qatar expelled Iranian diplomats after a strike on Ras Laffan caused major damage, accusing Tehran of violating its sovereignty and escalating regional tensions.

Qatar declares Iranian diplomats persona non grata